As the post-pandemic appetite for live backgammon continues to surge, it’s appropriate that the UKBGF Accredited Organiser scheme also goes from strength to strength.

There are now 32 course-completing, exam-passing AOs running clubs and tournaments up and down our islands. You can see who they are here.

These are the only formally qualified backgammon organisers anywhere in the world. We should be proud of them and celebrate that we have taken an international lead in ensuring the highest level of competence in the organisation of the game we love.

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The UKBGF recently announced its new initiative to bring together backgammon organisers through its system of training and accreditation.  A flurry of applications has been received from around the country, and already 11 organisers have completed their training and received accreditation.  A further 10 applications are in progress, and more will be joining through July and August.  The AO scheme is led by UKBGF Board member Simon Hopper, whose professional background is in higher education.

He said: “I couldn’t be more pleased. Not only have we received more than 20 applications, but these also reflect the range of experience within the community.  For example, we have seasoned directors of national tournaments join the scheme, as well as club organisers who often work on their own with little or no access to support.”

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