Wednesday September 25

A very robust group of 12 took to the boards tonight  and the first order of business was to draw the jackpot player.

Rafael Chattah was the jackpot pick of the day, but was unsuccessful this time.

Final placings were :

Gary Stavrou was top of the heap, John Symon just one point behind in second , and third place was split between Eva Bitel and Ned Marootians.

The final match of the night between John Symon and Mahnaz Rostami with interested observers Ned Marootians, Gary Stavrou and Mohammad Nejati

For those coming to the Canada Bay tournament on Sunday October 6^th, please remember to set your clock forward on the Saturday so you arrive on time.

The final rolls in a match between David Layman and Ben Anderson

John Symon and Eva Bitel in an early match

Ned and Mahnaz in an early  tussle.

Wednesday September 18

Ten players arrived for the evening's play and the newly returned Carol was chosen as the jackpot player.

Results for the giant slayer match between John Symon and Arthur Ramer were submitted, with Arthur retaining his points.

Final placings were:

TD Gary Stavrou 1^st

Arthur Ramer 2^nd

Breck McCormack 3^rd

Mahnaz Rostami and Breck McCormack in a serious battle.

John Symon and  Eva Bitel battle for first round supremacy.

Mohammad Nejati and Angelo Voulgaris enjoying their first round match.

Wednesday September 11

A total of twelve backgammoners faced off tonight.

It is worth repeating the late-comer rule as, unfortunately, two players were affected by it.

At 6.30 sharp the computer shuffles the names of those present.
If the number of players is odd, the computer randomly picks a player as the bye and 100 points are awarded for the un-played first round.

Players arriving after the shuffle are considered late-comers.
They may enter the tournament at the second round but, unlike a bye, are not awarded any points.

It was good to see Ned Marootians come tonight. 
We would like to see more of you, Ned.

David Layman was drawn as the Jackpot player but failed to capitalise on the opportunity.

The results for the evening were:

1st place, Gary Stavrou
2nd place, Jim Bean
3rd place, David Layman

Sorry for the lack of photos the last three weeks but our resident photographer, Carol, has been on holidays and will be back next week.

Wednesday August 21

A very robust group of 14 gathered for last night's tournament, including yet another new player!!

Welcome to Angelo Voulgaris – hope you will become another regular.

Mohammad Nejati was drawn as the jackpot player for the 2^ndweek in a row and THIS time he scooped up 1^st place and the jackpot pennies!! Well done !!

Final placings were:

Mohammad Nejati 1^st, and jackpot winner

Jim Bean 2^nd

Carol Wakelin and Gary Stavrou  shared 3^rdplace

A very perplexed Giancarlo Yannoulis studies the state of play with Grayham Rundle.

Newbie Angelo Voulgaris and Jim Bean seem to be enjoying their game.

Eva BItel and Ben Anderson in an early match.

Wednesday August 14

Eleven stalwarts fronted up to play tonight and Arthur Ramer was drawn as the jackpot player.

The jack pot is, however, still intact as Arthur failed to capitalise tonight and the final winners were

1^stGiancarlo Yannoulis

2^ndGrayham Rundle

3^rdBen Anderson 

Mahnaz gets some post -game coaching from Mohammad.

Eva Bitel and Mohammad Nejati in the final round - it came right down to the last roll - Mohammad won.

As David Layman and Gary Stavrou battle it out, Giancarlo and Mohammad watch with interest.

Wednesday August 7

We were again thirteen for the Wednesday challenge, even with one or two stalwarts missing!

First item on the agenda was the selection of the Giantslayer, and David Layman again scored the chance to battle Arthur for 402 of his ladder points.

Rafael Chattah was picked as the jackpot player but was unsuccessful – better luck next time Raffa!

The final ranking were – Jim Bean 1^st, Arthur Ramer 2^ndand Giancarlo Yannoulis 3^rd

See you all next week !!

TD Gary Stavrou and Giancarlo Yannoulis  - lots of concentration from them - John Symon is focussed on the skiing

Mohammad Nejati looks relaxed as Mahnaz Rostami makes her move

Eva and Hamish in the 9 point round

Wednesday July 31

An even dozen players arrived to play tonight, including two of the founding members who have been absent for a few weeks.

Eva Bitel has been absent on “medical leave” and it was great to see her back in front of a board.

John Symon also  returned after his last holiday – think he just comes back to do the laundry and pack for the next expedition!!

Hamish Moore, one of our newest players was drawn as the jackpot player but failed to scoop the pool.

Final results showed a tie between Arthur Ramer and Jim Bean, with David Layman trundling off with third place .

See you all next Wednesday– sorry about the lack of photos – the time got away from me – will try to do better next time.