Competitions 2010/2011
Draft Programme
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The draft 2010-2011 Competition Brochure is available for download.
For players not so familiar with our range of tournaments, read Ned Paul's note.
| Date | Event | Time | Venue | Organizer | Tel. | Notes |
| 15-Jul-10 | AGM | 7.00 PM | YC | |||
| 1-Sept-10 | Close date - London Leagues | Sati McKenzie | 020 7627 0977 | |||
| 1-Sep-10 | Close date - London Trophy Teams | Kit Jackson | 020 7326 4418 | Flier | ||
| 12-Sep-10 | Metropolitan Cup | 1.00 | Ardingly | Ian Payn | 020 7348 7839 | Invitational Event |
| 19-Sep-10 | Mixed Pairs | 1:00 PM | YC | Nigel Freake | 020 8801 2884 | |
| 1-Oct-10 | Close date - Home Counties League | Sati McKenzie | 020 7627 0977 | |||
| 3-Oct-10 | Champions Cup | 1.00 PM | YC | Sati McKenzie | 020 7627 0977 | |
| 30/31 Oct - 10 | Lederer Memorial Trophy | Stefanie Rohan | 020 8888 3674 | Invitational Event | ||
| 30th Oct | Lederer - Play with the Stars | 2:00 PM | At Clubs | Paul Lamford | 020 8888 3674 | |
| 7- Nov-10 | Junior Teams | 12.00 Noon | YC | Chris Duckworth | 020 7385 3534 | |
| 28-Nov-10 | U-19 Pairs Championship | 12.00 | YC | Chris Duckworth | 020 7385 3534 | |
| 2011 | ||||||
| 16-Jan-11 | London Teams of Four for the Ian Gardiner Trophy |
11.30 AM | YC | Sati McKenzie | 020 7627 0977 | Pachabo Qualifier |
| 30-Jan-11 | Simple Systems Pairs - Palmer Bayer | 1.00 PM | YC | Chris Duckworth | 020 7385 3534 | |
| 20-Feb-11 | London Championship Pairs | 1.00 PM | YC | Nigel Freake | 020 8801 2884 | Corwen Qualifier |
| 27-Feb-11 | London Trophy Pairs | 2.00 PM | RAC | Kit Jackson | 020 7326 4418 | |
| 12-Mar-11 | Green Pointed Pairs | 1.00 PM | Earls Court | Chris Duckworth | 020 7385 3534 | |
| 13-Mar-11 | Green Pointed Teams | 11.30 AM | Earls Court | Chris Duckworth | 020 7385 3534 | |
| 17-Apr-11 | Senior Pairs - Fox Shammon | 2:00 PM | Queens Club | Steve Eginton | 01628 780862 | |
| 14-Apr-11 | Garden Cities Heat | 7:00 PM | YC | Chris Duckworth | 020 7385 3534 | |
| NA this year | Newcomers Day | Chris Duckworth | 020 7385 3534 | |||
| 5-June-11 | London Trophy Final | 2:00 PM | RAC | Kit Jackson | 020 7326 4418 | Spectator Event |
| Sept-11 | AGM | 7.00 PM | YC | |||
| LMBA Ivitational Events |
MIXED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday 19th September 2010 starting at 1.00pm Holders: Simon Cope & Marion Robertson A single extended session, match-pointed, mixed pairs event. All players must be EBU members, but LMBA membership is not necessary. Entry fee: £22.00 per pair. Advance entry is not required but a phone call to the Young Chelsea guarantees your entry! Contact Nigel Freake or the Young Chelsea BC for further information. LONDON LEAGUE Entries close 1st September 2010 Holders: Division 1 Tartan - Capt: Arni Anidjar-romain Division 2 Bury the Hatchet - Capt: Dudley Leigh Division 3 Lillycrop - Capt: Jonathan Lillycrop These league competitions are for teams-of-four, although up to 8 people may play for any one team during the season. Matches are played in home or away venues, which may be homes, clubs or other suitable premises. There are currently three all-play-all divisions with end of season promotion and relegation plus the Newcomers League. The latter is designed particularly for those with little experience of competitive bridge. The winners of the Newcomers are eligible to be promoted to the London League, but may choose to compete again at the lower level. In Division 1 only, any systems are permitted, provided reasonable notice is given. The lower divisions of the London League are played at Level 4, whilst In the Newcomers League EBU Level 3 systems and conventions only are permitted. New teams are always welcome and will be considered for entry at any level, although it would be exceptional for a new team to enter Division 1 directly. All players in the London League must be EBU and LMBA members, but non-members are allowed in the Newcomers League. Guidance to Captains in arranging matches. LONDON NEWCOMERS LEAGUE HOLDERS: Putney Pirates - Capt: Peter Blumer The league is designed particularly for those who have had little experience of competitive bridge. Teams of four matches are probably the most enjoyable form of bridge you can play, and new players are encouraged to try to get together teams to participate in this. Teams must