 Kelvin Cup 2025-2026 |
Matches to be played online either on BBO or Real Bridge
No kibitzers, no barometer, IMP scoring
Two half matches with captains seated N/S for first half and 'away' captain seated E/W for second half
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Quarter Final
by 31/12/2025
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Semi Final
by 28/2/2026
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Final
by 30/4/2026
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Winner |
| Irwin |
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Fitzpatrick |
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Anderson |
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| McDowell |
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McDowell |
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| Lindsay |
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| Hamilton |
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Hamilton |
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| Coffey |
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| Mackinnon Cup 2025-26 |
Matches online on BBO or Real Bridge
No Kibitzers, no barometer, total points scoring
Three matches of 10 boards on BBO, 1 match 3x10 board rounds on Real Bridge, team captains seated N throughout
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Quarter Final
by 31/12/2025
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Semi Final
by 28/2/2026
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Final
by 30/4/2026
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| Irwin |
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Irwin |
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| Young |
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| McDowell |
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McDowell |
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| Hammond |
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| Coffey |
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| Millership Cup 2025-2026 |
Matches to be played online either on BBO or Real Bridge
No kibitzers, no barometer, IMP scoring
Two half matches with captains seated N/S for first half and 'away' captain seated E/W for second half
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Final by 30/4/2026 |
Winner |
| Daly |
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| Harte |
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 Kelvin Cup Rules |
The Kelvin Cup is the premier NIBU knockout cup.
Teams may consist of up to six players.
Matches are of 32 boards, semi-finals are 48 boards and the final is 64 boards
Matches will be played on BBO or Real Bridge
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| Mackinnon Cup Rules |
The Mackinnon Cup is the NIBU pivot teams competition. Matches are of 30 boards in three stanzas of 10 boards each. The captains sit North and play a stanza with each of their team members.
The final is of 60 boards which may be played over two sessions
Matches will be played on BBO or Real Bridge
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| Millership Cup Rules |
The Millership Cup is a team competition open to all players who are members of the NIBU at the date of entry, and are ranked below Expert level, i.e. less than 100 red points on 1st September of the season in question
Matches are of 28 boards - final is 56 boards which may be played over 2 sessions
Matches may be played on BBO or Real Bridge - teams wishing to play on Real bridge should email Helen Hall
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| Previous Cup Winners |
| Year |
Kelvin |
Mackinnon |
Millership |
| 2024-25 |
Somerville |
McDowell |
Tom Young |
| 2023-24 |
Irwin |
McDowell |
Judy Young |
| 2022-23 |
Hamilton |
Hamilton |
Tom Young |
| 2021-22 |
Tranmer |
Hamilton |
Stewart |
| 2020-21 |
Anderson |
Hamilton |
McKeever |
| 2019-20 |
Lindsay |
Anderson |
Tom Young |
| 2018-19 |
Anderson |
Scott |
Hassan |
| 2017-18 |
Anderson |
Anderson |
McKeever |
| 2016-17 |
Anderson |
Hamilton |
Hassan |
| 2015-16 |
Hamilton |
Anderson |
Hall |
| 2014-15 |
McDowell |
Anderson |
Tom Young |
| 2013-14 |
Lindsay |
Hamilton |
Not held |
| 2012-13 |
MacKenzie |
Lindsay |
Not held |
| 2011-12 |
Lindsay |
Hamilton |
Tom Young |
| 2010-11 |
Lindsay |
Lindsay |
Hanna |
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