The UK Backgammon Federation
Dan Rovira writes…
My first backgammon game was in a small café in Brighton where they served Oolong in coloured teapots. Having lived a brief time in Greece, I’d seen the game before, but at a distance, tentatively. Didn’t you have to be over sixty and smoke to gain admission?
The votes have now been counted and we are able to announce the results of the UKBGF Board elections for 2021-2022. There were twelve candidates who put their names forward, and nine places to fill. Our new Board will be made up of, in alphabetical order:
The new UKBGF Code of Conduct (“the Code”) has value as both a guideline on the expected behaviour of players, and a statement of the UKBGF’s values and commitments towards its members and the backgammon community.
It can be found here, and on the Resources page of the website under section 3. Rules and Conduct. [Read more…]
In common with all varieties of sport, mind sports, and other competitive games there is a great appeal and enjoyment to be had in being a part of a community. Backgammon at its heart is a social game, and our community is vibrant and full of character, bringing together people from all walks of life.
As you will probably know, the Government has issued new Covid-19 measures which came into effect yesterday (14 September). The measures, under which social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England, can be found here and here. Similar measures apply in the other countries of the UK. Our understanding is that the measures will be enforceable in law. In particular, we note:
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