The Summer Meeting at Eastbourne

We are looking forward to our Face to Face Summer Meeting in Eastbourne. It is confirmed that our event will go ahead.

Weekend Challenge Events

Single Session Events

Progressive Tournament

Timetable

Entry Fees

Venue and Tariff

Details for 2021

The Summer Meeting will still incorporate Weekend Challenges and One Day Events and the Progressive Congress. All events are Level 4 except for the Really Easy Congress, which is Level 2. But, acting on feedback from the 2019 Summer Meeting Competition Meeting and the suggestions that were discussed on the Competitions Forum, we have made a few changes to the Summer Meeting 2021. Hopefully you will enjoy the new, simpler structure.

The Summer Meeting is being held at the Winter Gardens Theatre, Devonshire Park, BN21 4BP 14 Compton Street.

Special Offer - Have you ever played in the Summer Meeting at Eastbourne before*? If not, we have a special One-Off Limited Offer just for you! The 2021 Summer Meeting has a special one-off limited offer for any players who have not previously played in the Summer Meeting at Eastbourne £20 fee for each weekend and just £10 for all mid-week events! Book Early to avoid missing out - special offer, places are limited *You can take advantage of this great offer, even if you played at the Summer Meeting when it was held in Brighton but book early to ensure there is space for you

Please enter through the members area of the website or by email to comps@ebu.co.uk - otherwise please enter at the venue as entries can be taken on the day, although a small surcharge is applicable.

Weekend Challenge Events

The Weekend Challenge Events at the Summer Meeting in Eastbourne are the flagship events of the meeting, and are for those looking for an intensive long weekend of bridge. They take place across three days, with enhanced Green Points available to reflect the prestigious nature of the competition. If you are looking for an intensive weekend of quality bridge, these are the events for you. All Weekend Challenge events are Level 4. Both weekend challenge events are part of the Championship Series, in which points can be earned towards the Player of the Year Championship. Please enter in advance if possible - by email, on 01296 317203, or through the members area of the website. Entries can be taken on the day but a small surcharge applies.

The First Weekend: the Swiss Pairs Championship for the Harold Poster Trophy

2019 Holders: Andrew Black & Andrew McIntosh

Fourteen 8-board matches are played across the four sessions. Master Points are at an enhanced level to reflect the status of the event. 0.42 Green Points are awarded per match won (0.21 for a draw), plus bonus ranking awards to the top third of the field - 1st place: 16.00, last award receiving position: 0.56 (awards for intermediate places will be in accordance with the standard EBU congress formula). This event is stratified.

• Stratified events

Participants in the Swiss Pairs can take part in the Sunday evening Open Pairs at no extra charge The Swiss Pairs is part of the Championship Series, in which points can be earned towards the Player of the Year Championship.

The Second Weekend: the Four Stars Teams Championship

2019 Holders: David Mossop, Paul Hackett, Jason Hackett & Justin Hackett

Nine 8-board matches are played across the first three sessions. Thereafter the top sixteen teams will go forward into one of the all-play-all Four Stars finals. The leading eight teams will go in to the 'A' final, and the next eight teams into the 'B' final. In each final there is a full round-robin of seven 8-board matches. Those teams outside the top sixteen will continue to play five further matches in the Swiss Teams, for the Brighton Bowl. Master Points are at an enhanced level to reflect the status of the event. 0.42 Green Points are awarded per match won (0.21 for a draw), plus bonus ranking awards as follows: 'A' final - 1st place: 16.00; down to 8th place: 4.00 (awards for intermediate places will be in accordance with the standard EBU congress formula) 'B' final - 1st place: 8.00; down to 8th place: 2.00 (awards for intermediate places will be in accordance with the standard EBU congress formula) Brighton Bowl - Awards to the top 1/3 of the field, including the 16 teams playing in the two finals (for example an original entry of 132 equates to 44 ranking award, so awards will be made to 28th place in the final standings for the Brighton Bowl).

Participants in the Swiss Teams can take in the Friday afternoon Open Pairs or Point-a-Board Teams at no extra charge. The Swiss Teams is part of the Championship Series, in which points can be earned towards the Player of the Year Championship.

Single Session Events

As part of the change in format for the 2021 Summer Meeting, we have single session events. These are for those who are only able to come to Eastbourne for a short period of time, or who simply prefer shorter competitions.

They give the opportunity to play as little or as much as you choose. Combine playing and sightseeing. Play with different partners. Just come for the day, or commute from home. Whatever you wish to do, the Single Session Events have something to suit you.

Jack High Event – sponsored by First for Bridge

This year there will be a Jack High Swiss Pairs on Thursday 12th August as part of the Progressive Tournament.

Seniors Congress

There will be no specific seniors events at the Summer Meeting in 2021. However, there will be prizes in many categories, including seniors and NGS handicapped prizes.

Progressive Tournament

The Really Easy Summer Congress has been renamed the Progressive Tournament. There will be competitions for all ranges of lower ranked players, with 6 High, 9 High and Jack High pairs competitions. The events will take place mid-week starting on Monday 9th August and running until Thursday 12th August.

6 High events are for those ranked 6 or lower on the NGS.

9 High events are for those ranked 9 or lower on the NGS.

Jack High events are for those ranked Jack or lower on the NGS.

Further details of all events are shown in the timetable below.

TD and Scoring courses

There will be no TD courses at this year's Summer Meeting. Further TD courses will be held later in the year.

Other events

On Friday evenings there will be fun, free, fast-paced action for the insomniacs and bridge addicts, starting at 11:30pm. On Saturdays there will be a more serious fast match-pointed pairs game starting at 9pm. 

For those who are not able to come in person, the Monday and Tuesday mid-week sessions are able to be played online and the Wednesday and Thursday evening games will be offered as “satellite events” in a few clubs.

Club Satellite Events

The following events will be held live in Eastbourne and at clubs around the country. Results and Master Points will be calculated nationally, only those playing in Eastbourne will be eligible for prizes and trophies.

Mixed Pivot Teams Championship - Wednesday 11th August
Mixed Pairs Championship - Thursday 12th August

Club heats of the Mixed Pivot Teams Championship can only be held face-to-face due to the complexity of the movement. Club heats of the Mixed Pairs Championship can be held online or face-to-face.

Details of the clubs taking part can be found further down this page.

Eastbourne Hub and helpful information

The Eastbourne Event Hub will have links to results, articles, important information and photos during the event. 

Previous Summer Meeting Hubs:

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Find a partner/team mates

If you are looking for a partner or team mates for this congress, please email comps@ebu.co.uk