We are always delighted to welcome new affiliations. All the information you need is below including links to application forms. As an alternative measure you prefer to speak to someone at the EBU in which case you may contact us directly.
Benefits
Affiliating your club with the English Bridge Union (EBU) provides many services and benefits to your club including Resources, Discounts, Training, Access to Gradings and Rankings schemes and more. Read Benefits of club affiliation to learn more.
Universal Membership
Since April 2010, the EBU has been funded through Universal Membership which means that anyone playing in an EBU-affiliated club (provided they are a member of that club) automatically becomes a member of the EBU and pays a small subscription amount each time they play.
If you are interested in affiliating your club and would like to discuss this further, please contact our Club Liaison Officer, Jonathan Lillycrop - jonathan@ebu.co.uk - who will be able to discuss with you the benefits of affiliation, and the process for doing so.
Terms of Affiliation
- Read Club Terms of Affiliation PDF to understand the terms and conditions before you affiliate your club, you can view the current 2023/24 Club Terms of Affiliation.
Fees & Payment
Subscription fees PDF shows cost of subscription by County for clubs and also individual members.
How to pay
Affiliate your club with the EBU
If you are interested in affiliating your club and would like to discuss this further, please contact our Club Liaison Officer, Jonathan Lillycrop - jonathan@ebu.co.uk - who will be able to discuss with you the benefits of affiliation, and the process for doing so.
Apply
To affiliate, download and complete and return one of the following forms:
Next steps
When you have affiliated your members will receive a Member's Pack to welcome them to the EBU. It includes a membership card, a new members' booklet, and other information.
We hope affiliated clubs will choose to use the 'affiliated clubs logo'.
The EBU is always available to give advice and assistance to affiliated clubs - please contact us on 01296 317200, or send us an email, with any questions you may have.