WBF: XXIV European Backgammon Championship | Last Call - cod. OKEU 17

Dear Backgammon fan,

This is the last call for the upcoming XXIV EUROPEAN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, 9th EUROPEAN DOUBLES CONSULTING CHAMPIONSHIP & 11th VELDEN BACKGAMMON OPEN, scheduled at the CASINO VELDEN (am Corso 17 - Velden - Austria) from 11th till 15th April, 2012 (main event 13th, 14th and 15th April, 2012). 

 

It is the week-end immediately after Easter and immediately after the Nordic Open. To appreciate Velden please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEzf0EIw9Cs and see this short video.

As last year, the Master winner will receive a minimum guaranteed prize-money of 10.000 euros! 

 

These are the main points of the schedule:

    * It is the  traditional tournament of the WBF Golden Circuit 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 49.990 euro (including Super-Jackpot);

    * Last year, in celebration of 10 years of Backgammon in Velden, we realized a video of the event. Every 2011 participant will receive a cd with the official video of the XXIII European Backgammon Championship. We will produce a tournament video also for 2012 edition;

    * On Wednesday 11th April, 2012 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, the 2011 European Championship video presentation and the first Cocktail;

    * On Thursday 12th April, 2012 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 9th EUROPEAN DOUBLES CONSULTING CHAMPIONSHIP;

    * On Friday 13th April, 2012 at 19:30 we will have the 2011 European Championship video presentation and at 20:00 we will host the Welcoming Cocktail followed by commencement of the Main Tournament;

    * On Saturday 14th April, 2012 at 14:00 Main and Progressive Consolation events are scheduled. The Ladies Tournament, Mochy’s lecture and Super-Jackpot will also begin;

    * On Sunday 15th April, 2012 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 www.wbf.net  For more information you can email at info@wbf.net

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION

 

We recommend the following hotels that have been long time WBF partners and will grant you a special price. Prices (breakfast included) are per person/per night, but valid only  for reservations made directly and not through travel agencies. It is preferable to book in advance, mentioning the password Backgammon.

Seeschlössl Hotel**** email: seeschloessl@aon.at - www.seeschloessl.at
Hotel Villa Bulfon**** email: info@villabulfon.at - www.villabulfon.at
Hotel Goritschnigg**** email: info@goritschnigg.com - www.goritschnigg.com
Hotel Post Wrann**** email: hotel.post@wrann.at - www.wrann.at
Barry-Memle****Lakeside resort email: info@barry.at - www.barry.atHotel Kirchenwirt*** email: info@kirchenwirt-velden.at - www.kirchenwirt-velden.at
Hotel Velden Bacherlwirt*** email: office@hotelvelden.at - www. hotelvelden.at
 

You can see the last year’s photo report by Arda Findikoglu & Seda Koc (WBF Turkey) at http://www.wbfturkey.com/etkinlik/2011avrupa/album/index.html
 

Your support in promoting this event will be greatly appreciated.
Hope to see you in Velden!
 

Best regards,
Marco Fornasir

 
Phone: + 39 0331 923537
Mob: +39 337 303804
Fax: + 39 0331 920621
Email info@wbf.net
Website: www.wbf.net 

On skype: marcofornasir

WBF NEWS 5 - cod. OKEU 17, 10 August 2011

WBF: 20th Mitteleuropa Backgammon Championship 2011, Baden (Austria)

The WBF Worldwide Backgammon Federation is proud to present the

*WBF GOLDEN CIRCUIT 2011*
20th MITTELEUROPA BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP

 
Grand Casino Baden - Baden bei Wien (Austria)
Friday 2nd  – Sunday 4th September, 2011

Mitteleuropa Doubles Consulting Championship
Thursday 1st September, 2011

Warm-up, Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy, Quarter entries, Jackpots & One Point Matches
Wednesday 31 st August - Thursday 1st September, 2011


Tournament Committee To be announced at the Tournament under the Presidency of Alberto da Pra, WBF president

Director Marco Fornasir
sanctioned by the WBF - Worldwide Backgammon Federation

For more information contact Marco Fornasir ph +39 0331 923537 – mob +39 337 303804 - fax +39 0331 920621
email info@wbf.net <mailto:info@wbf.net>  - www.wbf.net <http://www.wbf.net>- on Skype marcofornasir


