Tournament Report - 2009 Atlanta Spring Classic Backgammon Championships

by Mary Hickey
6 May 2009

David Todd

Mary Hickey reports from the Atlanta Spring Classic Backgammon Championships, held in Atlanta, Georgia from May 1 to May 3, 2009.

The last two years have seen an unprecedented number of tournament directorships change hands.

Atlanta joins the line as Gregg Cattanach has handed over the reins to fellow Georgian Brian Ross.

Names mentioned in the article include: (listed alphabetically)

Betty Coppic
Bill Davis
Bob Carpenter
Bob Koca
Brian Ross
Carl Sorg
Carol Joy Cole
Chris Knapp
Danielle Bastarache
David Todd

Gregg Cattanach
Harry Georgiou
Jeb Horton
Jerry Godsey
Jerry Kane
Jon Hochberg
Julius High
Kate Elmore
Kathy Hunt
Ken Larsen

Larry Taylor
Malcolm Robertson
Mike Corbett
Murray Bryntesen
Neil Kazaross
Patty Geoffroy
Peter Roubicek
Petko Kostadinov
Ray Glaeser
Richard Munitz

Rob Maier
Robin Horton
Rod Covlin
Rollow Mickle
Ron Colling
Sally Winter
Samra Hadden
Scotty Kelland
Stick Rice
Stuart Thomson

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Subject: Re: Tournament Report - 2009 Atlanta Spring Classic Backgammon Championships

From: PhilSimborg Member has a photo available

Date: 06 May 2009 18:01 EST

Excellent coverage as usual. I am amazed that there is still controversy about recording matches. The ability to share, save, analyze, and even broadcast matches is a MUST for the game to grow. When you enter a tournament, you give up your right to "privacy," particularly in the higher divisions where you are virtually playing as a "professional."

The ONLY reasonable rationale for a player to object to having his match recorded that I can think of is if the person doing the recording does not agree to share the information or copy of the video and/or log with the other player and/or the tournament director.

I believe that with modern technology, we will soon be seeing the finals of major events broadcast live over the internet for everyone in the world to see. If and when that happens, no player should have the right to stop it.

Phil

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