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
2018/19 Results - Crockfords Cup;
2017/18 Results - Crockfords Cup; Crockfords Plate
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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 2018/19 have now closed.
Holders
2017/18
Cup - Jon Cooke, Julian Wightwick, Ian Pagan, Paul Barden, Chris Jagger & Jonathan Mestel
Plate - Stephen Green, Nick Smith, Alan Wilson, Roger Bryant & Graham Link
Timetable
2018/19 Cup Timetable | ||
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Round | To be completed by | |
I | 2nd December 2018 | |
II | 24th February 2019 | |
III | 6th May 2019 | |
IV | 11th August 2019 | |
2018/19 Plate Timetable | ||
I | 3rd March 2019 | |
II | 12th May 2019 | |
III | 11th August 2019 |
Entry Fees
Entry fee for 2018/19 is £102.00 per team |
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Entry fee for 2019/20 will be advised in due course. |
Master Points
This is a Green Point event, with the following awards.
2017-18 Masterpoint Details
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
2019 Final Information
Venue details to be announced.
In order to take advantage of the following rates book via the EBU Accommodation Booking Service - call Bridge Overseas Freephone on: 0800 0346 246 or use their online reservation form.
A number of rooms are reserved for booking at this negotiated rate for a limited period of time. Any unbooked rooms are usually released for booking by the general public a few weeks before the event. Thereafter rooms may still be available, but at the hotel’s current rate. Likewise if all allocated rooms are booked then rooms may still be available, but at the hotel’s current rate. To ensure rooms are available at the negotiated rate please book as early as possible.
Halfway venues
Some clubs are available for hire by teams wishing to hold a knockout match at a 'halfway venue'. A list of some of these is available here.