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

Updated 1st March 2026