Since 2016 the National Pairs has a new structure without club heats and with an increased number of Regional Finals, open to all EBU members who wish to enter.
The Regional Finals will take place at several venues. These will be listed below when announced.
The National Final venue location is yet to be announced.
As in the past, the competition will culminate in a National Final contested by the top 50 pairs.
The event is also part of the Championship Series, in which points can be earned towards the Player of the Year Championship.
Holders 2016
David Sherman & Peter Hasenson
Timetable
Day | Times |
|---|---|
Regional Finals | |
Sunday 12th March | 1.00 - 4.15 |
5.15 - 8.30 | |
National Final | |
Saturday 8th April | 1.00 - 2.55 |
3.15 - 5.10 | |
6.45 - 8.40 | |
8.45 - 10.40 | |
Sunday 9th April | 10.30 - 12.25 |
1.00 - 2.55 | |
3.00 - 4.55 |
Entry Fees
Regional Finals | £27 per player |
National Finals | £52 per player |
Master Points
Regional Finals
Green Points to the top pairs in each session and overall
National Final
Green Points to halfway.
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted.
Venue and Tariff
2017 Regional Finals
The Regional Finals will be held on Sunday 12th March 2017, starting at 1.00pm and ending at approximately 8.30pm. The venues will be divided into five regions for the purpose of awarding the regional winners’ trophies:
2017 Regional Finals
Please note that the below venues are provisional only and are subject to change.
Bradford Bridge Club - Northern Region - BD8 7HB
West Midlands Bridge Club, Solihull - Midlands Region - B91 3EP
Patcham Bridge Club, Brighton - South East Region - BN1 8TA
Richmond Bridge Club, London - South East Region - TW1 2PG
Young Chelsea Bridge Club, London - South East Region - W12 8HA
Bristol Bridge Club, Bristol - South-West Region - BS8 4QQ
Exeter Bridge Club - South-West Region - EX4 8NT
Stamford Bridge Club, Peterborough - Eastern Counties Region - PE9 2RN
First Class Bridge Academy, Billericay - Eastern Counties Region - CM11 2UD
All venues will play the same boards and the event will be scored across the entire field. The top 50 pairs nationally will qualify to play in the National Final. Should any pair be unable to play in the National Final, their place will be taken by the next-ranked pair.
In addition a ranking list will be produced from each region (scored by itself), with the winning pairs being awarded the regional trophies.
Catering arrangements for 2017
TBA
2017 National Final
The National Final will be held on the weekend of 8th and 9th April 2017, starting at 1.00pm on the Saturday and finishing at approximately 5.30pm on the Sunday. The final is all-play-all with 49 two board rounds.
Holiday Inn
Birmingham Airport, Coventry Road, Birmingham,B26 3QW.
In order to take advantage of the following rates book via the EBU Accommodation Booking Service and call Bridge Overseas Freephone on: 0800 0346 246
2017 Rates
DB&B £65.95 sharing; £79.95 single
B&B £54.95 sharing; £65.00 single
Close to M42 jcts 6, and A45.
The Hotel is situated less than one mile away from the Birmingham NEC/LG arena, railway station and airport. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service that runs from the railway station, hotel and airport.
A map and further travel information is also available.
Parking
Parking is available at the hotel free of charge to residents. Non-residents can park in the NCP next-door (about 200 yards from the hotel entrance) for £5 if they obtain a sign from the hotel reception to display in their car window.
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