The WBF sanction is guarantee of transparency and correctness BACKGAMMON FEES

ENTRY FEE
Master (first round match length 13 points) 700 euro
Quarter entry Master 190 euro

Champion (first round match length 11 points) 300 euro
Quarter entry Champion  90 euro

Intermediate  (first round match length 7 points) 60 euro

Double Consulting (first round match length 7/9 points) 500 euro per team

Ladies Tournament (first round match length - 5 points) 50 euro


REGISTRATION FEE
Including Friday Welcome Cocktail and Sunday Baden Dinner Party
2011 WBF SUPPORTERS  45 euro
2011 ABA & FFBG MEMBERS 50 euro
OPEN 60 euro
DOUBLE CONSULTING 60 euro per team
LADIES TOURNAMENT 10 euro




PRIZES
100% of all entry fees will be returned to the players.The prizes will be divided as follows for each category:
Main: Winner 40%, Finalist 15%, Semi-finalist 7,5% each
Consolation: Winner 15%, Finalist 7,5%
Last Chance: Winner 7,5%

Grand Casino Baden offers a free week-end for two in Baden  to the winner of warm-up Memorial Heiner Haussleiter.
A special Backgammon board is offered by
Rizzello & Romagnoli to the winner of Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy.
TROPHIES Various trophies are offered by the WBF - Worldwide Backgammon Federation to the winners in the three categories, including Mitteleuropa Double Consulting Championship, Ladies Prize, Ladies Tournament, Warm-up Memorial Heiner Haussleiter, Rizzello&Romagnoli Trophy, Super-Jackpot and One Point Matches.

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Herzoghof****Kaiser-Franz-Ring 10 - 2500 Baden bei Wien - Austria
ph. +43 2252 87297.0 - fax +43 2252 206646
email: office@hotel-herzoghof.atwebsite: www.hotel-herzoghof.at
euro 100,00/130,00 B&B per room/per night

Hotel Schloss Weikersdorf****Schlossgasse 9-11 - 2500 Baden bei Wien - Austria
ph. +43 2252 48301.0 - fax +43 2252 48301.150
email: weikersdorf@austria-hotels.at website: www.austria-hotels.at euro 129,00/165,00 B&B per room/per night

To book other hotels please contact the
Tourist Information Baden, mentioning the password Backgammon:
 Tourist Information Baden Brusattiplatz 3 – 2500 Baden bei Wien
ph. +43 2252 22600.600 - fax +43 2252 80733
email info@baden.at - www.baden.at



ROUTE Baden bei Wien (www.baden.at <http://www.badenonline.at> ) is the famous venue 26 km south of Wien (only 20’ to go to the capital).
You can drive or take a train or fly to Wien- Schwechat Airport
(by car 30’ far from Baden/33 km).
Baden bei Wien is famous for its beneficial sulphurous mineral springs far beyond the borders..
Air temperature in early September is + 15/25°C.



PROGRAMWednesday, August 31 16:00 Registration Backgammon Tournament at Grand Casino Baden;
Start of play Quarters, Jackpots and One Point Matches
17:30 Public draw for Warm-up Memorial Heiner Haussleiter – first part
(free of charge – for registered players only)
18:00 Start of play Warm-up Memorial Heiner Haussleiter – first part;
21:30 Public draw for Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy – first part
(free of charge – for WBF supporters only)
21:45 Start of play Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy – first part and
Quarters, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

Thursday, September 1 15:00 Warm-up, Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy, Quarters, Jackpots and
One Point Matches continue
16:30 Public draw for Warm-up Memorial Heiner Haussleiter – second part
(free of charge – for registered players only)
17:00 Start of play Warm-up Memorial Heiner Haussleiter – second part
18:30 Public draw for Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy – second part
(free of charge – for WBF supporters only)
19:00 Start of play Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy – second part
21:00 Public draw for Mitteleuropa Doubles Consulting Tournament
21:30 Start of play Mitteleuropa Doubles Consulting Tournament and
Warm-up, Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy, Quarters, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

Friday, September 2 15:00 Doubles Consulting, Warm-up, Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy,
Jackpots and One Point Matches continue
17:00 Registration Backgammon Tournament at Grand Casino Baden
20:00 Welcome cocktail in the Grand Casino Baden;
Last Registration
21:00 Public draw
21:30 Start of play Main Tournament;
Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

