Tournament Information
Play as much or as little as you like!
SHORT AND LONGER EVENTS FOR ALL LEVELS
REGISTRATION
Registration Fee for all players $150 to be paid when booking the cruise. The fee includes access to the playing room, lectures, two Cocktail parties and award ceremony, beverages and snacks in the playing room at all times.
Friends and family who are not playing in the tournaments are welcome to join us for the cocktail parties, lectures, and in the playing room without paying the registration fee.
Tournament entry fees are to be paid on board the ship. Cash Only. Payments cannot be accepted in advance of the cruise.
Players are not required to play in either of the Swiss Tournaments and can just participate in Jackpots or Special events.
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MATCH DETAILS
Title | Entry | Match Length | Clock Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
Open Swiss Tournament | $400 | 7-9 Point Match | Clocks Mandatory @ 2m + 12s settings |
Intermediate Swiss Tournament | $150 | 5 Point Match | Clocks Mandatory @ 2m + 15s settings |
Jackpots | $20 / $50 | 5 Point Match (win 3) | |
Speedgammon | $50 | 5 Point Match (win 3) | Clocks Mandatory @ 1m + 10s settings |
Jackpots | $100 | 7 Point Match (win 3) | Clocks Mandatory @ 2m + 12s settings |
DMP | $20 | ||
Beat the Pro | $50-$150 (Players Choice) | 3 Point Match | Clocks Mandatory @ 2m + 12s settings |
Cancel Gammon, Bazooki, & Doubles | Subject to Player Demand | Subject to Player Demand | To Be Determined |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
We will provide on-demand lectures for beginners and intermediate players.
Day | Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sunday | February 15th | 5:30 PM | Cocktail Party |
2 | 7:30 PM | Dinner | ||
3 | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Sign up for Open & Intermediate Swiss Tournaments | ||
4 | 9:00 PM | Jackpots. Side Events of Speedgammon, DMP, Beat the Pro, Cancel Gammon, Bazooki, and Doubles on-demand. | ||
5 | Monday | February 16th | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Sign up for Open & Intermediate Swiss Tournaments ( Last sign ups by 11:00 PM) |
6 | 10:00 AM | Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
7 | 7:30 PM | Dinner | ||
8 | 9:00 PM | Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
9 | Tuesday | February 17th | 10:00 AM | Open & Intermediate Swiss Tournaments Round 1 Jackpots & Side Events Continue |
10 | 12:00 PM | Lunch | ||
11 | 1:30 PM | Open & Intermediate Swiss Tournaments Round 2 Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
12 | 3:30 PM | Open & Intermediate Swiss Tournaments Round 3 Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
13 | 5:30 PM | Open & Intermediate Swiss Tournaments Round 4 | ||
14 | 7:30 PM | Dinner | ||
15 | 9:00 PM | Players are free to come back to playing room or enjoy entertainment onboard. | ||
16 | Wednesday | February 18th | 10:00 AM | Jackpots & Side Events Continue |
17 | 7:30 PM | Dinner | ||
18 | 9:00 PM | Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
19 | Thursday | February 19th | 10:00 AM | Jackpots & Side Events Continue |
20 | 7:30 PM | Dinner | ||
21 | 9:00 PM | Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
22 | Friday | February 20th | 10:00 AM | Open & Intermediate Swiss Tournaments Round 5 Jackpots & Side Events Continue |
23 | 12:00 PM | Lunch | ||
24 | 1:30 PM | Open & Intermediate Swiss Tournaments Round 6 Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
25 | 3:30 PM | Open & Intermediate Tournaments Round 7 Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
26 | 7:30 PM | Dinner | ||
27 | 7:30 PM | Players are free to come back to playing room or enjoy entertainment onboard. | ||
28 | Saturday | February 21st | 10:00 AM | Jackpots & Side Events Continue |
29 | 3:15 PM | Finals of the Swiss Touraments | ||
30 | 5:30 PM | Coctail Party and Award Ceremony | ||
31 | 7:30 PM | Dinner | ||
32 | 9:00 PM | Any unfinished matches will resume. Jackpots & Side Events Continue | ||
33 | Sunday | February 22nd | 7:00 AM | Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
Tournament Rules & Conditions
We reserve the right to make change in any of the events. If changes are necessary they will be announced in advance and posted.
The Swiss Open & Swiss Intermediate draws will be random and public.
The Swiss Open & Swiss Intermediate matches take precedence over other events.
Smoking not permitted in any event venue.
We will make an effort to ensure players do not play below their skill level.
Any dispute between players is subject to adjudication by one of our directors.
Director decisions on rules, sportsmanship, or other questionable areas, are final.
Tournament rules can be viewed at https://usbgf.org/tournament-rules
We reserve the right to refuse or terminate the participation of any individual at our sole discretion.
Please note shirts and shoes are required at all times in the playing room and for our cocktail parties. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a pleasant environment for everyone.