Belonging to the NCBA gives players the opportunity to enter any of the competitions briefly outlined below.
BROKE CUP
This is the county’s main teams of four event. It is a knockout competition with the draw being made in September. Matches are played on a home and away basis, the venue being chosen by the home team. Matches may be played online if both captains agree. Light refreshments are provided at the half time break. Each match is played over 32 boards. Green Points are awarded for each win, the number increasing as you progress through the competition. A team may be made up of up to 6 players. The winners qualify to represent Northants in the Pachabo Cup, a national teams of four competition with teams from counties all over the country. Entry fee includes entry to the Betts Bowl, see below. Rules.
BETTS BOWL
This is the ‘plate’ event of the Broke Cup. The competition is available to all teams who lost their first round match in the Broke Cup. Matches are held on the same basis as the Broke Cup but over 24 boards and only local master points are awarded.
EDEN CUP
This is the county’s major pairs event. Entry is open to all. The date, location and cost will be published on the county website. It is a two session event of match pointed pairs. The winners and 2 other pairs qualify to represent the county in the Corwen Trophy, the national pairs event for counties. In addition, the 3 highest finishing pairs whose NGS score was 9 or below on the preceding Jan 1st, qualify to represent the county in the 9 high Corwen. Qualifiers must be members of a club affiliated to NCBA and have Northants as their county of primary allegiance.
ONE DAY GREEN POINTED EVENT
This is not a county competition but is open to any players around the country. It is run as a Swiss Pairs event in conjunction with the EBU. It is held in May at Northampton BC.
INTER-CLUB COMPETITIONS:
THE LAKELAND TROPHY:
This is a two session teams of eight competition held annually. It is run as a multiple teams event. Each club may enter one or two teams, more if space permits. The winners qualify to represent the county in the Garden Cities. Rules.
THE KETTERING TROPHY:
This is a two session teams of four event run on the same day as the Lakeland and is intended for those partnerships whose average NGS is 9 or below..
THE INTERCLUB LEAGUE:
This competition is run by the NCBA committee for the clubs. Clubs may enter as many teams of four as they wish. Teams are arranged in divisions of 5 or 6 teams with promotion and relegation of one team at the end of the season. Matches may be played online if both captains agree. Rules
For any further information on competitions please email northantsbridge.comps@gmail.com
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