Saturday, September 3 14:00 Main Tournament continues and start of
Progressive Consolation Tournament
15:30 Jackpots and One Point Matches continue
18:30 Start of Ladies Tournament
19:30-21:30 Break for dinner
21:30 Play continues and Start of Saturday Franz Josef Super-Jackpot
and play continues

Sunday, September 4 13:00 Start of Last Chance Tournament
13:30 Start of Finals; Super-Jackpot, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue
20:00 Baden Dinner Party and Awarding Ceremony in the Grand Casino Baden

The organization reserves the right to change the program in any of its parts. Changes will be announced in advance and posted on the Notice Board.


IMPORTANT NOTES
WBF Tournament rules will apply (www.wbfonline.com/wbfrules/wbfrules.html<http://www.wbfonline.com/wbfrules/wbfrules.html> ).
No clocks will be used during the tournament,
except in case of big delay on the tournament matches.
The draw is manual (not computerized), public and random.The Tournament matches take precedence over all other forms of play.
Only cash payment is accepted.
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse application to play and/or forbid admittance without giving any reason
since the Tournament is by WBF invitation only.
Should a player wish to leave the playing area during the Tournament,
he/she must inform the Tournament Director.
Failure to do so may results in penalty points being given.The daily break for dinner is between 19:30 and 21:30.
No smoking in the main playing room.
Tournament seating will be determined by non-smoker preference.
The Tournament will be played on the
professional Rizzello & Romagnoli Tournament Boards.

Dice service is provided by the WBF Point Rizzello & Romagnoli.The WBF Point Pro-shop will be open during the tournament.
Discount for 2011 WBF supporters.
No admittance without proper dress.
Admission to Casino with photo ID Card only.
Only persons with legal age may enter
the Casino (18 or older).
The trophies will be presented only during the Awarding Ceremony.

We thank the A.B.A. -  Austrian Backgammon Association for all the support.

PAST WINNERS
MITTELEUROPA CHAMPIONSHIP
1991 - Heiner Haussleiter (Germany)
1992 - Cathrine Bladh-Risselin (Sweden)
1993 - Faik Gousseinov (Azerbaijan)
1994 - Cathrine Bladh-Risselin (Sweden)
1995 - Nino Di Bella (Italy)
1996 - Nicholas Kitt (Romania)
1997 - Michael Löfblad (Sweden)
1998 - Elio Hamoui (Israel/Italy)
1999 - Mario Sequeira (Portugal)
2000 – Harald Johanni (Germany)
2001 – François Tardieu (France)
2002 – Katja Sophie Spillum Svendsen (Norway)
2003 – John Slattery (Scotland)
2004 – Lars Bønding (Denmark)
2005 – Michel Serrero (France)
2006 – not played for facilities renovation
2007 – Christos Groutsos (Greece)
2008 – Fabrizio Lo Surdo (Italy)
2009 – Michele Muratori (Italy)
2010 – Paul Weaver (USA)

WBF: 20th Mitteleuropa Backgammon Championship / Baden - cod. OKEU 17

Dear Backgammon fan,

it is a pleasure for us to invite you to the upcoming 20th MITTELEUROPA BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, scheduled at the Grand Casino Baden (Im Kurpark – Kaiser-Franz-Ring 1 – Baden bei Wien - Austria - www.baden.casinos.at) from 31st August till 4th September, 2011 (main event 2nd, 3rd and 4th September, 2011). It's the traditional tournament scheduled early September in the heart of Mitteleuropa: Baden bei Wien! One of the best casinos in Austria!
    THE DETAILED PROGRAM IS ON WWW.WBF.NET. 
    These are the main points of the schedule:
    * 100% of all entry fees will be returned to the players;

    * 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, cleaned and disinfected;

    * On Wednesday 31st August, 2011 at 16:00 tournament play commences with opening rounds in the Warm-up (free-of charge - for registered players only), Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy (free-of-charge - for WBF supporters only), Quarter Entries, One Point Matches and Jackpots;

    * On Thursday 1st September, 2011 at 15:00 play continues in the Warm-up (second part - free-of charge - for registered players only), Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy (second part - free-of-charge - for WBF supporters only). At 21:30 play commences in the MITTELEUROPA DOUBLES CONSULTING CHAMPIONSHIP;

    * On Friday 2nd September, 2011 at 20:00 we will host the Welcoming Cocktail followed by commencement of the Main Tournament;

    * On Saturday 3rd September, 2011 at 14:00 Main and Progressive Consolation events are scheduled. The Ladies Tournament and Super-Jackpot will also begin;

    * On Sunday 4th September, 2011 at 13:00 the Finals and Last Chance Tournament will be played followed by the Baden Dinner Party and Awards Ceremony.

