Release 2.19r
Masterpoints and NGS
National Grading Scheme

The NGS provides a fair and trustworthy measure of an individual’s current performance when playing duplicate bridge, which is easy to understand and reflects changes (both up and down) in an individual’s current standard of play.  

To get an overview of what the NGS does click here

To see where you are nationally or what grade your friend is click here

NGS Ratings for DBC Members
2025 2026
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
(Start) June 2026
 
Queen
Garry Towns Keith Philpott Mark Sheppard
 
Jack
Evelyne Thomas Lucy Cross Mike Smith Philip Meats Sue Phillips
 
Ten
Alan Day Alastair Spence Aldo Melaragni Anne Rogan John Maggs
Mandy Melaragni Peter Brunskill Rosemary Fussell
 
Nine
Bill Lawrance Bryan Willis Donna Druitt Frances Ind Ian Lund
Jane Karfoot Mike Hampton Pete Gibaut Peter Webb Rosemary Findlay
Vivienne Day
 
Eight
Ann Baker Anne Hall Jeff Goatman Ken Walsby Lesley Campbell
Libby Fairhead Mandy Whitehead Nigel Randall Patricia Williams Penny Shearcroft
 
Seven
Brigid Middleton June Goodchap Michael Dolan Mike Cripp Shirley Kayne
Vicki Warburton
 
Six
John Holford Liz Oldknow Roger Shallcross Sue Bromhead
 
Five
Chris Cutting Diana Mansell Isobel Walker
 
Four
Jo Cross Keith Ponsonby
 
Three
Brenda Runnacles
 
Two
Deborah Etheridge Irene Sheppard Mark Shearman Stephen Etheridge

Updated 1st June 2026