SCBA
PAIRS' LEAGUE 2017
Have you considered entering
the Pairs' League this season? It's an event which
caters for all standards of player because it is played in divisions of 6 or 8
pairs of similar standing. Each pair plays twelve board matches
against the other pairs in the division over five evenings during the Spring. We have had three divisions each season to date but
I would very much like to interest players who have not taken part before and
to increase the number of divisions. If there is a fourth division this
will be 'really easy' and help will be available so it's perfect for newer
players. There is promotion and relegation between divisions after each season
and with quite small divisions there is always something to play for.
The dates for 2017 are March
31, April 5,13, 28 and May 2 and all matches take place at either Woolavington or Cossington
Village halls. You do need to be able to play with the same partner on all five
dates although a substitute of the same standard is allowed if really
necessary.
As for scoring, it's a 'play
against the experts' competition in that your results are compared against
those from the world championships for example and not against the other
players in the room, the intention being to raise the standard of bridge
being played in clubs. We canÕt actually play against the experts but we can
compare our bidding and play with theirs to see how we compare.
Entry costs £25 per pair for
the whole event and you can enter via the SCBA web site where you can also
see last seasonÕs results.
Closing date for entries is
March 17th.