Donated in recognition of the efforts of Mike Hampton in ensuring that the club was able to continue during the lockdowns of 2020-22.  Mike was a longstanding Match Captain for the Club, and when the government introduced lockdown and quarantine controls he ensured that the Club was able to transition effectively to an on-line environment.  He established the processes and policies necessary for this to happen and enabled members to continue playing bridge in very troubled times. 

The Shield is awarded to the member achieving the highest aggregate score in matchpoint pairs events over the year, once results have been adjusted for handicaps.

Handicaps are calculated on the performance of each player in a pair over the prior 12 months in Club matchpoint pairs events.  The average of the pair's handicaps is then applied to the result on the night.  Non-members are allowed to participate. Anyone (member or non-member) who has played fewer than three times over the prior 12 months will have a large handicap applied to their result.

Once handicaps have been applied, the leading six pairs are awarded points - 10, 7, 5, 3, 2, 1.  The winner of the shield is the member who has the highest aggregate number of points over the year. 

Holders:

2024/2025: Hilary Powell

2023/2024: Bob Kendall

2022/2023: Wendy Church