May 2-4, 2025
Organized by the Players for the Players
We are offering a unique experience where Players have an opportunity to participate in a structured tournament without the usual added fees and
WITH GREATER CASH PRIZES
The Delta King Riverboat, 1000 Front Street in Sacramento CA, is an historic riverboard docked in Old Town Sacramento, home of the California Gold Rush. Players will enjoy this amazing event aboard the Delta King with incredible views of the Sacramento River. Players have an option to stay in the newly renovated hotel rooms on the riverboat, or at the Holiday Inn which is just a 10 minute walk through historic Old Sacramento. Just 15 minutes from the Sacramento International Airport
The Team
• Mona Mazza, Founder/Director of The Sacramento Backgammon Club. Organizer of 2019 and 2020 Sacramento Backgammon Tournament and The NorCal Backgammon Championship 2024
• Ted Chee, Director of Backgammon By the Bay and Ruling Advisor at many ABT events
The NorCal Backgammon Championship 2024 – What the Players had to say
In September, 2024 The NorCal Backgammon Championship was held in Humboldt County. The Players enjoyed this high-equity event with catered food and amazing trophies. Here's what the players had to say;
>What an enjoyable tournament it was. We’ll be back. -Norm Wiggins
>What a great tournament! It was well managed and fun. The slogan 'Organized by the Players for the Players' was spot on as there were lots of extra prizes and really cool trophies too. Will definitely join again next year! - Michael V
>Loved the tournament and side events. The general tone felt very relaxed and there weren't any conflicts between players that I could see. I made some new BG friends! Thanks for holding a superb tournament. –Pete M
>Mona puts on a great tournament and the trophies are stunning! I made a lot of new friends and got the chance to hang out with old ones. Everyone had a great time and I look forward to the next one! -Tommy Tallarico
>Mona ran the event on time and kept on top of players to complete their matches. She also kept the side events coming and kept us in snacks and drinks. And the trophies were beautiful, unique blown glass artworks. It was my first tournament but I hope they’re all this well organized! -Johnny K
>It was a fun tournament. The match lengths were good for the Advanced tournament -Gary K
>Wonderful event. Well run; good job Mona & Ted, and thanks. I plan on making it next year as well.-Dan D
>Mona organized the friendliest and best run major tournament I’ve played in. She’s focused on the players, first and foremost.- Matt B
