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Conditions of Entry and Participation Table of events Print this page
Entry Qualification
Generally, entry to all Surrey competitions is open to any player who is a member of the EBU.
However, entry to the Lady Rose Cup and the County Pairs is restricted to players who are primary members of the SCBA.
Participants in these two events may not represent any County other than Surrey during the current season.
Special events (Novice and Intermediate events colour coded blue) are open to non-members of the
EBU.
Any player participating in a Surrey competition who fails to meet the entry requirement will be disqualified
Events are colour coded for players as follows:
| Member only | : only open to primary members of Surrey |
| Open | : all players must be members of the EBU. Those not members of Surrey will have to become affiliate members |
| Affiliated Club | : all players must be members of a Surrey affiliated club |
| League | : open to all EBU members. The lowest division of any league (if there is more than 1 division) is also open to non-EBU members |
| Special | : open to any player, whether an EBU member or not |
Where eligibility for an event depends upon master point rank achieved or master points earned, such eligibility will be determined by reference to the rank achieved or points earned as of the date of the event.
Entries and Fees
Entries to all events except Green-pointed pairs and teams, League and Knock-out events should be submitted
using the Competition entry web page, otherwise by email to ,
or telephone: 01252 679883 or by post:
Competitions Secretary, Caradoc, Horseshoe Lane, Ash Vale, Hampshire, GU12 5LL
Entries should NOT be accompanied by entry fees which instead should be paid, preferably in cash, on arrival at the venue.
For League and Knock-out events, entries accompanied by entry fees should be sent to the Competition Secretary - address as above. Please make cheques payable to 'SCBA'.
Please use the entry form which can be found on the Competitions entry
web page.
For September green pointed Swiss pairs and teams, please complete the entry form that can be downloaded from the Competition
entry web page.
Entry fees include table money and, where stated, the cost of refreshments.
Juniors (under 25) pay half stated price.
Attendance
Players are expected to attend if they enter or they have been informed that they have qualified for an event.
If withdrawal is unavoidable, the players concerned must inform the Chief Tournament Director or another
member of the Committee at the earliest opportunity, This is VITAL in the case of last minute withdrawal
so that the start of the event is not delayed. Non-attendance without proper notice is regarded as a serious
offence by the Committee and disciplinary action may follow.
Players are expected to arrive and check in at the event at least five minutes before the advertised starting time.
Failure to do so may result in either a fine of match points, or exclusion from the event.
Permitted systems
The use of systems and conventions up to and including level 4 is permitted in all Surrey events unless otherwise stated.
Results
Full results will be posted on Results web page. Provisional results will also be available at the end of play at week-end events.
Master points and prizes
Master points earned in Surrey events will be credited directly to members' accounts at the EBU.
Prize amounts shown are estimates per pair or team. The amount actually paid will be dependant upon the size of the entry.
Starting and finishing times
Mid-week events start at 7.30pm. Week-end events start at 1pm. Week-end single session events will finish by 6pm,
and two session events by 8.30pm. Estimated finish time are included in each event description.
Changes to Programme of Events
Any changes to the programme of events will be published on this web site.
Rules
Full rules for Surrey competitions, and the procedure for Rulings and Appeals are available on the SCBA Rules and Info web page
or from the Competition secretary.
Conditions of Entry and Participation Leagues and knockouts Pairs Teams Other Enter
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Lady Rose Cup |
Entries by 18 September |
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| September to May KO Teams-of-4, 32 Boards (28 by agreement), final = 48 boards (32 plate) 1st round losing teams enter Plate free. Players must be primary members of Surrey. The Cup is Green pointed. Winners of Cup are Surrey Champions representing the County in the Pachabo Cup |
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| £16 per team | 1st prize Cup £100, Plate £40 | Rules |
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Novice League |
Entries by 22 October |
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| November to April A local league for teams of four, all of whom are new, to teams bridge. Only conventions within the Standard English Acol Foundation level are permitted. Entrants do not have to be members of SCBA or EBU. Bridge teachers are encouraged to recommend their pupils. Winning teams from each section will compete in the Novices final playoff - see Intermediate & Novice Leagues final for more information |
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| £12 per team | Rules | |
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Surrey League |
Entries by 18 September |
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| October to May Teams-of-4. 4 divisions. Open to all standards. |
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| £16 per team | Division 1 winner - £80, for others see finals information | Rules |
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Conditions of Entry and Participation Leagues and knockouts Pairs Teams Other Enter Pairs events |
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30K Pairs |
Sun 12 February 2012 at 1.30 pm (expected finish 5.30pm) |
Old Woking |
| A pairs event designed for those fairly new to competitive bridge. Open to players below the rank of Regional Master and with not more than 30,000 Master Points on 1st September 2010. Players need not be members of Surrey or the EBU. | ||
| £6 per player to include tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £40 | Rules |
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AGM Swiss Pairs |
Sun 15 July 2012 at 1 pm (expected finish 8.30 pm) |
Ashtead |
| Swiss Pairs. A (short) SCBA AGM will be held during the tea break. | ||
| £12 per player to include a plated tea | 1st prize - £50 | Rules |
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Club Pairs Challenge |
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| The new Club Pairs Challenge is an event which can be played on any day that you wish in the week commencing 22nd August 2011. Any pair that are awarded master points in the session at your Club are eligible to participate in the final at Old Woking on Sunday 9th October 2011.