For more information including tournament schedule, prizes, trophies and recommended accommodations, visitwww.wbf.net <http://www.wbf.net> .
 

    BOOK NOW YOUR ROOM AT THE RECOMMENDED HOTEL

    Hotel Herzoghof****Kaiser-Franz-Ring 10 - 2500 Baden bei Wien - Austria
ph. +43 2252 87297.0 - fax +43 2252 206646
email: office@hotel-herzoghof.atwebsite: www.hotel-herzoghof.at
euro 100,00/130,00 B&B per room/per night


To book other hotels please contact the
Tourist Information Baden,mentioning the password Backgammon:
 Tourist Information BadenBrusattiplatz 3 – 2500 Baden bei Wien
ph. +43 2252 22600.600 - fax +43 2252 80733
email info@baden.at - www.baden.at

    Please remember:
    20th MITTELEUROPA BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP
    31st August - 4th September, 2011
    Warm-up, Rizzello & Romagnoli Trophy, Quarter entries, Jackpots & One Point Matches - Wednesday 31st August / Thursday 1st September, 2011
    Mitteleuropa Doubles Consulting Championship - Thursday 1st September, 2011
    Main event Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th September, 2011
    Franz Josef Super-jackpot - Saturday 3rd / Sunday 4th September, 2011

    Your support in promoting this event will be greatly appreciated.

    Hope to see you in Baden (bei Wien)!

    Best regards,

    Marco Fornasir
    Director of the 20th MITTELEUROPA BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP

For more information, please contact Marco Fornasir:
Phone: + 39 0331 923537
Mob: +39 337 303804
Fax: + 39 0331 920621
Email info@wbf.netWebsite: www.wbf.net
Skype: marcofornasir
Facebook: 20th MITTELEUROPA BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP – Join us!

WBF: 20th Mitteleuropa Backgammon Championship 2011, Baden (Austria)

2nd MENTON BACKGAMMON OPEN - LAST CALL - cod. OKEU 17

2nd MENTON BACKGAMMON OPEN - cod. OKEU 17

Dear Backgammon fan,

it is a pleasure for us to invite you to the upcoming 2nd MENTON BACKGAMMON OPEN, scheduled at the Casino Barrière de Menton (Av. Félix Faure – Menton – France - www.lucienbarriere.com) from 6th till 10th July, 2010 (main event 8th, 9th and 10th July, 2011). It's the traditional tournament before Monte-Carlo!
    In addition we scheduled 4 Backgammon days from Monday 11th till Thursday 14th July, 2011 waiting for the Monte-Carlo event. In Menton every day jackpots and super-jackpot.

       These are the main points of the schedule:

    * it is the  traditional tournament scheduled before the Monte-Carlo event;

    * no clocks  will be used during the tournament, except in case of big delay on the  tournament matches;

    * the draw is  manual (not computerized), public and random;

    * 100% of all  entry will be returned to the players;

    * the  tournament will be played on professional Rizzello & Romagnoli Tournament  Boards;

    * last year's paid money-prize 19.960 euro;

    * we'll start on Wednesday 6th July, 2011 with the first part of the Warm-up (free-of charge - for registered players only), the first part of the R&R Trophy (free-of-charge - for WBF supporters only), the Quarter Entries, the One Point Matches, the Jackpots and the first Cocktail;

    * on Thursday 7th July, 2011 we will have the second part of the Warm-up (free-of charge - for registered players only), the second part of the R&R Trophy (free-of-charge - for WBF supporters only) and the 2nd MENTON DOUBLES CONSULTING TOURNAMENT, starting at 21:00;

    * on Friday 8th July, 2011 we will have the Welcome Cocktail and will start the Main Tournament;

    * on Saturday 9th July, 2011 are scheduled Main and Progressive Consolation Tournaments, the Ladies Tournament and the Super-Jackpot;

    * on Sunday 10th July, 2011 we will have the Finals, the Last Chance Tournament and the Casino Menton Cocktail Party with the Awarding Ceremony.


