A Bridge Weekend consisting of Saturday Pairs and Sunday Teams
In 2027, this competition will be online on RealBridge on the Saturday and Face2Face at the Exeter Court Hotel on the Sunday.
Details and pricing to follow soon...
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 9 & 10, 2027.
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 2027 Programme is shown here, times to be confirmed
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Description |
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Saturday, January 9, 2027 - Swiss Pairs
(exact format will depend on number of entries)
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TBC |
Session 1, three rounds of 8 boards |
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30 Minute Break |
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Session 2, three rounds of 8 boards |
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Sunday, January 10, 2027 - 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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TBC |
Session 1, three rounds of 8 boards |
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Break for Sandwich Lunch |
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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.
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
TBC
How to Enter
The closing date is Friday, January 8, 2027 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 in June, 2027 details to follow. 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
2026 Pairs winners: Michael Hamon, John Vaughan
2026 Teams winners: Alison Pollok, Ann Slee, Ruth Edmondson,Brigid Mcelroy
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