The Oxford University Alumni Bridge Association took root early in 1997, leading to an annual September weekend congress at Wadham College and the introduction of team matches during the year.  As affiliates of the Oxford University Society (OUS) our events are publicised in Oxford Today.  For more information about OUS visit www.alumni.ox.ac.uk.

At the weekend congress we hold duplicate pairs competitions, our major event being for the Alumni Cup, and also teams of four and Chicago.  We also make time for a short and instructive bridge seminar, conducted by one of our leading players.  All alumni and current students, whatever their experience or standard, are welcome, and we are happy to accommodate those who can participate in only part of the weekend.   

During the year, we enjoy matches with teams of four or eight against the House of Lords, our Light Blue counterparts and the Oxford & Cambridge Club, and we are continually seeking to widen our scope in this direction. We welcome new ideas, new matches and new members. 

If you would like to join OUABA there is a once-only Life Membership of £10 per person or £15 per married couple.

For further details contact our Treasurer, Richard Whittington richardwhittington@ukonline.co.uk.

The annual weekend congress in Oxford now regularly attracts over 40 alumni with new players joining each year, partly as a result of learning of our activities from this Web site.  Indeed, one or two non-players come for a nostalgic weekend to refresh old memories, perhaps to see former college friends.  Many of our participants are club players;  a few have only played bridge at home but soon find themselves at ease in our very friendly atmosphere;  and others have reached the top of the international field.

In 2008 we shall once again be meeting at Worcester College. To see the accommodation please take a look at the College website, which can be found through the Useful Links option on the left of this page.

A report of the 2007 weekend can be found by clicking on this item.  The hand shown above came up in the Alumni Cup pairs competition.  East's bid of Three Clubs is the Ghestem convention, here showing 5-5 in the majors.  What do you bid as West?