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Important Notes

NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT PROPER DRESS Admission to Casino with photo ID Card only. Only persons with legal age may enter the Casino (18 or older)

The WBF Worldwide Backgammon Federation

Tournament Committee To be announced at the Tournament under the Presidency of Alberto da Pra, president of the WBF - Worldwide Backgammon Federation

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Director Marco Fornasir sanctioned by the WBF Worldwide Backgammon Federation The WBF sanction is guarantee of transparency and correctness since 1986

For more information Marco Fornasir ph. +39 0331 923537 - mob. +39 337 303804 fax +39 0331 920621 email: [email protected] - www.wbf.net on Skype: marcofornasir Facebook: XXIII European Backgammon Championship

is proud to present the

WBF GOLDEN CIRCUIT 2011

XXIII EUROPEAN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP

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CONSULTING CHAMPIONSHIP BACKGAMMON & 10 VELDEN BACKGAMMON CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN

Velden is 40 km from the Italian border, after Tarvisio. You can drive (2,5 hours from Venice) or fly to Klagenfurt Airport (by car 25 km to Velden). Visit http://www.klagenfurt-airport.com Velden is an enchanted city on the lake Wörthersee, in Carinthia. Air temperature in April is +10/20° C.

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The trophies will be presented only during the awarding ceremony. For dinner inside the Casino during the tournament it is necessary to reserve calling two days in advance the following number: Sweetlife Restaurant – ph. +43 4274 2064 500

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Doubles Consulting Championship & 10 European VELDEN Thursday 28 April, 2011

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Warm-up, R&R Trophy, Quarter entries & Jackpots Wednesday 27th - Thursday 28th April, 2011

Trophies Various trophies are offered by the Casino Velden to the winners in the three categories, including Ladies Prize, Ladies Tournament, Warm-up, R&R Trophy, Super-Jackpot and One Point Matches. Special trophy is offered by the President of WBF to the winners of the European Championship 2011 (Formula 1, F. 2, F. 3) and of the European Doubles Consulting Championship.

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WBF Tournament rules will apply (www.wbfonline.com/wbfrules/wbfrules.html). No clocks will be used during the tournament, except in case of big delay on the tournament matches. The draw is manual (not computerized), public and random. The Tournament matches take precedence over all other forms of play. Only cash payment is accepted.The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse application to play and/or forbid admittance without giving any reason since the Tournament is by WBF invitation only. Should a player wish to leave the playing area during the Tournament, he/she must inform the Tournament Director. Failure to do so may results in penalty points being given. The daily break for dinner is between 19:00 and 21:00. No smoking in the main playing room. Tournament seating will be determined by non-smoker preference. The Tournament will be played on professional Rizzello & Romagnoli Tournament Boards. Our boards are regularly cleaned and disinfected after every tournament. Dice Service is provided by the WBF Point Rizzello & Romagnoli. The WBF Point pro-shop will be open during the tournament. Discount for 2010 WBF Supporters.

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Discover Velden! Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEzf0EIw9Cs and see Ein Wörthersee Sommertraum

CASINO VELDEN - CASINOS AUSTRIA Austria Supported by the City of Velden am Wörthersee

Last year’s paid money-prize

56.420 euro (including Super-Jackpot) Professional Backgammon Boards

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Program

Entry Fees

Wednesday, April 27

Saturday, April 30

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Registration at Casino Velden Start of play Quarter Entries, Jackpots and One Point Matches Public draw for Warm-up – first part (free of charge – for registered players only) Start of play Warm-up - first part Welcome cocktail at Casino Velden Public draw for R&R Trophy first part (free of charge - for WBF supporters only) Start of play R&R Trophy - first part Quarters, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

Main Tournament continues at Casino Velden and start of play Progressive Consolation Tournament Jackpots and One Point Matches continue Start of Ladies Tournament Mochy’s lecture Break for dinner Play continues Start of Velden Super-Jackpot

15:30 17:30 19:00-20:00 19:00-21:00 21:00 21:30

Sunday, May 1 Thursday, April 28 15:30

16:30 17:00 18:30 19:00 21:00 21:30

Registration at Casino Velden Warm-up, R&R Trophy, Quarters, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue Public draw for Warm-up – second part (free of charge – for registered players only) Start of play Warm-up – second part Public draw for R&R Thophy second part (free of charge for WBF supporters only) Start of play R&R Thophy - second part Public draw for European Doubles Consulting Championship Start of play European Doubles Consulting Championship Warm-up, R&R Trophy, Quarters, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

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Start of Last Chance Tournament Start of Finals Super-Jackpot, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue Casinos Austria dinner party and awarding ceremony at Casino Velden

The organization reserves the right to change the program in any of its parts. Changes will be announced in advance and posted on the Notice Board. The trophies will be presented only during the awarding ceremony.

We thank the A.B.A. Austrian Backgammon Association for all the support. This tournament, the Mitteleuropa Championship (Baden, September 2011) and the Austrian Open (Seefeld, October 2011) are valid for the title of the Best Austrian Player in each category.

Friday, April 29 15:30

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Registration at Casino Velden European Doubles Consulting Championship, Warm-up, R&R Trophy, Jackpots and One Point Matches continue Welcome cocktail at Casino Velden Last registration Public draw Start of play Main Tournament: Jackpots and One Point Matches continue

Recommended Accommodation See the enclosed information to book the affiliated hotels: Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel***** Seehotel Engstler**** Hotel Goritschnigg**** Seehotel Hubertushof**** Hotel Post Wrann**** Barry-Memle****Lakeside resort Hotel Kirchenwirt*** Gästehaus Michaela***

Master (first round match length 13 points) Quarter entry Master Champion (first round match length 11 points) Quarter entry Champion Intermediate (first round match length 7 points) Doubles Consulting (first round match Ladies Tournament

lenght 7/9 points) (first round match length 5 points)

700 euro 190 euro 300 euro 90 euro 60 euro 500 euro per team 50 euro

Registration Fees Including celebration polo-shirt, Wednesday welcome cocktail, Friday welcome cocktail and Sunday Casinos Austria dinner party 2011 WBF SUPPORTERS 2011 A.B.A. MEMBERS OPEN DOUBLES CONSULTING LADIES TOURNAMENT MOCHY’S LECTURE + VIDEO

45 euro 55 euro 60 euro 60 euro per team 10 euro 10 euro

The 2011 WBF GOLDEN CARD will be available at the tournament desk WELCOME CHIPS WORTH 25 EURO FOR JUST 23 EURO. ADMISSION TO CASINO WITH PHOTO ID CARD ONLY. ONLY PERSONS WITH LEGAL AGE MAY ENTER THE CASINO (18 OR OLDER)!

Prizes ALL ENTRY WILL BE RETURNED. 100% OF R E WINNER WILL RECEIVE MINIMUM THE MAST ED PRIZE-MONEY OF 10.000 EURO E T N . GUARA

The prizes will be divided as follows for each category: Main: Winner 40%, Finalist 15%, Semi-finalist 7,5% each Consolation: Winner 15%, Finalist 7,5% Last Chance: Winner 7,5% Casino Velden offers to the winner of the Warm-up a free week-end for two in Velden for next year’s tournament. A special Backgammon board is offered by Rizzello & Romagnoli to the winner of the R&R Trophy. "Come to Velden and enjoy one of the best tournaments in the world! I'll be revealing the secrets of my success at the lecture."

Masayuki “Mochy” Mochizuki 2009 World Backgammon Champion and n. 1 Backgammon Giant 2010/2011