21st – 24th July 2022, Scarborough Spa
Incorporating the Northern Senior Pairs Championship
The Scarborough Spa provides a splendid venue right on the seafront in a wonderful seaside town. The congress has a relaxed holiday atmosphere ideal for players new to national bridge competitions. There is great value for money in the many restaurants and Scarborough hotels. Mornings are free to enjoy the many attractions of North Yorkshire (see below). The Swiss Pairs is stratified.
Please note: The cliff lift is currently undergoing repairs, if it is not in service by the time of the event there will be a minibus provided to take people to and from the venue.
Seniors Pairs for the Patrick Jourdain Trophy
In response to demand for more seniors events in the north of England, the Scarborough Congress now includes Seniors Tournaments. There will be a Seniors Pairs on Thursday playing for the Patrick Jourdain Trophy. To be eligible for the Seniors competitions/prizes at the Congress you should have been born in 1959 or earlier. Please note that following changes to the Seniors criteria by the WBF, in 2022 Seniors' competitions are for those aged 63 or older - see here for more details.
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.
Congress Prices
The prices for our face-to-face congresses and competitions remain about the same as they were before the pandemic started, which reflects the fact that major green-pointed events always attract a premium.
We have worked hard to keep bridge going since the start of the pandemic, but with it still affecting everything we need to continue to work hard to keep the EBU going financially. Although we took advantage of all government support that we were entitled to, made a number of staff redundant and cut costs everywhere we could, we still need to carry on taking care to avoid using our reserves at an unsustainable rate. With the furlough scheme having ended this has become even more difficult.
Competitions are one way of raising the money necessary for the EBU's survival and we will be following this pricing strategy for all our congresses and major competitions.
Holders
2019
Swiss Pairs - Steve Raine & Chris Cooper
Multiple Teams - Chris Cooper, Steve Raine, John Sansom & Jason Hackett
Northern Senior Pairs Championship - Jeremy Dhondy & Bill Hirst
Pre-Congress Pairs - Chris Derrick & Tommy Brass
Event not held in 2020 or 2021
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 21st | 2pm - 5:30pm | Seniors Championship Pairs Qualifier (with a short tea break) |
| 7:15pm - 10:45pm | Pre-congress Pairs, including Seniors Pairs Consolation, for the Scarborough Bridge Club Trophy | |
| 7:15pm - 10:50pm | Seniors Championship Pairs Final | |
| Friday 22nd | 2pm - 5:30pm | Multiple Teams qualifier (24 boards) |
| 7:30pm - 11:00pm | ‘A’ final for the McMahon Trophy | |
| 7:30pm - 11:00pm | ‘B’ final for the Mike Ingham Trophy | |
| 7:30pm - 11:00pm | Open Teams Final | |
| Saturday 23rd | 2pm - 5:45pm | Swiss Pairs for the Philip Mason Trophy (session 1, 4 x 7-board matches) |
| 8pm - 10:45pm | Swiss Pairs (session 2, 3 x 7-board matches) | |
| Sunday 24th | 11pm - 4:30pm | Swiss Pairs (session 3, 5 x 7-board matches) |
| Code | Event | Price (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Full Congress Inc Seniors Pairs | £140 |
| B | Full Congress Ex Seniors Pairs | £115 |
| C | Seniors Championship Pairs | £36 |
| D | Multiple Teams | £41 |
| E | Swiss Pairs | £72 |
| F | Open Pairs (Thursday eve) | £13 |
| G | Seniors Pairs plus Multiple Teams | £72 |
| H | Seniors Pairs plus Swiss Pairs | £105 |
| I | Multiple Teams plus Swiss Pairs | £105 |
Entry fees are per player and should be made in advance.
Master Points
All events are fully Green Pointed, save for the Open Pairs (Blue Points on the National Congress Scale).
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in all events.
Venue and Tariff
The congress will be held in the wonderful Scarborough Spa, which provides a splendid venue right on the seafront.
A list of Scarborough hotels and availability can be found here. We would recommend booking as soon as possible to get the best deals. Players are advised to book the congress before the accommodation.
Please note: The cliff lift is currently undergoing repairs, if it is not in service by the time of the event there will be a minibus provided to take people to and from the venue.
Things to do in and around Scarborough
Previous Winners
2021 - event not held
2020 - event not held
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
Scarborough Summer Swiss Pairs - the history
Scarborough Summer Congress Teams - 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