Release 2.19r
Nine-High Pairs
Nine-High Pairs

The 9-High Pairs competition is specifically aimed at our less experienced members. The winners of this event will be eligible to represent Hertfordshire in the CorwenTrophy, a national competition that is also for NGS grade 9s or below.

When: 2pm on Sunday 22nd March 2026
Where: RealBridge
Eligibility:

Players with an NGS grading of 9 or less.

If you are unsure of your NGS rating, you can check it by logging into the "My EBU" section on the EBU website or your club will able to tell you or you can email Alan Woof, HBA Membership Secretary: ajwo56@hotmail.com.

Format:

Duplicate pairs, 24 boards

Conventions: Players are only allowed to use conventions that are permitted under  'Level 2' systems.  These include the common English systems but not artificial bids which may be weak e.g. multi two diamonds.  See the EBU site for more details.
Entries:

Pre-entry is required. You may enter at any time prior to the day of the session. No entries on the day.

Click here to enter

Entry Fees & Payment: FREE for all players whose primary county affiliation is to Hertfordshire, otherwise £2 per person.
RealBridge
Sign-in details:
You will not be able to sign in until the director has opened the session approximately 45 minutes before the start time. 

The session key is:  TBA

Please enter your name exactly as per your entry e.g. John Doe and then put your EBU Number in the ID field. 
The password field will be pre-set and should not be changed. 

When you log in, please sit with your partner at any table.

For more information contact the Tournament Secretary at hbatournamentsec@gmail.com