2008 events will be held at the Barceló Daventry hotel (formerly, Paramount), except the January event, which will be held in the Barceló, Brighton. See Calendar and below for details.

The Biba special rate is very competitive and represents excellent value for money. The inclusive rate covers these benefits: Dinner, bed and breakfast. Event staff accommodation. Playing rooms and refreshments. Bottles of wine prizes. UK Qualifiers accommodation. Administration retainer.

When the benefits are taken into consideration, the cost per night, per member clearly shows that Biba offers its value for money.

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2008 Registration Fees

Members: £20 (you can join on the day)

Entrants not residing at the hotel or not on Biba special rate, £10 surcharge

(all fees and surcharges to be paid on the day - prepayment not required)

Forthcoming Events

Additional information on events coming soon including information on the Friday 500

Biba Tournament Details for 2008

(timetable below for all Biba tournaments)  

Friday @ 2100 the Friday 500 (1st prize includes free accommodation - see here)

Main Registration: Saturday 1030 to 1230

Play Starts: Friday 2100, Saturday 1300, Sunday 1030

Auctions: Group, Saturday 1245, Individual, Sunday 1015

Pools: Private, members only prize pools available at £50 & £10

Formats: Knockouts - 11, 7, 5, & 3 point matches, Swiss - 6 x 11 point matches

Also a Saturday night of poker & backgammon

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Sunday

Friday 500

Play starts promptly at 2100, late arrivals only allowed at Director's discretion.

Registration 1030 - 1230

Players arriving after close of registration will only be accepted at the Director’s discretion.

All play resumes 1030

(penalty points apply)

Presentation 1630 - 1730

Important information regarding timings at certain events

In all tournaments with 64 or more entrants, four rounds will be played on the Saturday, and the remaining three rounds (last 8) will be played on the Sunday. The 4th Round result must be reported to the directing staff prior to 0930 Sunday.

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2008 Accommodation @ Brighton & Daventry- Here now!

IMPORTANT

I have negotiated a special Biba rate with the Paramount Hotel Group. A £10 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your accommodation. This rate is liable to increase as we get nearer to each event and our allocation is taken up, so book now and ensure these excellent rates.

11th Bright 'n' Breezy, 11, 12 & 13 January, 2008

The Old Ship - Brighton

Brighton's oldest and most established hotel

For a world famous pier, glorious beaches and a great promenade, you’re definitely going to the right spot. The Paramount Old Ship Hotel is the most historic place in town to stay, and in a fabulous location for getting to all the local attractions, like the Royal Pavilion and its distinctive Indian architecture. The designer boutiques and shops in the Lanes area are also great for your partner to spend their time in while you concentrate on your backgammon.

The hotel has parking spaces for 40 cars. The cost is £15 per day. There is an NCP nearby, which costs about the same. If you wish to park at the hotel you can do so until all spaces have been filled. Please note it is valet parking and returning your car to you is via a pre-arranged time so that it can be ready for collection. At busy times this can take up to 30 minutes.

 

2008 @ Barceló Daventry Hotel

(February to December events)

For the remainder of the year we return to the Barceló (Paramount), Daventry Hotel. The hotel has undergone extensive refurbishment since our last visit, and over £2 million has been spent to turn it into a superb venue. As part of our deal with Barceló Daventry, Biba has negotiated complimentary wi-fi in the playing rooms, plus the welcome return of the weekend prize for the Friday evening. In 2008, Friday nights will become ‘must attend’ nights: The Friday 500, plus the weekend free for the 500 winner! Also, accommodation at both hotels has been kept at the 2007 rate.

The rates for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at both venues are:

Single room: 1 night £61, two nights £106
Double or twin room: 1 night £98, two nights £188

NB: Sunday night . . . add £61 for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

NB: If you don't want to travel home on the Sunday evening, the hotel will give you a special rate for the Sunday night. Ask for details when booking your accommodation.

It should be noted that the hotels have blocked off rooms at the special Biba rate and they will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.To be certain of a room book as soon as you can and avoid being disappointed.

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Accommodation requirements for both venues
0870 1610 797, 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm weekends, and quote 'backgammon'

Hotel Web Sites

Brighton - Daventry

Directions via Google Maps

Brighton - Daventry

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Great news for the Friday 500 winner - members booked into the hotel for Friday evening will be able to play for the free weekend break prize!

Yet another reason to get your room booked early . . . . it could be free!!

 

VENUE CHANGES

For a long time now I have been telling you to BOOK EARLY to ensure you get a room for the events you want to enter, and still too many of you are leaving it too late. Three events this year have to be moved in order to be certain that there are enough rooms available to meet demand. The events that will move from Daventry are:

July 4, 5, 6: Keren Di Bona Memorial Trophy ..... Moving to Hinckley Island
September 5, 6, 7: Backpacker Trophy ..... Moving to Hinckley Island

December 5, 6, 7: Gilbertson UK Finals ..... Moving to Walton Hall

Click on the hotel for details and location

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