consist of at least four players, but may include up to eight, any four of whom play in each match. There is no reason why one or more members of the team should not be more experienced, perhaps the captain who is willing to make the match arrangement, but any group of friends, colleagues, associates etc can take part. Matches may be played in homes, offices, bridge clubs or any convenient location that you choose, and you are unlikely to need to play more than about 1 match every six weeks or so. The league is open to all players – you do not need to be LMBA or EBU members, but teams are restricted to only one player of National Master rank or above. The winners of this League will be eligible for promotion to the lowest division of the London League. Permitted conventions: EBU Level 3. Teams in this league are restricted to only one player of National Master rank or above, however. Entry fee: £20.00 per team in the London League, £16 per team in the Newcomers League. Entries and enquiries should be directed to Sati McKenzie. Membership requirements: Anyone, including non-EBU members may play. Entry fee: £16.00 per team (that’s just £4 per player!) Contact: Entries should be sent to Sati McKenzie, to arrive no later than 1st September 2010. HOME COUNTIES LEAGUE Holders: London Red Capt: Simon Cochemé This is an inter-county teams-of-eight competition for London and the Home Counties. It is aimed at county second team players who would not normally be expected to represent their counties in events such as the Tollemache Cup. Teams are allowed to field at most two Grand Masters in any one match. Matches are of 24 boards and are normally played at the YCBC on weekday evenings starting at 7.00 pm. Players must be members of the county that they represent but allegiance is not required. Green points are awarded. Current participants are Middlesex, Surrey and London (each with two teams), so there is room for additional counties to join in - anyone interested should contact Sati McKenzie for more details. Players interested in representing London should contact Simon Cochemé (London Red) or Nicole Cook (London Blue) – individuals may join a team at any stage during the season. Entry fee: £16 per team. ontact Simon Cochemé (London Red) or Stefanie Rohan (London Blue). Entries close on 1st October 2009 for new teams but individuals may join a team at any stage during the season. CHAMPIONS CUP Sunday 3rd October 2010 starting at 1.00pm Holders: London League (David Ould, Michael Hill, Rolf Alexander, Bill Hodgkiss) This is a single session, multiple teams event for the 2009/2010 season winners of the highest divisions of leagues organised in London and the home counties. (Please note that this event is now just one session in length). New leagues are always welcome to apply - contact Sati McKenzie for further information. Anyone who is a bona fide member of the league that they represent, including non-EBU members, may play. Entry fee: £32.00 per team. Entries should be sent to Sati McKenzie to arrive no later than 26th September. JUNIOR TEAMS OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday 7th November 2010 starting at 1.00pm Holders: Shivam Shah, Tommy Brass, Kieran Tilley, Jakub Gembicki A single extended session teams-of-four competition for junior (Under 25) players – that is players who were born on or after 1st January 1985. Players need not be members of the EBU or LMBA. Entry Fee: £20.00 per team. Entries and enquiries should be directed to Chris Duckworth. UNDER-19 PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday 28th November 2010 starting at 1.00pm Holders: Chris Dean & Nick Dean This single session match-pointed pairs competition for junior players born on or after 1st January 1991.is also a qualifying heat for the national Under-19 Pairs Championship. Qualifying pairs will be eligible to compete in the national final to be held on Easter Saturday 23rd April 2011, and will also be offered free entry to the London Easter Festival of Bridge. Players need not be members of the EBU or LMBA. Entry Fee: £2.00 per player. Entries and enquiries should be directed to Chris Duckworth DAILY TELEGRAPH CUP HOLDERS: Avon- Cathy Smith & Ralph Smith, Andy Smith & Steve Tomlinson Not scheduled this year. LONDON CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS OF FOUR for the IAN GARDINER TROPHY