USBGF - US Backgammon Federation
Growing backgammon. Serving players.
A not-for-profit organization devoted to advancing the awareness, participation, education and enjoyment of the skill-based game of backgammon.
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Advisers to BOD
Carol Joy Cole
April Mesich, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Education Officer
Art Benjamin
Ben Friesen, Chief of Tournament Support
Cary Hoarty, Education Director
Dan Minardi, COO / Treasurer
Frank Talbot
Jason Briggs
Jeb Horton, CFO
John Pirner, President / Executive Director
Joseph Russell, Chairman
Karen Davis, Chairman/President, U.S. Backgammon Foundation
Marty Storer, Secretary
Neil Kazaross
Richard Munitz
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EdBennett — PrimeTimeBG_2011_0304_Vol02N2Mar-Apr2011.pdf
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An Invitation to Novices and Social Players
Backgammon is as Easy as 1 – 2 – 3
Charting the Best Play
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Opening Rolls Part 1 by Marty Storer
Opening Rolls Part 2 by Marty Storer
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Videos & Presentations
Novices
Opening Rolls Part 1 by Marty Storer
An Invitation to Novices and Social Players
Opening Rolls Part 2 by Marty Storer
Novice Videos
Charting the Best Play
Backgammon is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3
Backgammon Basics and Terms
Backgammon Glossary
Backgammon Basics - And How To Play
Backgammon Glossary from Gammoned.com
Backgammon Resources
Software
Recommended Books