'The Kiwi'

'The Kiwi'

King's Birthday weekend 2027 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 June

Incorporating the Joseph Heled Memorial (Sunday 6 June)

"Double Kiwi" Afternoon Open Tournament - optional (Friday 4 June)

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$1,000 first place, $4,000 total prize pool*

Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea included Saturday and Sunday​

Shore City Rollers Backgammon Club Inc is delighted to invite entries to the 'The Kiwi', scheduled to take place over the King's Birthday weekend at the Northcote Bowling Club, Little Shoal Bay, Northcote Point, Auckland

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'The Kiwi' tournament welcomes participants of all skill levels, from novices to experts, providing a platform for both social interaction and competitive play. It is an event where friendships are forged over meals and drinks, while strategic battles unfold on the board.

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Friday 4 June - Double Kiwi  - Afternoon Open Tournament (optional) - midday start

Saturday 5 June - The Kiwi - Swiss format qualifying - 9am start

Sunday 6 June - The Kiwi - Knock-out and associated flights - 9am start

                           - Joseph Heled Memorial - Swiss format with a final - 9am start

                           -  Prizegiving

​​The Kiwi 2027 entries open early 2027

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Early Bird Entries 1 January - 28 February

The Kiwi………..…………………….$120

The Kiwi ANZBGF members**  …...$100

The Kiwi SCRBGC Inc members** ..$100

U18………………………………....... $60

General Entries from 1 March
The Kiwi………..…………………….$145

The Kiwi ANZBGF members**  …...$120

The Kiwi SCRBGC Inc members** ..$120

U18………………………………....... $60

** Discounts cannot be accumulated (it is either ANZGBF or SCRBGC Inc, not both)

U18 is under 18 years of age on Friday 4 June 2027

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Format: Saturday: Five rounds of Swiss Format with the top sixteen progressing to the Knock-out Sunday. All those have don't make the top sixteen (miss the cut) there is complimentary entry into the Joseph Held Memorial on Sunday.

Sunday: Knock-out with those defeated in Round 1 and Quarter Finals dropping into the associated flights. 

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The Kiwi Flyer  - coming soon
 

The Kiwi Entry Form - coming soon
 

ANZBGF Tournament Rules
 

ANZBGF Code of Ethics
 

The Kiwi Tournament Rules 2027 - coming soon

The Kiwi Progamme 2027 - coming soon

The Kiwi Programme 2026

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* estimated total prize pool

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"The Kiwi” – 2026
The Kiwi Championship:
First Place: Farshad Varasteh 
Second Place: Conor Machugh
Third Place: Richard Bean
Fourth Place: Osama Elbeltagi

 
The Kiwi - A Flight:
First Place:  Carl Dell
Second Place: Richard Theunissen

The Kiwi - B Flight:
First Place: Grant Hoffman
Second Place: Paul Kellett

Highest Finishing Lady:
Winner: Michelle Green

 
Last Chance Draw:
Winner: Emmie Swart (Double Kiwi)

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