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SOLD OUT: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 4

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:16 am

The NFBC Draft Champions National Championship returns this year after setting a record last year with 4,815 teams as Steve Maier of Oak Creek, Wisconsin bested everyone for the $30,000 grand prize. Steve became our 12th different DC national champion since this contest was started in 2011.

So let's do it again and see if there's a 13th different champion waiting to take the crown in 2023 or if we'll have our first two-time champion.

The Draft Champions is a favorite contest of so many players because there is no FAAB involved. These are 15-team, 50-round drafts with no FAAB. What you draft is what you get for the season. Your job after Draft Day is to set the right starting lineup every week for 27 weeks. You manage the 50-man roster you drafted with no trades and no free agent pickups. Sound fun?

We are shooting for just over 330 leagues this year, which is close to 5,000 teams. We also have increased the grand prize $10,000 this year and are guaranteeing the record $40,000 grand prize while paying the Top 45 teams overall. The Top 3 teams in each league will also earn prize money.

We have price ranges of $150 per team, $400 per team, $1,000 per team, $2,500 per team and even $5,000 per team. We added the $5,000 price level last year and filled one league. The league prizes are different for each price point, but each league pays exactly the same amount to the overall prize pool, so everyone is eligible to compete for the $40,000 grand prize and the overall prizes from each of the different price points. Live Scoring and Live Standings will include teams from every price point as they battle for thousands of points in each of the 10 scoring categories.

The higher priced leagues are getting more popular recently and we expect to fill multiple $1,000 leagues again this year. This thread will track those signups. We have a 4-Hour $1,000 DC format that should get multiple leagues this year, and for the first time this year we are offering a LIVE $1,000 Draft Champions League in New York City on Saturday, March 18th at 2 pm ET.

For the slower drafts, the clock will be cut in half for the 2 hour and 4 hour drafts starting in Round 31 and these can get done anywhere from 7 to 17 days. Our goal is to get through 3-4 rounds per day no matter the format.

We have also extended the overnight pause time by 2 hours this year, giving an extra hour at the front and at the back. The clock will now pause between 1 am ET and 9 am ET, but owners can still make picks during the pause. The software has multi-round auto-pick features and multiple round queues to help you keep the drafts rolling even if you aren't near a computer. Use those tools if you can.

Also, KDS runs 15 minutes after the league sells out and the draft starts 30 minutes after the league sells out. Always set your KDS preferences in advance and be ready to draft once the league is full.

For more details on the Draft Champions contests, go here:

https://nfc.shgn.com/gametypes/baseball/332
https://nfc.shgn.com/rules/1584

Let's use this thread to keep up with the latest openings in the $1,000 leagues. Good luck all and enjoy.

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 4
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Dan Iverson
2. Dave Smith
3. matt modica
4. Aaron German
5. Ian Hubbard
6. Steven Archer
7. Joseph Rodriguez
8. TIMOTHY TUNKS
9. robert cramutola
10. Kareem Yostos
11. Dan Leonard
12. Philippe Dussault
13. Danny Bronski
14. Chris Cosley
15. Vlad Sedler

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions League LIVE
New York City - Dave & Busters
Saturday, March 18, 2 pm ET

1. Mike Mager

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions League LIVE
Las Vegas - Mirage
Friday, March 24, 4 pm PT
1. Mike Mager
2. Michelle Smith
3. Rick Thomas (tentative)
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Re: 9 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 1

Post by Tom Kessenich » Wed Dec 21, 2022 9:58 am

NINE spots left for the first $1,000 DC of the season. Who else wants to join the action?

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 1
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Dan Iverson
2. Stephen Marshall
3. Philippe Dussault
4. robert cramutola
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Alan Mitchell
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Re: 15 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 2

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:41 am

SOLD OUT: The first NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions League is now sold out and will start in the next 30 minutes. Please set your KDS preferences now and look for draft spots in the next 15 minutes. Very exciting to get this one rolling before Christmas Day!! Wow. Okay, best of luck everyone in the battle for the $8,000 league prize and the record $40,000 grand prize and have fun!!

Here's the final lineup card:

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 1
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Dan Iverson
2. Stephen Marshall
3. Philippe Dussault
4. robert cramutola
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Alan Mitchell
7. Jenny Butler
8. Scott Feschuk
9. David Ehsanipoor
10. Andy Robinson
11. Michael DeCavalcante
12. Eric Albright
13. Jean Carlo Torres
14. James Gabal
15. elliott pell
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Re: 5 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 2

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:02 am

NOW ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT in the next NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions League. This one pays $8,000 to the league champion and you are still in the overall competition where you can win another $40,000. This one starts 30 minutes after it fills.

