About Us

The Australian Riichi Mahjong Association (ARMA) is a not-for-profit association and Australia’s peak body for riichi mahjong.

ARMA was founded in 2014 by two guys in Sydney with an aspiration to one day see an organised process to select players to represent Australia at the World Riichi Championship (WRC) – the definitive international event featuring players from around the world, including top pros from Japan, the home of riichi mahjong.

From these humble beginnings, ARMA has since grown by leaps and bounds, as players across the country have united together in a grassroots initiative to develop the community, promote the sport, and represent Australia on the world stage. Today, ARMA is the proud partner of choice for the sport’s international bodies, including the WRC organising committee.

Our Vision

To promote the sport of riichi mahjong in Australia
To facilitate networking between players and clubs across Australia
To provide training, education, and resources for the development and expansion of the national community
To promote Australia’s interests and points of view in the global community
To oversee the selection of players to represent Australia in international events

ARMA does not condone gambling, and is dedicated to the kenkou maajan movement of healthy, wholesome mahjong.

Governance

ARMA operates as a federation of independent state organisations, governed by a national Board. Each state organisation is represented on the Board and appoints its own representatives - up to two per state - with every state carrying a single, equal vote regardless of size. The Board sets the aims and direction of the organisation and holds ultimate authority over ARMA affairs.

The day-to-day running of the organisation is carried out by our Officers, who manage the legal, financial, and other administrative duties. Officers do not hold a vote, and their decisions and actions remain subject to the authority and oversight of the Board.

Officers serve a one-year term, and any ARMA member is eligible to stand. Members wishing to serve should self-nominate during November, and the Board confirms all Officers by December 7 each year.