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Saturday, 7 February 2026

Newly-affiliated Backgammon clubs are ready to get things rolling…

Doron Claxton, from Cape Town, deep in thought in his semi-final match at the Backgammon World Championship.

Cape Town Backgammon is proud to formally announce its affiliation with Mind­ Sports South Africa (MSSA) — a meaningful milestone for our club and for backgammon in the Western Cape.

This affiliation recognises not only where Cape Town Backgammon is today, but also the steady, community-driven journey that has brought us here.

A decade of growth, community, and competition

Cape Town Backgammon was founded in June 2013 by two brothers with a simple idea: to create a regular, welcoming space to play backgammon in Cape Town. What began as informal local meet-ups has grown year on year into a structured and increasingly visible backgammon community.

Over the past decade, the club has:

  • Hosted live tournaments in Cape Town
  • Run online round-robin leagues, connecting players across regions
  • Introduced annual awards celebrating performance, improvement, and contribution to the community
  • Actively supported local players competing at international events

Perhaps most notably, Cape Town Backgammon proudly supported Doron Claxton, who reached the final of the Backgammon World Championships in Monte Carlo in 2025 — a landmark achievement for South African backgammon.

Mind sportS SA affiliation and the Cape Town Open 2026

Affiliation with MSSA represents an important step forward: aligning Cape Town Backgammon with recognised national structures, governance, and player pathways.

Our first major milestone under this affiliation will be the Cape Town Open, taking place from 20–22 February 2026, officially endorsed by MSSA as a Regional Championship.

In addition to the Open division, regional colours will be awarded to the best-performing players in the following categories:

  • Open
  • Female
  • Youth (U-25)
  • Junior (U-18)

This event is designed to showcase competitive excellence while also highlighting the inclusivity and developmental focus of backgammon as a recognised mindsport.

Growing the game — especially in schools

A central focus for Cape Town Backgammon is growing the game, particularly among younger players. We are actively committed to introducing backgammon into schools in Cape Town and surrounding areas, where it serves as a powerful tool for developing:

  • Strategic thinking
  • Probability awareness
  • Decision-making under uncertainty
  • Sportsmanship and resilience

Backgammon’s blend of skill, mathematics, and psychology makes it uniquely well suited to the educational space, and we see enormous potential for growth at grassroots level.

Social play in the city

Alongside structured competition, Cape Town Backgammon continues to host regular social evenings in the Cape Town CBD. These sessions are intentionally relaxed and inclusive — a perfect opportunity to:

  • Meet new people
  • Learn the game or improve your skills
  • Play casual or competitive matches in a friendly environment

Whether you’re a seasoned tournament player or completely new to backgammon, social nights remain the heartbeat of the club.

A connected, welcoming community

Our community extends well beyond Cape Town. Through active WhatsApp groups, Cape Town Backgammon players are closely connected with South African backgammon players across the country, as well as an international network of enthusiasts and competitors.

New members are always welcome — whether you’re curious about learning the game, looking for regular competition, or aiming to compete at national and international level.

Affiliation with MSSA marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Cape Town Backgammon. We look forward to building stronger pathways for players, hosting high-quality events, and continuing to grow a vibrant backgammon community in Cape Town and beyond.

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#TuksSport is looking for a Deputy Director: Sports Operations Management

 


TuksSport looking for a Deputy Director: Sports Operations Management to join our dynamic team. This senior leadership role involves strategic leadership, general and financial management, human resource management, and club management across a multi-sport environment.

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
✅ Postgraduate degree in Sport Management, Business Management, Human Movement Studies, Sports Law or a related field
✅ Minimum 8 years’ experience, including 3 years in management and leadership, within a multi-sport organisation (higher education institutions, federations, governing bodies, or professional sporting franchises)
✅ Additional experience within the public or private sports sector

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀
✔️ Advanced knowledge of club development and strategic & operational planning
✔️ Advanced knowledge of programme and project management
✔️ Extensive knowledge of facility management

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🔸 Master’s degree in a sport-related or management field
🔸 Certification in HR Management, Sport Business/Management, Project Management, or Leadership
🔸 5+ years’ experience in club and programme development
🔸 5+ years’ experience providing strategic direction in a professional commercial sport environment

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Friday, 17 October 2025

Member clubs are invited to post articles on MSSA's blog.

Up, up, and away... Readership of MSSA's blog is over 415,404 just for the month of October 2025 alone.

The number of readers of MSSA's blog page has consistently increased since Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) began operating such blog.

MSSA started the blog page in August 2013, and since then the numbers have climbed from a few readers a day to a staggering 415,404 readers for the month of October 2025 - and the month is not even finished.

Thus it is no surprise that MSSA's blog page has now had over 2,700,956 readers.

Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) blog carries articles pertinent to competitive gaming in South Africa from proto-computer gaming all the way through to the most modern. 

Of course it has taken dedication, consistency and accurate reporting of events to attract such numbers.

Because the blog is run by MSSA, any and all members are able to have articles published on the blog. 

Thus all member club's are invited to send in articles for the blog page, and are welcome to highlight their achievements, sponsorships, strategies, events, and/or top players.

There is no better, or easier way, of advertising your club.

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