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2008 Chicago Open
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28th Chicago Open
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The 28th Chicago Open
An Invitational Backgammon Tournament 
Memorial Day Weekend
May 23 to May 26, 2008
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Reservations: Toll-free 877-285-6150 or local 630-773-1400
Hotel Fax: 630-773-1709
email: Eaglewood Reservations
The 106-acre Eaglewood Resort & Spa is strategically located in northwest Chicagoland, just a 35-minute drive from downtown Chicago, and 21 minutes west of O'Hare International Airport.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time to Eaglewood Resort and Spa is 20 minutes and distance is 10 miles.
Driving directions from O'Hare International Airport: Head east on I-190 toward Chicago. Take I-294 south to I-290 west. Take I-290 west to the US-20/Lake St/I-355 exit (exit #7) toward Joliet. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto Lake St to Swift Rd. Turn right onto Swift Rd and proceed to the resort entrance on the left.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time to Eaglewood Resort and Spa is 50 minutes and distance is 30 miles.
Eaglewood Resort and Spa: - $99 per night single or double occupancy. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel.
Reservations: Toll-free 877-285-6150 or local 630-773-1400
Hotel Fax: 630-773-1709
ATTENTION: Please make reservations early. Cannot guarantee rooms or room rates after May 8th. Be sure to mention you are with the backgammon group.
RESTAURANTS and LOUNGES: Contemporary menu at Burnham's, or the more casual setting of Prairie River. Ogden's is the perfect place for a rendezvous over trendy martinis.
TRANSPORTATION: Mr. Chauffeur provides transportation to and from O'Hare and Midway Airports for a reasonable fee. Please make reservations in advance by calling 1-800-244-6200.
AMENITIES: Work out in the fully equipped fitness center or unwind with a relaxing spa treatment.
Recreational activities range from championship golf and swimming to teambuilding programs.
TOURNAMENT STAFF
Co-Directors:
Administrators:
Troy Longman
Tournament Conditions
1. THE CHICAGO OPEN is by invitation only. The Tournament reserves the right to refuse an entrant without giving any reason.
2. All fees paid at the tournament must be in cash.
3. Entrants may play in the division of their choice but the Tournament reserves the right to disallow an entrant to play below their level.
4. No NEW registrations in Championship or Intermediate divisions after 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 23rd.
5. Smoking will be allowed outside the hotel only.
PLAYING ROOM WILL BE OPEN 24 HOURS
For further information contact Howard Markowitz at 702-893-6025
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BOARD
All fees paid at the tournament must be in cash.
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Main Flight 70% |
Consolation 20% |
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1st place - 55% |
1st place - 55% |
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2nd place - 25% |
2nd place - 25% |
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Semis - 10% |
Semis - 10% |
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Last Chance 10% |
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1st place - 70% |
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2nd place - 30% |
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Main Flight 70% |
Consolation 20% |
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1st place - 55% |
1st place - 70% |
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2nd place - 25% |
2nd place - 305% |
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Semis - 10% |
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Last Chance 10% |
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1st place - 70% |
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2nd place - 30% |
Side Events
$20 Jackpot
$20 entry fee. 80% return. 5 point matches. Single elimination. Continuous entries.
$50 Jackpot
$50 entry fee. 80% return. 7 point matches. Single elimination. Continuous entries.
Doubles Tournament
$200 entry fee per team. 7-point matches. 85% return. 1st place 70%, 2nd place 30%.
Seniors Tournament
For 50 and older. $50 entry fee. 85% return. 7-point matches. Single elimination. Re-entries allowed. 1st place - 70% 2nd place - 30%
Memorial Day Masters
$400 entry fee. 90% return. 11-point matches. Continuous to 32 entries. $150 side pool with 95% return.
Limited Jackpot
$100 entry fee. 85% return. 9 point matches. Continuous to 32 entries. $50 side pool with 90% return.
Calcutta Auction
Championship and Intermediate Divisions. 90% return.
MAIN TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Three Divisions each with a Main Flight, Progressive Consolation and a Final Day Last Chance.
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Entry Fee |
Return |
Side Pool |
Opening Round Points |
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| Championship |
$300 |
90% |
$100 |
15 |
| Intermediate |
$130 |
85% |
50 |
11 |
| Beginner |
$50 |
80% |
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7 |
RE-ENTRY FEES
| Championship |
$210 |
90% Return |
| Intermediate |
$90 |
85% Return |
| Beginner |
$35 |
80% Return |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday - May 23rd
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Registration Opens |
1:00 p.m.
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$50 Jackpot |
1:30 p.m.
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$20 Jackpot |
1:30 p.m.
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Masters |
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Limited Jackpot |
2:00 p.m.
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Seniors Tournament |
3:00 p.m.
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Dinner Break |
5:30 p.m.
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All started events continue |
7:30 p.m.
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Doubles Tournament |
7:30 p.m.
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Final registration |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Calcutta Auction |
11:00 a.m.
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Play begins all divisions |
1:00 p. m. |
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Dinner Break |
5:30 p.m. |
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Play continues all divisions |
8:00 p.m. |
Play Resumes All Divisions |
11:00 a.m.
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Jackpots (for eligible players) |
12:00 p.m.
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Dinner Break |
5:30 p.m.
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Play Resumes All Divisions |
8:00 p.m.
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Last chance for all divisions |
10:30 a.m.
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Finals of all events |
11:00 a.m.
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REMEMBER!
Pre-registration deadline is May 17th. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BOARD IF ANY PROBLEM Call Howard Markowitz: (702) 893-6025 To print out entry form go to form link or click here. |
Howard Markowitz
3342 S. Sandhill #9 - Box 423
Las Vegas, NV 89121 USA.
E-mail: howard114@cox.net
E-mail: ferrisfamily@wideopenwest.com
