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Southeastern Backgammon Social
The Market at 7th Street|Charlotte, North Carolina
A relaxed weekend of backgammon with friends from across the region
What Makes This Tournament Different
It’s a Social Event | This tournament is about connecting with other backgammon players from across the region over good food, cold drinks, and friendly competition
Lower Entry Fees | We keep the stakes low so the atmosphere stays casual and fun
Cool Walkable Venue | The Market at 7th Street has many food, beverage, and retail vendors. Centrally located in the heart of Charlotte, the market is walkable to all of the many sights and attractions of Uptown.
Relaxed Schedule | The tournament is only 2 days long with one event on each day. Most players will have some time to explore the city, even on tournament days.
It’s Cashless | For convenience, pre-payment is required by Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, debit/credit card, or bank transfer. The deadline to register and pay is July 18th.
Events & Fees
$50 Registration Fee | All players will receive a $40 gift certificate to the Market at 7th Street with registration. The remaining $10 goes to pay for tournament costs, including web site fees and trophies.
Southeastern Backgammon Social
Welcome to the tournament! This is the main event on Saturday.
Fees: $50 entry, $50 side pool
Format: Single elimination, progressive consolation
Special Draw: Players will not play anyone from their local backgammon club in the first round! (Unless more than half of all players are from the same club)
Match Lengths: 7 pts main, 5 pts consolation
Clock Settings: 2m/pt reserve, 15s delay
Schedule: 1pm-10pm Saturday with an hour break for dinner at 6:30pm
Sunday Brunch Doubles
Enjoy your liege waffle from Sweet Crunch or a Hip Hop Smoothie during the games when your partner is moving the checkers. If you don’t have a partner, no problem! We will pair you up randomly with a new friend.
Fees: $50 entry per player ($100 per team), $50 side pool per player ($100 per team)
Format: Two-loss format TBD by number of teams
Match Lengths: 7 pts main, 5 pts consolation
Clock Settings: 3m/pt reserve, 15s delay
Schedule: 10am-6pm Sunday
Prizes | All entry fees and side pools are 100% return. Prizes will be awarded to the top 25% in both events. Side pools pay 1 winner per 8 entries, rounded up. 1st place finishers will receive a trophy.
The Market at 7th Street
224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
The Market at 7th Street is Charlotte's original food hall and a beloved part of the Uptown community. The market is just a short walk from all the attractions that give Uptown its exciting flavor, like ImaginOn, Discovery Place, First Ward Park, the Spectrum Center, and Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
No matter what you might be craving for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, 7th Street Market has an option sure to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. The lively and diverse mix of food, drink, and retail vendors presents an exciting variety of both local and global fare, alongside a selection of unique hand-crafted goods. Whether you're in the mood for something comforting, adventurous, or health-conscious, there's something here for you. Click here for more details about all the vendors.
Meal Options | Geno D’s Pizza, Sweet Crunch Liege Waffles, Mano Bella Artisan Foods, Serengeti Kitchen
Beverages, Snacks & Desserts | Resident Culture Brewery, Not Just Coffee, Hip Hop Smoothies, It’s Poppin’, The Social Cow Ice Cream
Retail | Assorted Table Wine & Shop, CLT Find Gift Shop, Flows Grand Handmade Candles, Karen Cole Permanent Jewelry,
Arts Experience | At Culture Palette, create your own Ebru water marbled design and transfer it to a keepsake item to take home with you. Experience a traditional Turkish art form!
Hours | Fri-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 9am-6pm, Mon-Thu 8am-9pm
Both events are limited to 32 players.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
July 18th is the last day to register and pay.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
508 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
$159/night group rate, valid Fri-Mon
Reduced parking fee of $30/night, valet only
Check in 3pm/check out 11am
Free wifi
Free hot breakfast buffet
Full kitchen en suite
Only two blocks from the market!
Click here to book your room. Book by July 10th to receive group rates for room and parking.
Getting Here
Option 1 (Walk): Stay at Homewood Suites, which offers valet parking for $30/night. Walk 2 blocks to the market.
Option 2 (Drive) | Drive to 7th Street Station garage and park for $21/day maximum (for overnight parking, rates repeat at 3am). Entrances to the garage are located on 6th St and 7th St between N College and N Brevard.
Option 3 (Light Rail) | Park at a light rail park & ride and ride the train to 7th Street Station. The train stops right outside the door to 7th Street Market. The closest light rail stations with parking are Woodlawn Station to the south and Sugar Creek Station to the north.
Things To Do
The Southeastern Social is only two days long with one event on each day, so you're encouraged to get out and enjoy all Charlotte has to offer when you're not playing. Here are a few ideas, but if none of this interests you, Paul is a lifelong Charlottean and can give you recommendations on anything you're looking to do. Just ask!
Special Events
Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors
Only a 5 minute walk from the market, this broadway national tour will be coming to Belk Theater the week of the tournament!
Charlotte Knights Games
Enjoy a baseball game at one of the top ten ballparks in the minor leagues! Truist Field is a 15 minute walk from the market, but you can take the light rail halfway.
Lynyrd Skynyrd x Foreigner
Come a day early and catch this major concert at Truliant Amphitheater on Friday evening.
Shama Mrema Standup
After the doubles tourney is over, walk 5 minutes to the Comedy Club at Duckworth's for some live comedy by this Youtube sensation.
Museums
All of these are within walking distance or a short light rail ride away:
Tournament Rules
Special Draw: For the main event on Saturday, players will not play anyone from their local backgammon club in the first round, unless more than half of all players are from the same club
Pre-registration and Pre-payment is required. All players must register and pay by July 18th. No late registrations will be accepted
Refund Policy: The registration fee is fully refundable up until July 18th, after which it is non-refundable. Entry fees are refundable until 30 minutes prior to the event start time, when the draw will be posted
No cash will be accepted or paid out at the tournament. Each prize will be awarded by personal check or Zelle payment
Clocks required
Legal Moves: All illegal moves must be corrected if noticed by either player before the next valid roll
Dice on Checkers: Dice that land on top of checkers are generally valid rolls
USBGF Rules Apply: Go to usbgf.org/rules to see the general tournament rules that will be in effect
Questions?
Contact Paul Horton at paul@charlottebackgammon.com
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