The qualifying heat will be a normal Club session, with no additional cost involved and no pre dealt hands provided by the SCBA. Each Club may only play one qualifying heat during the week but there is no restriction on the number of times a player may take part in the qualifying competition. All the Surrey organiser Jill Cook (jilck@aol.com) needs to know is that your Club wishes to play in the event, the likely date of your heat and by 18th September the names of all qualifying pairs intending to play in the final. The names can be entered by the Club via the Surrey Website or individually by the qualifying pairs. |
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Club Pairs Challenge Final |
Sun 9 October 2011 at 1 pm (expected finish 5:30 pm) |
Old Woking |
| Final of the Club Pairs Challenge | ||
| £6 per player, to include tea/coffee and biscuits | Rules | |
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County Pairs Cup |
Sun 19 February 2012 at 1 pm (expected finish 8:30pm) |
Wimbledon |
| L4 (Green pointed) 2 sessions. Top 14 pairs from session 1 play in the Cup and all others in the plate in session 2. A minimum of 48 boards will be played overall. Players must be primary members of Surrey. The first 5 pairs in the event qualify to represent Surrey in the Corwen trophy. | ||
| £12 per player to include plated tea | 1st prize - Cup £80, Plate £40 | Rules |
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Green Pointed Swiss Pairs |
Sat 24 September 2011 at 1 pm |
Guildford Spectrum |
| Seven 7-board matches. | ||
| £23 per player | Rules | |
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Ladies Pairs |
Sun 04 December 2011 at 1 pm (expected finish 6 pm) |
Old Woking |
| Ladies Pairs | ||
| £6 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £40 | Rules |
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Mary Edwards |
Sun 13 May 2012 at 1 pm (expected finish 6 pm) |
Wimbledon |
| Inter-Club Pairs event for Club Pairs Champions (qualified by competition) | ||
| £6 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | Rules | |
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Mens Pairs |
Sun 04 December 2011 at 1 pm (expected finish 6 pm) |
Old Woking |
| Mens Pairs | ||
| £6 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £40 | Rules |
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Mixed Pairs |
Sun 29 January 2012 at 1:30 pm (expected finish 6:30pm) |
Old Woking |
| A single session event | ||
| £6 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £50 | Rules |
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Newcomer Pairs |
Sun 12 February 2012 at 1.30 pm (expected finish 5:30 pm) |
Old Woking |
| Duplicate pairs. For beginners and newcomers to duplicate bridge. Previous winners cannot enter. No player ranked above Master may enter. Open to non-SCBA & non-EBU members. Licence Level 2. |
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| £4 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £20 | Rules |
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Senior Pairs |
Sun 13 November 2011 at 1 pm (expected finish 6pm) |
Old Woking |
| Both players in a pair must be born in 1951 or earlier | ||
| £6 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £50 | Rules |
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Surrey Golf-Bridge |
Fri 20 April 2012 |
West Byfleet |
| Stableford 4 ball, better-ball golf, followed by a hot buffet lunch and duplicate bridge in the afternoon. Entries to Chris Stableford(chris.stableford@btinternet.com). Entries should be made in pairs. For more information please go to www.btinternet.com/~chris.stableford/SCBAGolfandBridge2012.htm | ||
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Surrey Sim. Pairs |
Twice yearly |
Clubs |
| Twice yearly. Five sets of hands may be played during the week so that players may play at more than one club. Clubs wishing to enter should contact Graham Wells. | ||
| £1 per player in addition to normal table | 1st prize £20 per day. Overall winner in September gets the Dorin Salver | Rules |
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Conditions of Entry and Participation Leagues and knockouts Pairs Teams Other Enter Teams events |
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30K Teams |
Sun 26 February 2012 at 1 pm (expected finish 6pm) |
Old Woking |
| A teams event designed for those fairly new to competitive bridge. Open to players below the rank of Regional Master and with not more than 30,000 Master Points on 1st September 2010. Players need not be members of Surrey or the EBU. | ||
| £6 per player to include tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £40 | Rules |
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Affiliated Teams of Eight |
Sun 15 January 2012 at 1 pm (expected finish 8:30 pm) |
Richmond |
| Inter-Club multiple Teams-of-8. Clubs may enter more than one team. Winners represent Surrey in Garden City Trophy (SCBA members only). | ||
| £12 per player, includes plated tea | Rules | |
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Green Pointed Swiss Teams |
Sun 25 September 2011 at 1 pm |
Guildford Spectrum |
| Seven 7-board matches. "A" flight open, | ||
| £23 per player | Rules | |
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Multiple Teams of 4 |
Sun 11 December 2011 at 1 pm (expected finish 8:30 pm) |
Old Woking |
| 2 session teams of four | ||
| £12 per player to include a plated tea | 1st prize £60 | Rules |
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Newcomers Teams |
Sun 26 February 2012 at 1 pm (expected finish before 7.00 pm) |
Old Woking |
| For beginners & newcomers to Teams bridge. Open to non-SCBA & non-EBU members. No player ranked above Master may play; Previous winners cannot enter. | ||
| £4 per player to include tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £20 | Rules |
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Novice League Final |
Sun 10 June 2012 at 1 pm |
Old Woking |
| Play-off for winning teams of each division | ||
| £4 per player to include tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £20 | Rules |
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Surrey League Final Division 2 |
Sun 10 June 2012 at 1 pm |
Old Woking |
| £6 per player to include tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize £60 | Rules |
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Surrey League Final Division 3 |
Sun 10 June 2012 at 1 pm |
Old Woking |
| £6 per player to include tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize £40 | Rules |
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Surrey League Final Division 4 |
Sun 10 June 2012 at 1 pm |
Old Woking |
| £6 per player to include tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize £40 | Rules |
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Wanborough Cup |
Sun 17 June 2012 at 1 pm (expected finish 6pm) |
Wimbledon |
| Inter-Club multiple Teams for Club championship teams | ||
| £6 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuit | Rules | |
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National Pairs |
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Heats: See EBU web site for participating clubs. See EBU handbook for full details.
Enter directly to clubs. Green pointed. |
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