Wednesday March 13

Once again we had a healthy even dozen players for tonight's tournament, with Andre squeaking in at the last minute to save Mahnez from sitting on the sidelines with a bye.

Gary was again drawn as the jackpot player – not that exciting as John Symon scooted off with it last week – and he was able to capitalise on this, taking the top spot.

Matches seemed to be played in record time tonight – maybe we are all finally getting used to the 1 hour time limit at last .

The final results were:

In top spot – Jackpot player and Tournament Director Gary Stavrou

Taking runner up – Jim Bean

In third position – Andre Marootians – one of our newest players

Reminders – this week we have THREE upcoming backgammon tournaments to put in your diary.

April 7 - the Sydney Open at Canada bay (full details on the Events Page).

July 6 – the 2019 New Zealand  Backgammon Championship in Auckland

September 15^th– the Newcastle Open backgammon tournament in Charlestown

On the bar again, Mr Rundle

Eva Bitel and Grayham Rundle attracted quite a crowd

Not many pieces left to bear off on either side of the board between Gary stavrou and Andre Marootians

Wednesday March 6

Another night for 13 happy players over the tables at North Ryde RSL!!!

The first item to be dealt with was the drawing of a new Giantslayer contender to battle Arthur Ramer for his points – Carol Wakelin was drawn and they will contest this on March 16^th.

After the initial draw, John Symon was picked as this week's Jackpot player and he then proceeded to dispatch all 4 of his opponents in very short order, winning the night and the not-too-shabby $46 jackpot !!

Jackpot now back to ZERO!!

John Symon is perched on the bar again as Eva attempts an escape - didnt' work - John scooped up this match as well as all his other  tussles !!

Contemplative Gary Stavrou (R) v defensive Giancarlo  Yannoulis ... isn't body language analysis fun!

At least temporary tournament director Carol is smiling this time!!

A very intense group of players and supporters

(Almost) all the whole gang!!

Wednesday February 27

Tonight we had a bakers dozen – 13 – players for our Wednesday tournament, including two brand new members – welcome to Koko Minassian and Andre  Marootians, we hope you will both become regulars!!

Koko was drawn as the jackpot player but  did not capitalise on this.

Prior to tonight's play, Gary and Arthur had tackled the Giantslayer match, with Gary wresting 61 of Arthur's points away from him.

The last match of the night. Eva won.

David and Giancarlo battle on, with Mohammad an interested observer

Eva and Carol in the third round

Wednesday February 20

A nice even dozen turned up to play tonight, including three new players – welcome Taaed Athari, Parviz Sheidal and Albert Erfan. 

The giant-slayer was redrawn and now Gary Stavrou will attempt to take Arthur Ramer's points from him.

Gary was also drawn as the jackpot player but was unable to bring it home on this occasion.

The final placings were – John Symon in 1^stplace, with Arthur and Taaed sharing joint 2^nd.

If you have not already done so, please mark April 7 in your diary and joint us for the Sydney Open at the Canada Bay Club.

See you all next week !!

David Layman and Eva Bitel in a serious match

The final match in the round draws a crowd

Taaed Athari and Arthur Ramer in an intense match

Three of our  newest members

Wednesday February 13

This week a very respectable total of eleven players rocked up to play, including yet another new player, Mahnaz Rostami - this time a  lady, which is fabulous – we need more females!!

The first order of business was to pick the February giantslayer who will take on Arthur Ramer and attempt to wrest his points from him. Grayham Rundle, one of our newest recruits was drawn.

Giancarlo Yannoulis was selected as the jackpot player, but his first match with Carol Wakelin dented his aspirations and he was unable to capitalise on the opportunity.

The final placing were:

Carol Wakelin first, David Layman second and John Symon third.

Arthur Ramer and Mohammed Nejati

See you all next week !!

David Layman in full teacher mode with  Mahnaz Rostami

Gary contemplates his options against David Reitzin

Grayham Rundle is an interested onlooker as John Symon and Giancarlo Yannoulis wind up round 3

Wednesday February 6

A very robust band of ten players fronted up for tonight's competition, including one new  

member - welcome Grayham Rundle!

Gary Stavrou returned from “sick leave” to take back the tournament reins, and managed to draw himself as the jackpot player in the process. This proved to be a very serendipitous draw, as Gary ended up winning the night and the very healthy $66 jackpot as well. 

Jim Bean picked up 2^nd prize, and for the 2^nd week in a row, we had a tie for third with Carol Wakelin and Arthur Ramer splitting the money.

Please put April 7^th in your diary  and come along to The Sydney Open Backgammon Tournament at the Canada Bay Club – it promises to be a very good day!

Look forward to seeing all of you next week – bring your friends along as well – growth is good!!

Mohammad Nejeti and TD Gary Stavrou do battle on Gary's beautiful board complete with new baffle box

A very relaxed David Layman plans his next move against Arthur Ramer

Very serious game between Eva Bitel and Giancarlo Yannoulis

John does not think this is  a good cube

Wednesday January 30

A very select little bunch of seven gathered to battle on the boards tonight.

With Gary laid low with the flu, Carol Wakelin took on the tournament director role again, and after a minor skirmish with the club wifi we were off and running.

David Reitzin was drawn as the jackpot player, and after definitive victory in his first match with TD Carol, looked like a valid contender  for the pot, however a later match with Eva skittled his chances.

Matches proceeded at a cracking pace and we were all done and dusted just after 10pm with Eva Bitel claiming first prize and Richard Jedrychowski and David Layman coming equal 2^nd.

On her way to victory Eva Bitel demolishes Giancarlo Yannoulis

Acting TD Carol