    AFTER THE TOURNAMENT 4 DAYS OF BACKGAMMON & FUN IN MENTON! EVERY DAY JACKPOTS AND SUPER-JACKPOT SCHEDULED FROM 18:00 hrs. IN CASE OF RAIN WE WILL OPEN THE BACKGAMMON ROOM AT 16:00.

    * Monday 11th July, 2011 – Backgammon action at 18:00 (in case of rain at 16:00)
    * Tuesday 12th July, 2011 – Backgammon action at 18:00 (in case of rain at 16:00)
    * Wednesday 13th July, 2011 – Backgammon action at 18:00 (in case of rain at 16:00)
    * Thursday 14th July, 2011 – Backgammon action at 18:00 (in case of rain at 16:00)
      You can see last year’s photo report by Arda Findikoglu (WBF Turkey President) at http://www.wbfturkey.com/etkinlik/2009avrupa/album/index.html http://www.wbfturkey.com/etkinlik/mentonmontecarlo2010/menton2010album/index.html
    Please remember:
    2nd MENTON BACKGAMMON OPEN
    6th - 10th July, 2011
    MENTON BACKGAMMON ACTION
    11th – 14th July 2011
    Warm-up, R&R Trophy, Quarter entries, Jackpots & One Point Matches Wednesday 6th - Thursday 7th July, 2011
    Menton Double Consulting Tournament - Thursday 7th July, 2011
    Main event Friday 8th - Sunday 10th July, 2011
    Casino Menton Super-jackpot - Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July, 2011
    Backgammon action - 11th – 14th July 2011 

    Your support in promoting this event will be greatly appreciated.

    Hope to see you in Menton!

    Best regards,

    Marco Fornasir
    Director of the 2nd MENTON BACKGAMMON OPEN

For more information, please contact Marco Fornasir:
Phone: + 39 0331 923537
Mob: +39 337 303804
Fax: + 39 0331 920621
Email info@wbf.netWebsite: www.wbf.net
Skype: marcofornasir
Facebook: 2nd MENTON BACKGAMMON OPEN

2011 Mediterranean Open Backgammon Championship

Dear Backgammon fan,

this is the last call for the upcoming 2011 MEDITERRANEAN OPEN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP, scheduled at the fantastic SEALIFE FAMILY RESORT HOTEL in Antalya (Konyaalti Beach Shoreway, Sahil Seridi – Antalya - Turkey)from 20th till 22nd May, 2011. It's the third step of the WBF Golden Circuit 2011 and it’s the best way to start the Summer with a sunny week-end!

    THE DETAILED PROGRAM IS ON http://www.wbfturkey.com/etkinlik/akdeniz2011/ilanakdeniz2011eng.htm
    BOOK NOW YOUR ROOM AT THE SEALIFE FAMILY RESORT HOTEL
    During WBF-Turkiye 2011 Mediterranean Open Backgammon Championship, our organisation offers special accomodation prices for the attendants coming from outside of Antalya. The venue of the championship, 5 stars Sealife Family Resort Hotel which is located right on the world famous Konyaalti Beach of Antalya is ready to welcome tournament participants with the special prices mentioned below.
    To benefit from those special prices, please make your request to organisation representative Miss Seda Koc:
   email sedakoc@wbfturkey.com - ph. +90 533 235 25 55
    Please remember:

    2011 MEDITERRANEAN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP
    SEALIFE FAMILY RESORT HOTEL (Konyaalti Beach Shoreway, Sahil Seridi – Antalya - Turkey)
    20th - 22nd May, 2011
    Main event, BG 4 BG, 1 Pointer, Warm-up, 869 BG Cup, Cocktail - Friday 20th May, 2011
    Consolation, Doubles Consultation, Swing - Saturday 21st May, 2011
    Last Chance, Awarding ceremony - Sunday 22nd May, 2011

    Your support in promoting this event will be greatly appreciated.

    Hope to see you in Antalya!

    Best regards,

    Marco Fornasir
    WBF General Secretary

For more information, please contact Arda Findikoglu:
Mob: +90 532 2329228
Email: afindikoglu@wbfturkey.com