RealBridge, 27th – 30th December 2021
This online congress will be held between Christmas and New Year over four days. The Swiss Teams and Swiss Pairs are both stratified events.
Jack High Swiss Pairs. In order to qualify to play in this event, you must have an NGS of no higher than ‘Jack’ at the time of entering. We reserve the right to decline entries from those who may meet the NGS requirements, but have significant tournament experience and are not among the 'congress-novices' at whom the event is aimed.
9-High Improvers Pairs In order to qualify to play in this event, you must have an NGS of no higher than ‘Nine’ at the time of entering. Taking place on Thursday 30th December, this event is aimed at club players who are interested in taking the first steps into congress bridge but who may have found it daunting to jump straight into a major congress event. There will be two sessions of 18 boards, morning and afternoon. Players may enter one or both sessions. Enter via the Kent CBA website.
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 the 9-High Improvers Pairs, please enter via the Kent CBA website.
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.
| Day | Times | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Monday | 11.00am - 2.15pm | Session 1 Stratified Swiss Pairs (three x 8-boards) |
| 3.15pm - 6.30pm | Session 2 Stratified Swiss Pairs (three x 8-boards) | |
| Day 2: Tuesday | 11.00am - 2.15pm | Session 3 Stratified Swiss Pairs (three x 8-boards) |
| 3.15pm - 6.30pm | Session 4 Stratified Swiss Pairs (three x 8-boards) | |
| 11.00am - 1.45pm | Jack High Swiss Pairs 1 (three x 6-board matches) | |
| 2.45pm - 5.30pm | Jack High Swiss Pairs 2 (three x 6-board matches) | |
| Day 3: Wednesday | 11.00am - 2.30pm | Mixed or Open Pairs, session 1 |
| 3.30pm - 6.50pm | Mixed or Open Pairs, session 2 | |
| Day 4: Thursday | 11.00am - 2.00pm | Stratified Swiss Teams (three x 7-boards), session 1 |
| 11:30am - 1:45pm | 9-High Improvers Pairs (session 1) | |
| 2.30pm - 4.45pm | 9-High Improvers Pairs (session 2) | |
| 3.00pm - 6.50pm | Stratified Swiss Teams (four x 7-boards), session 2 |
| Number of Days Playing | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| One Day | £35 |
| Two Days | £67 |
| Three Days | £98 |
| Four Days | £130 |
| Jack High Swiss Pairs | £25 |
| 9-High Pairs | BB$ 5 (per player, per session) |
Master Points
All of the congress events are fully Green Pointed.
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in all of the main congress events. Level 2 agreements are permitted in the Jack High Swiss Pairs. System cards can now be uploaded via your My EBU using the "Utilites" - "System Card" tool.
Venue and Tariff
Due to Covid-19, this event will be held via online bridge platform RealBridge
*RealBridge
RealBridge is an online bridge platform currently undergoing extensive testing among clubs and national organisations across the world. Its most distinctive feature is that it uses your computer's camera and microphone (if it has them) to provide video and audio of the players at the table, aiming to replicate the experience of playing face to face. However, players without that capacity will still be able to play by typing comments in the traditional manner.
Find a partner/team mates
If you are looking for a partner or team mates for this congress, please use the comments board below. Please note: To reduce confusion, messages relating to a previous year's congress will be removed from the board. Please see this page if you need help using the comments board.
Please email charlie@ebu.co.uk if you are looking for a partner or teammates.