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last update 07/27/20

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CANCELED!!!

Sorry Folks.  We Really Tried And We Were SO Close.
 

LIVE!!!

 

THE FIRST LIVE U.S. EVENT SINCE LOCKDOWN!

BUFFALO/NIAGARA INVITATIONAL

July 30-Aug 02, 2020
Buffalo Marriott Niagara
1340 Millersport Hwy
Amherst, NY 14221
716-689-6900

$114/night

Hotel Reservations must be made immediately.
Book your RESERVATIONS online!(coming asap)
or call 716-689-6900


SCHEDULE / THE RULES

Legal Moves, One Pair of Dice, No Dice On Checkers
 
For a credit card pay link & confirmation
COME JOIN US!

All ages, abilities and spectators are welcome!

 
a credit card pay link & confirmation

HOTEL: We are following our regular cleaning protocols with some enhancements from Eco-Lab, our supplier of cleaning products. All meeting rooms will be outfitted with face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and social distancing guidelines will be followed. In the guest rooms, we leave rooms vacant for at least 2 days before a next guest occupies the room, stronger agents are used for disinfecting, air vents and filters are changed and cleaned weekly and all items that can be handled by previous guests have been removed from the rooms (menus, guidebooks, pens etc.) Also, all room key cards are cleaned daily and face masks are mandatory for guests and associates.

By participating in this event you acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.  By attending this tournament, you and any guests, voluntarily assume any and all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Ross D Gordon; T.I.B.; the Hotel; or any of their affilliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.

Buffalo - City In Motion

Buffalo Wing Trail

UPDATES! UPDATES! UPDATES!

10/16/19

We will be there during "Food Truck Fridays"

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ANY questions just call/text Ross 203-521-7866

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02/24/20

The Flyer and Schedule will be posted after we revamp

the schedule with the dedication ceremony.

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03/01/20

The event title has officially been changed and

the schedule is currently under reconstruction.

STAY TUNED!

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03/07/20

A complete overhaul of this tournament for

THE ABT EVENT OF THE YEAR!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT!
A Falafel Challenge!
Bigger Jackpots, Calcutta's
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Charity Bracket
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Saturday Night Memorial & Dedication Dinner
with Guest Speakers
Followed By Our Signature Coffee & Cake Reception
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There Will Be Fun Giveaways and Much, Much More!!!!
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We have a LOT of work to do to
Revamp, Rework, Reschedule and Rededicate
this event...
SO STAY TUNED!
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04/03/20
So far we are still on course to host this event on June 11 but we will keep you posted. The Gov't advisories and restrictions have been extended through May 5 (as of now) and it may be imminent to cancel if (god forbid) the pandemic gets worse and that date gets extended much further. I hope not, but it is what it is b/c everyone's safety is way more important than any board game.

In the mean time, I've implemented an online circuit for our local club and I encourage you all to do the same. Let's keep our BG fire burning until we get through this. It has been a huge success in CT, MN, CA, MA, FL, MI, CO and more. We're all still having a lot of fun enjoying our beloved game, albeit not live and in person, but nonetheless.

So stay safe, take care of yourself so you can help your neighbors when possible, and just keep the faith that this will pass and we will all be together again across "The 24 point field of honor".
Love, peace and blessings my friends.
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06/22/20

THE LIVE TOURNAMENT

HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!

Details coming soon!

The uncertainty of the current global political climate leaves us wondering when or even if there are going to be live Tournaments in the future.  So let's get our live games in while we can and hope they are NOT our last.  I'll do my part to "keep the faith" and I hope you will too.

ROLL-ON Brothers and Sisters!

We will have to simplify the schedule and games accordingly but we will keep the core formats you have always been accustomed to.

SURE TO BE A GREAT TIME SO PLEASE COME JOIN US!

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06/23/20

We will do something to honor Falafel but

the official rededication has been postponed to June 2021.

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06/24/20

The uncertainty of the current global political climate leaves us wondering when or even if there are going to be live Tournaments in the future. So let's get our live games in while we can and hope they are NOT our last. I'll do my part to "keep the faith" and I hope you will too.
ROLL-ON Brothers and Sisters!

By participating in this event you acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.  By attending this tournament, you and any guests, voluntarily assume any and all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Ross D Gordon; T.I.B.; the Hotel; or any of their affilliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.

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06/26/20

FLYER IS UP AND REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

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06/30/20

The signups are coming in and the anticipation is mounting.

We've got a GREAT rate for you so make your reservations now.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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07/04/20

A great big thank you to all those who support the efforts to keep the sport of Backgammon alive.  You are our heroes!

***This event is no longer affiliated with the USBGF or ABT circuit.***

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07/14/20

WHAT TO EXPECT
Lucky Checker Door Prizes
A Custom Crisloid Tournament Board
New Top Quality Customized Equipment
(Baffle Boxes, Cube/Dice Boxes, ScoreCards, Precision Dice, etc.)
AND MORE!!!!
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07/15/20

UDATED FLYER!

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07/21/20

In addition to door prizes, we will have some healthy
suggestions for a holistic approach to your health.

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07/24/20

NEW Equipment Preview

Stay Tuned!

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07/27/20

Dear Friends,

While we successfully overcame a number of obstacles to make this tournament happen for you, this past week the Governor of NY created yet another obstacle. We have plenty of players and plenty of support to move forward and we commend and thank everyone for their efforts. We all tried to handle this last hurdle, but to no avail. This last obstacle proved to be too much for any of us to overcome. And it did eventually, and unfortunately, put the final "kabash" on this event.

So it pains us to do this, but we must (regrettably) concede to the official cancelation of this live tournament. We were SO close!

Rest assured that we are committed to keeping this sport alive, in the REAL world, so we will reschedule. Also, as of today, the Hotel in Springfield, MA called to reconfirm and make sure that we are still ok for Oct, which we are.

We will keep fighting for your game so if you keep the faith, your fingers crossed and never give up, we promise to be here for you.

Please Stay Tuned with Love, peace and Backgammon.

Respectfully,

The T.I.B. Staff

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01/25/20

GOOD DICE EVERYONE!!

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SEE YOU IN BUFFALO... Eventually!!!

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