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  NIBU Leagues 2026-2027

Organisers:

Senior League: Michael McFaul Email: mjmcfaul@gmail.com  Mobile: 07754 492 405

Intermediate League: Helen Hall Email hallhelen@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07730 682 626

The 2026-2027  Senior and Intermediate Leagues are being played on the Real Bridge platform and are open to teams from NIBU and CBAI which fulfil the conditions in the rules

Matches will be played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings every 3 or 4 weeks from October to May

Click here for league format and rules

Entries should be made online before 13th September using the entry form, entry fee is £60/€72 per team which should be paid before 1st October 

Payment may be made by cheque payable to NIBU sent to the Treasurer or by electronic transfer to Northern Ireland Bridge Union – sort code 98 01 40 Account number 15029055 (Ulster Bank  ULSBGB2B GB24ULSB98014015029055)

with the name of the team captain

Instructions for playing on Real Bridge are given below, captains should ensure that all team members are familiar with playing on Real Bridge, particularly with self alerting and the use of screens

Real Bridge practice sessions can be arranged for any team wishing to familiarise themselves with the platform

The player link and draw for each round will be posted on this page, also on the Calendar entry and in the results spreadsheet. Team captains will receive an email in advance of each round and are asked to forward this to team members

 

  Real Bridge

To login to Real bridge click on the link given for the next session, enter full name and NIBU Master Point number in the ID box and click on Login, you will be taken to the lobby and can the join your team table by clicking on the appropriate seat at the table

Instructions on playing on Real Bridge are given by clicking on the link below

Real Bridge Player Guide

Use the link below to check your camera and microphone are operating correctly

Camera and Microphone Test

Note that matches will be played using screens and self-alerting - this is similar to BBO alerting, full details are given in the Player Guide

If connection problems occur during play, try the following:

1. Click on the refresh button beside your name to refresh video and sound

2. If problem persists turn off your video feed by clicking on the camera button

3, As a last resort turn off sound by clicking on your microphone button, you can continue to play by communicating by text