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2023 VIKING CLASSIC
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A registration fee of $30 is required.  All events are played online.   I am ready to register

FREE ROLLS - WIN $50

Free Roll #1: Friday 7/24, 6 p.m 
Free Roll #2: Friday 8/7, 6 p.m.
Free Roll #3: (tentative date) Friday 8/21, 6 p.m.
Free Roll #4: Friday 8/28, 6 p.m.

5 pt matches, $50 prize for each Free Roll.
Free rolls are a fun event that help you get comfortable on Discord and give you a chance to win free money! Entry is free and each Free Roll gives you a chance to win $50! You must be a registered attendee to participate in our Free Rolls. Registered players can enter multiple Free Rolls! 

​Registered players will receive a Free Roll invitation email!

MAIN EVENTS - ABT ONLINE!

​Main events are eligible for ABT Online! master points. 
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Odin Open 


Bring your hard-won knowledge and expertise to the table to battle in elite warrior fashion.
​Double elimination with fresh draw consolation.
​11 points Main / 9 points Fighter / 7 points Consolation
$100 entry + $10 USBGF fee
$100 optional side pool
100% return on entry/95% return on side pol
Odin trophy
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Thor Advanced 

​With the sound of thunder, lay down your hammer-like skills over the board to crush your foes. Double elimination with fresh draw consolation. 
9 points Main / 7 points Fighter / 7 points Consolation
$50 entry, + $10 USBGF fee
​$50 optional side pool
100% return on entry/95% return on side pool
Thor trophy 

 MASTERS LEVEL

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Grand Crystal Beaver XXI

Previously held in Illinois, the Grand Crystal Beaver has a permanent home in Minnesota. Now twenty one years running!
​11 points
$200 entry, optional $200 side pool
95% return on entry and side pool 
Prestigious Grand Crystal Beaver trophy

2020 Grand Crystal Beaver Entrants

Past Winners

2019 Bill Finneran (MD)
​2018 Ray Fogerlund (NV)†
2017 Harvey Gillis (AZ)
2016 N/A​ Not held
2015 Yury Millman (MN)*
2014 David Todd (MO)
2013 Ray Fogerlund (NV)†
2012 Carter Mattig (IL)
2011 Yury Millman (MN)*
2010 Malcolm Davis (TX)
2009 Steve Sax (CA)*
2008 Ray Fogerlund (CA)​†
​2007 Howard Markowitz (NV)
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​2006 Richard Lloyd (TN)
2005 Sean Garber (IN)
2004 Steve Brown (MN)
2003 Bob Zavoral (IL)
2002 Kit Woolsey (CA)
2001 Paul Weaver (AL)
2000 Steve Sax (CA)*
1999 Kent Goulding (MD)
* Two-time winners  -  † Three-time winner

MIXED LEVEL EVENTS

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Early Raven

Early birds get more. Arrive on Thursday and spread your wings. 
5 Points
​$20 entry, optional $20 side pool 
90% return on entry, 95% return on side pool
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Friday Frigga

Let Frigga, the wife of Odin and queen of Asgard, help you warm up and get battle ready.
7 Points
​$60 entry, optional $60 side pool
95% return on entry and side pool
Frigga trophy
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​​Ragnarök After Tourney 

 For the indefatigable fighter, one last opportunity to spar.  
​7 Points
$20 entry, optional $20 side pool
90% return on entry, 95% return on side pool

I AM READY TO REGISTER
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Viking Backgammon Classic, August 30-September 4, 2023
(Riverboat Chouette on August 30th)


Labor Day Weekend!

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
3900 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437

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Let us know if we can answer any questions.
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Tournament Directors

April Mesich
​Michael Mesich

Telephone

1-612-703-3211

Email

vikingbackgammonclassic@gmail.com
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