# Event Details

- **Event Name**: South Island Backgammon Open Tournament (SIBOT)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: TOURNAMENT FORMAT:This will be a 2-day tournament scheduled for Saturday and Sunday the 15th and 16th of August Day 1:1st round opposition is drawn randomly Players are matched to players with similar win/loss records for the remainder of the dayAfter 5 rounds, scores are collated to find the top 8 playersQualifiers will be seeded for the 8 player, 2-life knockout5 rounds of play should be completed by 6.00pmThe first round of the 2-life knockout will be played at 7.30pmThere is a bar as well as a restaurant at the venue so players can get lunch and/or dinner at the venue (restaurant menu will be included in further details at a later date)Day 2:Qualifiers from Day 1 will continue with the 2-life knockoutAll non-qualifiers and any attendees that did not participate in the main event; as well as players competing in the knockout that become eliminated; are invited to enter in one of the side events for as long as entries are still available.Side Events for Day 2 are...3 pt Triple Turbo (speed gammon on steroids)2k Unlimited Bounty (playing "Money" games with poker chipsWe will be aiming to finish by 5.00pm on Day 2 but this is reliant on everything running smoothly
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/south-island-backgammon-open-tournament-sibot/200030363475833
- **Event Categories**: tournaments, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Woolston Club
- **lat**: -43.544148056909
- **long**: 172.68005535039
- **full address**: Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St, Woolston, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand, Christchurch

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: South Island Backgammon Open Tournament (SIBOT)
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4e007bc37fd.jpg

## Comments

- [Richard Theunissen | 2026-07-09 20:23:40] Entry fees and estimated prize money ?
- [sam siave | 2026-07-10 12:46:07] $60 entry fee - estimating $1200 - $1500 prizemoney based on 20 - 30 entries
1st and 2nd if we get more than 30 starters we may pay out top 4.
All entry fees will be returned as prize money

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is South Island Backgammon Open Tournament (SIBOT) being held?
  - **A:** South Island Backgammon Open Tournament (SIBOT) takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St, Woolston, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand, Christchurch.
- **Q**: Who is organizing South Island Backgammon Open Tournament (SIBOT)?
  - **A:** South Island Backgammon Open Tournament (SIBOT) is organized by Backgammon for Movers & Shakers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** South Island Backgammon Open Tournament (SIBOT) is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If South Island Backgammon Open Tournament (SIBOT) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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