Royston (Herts) Bridge Club
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External Competitions
Simultaneous Pairs

The club participates in two simultaneous pairs charity events during each year, held as normal duplicate club evenings. These are national events hosted by ECATS, so club members effectively compete and are ranked with all other players from every participating club. There is a small increase in the table money for these events, which the club donates to the nominated charity.

Children in Need    Held in March. For more information, see the ECATS website here.
Charity Challenge  Held in November. For more information, see the ECATS website here.

The event dates are identified on the club calendar when known.

HBA Competitions

Members are encouraged to compete in competitions held in venues other than at the club on club nights, either as pairs or teams. A summary of the main competitions on offer follows, but full details can be found on the HBA web site under their Competitions Programme.

Note that the two HBA competitions formerly known as "Cadet" competitions have been renamed as "Ranked Masters" competitions to coincide with a significant relaxation of the entry requirements.

Representing the club

Club Winners Cup (pairs)4
Ranked Masters Teams (team of four)2,4,5
Eccles Cup (team of eight, comprising four pairs each playing independently in a different section)2,4,6

Representing themselves

Ranked Masters Pairs1,4,5
Championship Pairs1,3
Humble Cup (team of four, chosen from up to six eligible players in later rounds)1,3
Swiss Pairs3
Swiss Teams3

Notes

1 Initial heats are held at the club. See the club calendar for the dates.
2 Direct entry of the team selected by the club.
3 Green points awarded.
4 Entrance fees will be paid by the club.
5 Entry restricted to players with Master Point rank of 5* Master or below (see HBA website for full details).
6 Entry restricted to players with NGS grade of Jack or below (see HBA website for full details).

Masters Pairs

The EBU stages a number of events, including the Masters Pairs competition, its annual event for members whose Master Point rank is below Regional Master. This is a two-session simultaneous event held at venues around the country, scored nationally with results displayed over the internet. For details of the nearest local heat and how to enter, see the EBU website (try this link for latest information).

Many other EBU competitions are available for "serious" bridge players, including the various Ranked Masters Pairs for those who are ranked Regional Master or above and a large number of other events, too numerous to mention. Full details can be found on the EBU website.