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November 16th, 2009
All you need to know about the 64 draw, $480,000 Guaranteed WSOB Championship in Association with PlayWSOB (Feb 6/7 2010, Adam St Club, London)
Updated January 21st, 2009
**Every effort will be made to keep the information as stated below. Should changes occur we will advertise them here in the News section of the WSOB website.**
When is the Shoot-out Being Held?
Over the weekend of 6-7th February, 2010.
Where is the Shoot-out Being Held?
It is being held at the Adam Street Club in central London. This is a private members club, so please wear appropriate dress, and behave like James Bond on a good day.
The address is 9 Adam Street, London WC2N 6AA. Nearest rail: Charing Cross, nearest tube Charing Cross or Embankment.
For More Info Visit www.adamstreet.co.uk
Who can Play?
The event is open to all. However, please note that Adam Street is a distinguished private club, and we shall make every effort to ensure that persons of a disreputable nature are denied entry.
What are the Entry Fees?
You may buy-in at one of five stages. The buy-in and registration fees are as follows:
Round of 64: $7,500 + 600 registration
Round of 32: $15,000 + 900 registration
Round of 16: $30,000 + 1,250 registration
Round of 8: $60,000 + 1,500 registration
Round of 4 $90,000 + 2,000 registration
(players qualified from this year's tour each winning $15,000 seats; they are WSOB Race winners: Steen Groenbech, Tage Mellgren, Kazuhiro Shino, Falafel Natanzon. Super Sat winners: Mike Heard, Nevzat Dogan and Christian Plenz)
What’s the Prize Structure?
Quarter-finalists: $30,000
Semi-finalists: $60,000
Runner-up: $90,000
Winner: $150,000 (defending champion, Frederic Andrieu, France)
How can I Register?
Simply send an email to the tournament organizer Will Cockerell
Can I pre-pay to save me travelling with a lot of cash?
Certainly, this is preferable. A WSOB Championship Trust account is being set up to take the entries. All registrants will be required to place a minimum $1,000 deposit to guarantee a place in the draw.
Is There an Entry Deadline?
Registrations will be accepted up to 1700 on 6th February, either electronically or in person at the event.
Will it be Easy to Find Somewhere to Stay?
Of course. London boasts a huge range of accommodation options – many in walking distance of the event. Try Lastminute.com for some great four and five star hotel bargains at this time of year!
What are the Match Lengths?
First four rounds: 3-point sets, best-of-three sets.
Semi-finals, and Final: 5-point sets, best-of-three sets.
Are Matches on the Clock?
Yes, 1’ 30” minutes per point, 15-seconds per play. i.e. your clock is set to 4’ 30”-minutes for a 3-point set, and 7’ 30” -minutes for a 5-point set.
What will be the Format of the Draw?
There will be a random public draw before the start of EVERY round. This is to ensure complete fairness to anyone entering at a later round.
What are the Shoot-Out’s Hours of Operation and Playing Schedule?
Saturday 6 February, 2010
1700 hrs Doors open
1745 hrs Welcome cocktail, speeches and DRAW
1815 hrs Round of 64 begins
1945 hrs Dinner Break
2030 hrs Round of 32 begins
2215 hrs Round of 16 begins
0000 hrs Close of Play
0300 hrs Venue closes
Sunday 7 February, 2010
1400 hrs Doors open
1430 hrs Quarter-finals begin
1630 hrs Semi-finals begin
1930 hrs WSOB championship – The Final
2130 hrs Prize-giving, closing speeches
2200 hrs Event ends
Every effort will be made to keep matches to schedule. One ten-minute break allowed at 1 set-all in 3 point matches. Ten minute break allowed between each set for Semi-finals and Final.
Payments of prize money will be made by bank transfer or by special arrangement with the Organiser.
Will I be able to Qualify?
Yes, stay tuned for news of qualification via satellites on the internet exclusively with WSOB. Also, live qualifiers are being established at backgammon clubs all over the world. Contact your local federation to see if they’re running one.
Latest Backgammon Clubs Worldwide Running Satellites:
Japan - contact Masayuki Mochizuki
Chicago BG - contact Carter Mattig
Battersea BG Club - contact John Hurst
South Africa - contact Clyde Wolpe
For contact information for club directors, please email WSOB director, Andy Bell at ab@worldseriesofbackgammon.com
Can I bring my partners, friends, travelling support?
Of course, please do. Adam Street is a superb facility and there will be enough room for everyone.
Will there be a List of Players Who Have Bought in, Published in Advance?
Yes, we have now published the expected player list to be updated day to day. Click here.
