Clubs

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Sydney Backgammon

The Il Paradisso Social Backgammon Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month:

Entry $20.
Buffet style food and drinks provided.
5pt matches single elimination tournament.
Social Games to follow.
Beginners Welcome.
Boards Provided.

Contact Damian at damthechef@hotmail.com for further details.

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There is also a semi-regular chouette organised by Jay Deva and Jay also runs occasional tournaments on a Sunday at Georges in Darling Harbour. Call (0410 687465) or email Jay for details.

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

Backgammon in Brisbane is played at the Hotel Broadway, 93 Logan Rd Woolloongabba on the second Tuesday of every month commencing at 6.30pm. For further information contact Rocky Henry 0431 098 898 or Mick Konemann.

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$.