16th – 19th July 2026, Scarborough, Crown Hotel & Spa
Scarborough Summer Congress
- a long weekend bridge holiday for everyone!
Crown Hotel & Spa, Scarborough, 16th - 19th July 2026
TD in charge: Jonathan Lillycrop
This Scarborough Summer Congress will be held at venue Crown Hotel & Spa, Scarborough over a long weekend in July.
This event is being run by Oliver Cowan on behalf of the EBU.
There is great value for money in the many restaurants and many of Scarborough's hotels. Mornings are free to enjoy the many attractions of North Yorkshire (see below). The Swiss Pairs is stratified.
The Swiss Pairs is part of the Pairs Player of the Year Award.
Category Pairs (incorporating Patrick Jourdain Trophy)
Following the success of the Thursday event in 2023, it will be repeated and the overall winner of the Category Pairs will be awarded the Jim Proctor Trophy. The best Senior Pair will still get the Patrick Jourdain Prize. This 2 session, green pointed, match point pairs event, is open to all players with the highest senior pairing being awarded the Patrick Jourdain Trophy and separate prizes for the best place men's, women's and mixed pairings. The Multiple Team and Swiss Pairs events will be the same as previous years.
To be eligible for the Seniors competitions/prizes at the Congress you should have been born in 1961 or earlier. Following changes to the Seniors criteria by the WBF, in 2023 Seniors' competitions are for those aged 63 or older - see here for more details.
If you will be late arriving to the venue, please call 07946 393033. Please do not send a text message as this will not be forwarded.
To enter
By entering an EBU congress or event you agree to abide by the terms and conditions set out in the Terms and Conditions document.
This event is being run by Oliver Cowan on behalf of the EBU, entries should be made directly with Oliver. Please complete the entry form.
Payments should then be made to:
Sort Code: 20-76-92
Bank Account: 13206572
Bank Account Name: Oliver Cowan Events Ltd
To pay using EBU credit, please contact the accounts department in the EBU office who can arrange this.
Holders
2025
Swiss Pairs for Philip Mason Trophy - John Holland & John Hassett (picture)
Multiple Teams A for McMahon Trophy - Judi Lawson, Ollie Burgess, Duncan Thomas & Alastair Catchpole (picture)
Multiple Teams B for Mike Ingham Trophy - Dave Robinson, Tony Sowter, Frank Dixon & Paul Brereton
Overall winners of Category Pairs for Jim Proctor Trophy - Abi Milne & John Holland (picture)
Best Senior Pair in Category Pairs for Patrick Jourdain Trophy - Sandy Fulton & John Rolph (picture)
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| THU 16 | 14:00 | 17:15 | CATEGORY PAIRS (session 1) |
| 19:15 | 22:30 | CATEGORY PAIRS (session 2) | |
| FRI 17 | 14:00 | 17:15 | MULTIPLE TEAMS QUALIFIER (24 boards) |
| 19:15 | 22:30 | A' FINAL for McMahon Trophy | |
| 19:15 | 22:30 | ‘B’ FINAL for the Mike Ingham Trophy | |
| 19:15 | 22:30 | OPEN TEAMS FINAL | |
| SAT 18 | 14:00 | 17:45 | SWISS PAIRS (session 1) for the Philip Mason Trophy (4 x 7-board matches) |
| 19:45 | 22:30 | SWISS PAIRS (session 2, 3 x 7-board matches) | |
| SUN 19 | 11:00 | 16:30 | SWISS PAIRS (session 3, 5 x 7-board matches) |
| Code | Event | Price (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Full Congress | £160 |
| B | Multiple Teams & Swiss Pairs | £124 |
| C | Category Pairs | £38 |
| D | Multiple Teams | £45 |
| E | Swiss Pairs | £82 |
| F | Category Pairs plus Multiple Teams | £80 |
| G | Category Pairs plus Swiss Pairs | £118 |
Entry fee for each events includes free tea and coffee throughout as well as parking permits for on street parking around hotel.
Master Points
All events are fully Green Pointed
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in all events.
Venue and Tariff
Venue for 2026 - Crown Hotel & Spa, Scarborough
Players should book accommodation directly with the venue. We would recommend booking as soon as possible to get the best deals. Hotel rates are held at the same as last year.
Players are advised to book the congress before the accommodation.
Things to do in and around Scarborough
Previous Winners
2025 results
2024 results
2023 results
2022 results
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 ocbridgecomps@gmail.com or use the Partnership forum