News Archive
Who is John Symon?
AusBGF Treasurer and Public Officer John Symon contemplates ZenGammon last week. Hard work.
Who is David Reitzin?
For those who wondered what one of Australia’s top players David Reitzin looks like, here he is playing with Mahnaz Rostami at Sydney Backgammoners.
Sydney-Bucharest Update
Round two of the Sydney-Bucharest challenge has finished and Sydney leads 11-5.
2021 NZ Championship
May 29/30 at Auckland Bridge Club. See Tournaments for more information.
VicBG makes Semis
VicBG’s eVICtioners has made it through to the semi-finals of Warp Gammon’s annual teams event. Definitely the underdogs, we are next up against a team of US Champions, including several Giants (Steve Sax, Joe Russell, Alan Grunwald). Whatever the outcome, it’s an honour to play these champs. Pray for us! – Mel
(Check back very soon for scheduled matches if you would like to watch.)
SydBG Record Turnout
Sydney Backgammoners had a record turnout of 26 at their weekly club meeting. Hammon Mans and Andre Marootians arm wrestle any disputes.
Sydney-Bucharest Underway
VicBG Warp Esprit Team
VicBG has entered team “eVICtioners” in Warp Gammon’s annual Esprit team event. With 12 international teams competing, after Stage 1 eVICtioners are in second place. Bring on Stage 2! Latest results
Sydney vs Bucharest
Flush from their success as winners of the Australian Inter-Club Challenge, Sydney Backgammoners are going international with a challenge to the Bucharest Backgammon Club – play begins 20 April. Where next? Is there a club on Mars? …Gary S. See the flyer.
2021 Interclub Challenge Results
After six rounds of ups and downs, Sydney Backgammoners came out on top with 2139 points. Second place goes to NewyBG with 1897 points, and third place to MelbBG with 1770 points.
Feb SBOT Winner
Congratulations Amir Golegolab, winner of the February Sydney Backgammoners Online Tournament (SBOT). Second place goes to John McAleenan and third place Steve Clarry.