XXIII EUROPEAN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP - personal invitation

Dear Backgammon fan,

it is a pleasure for us to invite you personally to the upcoming XXIII EUROPEAN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, 8th EUROPEAN DOUBLES CONSULTING CHAMPIONSHIP & 10th VELDEN BACKGAMMON OPEN, scheduled at the CASINO VELDEN (am Corso 17 - Velden - Austria) from 27th April till 1st May, 2011 (main event 29th, 30th April and 1st May, 2011). It is the week-end immediately after Easter and immediately after the Nordic Open. To appreciate Velden please go to http://www.facebook.com/l/fa987-wdZ9RSoViZ77jVYk7RT9Q/www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEzf0EIw9Cs and see this short video.

In celebration of 10 years of Backgammon in Velden, the Master winner will receive
minimum guaranteed prize-money of 10.000 euros!

Official On-line Satellites at http://www.facebook.com/l/fa987khSZe72pPt97-d8jS_ZkCA/PlayWSOB.com run between April 11th – 24th, with two Weekly Finals, sub-satellites and
daily freerolls – start with a FREEROLL or buy-in at Step 1 or Step 2!
TO SIGN UP TO PLAYWSOB and receive a 200% sign-on bonus up to € 500
and be part of exclusive WBF promotions with PlayWSOB,
make sure you use the code “WBF”

These are the main points of the schedule (the detailed program is attached and also on http://www.facebook.com/l/fa987shMR3TKJLJ5HeEyQ5dU3pg/www.wbf.net):

* It is the traditional tournament scheduled at the beginning of the Springtime, the week-end after Easter;

* 100% of all entry will be returned to the players, with a minimum guaranteed prize-money of 10.000 euros for the Master winner;

* Time clocks will not be used during this event, except when a specific match is unduly delaying the tournament. However, by mutual agreement both players may use a clock;

* The public random draw will be conducted manually;

* All matches will be played on professional Rizzello & Romagnoli tournament boards. Our boards are regularly cleaned and disinfected after every tournament;

* Mochy’s lecture on Saturday: the 2009 World Backgammon Champion and n. 1 Backgammon Giant 2010/2011 will be revealing the secrets of his success at the lecture;

* Last year's paid money-prize 56,420 euro (including Super-Jackpot);

* In celebration of 10 years of Backgammon in Velden, we will realize a video of the event. Every player will receive a cd with the official video of the XXIII European Backgammon Championship;

* On Wednesday 27th April, 2011 at 17:00 tournament play commences with opening rounds in the Warm-up (free-of-charge - for registered players only), R&R Trophy (free-of-charge - for WBF supporters only), Quarter Entries, One Point Matches, Jackpots and the first Cocktail;

* On Thursday 28th April, 2011 at 15:30 play continues in the Warm-up (second part - free-of charge - for registered players only), R&R Trophy (second part - free-of-charge - for WBF supporters only). At 21:30 play commences in the 8th EUROPEAN DOUBLES CONSULTING CHAMPIONSHIP;

* On Friday 29th April, 2011 at 20:00 we will host the Welcoming Cocktail followed by commencement of the Main Tournament;

* On Saturday 30th April, 2011 at 14:00 Main and Progressive Consolation events are scheduled. The Ladies Tournament, Mochy’s lecture and Super-Jackpot will also begin;

* On Sunday 1st May, 2011 at 13:00 Finals and the Last Chance Tournament will be played followed by the Casinos Austria Dinner Party and Awards Ceremony.

For more information including tournament schedule, prizes, trophies and recommended accommodation,
visit http://www.facebook.com/l/fa987shMR3TKJLJ5HeEyQ5dU3pg/www.wbf.net  http://www.facebook.com/l/fa987GnnNztIkw9KRnY2R_ZKyGg/www.wbf.net.


You can see the last year’s photo report by Seda Koc (WBF Turkey Secretary) at http://www.facebook.com/l/fa987ZpXQFBO7ikhheS9H3kbXYA/www.wbfturkey.com/etkinlik/2010avrupa/album/index.html

Please remember:
XXIII EUROPEAN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, 8th EUROPEAN DOUBLES CONSULTING CHAMPIONSHIP & 10th VELDEN BACKGAMMON OPEN
CASINO VELDEN (am Corso 17 - Velden - Austria)
27th April – 1st May, 2011
Warm-up, R&R Trophy, Quarter entries, Jackpots & One Point Matches Wednesday 27th - Thursday 28th April, 2011
European Doubles Consulting Championship - Thursday 28th April, 2011
Main event Friday 29th April - Sunday 1st May, 2011

Your support in promoting this event will be greatly appreciated.

Hope to see you in Velden!

Best regards,

Marco Fornasir
Director of the XXIII EUROPEAN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, 8th EUROPEAN DOUBLES CONSULTING CHAMPIONSHIP & 10th VELDEN BACKGAMMON OPEN

PS. We are preparing a nice gift for you. If you intend to come to the Championship, please confirm your presence (let me know which hotel you are staying in) and your size (XS – S - M – L – XL – XXL – XXXL) by sending asap an email to info@wbf.net.

For more information, please contact Marco Fornasir:
Phone: + 39 0331 923537
Mob: +39 337 303804
Fax: + 39 0331 920621
Email info@wbf.net
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