Come join us for some friendly competition at the:

ATLANTA NORTHSIDE BACKGAMMON CLUB

The Atlanta Northside Backgammon Club conducts backgammon tournaments weekly:


on Wednesday at 7:00 PM

We meet at the 'Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia'

(meet in the lower lobby)

4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30346 (click for map)
(Off of I-285 at Ashford Dunwoody Road, Exit 29)

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We also have a special Sunday tournament at 2:00PM on the last Sunday of the month. E-mail (below) or call for location.

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Current Club Points Standings

Final 2009 Club Points Standings

Final 2008 Club Points Standings

Final 2007 Club Points Standings

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Several club members serve as the tournament director on a rotating basis.

All matches are 7-points played with the doubling cube. We use the US Backgammon Tournament Rules & Procedures.

The format guarantees each player a minimum of two matches, (not necessarily two losses). Generally, with fields up to 16 players the tournament should be completed in 3 to 3-1/2 hours or less.

Entry Fees

Registration fee: $ 1
Entry fee: $10
Optional sidepool: $25

100% return of all entry fees and side pool entries.

Prize Distribution

1st place: 50%
2nd place: 25%
1st place-Consolation: 25%
   
Main Flight sidepool: 67%
Consolation sidepool: 33%

A special note regarding the venue:
The $1 registration fee goes to the server that waits on our group. All participants are also expected to tip the server generously for their drink and food orders. Please take into consideration that you may be occupying a spot in the restaurant far longer than most regular patrons.

LESSONS!
For beginning backgammon players we offer a free informal lesson starting 1 hour before the tournament start time. Call ahead (see 'Contacts' below) to ensure one of our volunteer 'professors' will be there. Read about the basics of backgammon.

MEMBERSHIP
There are no membership dues or fees to join the Northside Backgammon Club. You are a member as soon as you come and play! We hope to see you soon.

Director's Documents
Volunteer directors will need these documents to help run their tournament:
8-player bracket 16-player bracket 32-player bracket Instructions for Byes Player Score sheets

CONTACT US

By phone:  
Jerry Godsey: 770-612-0818
Carl Sorg: 770-289-9093
Samra Hadden: 404-784-0566

Or Click to send us an e-mail

OTHER LINKS

2010 Atlanta Spring Classic Tournament

National Backgammon Tournament Calendar

Gregg's Home Page