Schedule

Saturday, January 9

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS

1. USBGF Rules are in place with the following rule options:
   1. No dice on checkers - If either or both dice come to rest on the checkers then both must be re-rolled.
   2. Responsible Moves - If an illegal checker move occurs, the opponent must either require it to be corrected or to stand. No other type of infraction may be condoned. Players must not hit their own checker.
   3. Clocks are required (except Advanced Beginner & Beginner).
   4. Use of two dice is required for all events.
2. Pre-Register - Jackpot & Doubles events require pre-registration and deposit. Pre-paid guests get a 40% discount on the hospitality fee.
3. Eligibility - ABT & Jackpot Events have skill level eligibility criteria. You must play in the division appropriate to your skill level. The USBGF Eligibility Committee has final say on which division(s) you are eligible to compete in.
4. ABT Events
   1. Format - Championship & Intermediate: Single Elimination with Progressive Consolation.
   2. Eligibility - all players will be reviewed by Eligibility committee
      1. Championship: Anyone can participate.
      2. Intermediate: Generally above an 8 PR with limited success in ABT events. 
5. Jackpot Events
   1. Super Jackpot: 13-point matches
   2. Limited Jackpot: 9-pt matches; Generally open to players with a PR >8.0,  experience, win %, etc. will be considered.
6. Doubles Format: Single Elimination; no re-entries; 7 points. Maximum of 32 Open doubles teams. No open players in Limited doubles.