The English open teams-of-four championship.
This is England's premier teams championship. It consists of knock-out matches in the early stages, played privately, qualifying eight teams to contest an all-play-all final.
The competition is part of the Championship Series, in which points can be earned towards the Player of the Year Championship.
The Crockford's Plate competition is open to all unseeded teams who are defeated in their first match of the main event, be this in round 1, or in round 2 following a bye. The last 8 from the Crockfords Plate will play alongside the main final (same dates, venue and format).
Results
2020/21 Results - Crockfords Cup;
2019/20 Results - Crockfords Cup; Crockfords Plate
2018/19 Results - Crockfords Cup; Crockfords Plate
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For the 2020-21 competition please note that all matches must be played online.
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 317203/19 or email comps@ebu.co.uk.
Entries for 2020/21 are now open. The closing date for entries for 2020/21 is midday, Friday 9th October 2020.
Holders
2018/19
Cup - Tony Forrester, Ed Jones, Graham Osborne and Tom Paske (Alexander Allfrey (captain) and Andrew Robson played in earlier rounds)
Plate - Simon Cope (captain), Maruša Gold, Diana Nettleton and Marion Robertson
Timetable
2020/21 Cup Timetable | ||
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Round | To be completed | |
I | October 12th - November 23rd | |
II | November 24th - January 18th | |
III | January 19th - 8th March | |
IV | ||
2019/20 Cup Timetable | ||
Round | To be completed by | |
I | 8th December 2019 | |
II | 1st March 2020 | |
III | extended indefinitely | |
IV | extended indefinitely | |
2019/20 Plate Timetable | ||
I | extended indefinitely | |
II | extended indefinitely | |
III | extended indefinitely | |
2019/20 Finals Timetable | ||
Saturday | ||
Session 1 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Match 1 |
2:10pm - 3:10pm | ||
3:20pm - 4:20pm | Match 2 | |
4:30pm - 5:30pm | ||
5:40pm - 6:40pm | Match 3 | |
Session 2 | 8:05pm - 9:05pm | |
9:15pm - 10:15pm | Match 4 | |
10:25pm - 11:25pm | ||
Sunday | ||
Session 3 | 10:30am - 11:30am | Match 5 |
11:40am - 12:40pm | ||
Session 4 | 1:15pm - 2:15pm | Match 6 |
2:25pm - 3:25pm | ||
3:35pm - 4:35pm | Match 7 | |
4:45pm - 5:45pm | ||
Results and presentation of trophy by 6:00pm | ||
Entry Fees
The entry fee for 2020/21 is £96 per team |
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Master Points
This is a Green Point event, with the following awards.
Crockfords Cup
| Round | I | II | III | IV | Final |
| GPs | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | see below |
Final: 1 Green Point per match won (0.5 for a draw) plus ranking points to the top four teams: 1st 24; 2nd 12; 3rd 7; 4th 3.
Crockfords Plate
| Round | I | II | III | Final |
| GPs | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 50% of awards for Cup |
Agreements
Level 5 agreements are permitted in this event.
Venue and Tariff
2021 Final Information
The 2020/21 Final will be played online via RealBridge, unless Face-to-Face bridge is possible.