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2023 Backgammon tournament

Over one million dollars in cash and prizes to be won!

Prizes

Warm-Up Tournament

Separate prizes for seeded & non-seeded games (US$80 Entry Fee)

Winner $250 + trophy + backgammon board
2nd Place Trophy + dinner for two at Jamaica Inn

Main Tournament Winner

(US$230 Entry Fee)

Winner $2,500 + 3 nights stay at JI + VIP Red Card + backgammon board
2nd Place $1,000 + 2 nights stay at JI + VIP Blue Card + backgammon board
3rd Place $750 + 2 bundled arrival & departure services + backgammon board

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 2

3:00 pm Check-in for those staying on property
4:00 pm Silent art auction is live (all proceeds will go towards the WRFS)
5:30 pm Lecture by Philip Simborg – Doubling Cube strategy for match play
6:00 pm Welcome cocktails & warm up tournament draw (round robin format)
7:00 pm Warm up tournament begins – separate seeded & non-seeded games
10:00 pm Draw for main tournament

Saturday, June 3

7:30 – 9:30 am Continental breakfast will be available at tournament location
10:00 am Main tournament begins
1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch
5:00 pm Tournament ends
7:00 pm Prize giving at Beach Bungalows
7:30 pm Beach barbecue & party (US$65 per person)
10:00 pm Silent art auction ends

Sunday, June 4

8:00 – 9:00 am Complimentary yoga class at The Ocean Spa
7:30 – 10:30 am Breakfast at your leisure
10:00 am Glass bottom boat tour – White River Fish Sanctuary