Show Your Support for Team USA

Our Mission

In coordination with the USBGF, the US National Backgammon Team Committee is coordinating an effort to showcase the very best of the U.S. Backgammon Federation on the world stage during the August 2026 WBGF World Team Championships in London.

The Event: WBGF World Team Championships

Support the US National Team

We are committed to assembling the very best of US backgammon talent, and we are running fundraisers to reward or donors. Donations are exclusively used for the essential costs like travel, accommodations, registration fees, and team expenses. Every contribution ensures our team can focus on the board, and not the budget.

Fundraising Goal is $25,000

12,200 48%

$ 20 Minimum Contribution

A thank you mention by name on our official "Supporter Roll" on our website.

$ 200 Minimum Contribution

A thank you mention by name on our official on the Team Results and PrimeTime Magazine.

$ 600 Minimum Contribution

All the rewards of Double Tiger, plus a 90 minute lesson with your choice of world class champions, Frank Frigo, Petko Kostadinov or Roberto Litzenberger.

$ 3,000 Minimum Contribution

Prominent website and logo placement on results page, PrimeTime ad, dedicated social media post and email blast to our USBGF members, plus all benefits in the Prime tier (a lesson with your choice of pro).

US National Backgammon Team Fundraiser

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Dilly Builder ($20)

Double Tiger ($200)

Prime ($600)

Coup Classique ($3,000)

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To coordinate your corporate sponsorship, or have any questions regarding the process, please reach out to stu@usbgf.org.

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If you prefer to pay by check, please make checks out to "USBGF" and write 'National Team Fundraiser' in the memo. U.S. Backgammon Federation 6589 – 135th Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124

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Participate in our Online Tournament Fundraisers

The USBGF is hosting several online tournaments to raise funds towards the team travel to London, England for the WBGF World Team Championships.

Current National Team Qualifier Rankings

Updated April 29, 2026

The National Team will be selected based on the very best PR over their 100 most consecutive BMAB qualifying events. The current standings are below, and will be updated asap after each BMAB event.

First Name	Last Name	BMAB Title	Best 100 EP PR	Experience
Gerry	Tansey	GM0	2.39	407
Petko	Kostadinov	GM2	2.75	840
Dmitriy	Obhukov	GM2	3.04	275
John	O’Hagan	GM2	3.08	793
Matt	Cohn-Geier	GM2	3.16	134
Steve	Sax	GM2	3.18	680
Thomas	Keisler	GM3	3.26	396
Joe	Urso	GM3	3.41	984
Dana	Nazarian	GM2	3.46	374
Frank	Frigo	GM3	3.58	563
Roberto	Litzenberger	M1	3.65	909
Rory	Pascar	GM3	3.66	311
Joe	Russell	GM3	3.73	356
Frank	Talbot	M1	4.06	235
Matt	Reklaitis	M1	4.23	232
John	Klein	GM3	4.27	110
Alan	Steffen	M1	4.54	172
Kent	Goulding	M1	4.57	190
Paul	Swain	M2	5.07	182
Karen	Davis	M2	5.1	441
Mark	Ferrin	M2	5.55	187
Al	Hodis	M2	5.98	139
David	Klausa	M1	4.98	126

The US National Backgammon Team application window is currently closed. But you can learn about the process for 2027.

National Team Selection Process: To review the full requirements, selection methodology, and eligibility rules, please visit our National Team Criteria Page.
Women’s National Team Selection Process: To review the full requirements, selection methodology, and eligibility rules, please visit our Women’s National Team Criteria Page.
Deadline for Submission of Interest: All interested, eligible players must submit their formal expression of interest by December 31, 2025.
Bid Extensions: Formal invitations (“bids”) will be extended to the selected team members in April 2026.
Sponsorship Note: Any potential team sponsorship funding will be finalized and disclosed to the selected players at the time the final bids are extended in April 2026.