LEFT: Trophies awaiting presentation at the BCSC on Awards Night. RIGHT: Host Ian Tarr in full flow, delivering his "Bristol Backgammon Review of 2001", still had time to present himself with a buff envelope containing the prize for finishing 3rd in the Premier League. | |
LEFT: Ian Preston has every reason to be pleased as he holds the Bristol Open Grand Prix shield and his memento. RIGHT: John Slattery, having already received the Premier League championship trophy, memento and cash prize, returns to the "podium" to receive his runner-up prizes from the Open Grand Prix. | |
LEFT: Stuart Mann, narrowly beaten for the Premier League title, displays his prizes. RIGHT: Rosey Bensley was the convincing winner of the Bristol Conference League, and looks forward to making an impact in the Premier. | |
LEFT: Paul Watts juggles with the prizes which signal his farewell to the Intermediate ranks. RIGHT: Martin Hemming reflects on his achievement as Conference runner-up. | |
The held over final of December's tournament gets well under way. Blaine Buchanan was a narrow victor over Rosey Bensley, and was later presented with the John Chidgey Cup, as well as the tournament winner's prize of over £400, and a small cash prize for finishing 3rd in the Open Grand Prix. | |
Stuart Mann (right) kicks off his 2002 Premier League campaign with a victory over Charlie Hetherington. Charlie was runner-up in 2000, Stuart emulating that achievement last year. | |
More Premier League action as Elliot Smart (right, foreground) makes his Premier League debut against Kevin White. Another debutant -- Paul Watts (background, left) takes on champion John Slattery. Both debutants lost narrowly. | |
The first Bristol Conference action of the year, with John Lewis (left) taking on league newcomer Jonathan Prager. Jonathan won the match 11-5. | |
Friendly non-league action as regular tournament entrant Sarah Webber shows Scott Ellis a thing or two. |
Photos, once again, courtesy of Richard Dunton