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

Updated 1st September 2026