Introduced in 2002, the Seniors Knockout Teams for the Gerard Faulkner Salver has proved to be very popular event. It is open to teams consisting of four to six players, all of whom are EBU members born in 1959 or earlier (Seniors event eligibility criteria). Teams losing their first round match will then be paired with another losing team from round 1 and the winner of this tie will progress to round 2.
A minimum of four and maximum of eight teams will be seeded including the finalists from the previous year, if known. Seeds will be exempt from the first round, and will not meet before the quarter-finals. Teams defeating seeds adopt seeded status. The event is played as a knockout throughout, with matches played privately. Matches prior to the semi-finals will be played over 32 boards, the semi-finals 40 boards, and the final 48 boards.
Matches in the early stages will be arranged so as to avoid long journeys wherever possible, and matches can also be played online at the agreement of both teams. If you would prefer to play online, please let us know following your entry and you will be drawn against other teams wishing to play online as much and for as long as possible. Matches that are played online will be governed by the Supplementary Regulations for Matches Played Online.
Current results
Results of the current competition are available here: 2021/22; Content may take a few moments to load
To enter
Entries for the 2022/23 event are now open until Monday 27th June.
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, email comps@ebu.co.uk.
Holders
2019/20
Brian Senior (Captain), Norman Selway, Sandra Penfold, Tony Forrester & Paul Hackett
| Timetable 2022/23 | |
|---|---|
| R1 | July 27th - September 11th |
| R1A | September 12th - October 23rd |
| R2 | October 24th - December 4th |
| R3 | December 5th - January 22nd |
| Quarter Finals | January 23rd - March 19th |
| Semi Finals | March 20th - April 30th |
| Finals | May 1st To be agreed by the Captains |
| Price | |
|---|---|
| £80 per team - 2022/23 competition rates |
Master Points
Master Points will be awarded in the form of Green Points for each round won as follows:
| Round | I | IA | II | III | IV | QF | SF | Final |
| GPs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
All awards quoted are ‘per player’. To receive points, a player must have played in at least one third of the boards involved in the match in question.
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in this event.
Halfway venues
Some clubs are available for hire by teams wishing to hold a knockout match at a 'halfway venue'. click the link for a list of some of these available venues.
Previous Winners
The EBU archive
2022 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
Downloads
- Use of data by the EBU Knockout system
- Regulations for Rulings and Appeals in Matches Played Privately
- General Regulations for Matches Played Privately
- Specific Regulations for this Event
- Supplementary Regulations for Matches Played Online
Find a partner/team mates
If you are looking for a partner or team mates for this competition, please email comps@ebu.co.uk