A Bridge Weekend consisting of Saturday Pairs and Sunday Teams
Entry Form & Entries
The Sunday Teams will be the qualifying event for the EBU Pachabo Cup, the two-day competition for counties' teams of four champions.
When & Where
Saturday & Sunday, January 3 & 4, 2026, starting at 1pm on RealBridge.
Format & Timetable
Pairs on the Saturday and Blue-pointed Teams on the Sunday.
Please note that the format of both competitions will be either Swiss or All-Play-All depending on the number of entries and at the discretion of the TD.
The provisional 2026 Programme is shown here
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Times |
Description |
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Saturday, January 3, 2026 - Swiss Pairs
(exact format will depend on number of entries)
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1pm start |
Session 1, three rounds of 8 boards |
| 3.45pm* |
30 minute break |
| 4.15pm* to 7.00pm* |
Session 2, three rounds of 8 boards |
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Sunday, January 4, 2026 - Blue-pointed Swiss Teams
(exact format will depend on number of entries)
This competition is the Devon qualifier for the EBU Pachabo Cup, see below
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1pm to 3.45pm* |
Session 1, three rounds of 8 boards |
| 3.45pm* |
30 minute break |
| 4.15pm* to 7.00pm* |
Session 2, three rounds of 8 boards |
*Break times are estimated and may be changed on the day by the Tournament Director. Finish times on both days will depend on speed of play but is expected to be by 7pm.
Tournament Director
Jeremy Child
Eligibility
All EBU members are welcome to enter, regardless of their county of allegiance. However, only teams with four Devon players will be eligible to represent the county in the EBU Pachabo Cup.
Entry Fee
Saturday Pairs £10 per pair
Sunday Blue-pointed Teams £12 per pair
How to Enter
The closing date is Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5pm, but please enter asap.
Please complete the form below and then send your entry fees by Bank Transfer:
Account Name: Devon Bridge Association
Sort Code: 30-96-68
Account Number: 01010562
Reference: JW {Your Name}
The EBU Pachabo
The Sunday Teams competition is the Devon qualifier for the EBU Pachabo Cup, which will take place on RealBridge on June 13 & 14, 2026. The highest-ranked team of Devon players will be invited to represent the county in this competition.
The DBA will pay the team's entry fee.
The Holders
2025 Pairs winners: Sheila & Eva Ferguson
2025 Teams winners: Stephen Rafferty, Roger Gowland, Carmen Ruiz-Castell, David Southcombe
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