21st – 23rd October 2022, RealBridge
The EBU Autumn Congress
- a weekend of bridge from the comfort of home!
RealBridge 21st - 23rd October 2022
This Autumn congress will be held online over three days.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR IN CHARGE: COLIN SIMCOX
This year the Autumn Congress will be held on RealBridge, meaning you do not have to travel to play in this national EBU competition.
The qualifier for the Two Star Pairs will take place on Friday in the form of Matchpointed Swiss Pairs. From this the top 20 pairs will qualify for the Two Stars Pairs and the next twenty for the Satellite pairs (the secondary final).
Anyone wishing to play only on the Friday may do so. Those who don’t qualify for the main finals, and those who choose not to play on the Friday and play only on Saturday, will play in a more traditional style of Swiss Pairs on the Saturday.
The Two Star Pairs is also the first event in this year’s Championship Series, in which points will be earned towards the Player of the Year Championship.
We also have our 2-session multiple teams event on the Sunday for the Eastbourne Bowl (Premier) and the Burlington Cup (Secondary). All non-qualifiers play in the Sussex Cup.
Please note: Prizes will be awarded for the top three placed pairs, with a prize pool based on about 10% of total entry fees less VAT.
To enter
The easiest way to enter is online through My EBU. Log-in and select 'Book Events' from the Utilities menu. You can also call 01296 317203 or email comps@ebu.co.uk
Holders
2021
Two Star Pairs - Brian Senior & Nigel Bird
Swiss Pairs - Denis King & Mike Fawcett
Eastbourne Bowl (Teams main final) - Michael Byrne, Martin Stephens, Chris Cooper & Dan McIntosh
Sussex Cup (Consolation teams final) - Fiona Brown, Helen Erichsen, Ollie Burgess & Diana Nettleton
| Day | Start time | End time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRI 21 | 11:00 | 14:15 | TWO STAR PAIRS QUALIFIER (6 x 4-boards) Session 1 |
| 15:00 | 18:30 | TWO STAR PAIRS QUALIFIER (7 x 4-boards) Session 2 | |
| SAT 22 | 11:00 | 14:15 | TWO STARS and SATELLITE PAIRS FINALS (24 boards) Session 1 |
| 11:00 | 14:15 | SWISS PAIRS (4 x 6-boards) Session 1 | |
| 15:00 | 19:15 | TWO STARS and SATELLITE PAIRS FINALS (33 boards) Session 2 | |
| 15:00 | 19:00 | SWISS PAIRS (5 x 6-boards) Session 2 | |
| SUN 23 | 11:00 | 14:15 | TEAMS-OF-FOUR QUALIFYING SESSION (24 boards) |
| 15:00 | 18:30 | TEAMS-OF-FOUR FINALS (27 boards) | |
| 15:00 | 18:15 | TEAMS-OF-FOUR CONSOLATION FINAL (24 boards) |
| Event | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Congress | £80 |
| Two Star Pairs | £55 |
| Swiss Pairs | £30 |
| Teams-of-Four | £30 |
| Swiss Pairs and Teams-of-Four | £50 |
Entry fees are per player and should be made in advance.
Master Points
All events are fully Green Pointed based on rounds/matches won.
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in all events.
Venue and Tariff
2022
This event will again be held online on RealBridge in 2022
Previous Winners
2021 results
2020 results
2019 results
2018 results
2017 results
2016 results
2015 results
2014 results
2013 results
2012 results
2011 results
2010 results
2009 results
2008 results
2007 results
2006 results
2005 results
Two Star Pairs - the history
Autumn Congress Teams, Eastbourne Bowl - the history
Autumn Congress Teams, Burlington Cup - the history
Find a partner/team mates
If you are looking for a partner or team mates for this congress, please email comps@ebu.co.uk