The Summer Meeting at Eastbourne

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Details for 2022 - TBC

The details below are based on the 2021 Summer Meeting, details for the 2022 Summer Meeting will be available in due course.

The Summer Meeting will still incorporate Weekend Challenges and One Day Events but the Progressive Congress is no longer going ahead. All events are Level 4 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

2021 Holders: Szczepan Smoczynski & Claire Robinson

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

2021 Holders: Phil King, Kevin Castner, Ben Norton & Mike Bell

Nine 8-board matches are played across the first three sessions. Thereafter the top eight teams will go forward into the all-play-all Four Stars final for a full round-robin of seven 8-board matches. Those teams outside the top eight will continue to play five further matches in the Swiss Teams, for the Brighton Bowl, but rematches may be allowed at this stage, depending on numbers of teams. 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: Four starts 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); Brighton Bowl - Awards to the top 1/3 of the field, including the 16 teams playing in the  final (for example an original entry of 42 equates to 14 ranking award, so awards will be made to 6th place in the final standings for the Brighton Bowl). All this is subject to variation depending on the number of teams playing.

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.

GCH Fox Pairs Hybrid

As part of the forthcoming Summer Meeting in Eastbourne, the new-format GCH Fox Pairs on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 will allow players to join any or all of the sessions to play online using Bridgemate Play.

Members can enter on My EBU under the Summer Meeting, for one session or all four, and then need to register their entry at www.bridgemate.club.

Full details.

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

Unfortunately, due to lack of numbers, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Jack High event. Full refunds will be given for entry fees.

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 offers a range of competitions and lessons for those who have recently come to learn the game, or who have only just started playing more competitively. All players should be below the rank of Master, and have an NGS rating lower than Jack. Previous entrants to the Really Easy Congress should look to play in the main congress events. For more information please see the event webpage

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 Mid-week
Mixed Pairs Championship - Thursday Mid-week

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

2021

Find a partner/team mates

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