Below is your monthly update from the EBU. Please note there are a lot of important topics covered this month. This email is also available on the EBU website, along with all past EBU Updates.
Update from the Competitions Working Group
A poster showing the upcoming EBU events, can be found here. Please consider adding this to your club/county website and encourage your members to enter online via My EBU.
The Spring Bank Holiday Congress will be held in Reading this year, from the 27th - 29th May. This 3-day event will feature the prestigious Two Star Pairs for the first time, moving from its previous home at the Autumn Congress.
EBU ClubPairs
A simplified version of EBUScore Pairs which is intended for use in clubs has been developed and is called EBU ClubPairs. One club has been using ClubPairs since September last year. We would welcome other clubs to try the new software and provide feedback to jonathan@ebu.co.uk. Clubs and club scorers can download EBU ClubPairs by logging on to My EBU and going to Utilities --> EBUScore.
Make your club website stand out: free seminar
Next week the EBU will host the latest free club seminar: "Making the most of your website" taking place online via Zoom on 13th April at 10.00am.
This seminar is about web design, content, and a brief look at social media, the idea being to make the best use of a club website, including “secrets of BridgeWebs” with tips and ideas. It is a big topic but we will touch on a number of themes, and also hear from you what has worked or not worked for your club.
If you would like to attend, please email tim@ebu.co.uk.
Bridge Warehouse
EBU Club Forums
A reminder that we have forums where clubs can have discussions with one another and with the EBU. If you haven't yet done so, you can create an account and start contributing to discussions today: https://www.ebu.co.uk/forum/categories/club-forum
Club Director Training – Free Online Quiz
Test your knowledge of common situations facing a Club Director by taking EBED’s new club director training quiz.
This free quiz is ideal for those wanting to prepare for an assessment as part of the EBED’s club director training programme, or for existing directors wanting to refresh their knowledge.
Club Director Training
EBED offers training to help you become a club director. Courses are currently scheduled in Richmond, Chester, Darlington, Winchester, South Bucks and Stamford. See the director training calendar for details. For more about these courses visit the EBED website or contact mark@ebedcio.org.uk.
Directing Courses – delivered online
For those wishing to gain an introduction to face-to-face directing at their club EBED is offering the “How to run a club duplicate” session delivered over Zoom, 15/16 May.
Also, you can be trained to use the EBUScore scoring program via an online session on 23 May details of EBUScore Training.
For any queries related to director training courses, please contact Mark on 01296 317218 (mark@ebedcio.org.uk). All our current dates are listed on the TD Course Calendar and are bookable through My EBU, or by phone (call Lisa on 01296 317217).
Train to become a bridge teacher
Have you or any of your club members ever thought about becoming a bridge teacher? Why not join one of the upcoming Club Teacher Training courses run by English Bridge Education & Development (EBED). For 2023 the course dates are:
- Horsham BC: 22-23 April
- Solihull (West Midlands BC): 20-21 May
- York BC : 3-4 June
- Cheltenham BC : 8-9 July
New autumn dates will be planned for Aylesbury and Lancashire, details available soon.
The 2-day courses give aspiring bridge teachers the skills to teach bridge effectively. As an EBU affiliated club, you are eligible for discounts or concessionary places. If you are interested, please contact Mark on 01296 317218 (mark@ebedcio.org.uk).
Club Celebrations
If your club is celebrating an anniversary or special occasion, let us know, email sam@ebu.co.uk.
Diary "Opt In" - Check with New Members
Please check with any new club members that they are aware of the EBU diary and that they will need to "opt in" to receive their copy in September. Members can do this by either logging in to My EBU or calling us on 01296 317200.
Social Media and Blogs
Please let us know if you would like to suggest a blog article that can then be shared across social media. There is no cost for this, and we welcome your ideas.
If you would like to write a blog, please email sam@ebu.co.uk.
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