Clubs

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The Sydney Backgammon Club

Welcome to the Sydney Backgammon Club. If this is your first visit, we suggest you read the Sydney Backgammon Club FAQ. If you're new to backgammon and would like an overview of the game, see the Sydney Backgammon FAQ.

Click here for a PDF flier with all the details for you to print out or to give to a friend. The club meets each Tuesday from 7:00pm on the first floor of The Tea Gardens Hotel, 2-4 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction (opposite Spring St). There is ample parking at various Westfield car parks and the venue is a minute's walk from the bus and rail interchange.

Contact organiser Mimi at the club on arrival. Our mission is to promote the game of backgammon in a competitive, fun and social environment. Participation in the club tournaments and games is open to all players subject to the regulations governing access to the Hotel's licensed premises.

The club is run as a not for profit organization. All entry fees to tournaments and competitions are returned in full to the successful entrants to the events. The club charges a nominal table fee of $3 per player per night for regular members. The table fees are used by the club for the benefit of members, to purchase trophies, prizes and for periodic social functions.

Format:

The format for Sydney Backgammon at the Tea Gardens has changed as there have been many inquiries from people who are beginners to intermediate and I am happy to accommodate this as well as for advanced players. If you are interested in coming to play at the Tea Gardens could you please email or call Mimi and advise me of your level. Mimi will send an email to all interested every Thursday; those who are interested in playing the following Tuesday will be notified Monday night as to what format we will be playing and confirm if they are still attending. Please make sure you contact Mimi before turning up at the Tea Gardens to see if there are games running.

Friendly Games:

Friendly games can be played at anytime - if you do not want to enter into the tournament, this is a good opportunity to build your backgammon skills up.

Information for Newcomers, Visitors, Casual Players etc

There is no obligation to participate in the formal tournaments. The club welcomes beginners and social players and provides backgammon boards and dice for the use of all types of players in the venue on club nights. Beginners are always welcome and many regular club members are usually available to give informal lessons and advice.

For further information pertaining to the club and its tournaments, backgammon in and around Sydney, or to inquire about formal lessons please feel free to contact the club organisers by email: sydneybkgammon@optusnet.com.au.

Newcastle Backgammon Club

http://home.pacific.net.au/~rwdiz/index.html

The Newcastle Backgammon club meets at Alder Park Bowling Club, Bridges Rd, New Lambton every second Friday night, 7pm start. Contact Robert Disney on 02 49469222 or by email rwdiz@pacific.net.au

Melbourne Backgammon Club

Geelong Backgammon Association

Pizza and casual backgammon each Tuesday from 7:30pm at Eric's Pizza & Pasta - 62 Charles St, Newcomb 3219 (Melways 452-J7) - Contact Eric here: ericshatice@yahoo.com.au

A.C.T. Backgammon Club

http://www.home.netspeed.com.au/gregash/BG_ACT.html

Backgammon ACT meets each Monday night (except Public Holidays ... when we meet on Tuesday nights) at The Cafe Pronto, 14 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. For more information phone Greg Ash on +61 2 6231 2096 (0411 120 339 on Club night) or by email gregash@netspeed.com.au or click on the Backgammon ACT logo above.Greg Ash's site contains lots of useful information on the Canberra scene, also downloadable programs for calculating tournament ratings, and FIBS ratings.

Backgammon Association of South Australia

The Backgammon Association of South Australia meet Tuesday evenings from 7pm at the Hilton International Hotel. Backgammon News from the Backgammon Association of South Australia can be found here. Contact Nick Begakis for further information - 08 83732580, E-mail: nbegakis@bigbutton.com.au

Perth

There is currently no regularly scheduled backgammon in Perth. However, try the following contacts if you're in the area: Tel.: Dave Georgeson (08) 9339-7056 or 0403 489 146.
E-mail: David Cohen (dcohen@wiredcity.com.au)

Queensland

The Queensland Bay Backgammers are "a social circle who pull the boards out now and then". They hold occasional tournaments in the Moreton Bay area near Brisbane in Queensland. More info including contact details, a map and latest tournament results can be found here.

Tasmanian Backgammon Association

The club meets Tuesdays from 7.30pm at the Welcome Stranger Hotel on the corner of Davey and Harrington Streets in Hobart (Opposite St Davids Park).  The club welcomes any new players who wish to join (beginners and players of all standards). A round robin competition and social games can be found on club nights.

Venue:
Welcome Stranger Hotel
Corner Davey & Harrington Streets
Hobart

Contacts:
Elaine: 03 62 602 776
Kerry: 0438 285 032
email: kerflan@hotmail.com

New Zealand - Nelson Backgammon Club

http://www.backpacker-backgammon.com/kaponga/nelson.html

The Nelson Backgammon Club meets at the Cafe Turkish Delight on Hardy Street every second Tuesday. The players come from diverse backgrounds and occupations and a good time is usually had by all. Any enquiries can be directed to Grant Hoffman, phone number (03) 546 8622.

New Zealand - Kaponga Backgammon

http://www.kapongabackgammon.co.nz/

Kaponga Backgammon is a group of backgammon/pool playing/interesting people, who appreciate ambience & good company, along with top-live entertainment. It's volunteer run, & the musician$ & cost$ are covered by ticket/door sale$.