Thanks all and good luck. Here's the current signup list:

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 2
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Stephen Marshall
2. Philippe Dussault
3. Anthony Mezzatesta
4. David Miller
5. David Einhorn
6. Jason Kraft
7. Daniel Seeberger
8. Brian Bellinger
9. Joshua Dawalt
10. Michael DeCavalcante
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Re: SOLD OUT: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 2

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Mon Jan 16, 2023 8:36 am

SOLD OUT: The next NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions League sold out yesterday afternoon and is already underway. Great job everyone and best of luck in the battle for the $8,000 league prize and the record $40,000 grand prize.

Here's that final lineup card:

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 2
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Stephen Marshall
2. Philippe Dussault
3. Anthony Mezzatesta
4. David Miller
5. David Einhorn
6. Jason Kraft
7. Daniel Seeberger
8. Brian Bellinger
9. Joshua Dawalt
10. Michael DeCavalcante
11. Dan Leonard
12. Dustin Wagner
13. Christopher Cosley
14. Tom O'Bryan
15. winston guest
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Re: 9 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 3

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:49 am

NOW ONLY 9 SPOTS LEFT in our next NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions League that will start 30 minutes after it fills. This one has an $8,000 league prize and you are part of the overall championship, which has another $40,000 grand prize. Who's ready for this one?

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 3
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Stephen Marshall
2. Philippe Dussault
3. matt modica
4. Ian Peterson
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Ian Hubbard

Also, we are offering LIVE NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions Leagues this year in New York City and Las Vegas. We have a long way to go to fill those, but take a look at the times and if you want a fun 50-round live event this one is for you. Thanks.
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Re: 8 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 3

Post by Tom Kessenich » Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:31 am

EIGHT spots left

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 3
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Stephen Marshall
2. Philippe Dussault
3. matt modica
4. Ian Peterson
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Ian Hubbard
7. Gary Chai
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Re: 8 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 3

Post by Tom Kessenich » Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:51 pm

EIGHT spots left

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 3
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Stephen Marshall
2. Philippe Dussault
3. matt modica
4. Ian Peterson
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Ian Hubbard
7. Gary Chai
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Re: 5 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 3

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:21 am

NOW ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT in our next NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions league that starts 30 minutes after it fills. This one pays $8,000 to the league champion and $40,000 to the overall champion. You can't beat it.

Here's the current signup list:

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 3
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Stephen Marshall
2. Philippe Dussault
3. matt modica
4. Ian Peterson
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Ian Hubbard
7. Gary Chai
8. Todd Macey
9. Jason Solway
10. Dustin Wagner
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Re: 5 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 3

Post by Tom Kessenich » Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:15 pm

FIVE spots left

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 3
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Stephen Marshall
2. Philippe Dussault
3. matt modica
4. Ian Peterson
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Ian Hubbard
7. Gary Chai
8. Todd Macey
9. Jason Solway
10. Vlad Sedler
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Re: SOLD OUT: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 3

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:22 pm

SOLD OUT: The third NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions league of the season is full and will start in the next 30 minutes. This one has an $8,000 league prize and is part of the overall championship, which has a record $40,000 grand prize. There's still time for at least one more of these leagues, so let's keep going. Thanks all and enjoy.

Here's the final lineup card:

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 3
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Stephen Marshall
2. Philippe Dussault
3. matt modica
4. Ian Peterson
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Ian Hubbard
7. Gary Chai
8. Todd Macey
9. Jason Solway
10. Vlad Sedler
11. David Ehsanipoor
12. Kareem Yostos
13. Aaron Seefeldt
14. John Fish
15. Christopher Cosley
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Re: 12 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 4

Post by Tom Kessenich » Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:28 am

TEN spots left

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 4
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Dan Iverson
2. Dave Smith
3. matt modica
4. Aaron German
5. Ian Hubbard
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Re: 7 Spots Left: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 4

Post by Tom Kessenich » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:28 am

SEVEN spots left

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 4
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Dan Iverson
2. Dave Smith
3. matt modica
4. Aaron German
5. Ian Hubbard
6. Steven Archer
7. Joseph Rodriguez
8. TIMOTHY TUNKS
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Re: SOLD OUT: NFBC $1,000 4-Hour Draft Champions 4

Post by Tom Kessenich » Sun Feb 26, 2023 1:28 pm

This league is SOLD OUT

NFBC $1,000 Draft Champions 4-Hour League 4
Pays Top 3 In Each League; $40,000 Grand Prize
Draft Starts 30 Minutes After League Fills:

1. Dan Iverson
2. Dave Smith
3. matt modica
4. Aaron German
5. Ian Hubbard
6. Steven Archer
7. Joseph Rodriguez
8. TIMOTHY TUNKS
9. robert cramutola
10. Kareem Yostos
11. Dan Leonard
12. Philippe Dussault
13. Danny Bronski
14. Chris Cosley
15. Vlad Sedler
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