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These are occasional/ semi regular East District run events separate from our usual array of trophy competitions.
Allan Flitch Trophy
East District Pairs event for married couples and those in civil partnerships only.
Playing ~ 26 boards. BB$8 per player. Prizes for 1st and 2nd, Silver, Bronze 1/2 and Bronze 3/4
Open to all levels - we had people still in classes playing alongside Grand Masters last year and everyone enjoyed it.
You MUST pre-register for this event here to enable us to plan the movement - pease use the Register button below.
You must also preregister your BBO login name in MEMPAD. Please allow plenty time to join the event on the night.
Atholl Cup (closing date)
Knockout Pivot Teams of Four. Playing dates are by agreement between the captains (the closing date for entries is shown).
Atholl Plate
Knockout Pivot Teams of Four. Playing dates are by agreement between the captains (the closing date for entries is shown). No direct entry, teams who lose their first match in the Atholl Cup play in this event.
Bronze 1 & 2 Individual
East District Individual Championship for Bronze 1 & Bronze 2 players only.
Approximately 24-28 boards played with a finish time no later than 17.00. A common simple system will be in use.
Bronze Pairs
Pairs event for Bronze ranked players only. Approx 24-28 boards. Starts at 12 noon, finish by 17.00 approx.
Bronze Senior Pairs
East District Bronze Senior Pairs event - runs alongside the Freddie Short Quaich -.for bronze players aged 60 or over on 1st January.
Bronze Senior Teams
East District Bronze Senior Teams event - part of the ED Senior Congress.
Chalmers Trophy
2 sessions of Swiss Pairs. Part of the East District Congress. Red points awarded for overall placings.
December MP Pairs
20 boards, BBO$ 4 per player.
You must preregister your BBO login name in MEMPAD. Please allow plenty time to join the event on the night.
Edinburgh Congress Trophy & Rayne Qualifier (Week 1)
East District Teams competition for the Edinburgh Congress Trophy, over two weeks. The top places qualify for the national Rayne Teams Trophy. Approx 28 boards each evening, you must play both evenings.
Edinburgh Congress Trophy & Rayne Qualifier (Week 2)
East District Teams competition for the Edinburgh Congress Trophy, over two weeks. The top places qualify for the national Rayne Teams Trophy. Approx 28 boards each evening, you must play both evenings.
Faie Rosebowl
East District Individual tournament. Approximately 40-48 boards played.
February MP Pairs
21-24 boards depending on numbers, BBO$ 4 per player.
This is for players not eligible for or preferring not to play in the Bronze Challenge Pairs
You must preregister your BBO login name in MEMPAD. Please allow plenty time to join the event on the night.
MacLaren Cup
The MacLaren Cup is the East District Teams of Eight Knockout Championship. Participating teams must be registered to play in the District Leagues. The competition is voluntary and free to league teams, hence results are under the 'League' section.
March X imp Pairs
21-24 boards depending on numbers, BBO$ 4 per player.
You must preregister your BBO login name in MEMPAD. Please allow plenty time to join the event on the night.
McGregor Mixed Pairs
East District Mixed Pairs event, running this year on BBO. 1 session of probably 24 boards.
To get a good idea of numbers we are asking you to preregister using the online booking form, but you will ALSO have to sign in to the tournament on the night in the customary BBO fashion!
Men's Teams (Week 1)
East District Men's Teams event run over two weeks, for the Bowman Trophy.
Men's Teams (Week 2)
East District Men's Teams event run over two weeks, for the Bowman Trophy.
November X IMP Pairs - all ranks
20 boards, BBO$ 3 per player.
Please note that you must be a member of the East District in order to play in this event
You must preregister your BBO login name in MEMPAD. Please allow plenty time to join the event on the night.
Open MP Pairs - 4 Sep 2020
Our first online event - you should register in the usual way on BBO and the cost will be $3 BBO per person. Please read the full details.
You should register in the usual way on BBO and the cost will be $3 BBO per person.
The registration desk will opens at 5pm (2 hours prior to the event). You and your partner both need to be online at same time to register. After that you can sign off, but best to be back online by 6.55pm.
Open Pairs
Open Pairs tournament.
Entry fee £15/pair
Entry for all 3 days £60/pair.
Senior Pairs
East District Senior Pairs competition, for the Freddie Short Quaich - part of the ED Senior Congress.
Senior Teams
East District Senior Multiple Teams competition - part of the ED Senior Congress.
Summer Novice Teams
Novice Teams is aimed at those in the final couple of years of classes or those who have played socially only. As much or as little help is given as wanted, except during play. The competition is for teams of 4, run like the winter league format with an initial meeting to arrange matches.
Summer Teams
Summer Teams is for those in division 5 or those experienced non league players wanting to try teams. There is someone at each match to help set up and direct the match play and scoring. Matches can be held wherever wanted, ideally in unfamiliar places to broaden experience.
Swiss Pairs
This annual ED event will be run on BBO and is open to ALL SBU members. There will be RED POINTS for matches won or drawn as well as to the top 1/4
Please note the change in start time - now 11:00
Entry fee BBO$12 per person
Watson Trophy
2 sessions of Swiss Teams.
Part of the East District Congress. Red points awarded for overall placings.
Women's Teams (Week 1)
East District Women's Teams event run over two weeks, for the Jacqueline Bruce Smith Vase.
Women's Teams (Week 2)
East District Women's Teams event run over two weeks, for the Jacqueline Bruce Smith Vase.
