The Scarborough Bridge Congress was first held in 1982 at the Corner Complex, and this year is again held at the Ambassador Hotel. The Congress is held over three days in March or April each year, and is open to bridge players country-wide. Trophies are awarded to all competition winners, and prizes to leaders in the field in all competitions. The Scarborough Bridge Congress is a Master Points Congress and is licensed by The English Bridge Union. In 2008, the Congress will be held over the weekend of 11th April - 13th April. 

The Ambassador Hotel is situated in the South Cliff area of Scarborough at the centre of the Esplanade. Telephone  for the venue is 01723 - 362841 and a map can be viewed by clicking here.

 

Programme

Friday, 11th April 2008

7.15 pm

Mixed Pairs for the John Turner Trophy

Ladies Pairs for the Isobel Laughton Rose Bowl

Mens Pairs for the Ethel Wiseman Trophy

8.30 pm (approx)

Refreshments - Tea or coffee and a sandwich 

Saturday, 12th April 2008

1.30 pm

Championship Pairs (Qualifying)

4.30 pm 

Tea - Choice of Roast of the Day, Choice of Dessert, Vegetarian meals on request

6.00 pm

Championship Pairs Final for the Ronnie Langrick Trophy

Consolation Final for the Betts-Bramley Cup

Non-Qualifiers will play in an Open Pairs event

          The leading "non-expert" pair will receive the Ken Everatt Memorial Trophy

          The leading "Scarborough" pair will receive the Keith Pell Trophy

Sunday, 13th April 2008

1.00 pm

Swiss Teams Championship for the Hilda Langrick Salver (6 x 8-board matches)

4.00 pm 

Tea - Choice of Roast of the Day, Choice of Dessert, Vegetarian meals on request

The Muriel Everatt Victor Ludorum Trophy will be presented to the winner(s) of most master points over the weekend.

Entry Fees are:

Entry fees include meals as stated and vegetarian meals must be ordered in advance.

The Congress is organised by Vicky Hirst (Congress Secretary), from whom entry forms are available. Further details can be obtained from Vicky, on 01723-352627,  or by emailing vicky.hirst@virgin.net. She can also be contacted via the Scarborough & District Contract Bridge Club.

Congress Treasurer - Cynthia Robson

Tournament Director - Helen Barr

Computer Scoring by Abigail Hartley

The Ambassador Hotel: