Madison Backgammon Club

This week we continued our experiment with optional events on the non-tournament Tuesday with a doubles event.  Four teams entered the event, which was played in a round robin format, 7 point matches,  clocked.  The team of Keene Marin & Lee Pflugrad won the event, winning all 3 matches. Everyone enjoyed the concept of a doubles competition so we are thinking about offering other opportunities for doubles play.

Our regular 1st and 3rd Tuesday tournament is next up on the agenda and the following Tuesday, April 11, will be the beginning of this years Douse Cup play.  If you have not already, contact Bill Minser – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it – to register for the cup. Entry fee is $10 with an option $10 side pool.

Bill Minser announced the results of the recent vote prior to the meeting.  A free tournament entry for first timers was approved.  The proposal to extend the final match to seven points did not pass.  The proposal to award club points for the Wisconsin State Championship was approved.  Among the various funding options that were included on the ballot a $10 entry fee for the Douse Cup was the leading  vote getter.

There was a smaller than normal turn out for the tournament with eight entrants. William Womack defeated Keene Marin in the finals of the main, aided by some big doubles in the last game were he was trailing 2 away 1 away post Crawford. Alan Gold defeated Brad Andersen in the consolation final.

Douse Cup will be starting April 12.  This year there is a $10 entry fee and optional $10 side pool.  Matches are 17 points and the tournament is double elimination.  Contact Bill Minser, bill@ madisonbg.com if you are interested in playing.