Sunday 16th January 2011 starting at 11.30am Holders: Sarah Dunn, David Ewart, Tom Townsend, David Gold, Gunnar Hallberg This is the major London Teams of Four Championship, which is played as a single day two-session multiple teams event from which the leading two eligible teams qualify to a head-to-head 48-board match to determine the winner of the Ian Gardiner Trophy. Green-points will be awarded for both stages of the event, and the winners will be eligible to represent London in the Pachabo Cup, the national inter-county teams championship, on 11th-12th June 2011 in Hinckley. The multiple teams is scored using the same method as the Pachabo itself – a combination of IMPs and point-a-board. Note the early start of the one-day competition which, combined with only a short break between sessions of approx 30 minutes only, will allow an early finish on Sunday evening. Note also that all players must be LMBA members and, in order to be eligible to go through to the final, all players in a team must have London as their primary County of allegiance. Entry Fee: £60.00 per team. Entries should be sent to Sati McKenzie to arrive by 9th January 2011. Pachabo Scoring Method LONDON CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRS Sunday 20th February 2011 starting at 1.00pm Holders: John Pemberton & Stephen Popham As the major County pairs championship, this competition is green-pointed and is also the qualifying event for the Corwen Trophy, the national inter-county pairs championship. The competition comprises a one-day, two session, match-pointed pairs event. The top fourteen pairs from the first session will compete in an all-play-all final with carry-forward scores whilst the remainder of the field competes in a consolation final All players must be LMBA members, but only the leading four pairs with London as their county of allegiance will be eligible to play in the Corwen Trophy on 4th - 5th June 2011 in Hinckley. Entry fee: £30.00 per pair. Advance entry is not required but a phone call to the Young Chelsea guarantees your entry! Contact Nigel Freake or the YCBC for further information. “NO FEAR” PAIRS FOR THE PALMER BAYER TROPHY Sunday 30th January 2011 starting at 1.00pm This single extended session, match-pointed, ‘No Fear’ pairs competition is for those who would like to play tournament bridge under more relaxed conditions than often apply in other events and for those who particularly want to enjoy a social atmosphere when playing. Improvers and tournament novices are most welcome and more experienced London members may find this the ideal way to introduce family, friends and colleagues to organised bridge. Players need not be members of the EBU or LMBA. The principal aim of this event is to have fun, so the pace of play is a little more leisurely than usual. Simple systems only are allowed, but including weak two opening bids and transfers in response to 1NT openings. (A fuller description of allowed systems and conventions can be downloaded Here and will be made available at the event.) A complimentary glass of wine awaits you at the end of the session to be enjoyed whilst discussing the hands that you have just played with an expert, who will be happy to answer any questions. Entry fee: £16.00 per pair. Advance entry is not required but a phone call to the Young Chelsea guarantees your entry! Contact Chris Duckworth or the YCBC for further information. INTER-CLUB TEAMS OF EIGHT QUALIFIER FOR THE GARDEN CITIES TROPHY Thursday 14th April 2011 at 7.00pm Inter-club teams-of-eight competition. LONDON HEAT QUALIFIERS 2010: Young Chelsea Paul Martin, Fiona Hutchison, Stephen Popham, John Pemberton, Janet de Botton, Nick Sandqvist, Ian Payn, Rob Cliffe The Garden Cities is the national teams of eight championship for EBU affiliated clubs. The winner of London’s single-session qualifying heat will be eligible to play in the South-East Regional Final on Saturday 22nd May, and, if successful there, in the National Final on Saturday 19th June in Solihull. Clubs may enter as many teams as they wish subject to space restrictions at the venue (The LMBA reserves the right, if necessary, to restrict the number of teams per club). Permitted conventions: EBU Level 4. Membership requirements: Clubs must be members of the LMBA. Players must be members of the EBU and of the club they represent but do not have to be