Upcoming Events

Weekly Club Night

Date: Every Wednesday, 5:45pm

Location: The Ties of Woodford Hall
4 Woodhull Ave.
Little Falls, NJ 07424
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Format: Modified Round Robin, every player is guaranteed four 5pt matches

Saturday Events

Date: First, Second and Fourth Saturdays of the Month at 1pm

Location: The Ties of Woodford Hall
4 Woodhull Ave.
Little Falls, NJ 07424
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Format: Varied formats — tournaments, chouettes, special events

Board Tournaments

Congratulations to Drew Liebenthal, winner of the 1st NJBC Luxury Board Tournament held March 14th 2026, co-sponsored by Green Backgammon.

Watch this space for the next Board Tournament!

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About the Club

The North Jersey Backgammon Club was founded by Pete Jarvis in 2024. We welcome players of all levels, novice to championship. Our mission includes promoting backgammon as a mind sport while building community.

NJBC holds a weekly tournament on Wednesday evenings at 5:45. They typically end between 9:15 and 9:45. We also hold events on the 1st, 2nd, & 4th Saturday of each month beginning at 1:00.

We play according to the United States Backgammon Federation (USBGF) Tournament Rules .

We regularly meet at: The Ties of Woodford Hall 4 Woodhull Ave. Little Falls, NJ 07424

We occasionally meet at: St. Agnes Church 65 Union Ave. Little Falls, NJ 07424

Contact & Links

Email: petermjarvis@gmail.com

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For questions about membership, tournaments, or events, send us an email.

Quarterly and Yearly Competitions

Most Improved Player Trophy

Quarterly – Most Improved Player

Current Champion
Pete Jarvis — 2026 Winter

Previous Winners
2025 Fall Pete Jarvis
Player of the Year Trophy

Yearly – Player of the Year

Current Champion
Andrew Taylor — 2025

Most Undefeated Tournaments Trophy

Yearly – Most Undefeated Tournaments

Current Champion
Felix Goykhman — 2025

NJBC at Major Events

Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship — 2026

  • Pete Jarvis1st Place, Main Event Division 3
  • Tony Materek2nd Place, Main Event Division 3
  • Felix Goykhman2nd Place, Susan B. Anthony Amateur Jackpot
  • Ryan Jarvis3/10, BMAB Players' Cup
  • Drew Liebenthal1st Place, $50 Jackpot

New York Metropolitan Open — 2026

  • Ryan Jarvis2nd Place, Division 2 Consolation Bracket

Boston Open Backgammon Tournament — 2025

  • Felix Goykhman2/7, Main Event Division 1
  • Pete Jarvis3/4, Intermediate Jackpot
  • Andrew Taylor1st Place, Zavoral Board Tournament

Club Photos

Friends of the Club

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