Presenting the WBGF
Our
Activities
Coordination of activities and preservation and promotion of its members’ interests
Establishment of the development of backgammon policies at a global level
Regulation of the competitions system at a global level
Organisation and conduct of sporting events, particularly an official global championship (the WBGF Team and Individual Championships) and other competitions at a global level
Adoption and implementation of WBGF tournament rules and adoption of acts in connection with their application
Establishment of evaluation and categorisation of players, particularly by ratings and titles
Encouragement of development of national organisations, particularly by assisting the establishment of national federations, where none currently exist
Encouragement of ethical and moral standards in sports, respect of human dignity, fair play, tolerance, non-violence and a general sporting culture
Advocacy for legal recognition of backgammon as a mind sport on the national and international stage
Perform any other tasks which have been determined pursuant to these Statutes and any other applicable rules and regulations
The pursuit of its own commercial objects in accordance with any applicable laws or regulations in order to finance its activities
Our
Objectives
Develop, improve, expand and promote backgammon as a mind sport according to principles of Olympic and sports rules
Deal with all questions relating to tournament backgammon taking place in all member nations and where otherwise invited
Organise and conduct international backgammon competitions and tournaments at a global level
Promote unity among its member nations (Member Associations) in matters relating to international backgammon
Safeguard the overall interests of Member Associations
Act as a representative voice for the global backgammon family as a whole
Respect the interests of Member Associations, settle disputes between Member Associations and assist in any matter upon request. The WBGF shall seek to achieve its objectives by implementing any measures it deems appropriate, such as setting down rules, entering into agreements or conventions, taking decisions or adopting programmes
Your
Benefits
One common international voice – together we are stronger. Especially when talking to other mindsport organisations
Common tournament ruleset
Common ethics ruleset
Worldwide ranking list
The world team championship
A federation owned by the players
Coordination of activities and preservation and promotion of its members’ interests
Establishment of the development of backgammon policies at a global level
Regulation of the competitions system at a global level
Organisation and conduct of sporting events, particularly an official global championship (the WBGF Team and Individual Championships) and other competitions at a global level