Will Cockerell, WSOB Championship organizer, 15th November, 2009
All you need to know about the 64 draw, $480,000 Guaranteed WSOB Championship in Association with PlayWSOB (Feb 6/7 2010, Adam St Club, London)
Updated January 21st, 2009
**Every effort will be made to keep the information as stated below. Should changes occur we will advertise them here in the News section of the WSOB website.**
When is the Shoot-out Being Held?
Where is the Shoot-out Being Held?
It is being held at the Adam Street Club in central London. This is a private members club, so please wear appropriate dress, and behave like James Bond on a good day.
The address is 9 Adam Street, London WC2N 6AA. Nearest rail: Charing Cross, nearest tube Charing Cross or Embankment.
For More Info Visit www.adamstreet.co.uk
Who can Play?
The event is open to all. However, please note that Adam Street is a distinguished private club, and we shall make every effort to ensure that persons of a disreputable nature are denied entry.
What are the Entry Fees?
You may buy-in at one of five stages. The buy-in and registration fees are as follows:
Round of 64: $7,500 + 600 registration
Round of 32: $15,000 + 900 registration
Round of 16: $30,000 + 1,250 registration
Round of 8: $60,000 + 1,500 registration
Round of 4 $90,000 + 2,000 registration
(players qualified from this year's tour each winning $15,000 seats; they are WSOB Race winners: Steen Groenbech, Tage Mellgren, Kazuhiro Shino, Falafel Natanzon. Super Sat winners: Mike Heard, Nevzat Dogan and Christian Plenz)
What’s the Prize Structure?
Quarter-finalists: $30,000
Semi-finalists: $60,000
Runner-up: $90,000
Winner: $150,000 (defending champion, Frederic Andrieu, France)
How can I Register?
Simply send an email to the tournament organizer Will Cockerell
Can I pre-pay to save me travelling with a lot of cash?
Certainly, this is preferable. A WSOB Championship Trust account is being set up to take the entries. All registrants will be required to place a minimum $1,000 deposit to guarantee a place in the draw.
Is There an Entry Deadline?
Registrations will be accepted up to 1700 on 6th February, either electronically or in person at the event.
Will it be Easy to Find Somewhere to Stay?
Of course. London boasts a huge range of accommodation options – many in walking distance of the event. Try Lastminute.com for some great four and five star hotel bargains at this time of year!
What are the Match Lengths?
First four rounds: 3-point sets, best-of-three sets.
Semi-finals, and Final: 5-point sets, best-of-three sets.
Are Matches on the Clock?
Yes, 1’ 30” minutes per point, 15-seconds per play. i.e. your clock is set to 4’ 30”-minutes for a 3-point set, and 7’ 30” -minutes for a 5-point set.
What will be the Format of the Draw?
There will be a random public draw before the start of EVERY round. This is to ensure complete fairness to anyone entering at a later round.
What are the Shoot-Out’s Hours of Operation and Playing Schedule?
Saturday 6 February, 2010
1700 hrs Doors open
1745 hrs Welcome cocktail, speeches and DRAW
1815 hrs Round of 64 begins
1945 hrs Dinner Break
2030 hrs Round of 32 begins
2215 hrs Round of 16 begins
0000 hrs Close of Play
0300 hrs Venue closes
Sunday 7 February, 2010
1400 hrs Doors open
1430 hrs Quarter-finals begin
1630 hrs Semi-finals begin
1930 hrs WSOB championship – The Final
2130 hrs Prize-giving, closing speeches
2200 hrs Event ends
Every effort will be made to keep matches to schedule. One ten-minute break allowed at 1 set-all in 3 point matches. Ten minute break allowed between each set for Semi-finals and Final.
Payments of prize money will be made by bank transfer or by special arrangement with the Organiser.
Will I be able to Qualify?
Yes, stay tuned for news of qualification via satellites on the internet exclusively with WSOB. Also, live qualifiers are being established at backgammon clubs all over the world. Contact your local federation to see if they’re running one.
Latest Backgammon Clubs Worldwide Running Satellites:
Japan - contact Masayuki Mochizuki
Chicago BG - contact Carter Mattig
Battersea BG Club - contact John Hurst
South Africa - contact Clyde Wolpe
For contact information for club directors, please email WSOB director, Andy Bell at ab@worldseriesofbackgammon.com
Can I bring my partners, friends, travelling support?
Of course, please do. Adam Street is a superb facility and there will be enough room for everyone.
Will there be a List of Players Who Have Bought in, Published in Advance?
Yes, we have now published the expected player list to be updated day to day. Click here.
Will Cockerell, WSOB Championship organizer, 15th November, 2009
