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

Updated 1st May 2026