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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 paid-up member of the EBU and the SCBA.
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.
Unrestricted events (Novice and Intermediate events colour coded blue) are open to non-members of the SCBA.
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:
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'.
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 3 times during
the season - Jan/Apr/Jun. Master points earned by non-EBU members will be sent to them if they provide a self-addressed
envelope at the event.
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
of from the Competition secretary.
Conditions of Entry and Participation Leagues and knockouts Pairs Teams Other Enter
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Affiliated Clubs League |
Entries by 5 September |
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| September to April League Competition for Teams-of-4, divided into areas and divisions. 24 board matches. Clubs may enter as many teams of club members as they wish. The winning teams in each division will play-off at Oxshott. The league is also open (at the discretion of the SCBA committee) to clubs within 10 miles of the County border. Members of teams in the top divisions must be Surrey members, players in lowest division need not be EBU members. |
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| £10 per team | Rules | |
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County League |
Entries by 5 September |
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| September to May Teams-of-4, up to 6 players, 4 nominated on entry. 28 Board matches (or 24 by agreement). 2 divisions. Open to all standards. |
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| £10 per team | 1st prize - Trophy (division 1) £80, Kit Platt Cup | Rules |
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Intermediate League |
Entries by 30 September |
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| September to April A regionalised league for players ranked below Tournament master. Licensed Level 3. Winning team in each section will compete in the Intermediate Final play-off - see Intermediate & Novice League final for more information Entrants do not have to be members of SCBA or EBU. |
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| Entry £10 per team | 1st prize - £30 | Rules |
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Lady Rose Cup |
Entries by 5 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. Cup is Green pointed. Winners of Cup are Surrey Champions representing the County in the Pachabo Cup |
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| £10 per team | 1st prize Cup £100, Plate £40 | Rules |
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Novice League |
Entries by 30 September |
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| September 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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| £8 per team | 1st prize - £16 | 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 14 February 2010 at 1 pm (expected finish 6pm) |
Oxshott |
| 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 2009. Players need not be members of Surrey. | ||
| £4 per player | 1st prize - £40 | Rules |
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AGM Swiss Pairs |
Sun 20 June 2010 at 2 pm (expected finish 9pm) |
East Horsley Village Hall |
| Swiss Pairs. A (short) SCBA AGM will be held during the tea break. | ||
| £10 per player to include a plated tea | 1st prize - £50 | Rules |
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County Pairs Cup |
Sun 10 January 2010 at 1 pm (expected finish 8:30pm) |
Cobham |
| 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. The first 5 pairs in the event qualify to represent Surrey in the Corwen trophy. | ||
| £10 per player to include plated tea | 1st prize - Cup £80, Plate £40 | Rules |
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Green Pointed Swiss Pairs |
Sat 26 September 2009 at 1 pm |
Guildford Spectrum |
| Seven 7-board matches. | ||
| £21 per player | Rules | |
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Ladies Pairs |
Sun 06 December 2009 at 1 pm (expected finish 6pm) |
Oxshott |
| Ladies Pairs | ||
| £5 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £46 | Rules |
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Mary Edwards |
Sun 09 May 2010 at 1 pm (expected finish 6 pm) |
Wimbledon |
| Inter-Club Pairs event for Club Pairs Champions (qualified by competition) | ||
| £5.50 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuit | Rules | |
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Mens Pairs |
Sun 06 December 2009 at 1 pm (expected finish 6 pm) |
Oxshott |
| Mens Pairs | ||
| £5 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £30 | Rules |
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Mixed Pairs |
Sun 22 November 2009 at 1 pm (expected finish 8:30pm) |
Bletchingley |
| A single two session event | ||
| £10 per player, includes tea, coffee and sandwiche | 1st prize - £50 | Rules |
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Newcomer Pairs |
Sun 21 March 2010 at 1 pm (expected finish 5:30 pm) |
Oxshott |
| 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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| £2 per player, includes tea, coffee and bisc | 1st prize - £40 | Rules |
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Senior Pairs |
Sun 01 November 2009 at 1 pm (expected finish 6pm) |
Oxshott |
| Both players in a pair must be born in 1951 or earlier | ||
| £5 per player, includes tea, coffee and biscuits | 1st prize - £60 | Rules |
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Surrey Golf-Bridge |
Thur 22 April 2010 |
West Hill |
| Stableford 4 ball, better-ball golf, followed by a hot buffet lunch and duplicate bridge in the afternoon. Entries to Ian Fraser (01483 561556). Entries should be made in pairs. | ||
| £50 per player | prizes to be announced | Rules |
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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 | 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 28 February 2010 at 1 pm (expected finish 6pm) |
New Haw |
| 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 2009. Players need not be members of Surrey. | ||
| £4.00 per player to include tea, coffee and biscui | 1st prize - £40 | Rules |
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Affiliated Clubs League Final |
Fri 07 May 2010 at 7:30 pm |
Oxshott |
| Play-off for winning teams of each division | ||
| £4 per player | Rules | |
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Affiliated Teams of Eight |
Sun 21 February 2010 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). | ||
| £10 per player, includes plated tea | Rules | |
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County Teams of Four |
Sun 13 December 2009 at 1 pm (expected finish 8:30pm) |
Bletchingley |
| Teams of four | ||
| £10 per player to include a plated tea | 1st prize £40 | Rules |
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Green Pointed Swiss Teams |
Sun 27 September 2009 at 1 pm finishing about 9.30 |
Guildford Spectrum |
| Seven 7-board matches. "A" flight open, | ||
| £20 per player | Rules | |
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Intermediate League Final |
Fri 07 May 2010 at 7:30 pm |
Oxshott |
| Play-off for winning teams of each division | ||
| £4 per player | Rules | |
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Newcomers Teams |
Sun 17 January 2010 at 1 pm (expected finish before 7.00 pm) |
Oxshott |
| For beginners & newcomers to Teams bridge. Open to non-SCBA & non-EBU members. No player ranked above Master may play; Previous winners cannot enter. | ||
| £2.00 per player | 1st prize - £40 | Rules |
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Novice League Final |
Fri 07 May 2010 at 7:30 pm |
Oxshott |
| Play-off for winning teams of each division | ||
| £2 per player | Rules | |
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Wanborough Cup |
Sun 16 May 2010 at 1 pm (expected finish 6pm) |
Wimbledon |
| Inter-Club multiple Teams for Club championship teams | ||
| £5.50 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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