The Summer Meeting at Eastbourne

We are hopeful that this year's Summer Meeting will go ahead in Eastbourne as a face to face event. However, if booking early it is advisable for the moment to be able to cancel. 

Weekend Challenge Events

Single Session Events

Really Easy Summer Congress

TD and Scoring Courses

Timetable

Entry Fees

Venue and Tariff

Details for 2021 (still to be finalised)

The Summer Meeting will still incorporate Weekend Challenges and One Day Events and the Really Easy 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.

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 the first weekend, this will be a one-day green-pointed stratified Swiss Pairs. It will consist of six six-board matches, with a noon start-time. First for Bridge will award vouchers worth £150 each to the winning pair, with monetary prizes based on the size of entry awarded to the remainder of top sixth of the field with an additional prize to the top ‘nine and below’ pair.

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.

The Really Easy Summer Congress

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

Details of any courses to be held at the Summer Meeting will be announced in due course. 

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. 

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

Find a partner/team mates

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