The Second Mind Sports Olympiad took place from Monday 24 August until Sunday 30 August 1998. Finally, 'eve' was 6.30pm-9.30pm.
All fees are in UK pounds.
To have been eligible for the Beginners' tournament a player must NOT have won any tournament organized by the British Isles Backgammon Association or by the National Backgammon Players Society. Bridge Entry fees for Bridge were per player. Entry fees for Mini-Bridge were per player per session. The Times Crossword Puzzle Championship was by qualification only. The qualifying puzzle was published in The Times .