We are running the Individual Competition on Sunday 1st March at 1pm, at the clubhouse. 

This is a sociable event where players enter as individuals and play with a different partner every round. The winner receives the Thomson trophy. 

Members of a wide range of abilities are very welcome to take part - the main criteria are that you can play at a pace of 7-8 minutes per board, and are familiar with all the conventions on the system card (see below). 

We will play between 24 and 35 boards, with a break at half time for tea and light refreshments. Play finishes between 5.00 and 6.30 pm, depending on the number of tables and number of boards played.

Everyone plays the same basic ACOL system – a standard system card will be provided for you to follow. You may consult the system card during play. Note that other systems are not permitted - including 5-card majors. Click here to view the system card. 

Individual events do not count towards your NGS grading. Masterpoints are awarded, but at a reduced rate. 

Note that it may not be possible to accommodate players who wish to have a stationary seat - most individual movements require all players to switch tables and seats. 

Entry fee £10.00 to include tea and light refreshments. 

It is useful to have one or two reserves for this competition, in case of a last-minute cancellation. If you're willing to be a reserve, please email Liza.     

We have initially allocated 24 places (ie 6 full tables) to this competition [update - now expanded to 28 places]. Once those places are filled, additional names go on the waiting list. We will release 4 more places once there are enough people on the waiting list to fill another table.

So although the closing date for entries is nominally Saturday 28th February at 10am, please be aware that we may close it to entries sooner than this as we want to avoid ending up with a fraction of a table. You are advised to book early if you wish to be sure of a place!