The clubs are returning to f2f bridge this week or next week. To reflect this we are now resuming f2f competitions and entry forms are up for the Stanley Trophy Heat 5 (the event will move to CBC for the final three heats), the Joseph Bowl, the Wilde Cup (Non-Expert Teams of 4) and the Pairs League. Please enter as soon as possible to give us an early idea of your support for these events.

Leicestershire Contract Bridge Association is running a Green Pointed Swiss Pairs event at the County Bridge Club, St Oswald Road, Leicester LE3 6RJ starting at 12:00 on Saturday 5 March 2022.  A total of seven 7-board rounds will be played and there will be prizes for the top 3 or 4 pairs, dependent on the size of the entry field.  The cost of entry has been reduced this year to £30.00 per pair (this is a one-off reduction this year to celebrate the return of Face to Face competitive Bridge in Leicestershire), and both players must be members of the EBU.  In addition, it is a County Bridge Club requirement that all players using its premises are vaccinated and proof of vaccination status, or a valid exemption, must be shown on entry to the Club.

Pairs wishing to enter should either do so using the form in "Competition Entries" in the left menu. Entries will only be confirmed once payment (preferably by BACS) has been received by the LCBA Treasurer using the details provided in the acknowledgement email.  Entries and payment must be received by 18 February 2022.  Should any pair wish to withdraw once entered, they may do so and receive a refund provided that their withdrawal is notified to the organiser by 18 February 2022.  Refunds for withdrawals made after this date will be at the discretion of the organiser.

The fifth heat of the Stanley Trophy 2021/2022 is on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 at 19:15 (at CBC). To book the event please fill in the form  on the "Competition Entry Forms" page.

Summary of Results After Round 4Link to Stanley Results

LCBA Club-based Swiss Teams 2021/2022

We are saddened to report that LCBA life member Robert Northage died on 21st December following a recent stroke. Dave Pollard has written this obituaryLink to Robert's obituary in tribute to Robert. His funeral is being organised by Andy Jones, Chaplain at Leicester Hospitals and will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday 2nd February at Gilroes Crematorium. We have been asked to inform those attending the funeral that proceedings will start promptly at 9 a.m.