'The Kiwi'

'The Kiwi'

Entry Open Now!
King's Birthday weekend 2026 Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May

Incorporating the Joseph Heled Memorial (Sunday 31 May)

"Double Kiwi" Afternoon Open Tournament - optional (Friday 29 May)

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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 inaugural '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 29 May - Double Kiwi  - Afternoon Open Tournament (optional)

Saturday 30 May - The Kiwi - Swiss format qualifying

Sunday 31 May - The Kiwi - Knock-out and associated flights

                           - Joseph Heled Memorial - Swiss format with a final

                           -  Prizegiving

​​The Kiwi entries open now until 15 May 2026 or the tournament is full.

The Kiwi………..…………………….$120

The Kiwi ANZBGF members*……...$100

The Kiwi SCRBGC Inc members*.....$100

U18………………………………........ $60

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

U18 is under 18 years of age on Friday 29 May 2026

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The Kiwi Flyer

The Kiwi General Info - coming soon

Friday "Double Kiwi" Afternoon Open Tournament - coming soon

ANZBGF Tournament Rules

ANZBGF Code of Ethics

Joseph Heled Memorial - TBA
The Kiwi Entry Form - available now

The Kiwi Tournament - House Rules - TBA
Joseph Heled Memorial -  House Rules - TBA

The Kiwi Official Programme - TBA

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* estimated total prize pool