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!
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.
* 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
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!
Hope to see you in Velden!
Best regards,
Marco Fornasir
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
