3rd – 5th June 2022, venue TBC
A relaxed congress held over the three-day holiday.
Championship Pairs
A four-session event with a two-session qualifying round on the Saturday, leading to a pair of two-session 'all play-all' finals for the top thirty six pairs on Sunday. The non-qualifying players move in to the Swiss Pairs.
Swiss Pairs
Please note that the Swiss Pairs is now a one-day event on the Sunday.
Swiss Teams
The Swiss Teams event is stratified and suits a whole range of players from Club Master to Grand Master. Stratification will be in 3-levels:
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 or email comps@ebu.co.uk.
For 9-High Improvers Pairs, enter via KCBA website (please note pre-entry is essential).
Congress Prices
The prices for our online congresses and competitions are significantly lower than they would have been face to face (about 20% less), but reflect the fact that green-pointed events always attract a premium.
We have been working hard to keep bridge going over the last 18 months, but with the pandemic still affecting everything, we also need to work hard to keep the EBU going financially. Despite taking advantage of all government support that has been available, making a number of staff redundant and cutting costs everywhere we can, we will still be using our reserves at an unsustainable rate. With the furlough scheme coming to an end shortly this will only get worse.
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 online congresses and major competitions.
Holders
2021
Championships Pairs A Final - Bob Brown & Alan Hayward
Championships Pairs B Final - Keith Joules & David Beck
Improvers Pairs - Barbara Antrobus & Lesley Sixsmith
Swiss Teams - Sam Anoyrkatis, Harry Anoyrkatis, Venetia Anoyrkatis & Bjorn Ahl
| Day | Times | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 11:30am - 1:45pm | 9-High Improvers Pairs (18 boards) on BBO |
| 11:30am - 2:45pm | Championship Pairs qualifier, session 1 | |
| 2:30pm - 4:45pm | 9-High Improvers Pairs (18 boards) on BBO | |
| 3:30pm - 6:45pm | Championship Pairs qualifier, session 2 | |
| Sunday | 11:30am - 2:45pm | Pairs Finals, session 1 (24 boards) |
| 11:30am - 2:45pm | Swiss Pairs, session 1 (3 x 7-board matches) | |
| 3:30pm - 7:10pm | Pairs Finals, session 2 (28 boards) | |
| 3:15pm - 7:10pm | Swiss Pairs, session 2 (4 x 7-board matches) | |
| Monday | 11:30am - 2:40pm | Stratified Swiss Teams, session 1 (3 x 7-board matches) |
| 3:10pm - 7:15pm | Stratified Swiss Teams, session 2 (4 x 7-board matches) |
| Code | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| (A) | Full Congress | £100 |
| (B) | Championship Pairs | £72 |
| (C) | Swiss Pairs only | £38 |
| (D) | Swiss Teams only | £38 |
| (E) | Both Swiss events | £72 |
Entry fees are per player and should be made in advance. The fees above are for 2021, and may change for 2022
Master Points
Sunday and Monday events are fully Green Pointed. Blue Points are awarded in the Championship Pairs qualifying rounds (but all finalists are guaranteed a Green Point award).
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in all events.
Venue and Tariff
2022 Venue Information
Details TBC
Previous Winners
2021 - results
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
Spring Bank Holiday Pairs - the history
Spring Bank Holiday 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