Nick Dyer

Selection of UK Participants for Limited Access Tournaments

by Nick Dyer
June 9, 2026June 9, 2026
MCR (category), Riichi (category), UK (category)

Following a review of the recommendations of a sub-committee appointed by the UKMA Executive Committee, the following developments, clarifications, and modifications to existing policy on eligibility for selection of players for limited-access events have been approved. The principal developments are in the following areas: 1. UK Ranking System With immediate effect and applicable in the… Read More »Selection of UK Participants for Limited Access Tournaments

Autumn 2026 Tournament Announcement

by Nick Dyer
June 8, 2026June 9, 2026
Riichi (category), Tournament News (category), UK (category)

The Leeds Riichi Mahjong Club will be hosting this year’s third MERs-rated UK tournament. The two-day tournament, consisting of 8 hanchans (4+4), will be held at The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds, on Saturday-Sunday, 24-25th October. The tournament website will be available in the EMA calendar in the coming weeks.

UKMA 2026 AGM

by Nick Dyer
May 19, 2026May 27, 2026
UK (category), UKMA Meetings (category)

The 2026 UKMA AGM will be held at The Guildford Institute in Guildford, Surrey, on Saturday, June 20th. It will be held in the Judith Whitaker Studio, which is located on the second floor. The AGM will start at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you cannot join in person, you can also join remotely via… Read More »UKMA 2026 AGM

Information on Selection Procedures

by Nick Dyer
January 11, 2026January 16, 2026
UK (category)

Hello UK players! We hope your year has got off to a good start and that lots of you are planning a year full of mahjong. This is an announcement for anyone planning to attend an EMA tournament in the near future. Please be advised that results at EMA tournaments from 1st Jan 2026 onwards… Read More »Information on Selection Procedures

UK Riichi Open Championship

by Nick Dyer
April 25, 2025May 8, 2025
Riichi (category), Tournament News (category), UK (category)

Registration is now open for the 14th UK Riichi Open Championship. This year, the Guildford Mahjong Club will host the tournament, which will take place on the 2nd and 3rd August at the Guildford Masonic Centre. The venue is slightly larger than last year and can accommodate up to 20 tables. For full details, visit… Read More »UK Riichi Open Championship

Place available at the Heart of England Tournament

by Nick Dyer
March 20, 2025March 20, 2025
Uncategorized (category)

If you were hoping to play in the Heart of England Tournament in Solihull on April 5th/6th but missed your chance, it may not be too late, as a recent cancellation has created a vacancy. If you are interested, then please check the tournament site.

UKMA 2025 AGM

by Nick Dyer
March 1, 2025March 1, 2025
UKMA Meetings (category)

The UKMA AGM will be held at The Guildford Institute in Guildford, Surrey, on Saturday, March 15th. It will start at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you cannot join in person, you can join remotely via Zoom using this link. The Guildford Institute is in the centre of Guildford, at the intersection of Ward… Read More »UKMA 2025 AGM

UK Autumn Riichi Tournament

by Nick Dyer
September 1, 2024September 3, 2024
Riichi (category), Tournament News (category), UK (category)

We are pleased to announce that, following the success of previous tournaments in Richmond, Devina Steck has kindly organised a further event for Saturday, November 9th, and Sunday, November 10th, 2024. Registration is open for this tournament, and details can be found here.

13th UK Riichi Open

by Nick Dyer
August 4, 2024December 7, 2024
Riichi (category), Tournament News (category), Tournament Results (category), UK (category)

The latest edition of the UK Riichi Open took place over the weekend of July 27th and 28th, 2024. Sixty players from nine countries competed over eight hanchans at the Masonic Hall in Godalming. Many players took advantage of early registration on Friday evening at The Star pub in Godalming town centre. Several practice games… Read More »13th UK Riichi Open

Announcing the Peak District Green Dragons Riichi Tournament

by Nick Dyer
May 25, 2024May 25, 2024
Riichi (category), Tournament News (category), UK (category)

James Green is organizing a one-day Riichi tournament, the Peak District Green Dragons Tournament, with the support of the UKMA. It will be held on Saturday, 28 September, in the lovely town of Bakewell, Derbyshire. All the details, including the registration form, are on the tournament webpage here: https://jankenron.co.uk/