LMBA members. It is not necessary for the same eight players to represent a team at each stage of the competition but no player may play for more than one club. Contact: Chris Duckworth or the Young Chelsea Bridge Club for further information. SENIOR PAIRS FOR THE FOX-SHAMMON TROPHY Sunday 17th April 2011 at 2.00pm Seniors Pairs at the Queen’s Club. HOLDERS: David Sellman & Steve Eginton This is a single extended session, match-pointed, pairs event for seniors, who must have been born in or before 1952. Permitted conventions: EBU Level 4. Membership requirements: All players must be EBU members. Further details from Steve Eginton Why not take lunch at the prestigious Queen’s Tennis Club, before playing in the Fox Shammon? What could be nicer on a spring Sunday? NEWCOMERS’ DAY HOLDERS: NS: Shelley Evans & Leszek Lubaszewski EW: Mala Lever, Jan Holman & Ian Stewart (2007) This event will not be held in 2011. New players are recommended instead to play in the Novice Duplicates run by the Young Chelsea Bridge Club on the first Thursday of each month, or to try the Andrew Robson Bridge Club. LONDON TROPHY & DELLA-PORTA PLATE Knock-Out Teams Competition Entries close 1st September 2010 Holders: London Trophy: MCC – Nigel Clayton, Richard Cummin-Bruce, Harvey Laurance, Geoff Lane Dell-Porta Plate: Cameron McKenna – David Reuben, Freda Weiner, Arthur Dyson, Roy Griggs The London Trophy is a knock-out teams of four competition for club teams, which this year has been opened up to teams from all types of clubs, including both bridge and non-bridge clubs. Teams eliminated in the first match enter the secondary Della-Porta Plate competition, also run on a knock-out basis. Matches are played in home or away venues, which may be homes, clubs or other suitable premises. Early rounds are regionalised to minimise travel. The final stages of both competitions will be held at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall on 5th June 2011. All participants are also eligible to play in the London Trophy Pairs, to be held this season on 27th February 2011. Simple systems only are allowed in this event – full details of what is permitted will be sent to all participants and will ne published on this website.No team may have more than one player of National Master or above and no pairs of regular high-level tournament players are allowed. Players need not be members of the EBU or LMBA. Entry fee: £20 per team Entries and enquiries should be directed to Kit Jackson. Every effort will be made to accept late entries if necessary. This popular, friendly and sociable Knockout Teams competition is to be extended this year to include all bridge clubs. Publicity Flier and Entry Form LONDON TROPHY PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday 27th February starting at 2.00pm Holders: Bob Bowman & Arun Suri This is a single session pairs competition open to players who have participated in the London Trophy in the current season. Up to two pairs from each team may enter. The event is held at the Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5HS (Tel: 020 7747 3295). The rules regarding permitted systems and conventions in this event are the same as for the London Trophy. An opportunity for pairs to practice and improve, so progress further in the Trophy itself! Entry Fee: Free! Advance entry is required for this event. Entries should be made to Kit Jackson no later than 13th February 2011. GREEN POINTED SWISS WEEKEND Saturday-Sunday 12th-13th March 2011 Swiss Pairs on Saturday at 1.00pm, Swiss Teams on Sunday at 11.30am
This is a fully green-pointed two-day Swiss Weekend held jointly with the EBU . The weekend will comprise Swiss Pairs on the Saturday and Swiss Teams on the Sunday. Both events will be single flighted with green points and prizes awarded in accordance with EBU regulations. Further details and entry forms to follow. INVITATIONAL EVENTS In addition to the events listed, the LMBA is often invited to send teams or pairs to compete in events run by neighbouring counties. We also send representative teams to the Metropolitan Cup (teams of 12) in Sussex and the Tollemache Trophy (Teams of 8). Individuals or partnerships interested in representing London in any of these events should contact the following Tom Townsend (Tollemache), Ian Payn (Metropolitan Cup) or Chris Duckworth (other), see contact page: |
