Mike Snowdon writes:
UK Backgammon captain Tim Cross has won the 2018 Newcastle Open.
Archives for April 2018
The London High Roller returns…
Time for the High Rollers in London to stand up and be counted!
Backgammon London are delighted to confirm the inaugural London High Roller, to be held at the Britannia Hampstead Hotel, Primrose Hill Road, London, NW3 on Sunday, June 17th at 11am.
Offering the first of what is hoped to become a regular “players” event, with further months booked in July, September and October, this is the first 11-point High Roller, (UKBGF rated), to re-appear in London since the heady days of the 70’s. Who can forget those silk shirts, flared trousers and hair lengths long since forgotten, oh and the pre-XG form of the game…. all now a long distant memory!
This will be a true examination of all aspects of match play backgammon, and should be of real value to all who participate in honing their games for future tournament play. Restricted to 32 players, and already 50% pre-reserved, please feel free to visit the web-site at www.backgammonlondon.co.uk, or email Andrew Selby at backgammonlondon@gmail.com for further information.
Team UK: the World Team Championship squad
The UK backgammon team for the most prestigious team event of 2018, the World team Championship in Gibraltar has been selected and is as follows:
- Eric McAlpine
- Gaz Owen
- Lawrence Powell
- Peter Bennet
- Raj Jansari
- Sebastian Wilkinson
- Steve Bibby
- Tim Cross (Captain)
As by far and away the most successful international backgammon team for the last 30 months we are undoubtably now on the hit list of the major World backgammon powers, so it is great that we are taking such a strong team.
Both Steve Bibby (UK Open and UKBGF tour winner) and Peter Bennet (wins in Bristol and Worcester as well as being the UK number one rated player) have forced their way into the team and will be welcomed by the regulars.
The international team set up is far from a closed shop – so if you can play around PR 5 or better and you are interested in representing the teams, please come and chat and I will explain some of the criteria I consider when selecting the team.
The West Yorkshire Open 2018
The second West Yorkshire Open was played at Clayton, Bradford over the weekend 23rd to 25th March 2018 under the directorship of Steve Lee assisted by Steve Bibby, myself and a great team of helpers Jackie, Jenny and Deana. This year it was bigger and better with over 120 players including the World numbers one and two, Giants Mochy and Michy from Japan.
New UKBGF Membership Structure – better value for all members!
Nearly three years ago, on 29th April 2015, all UK backgammon players were invited to become members of the UKBGF and since then 470 players (including a good few from overseas!) have done so. During recent months, with this third anniversary approaching, the UKBGF Board decided that now would be a good time to review both the membership structure and membership fees. Changes are currently being implemented but for most of our existing members no action will be required until their next renewal date.
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