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For booking matches at Spondon

When arranging a bridge match at The Old School please make sure you book a room.  Failure to do so could result in space not being available when you turn up. To book  please contact Mark Baker by clicking here: or call/send text/send WhatsApp to 07963 086834
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Derbyshire Contract Bridge Association
Derbyshire Contract Bridge Association
  • Promotes Contract Bridge in the Derbyshire Area.
  • Affiliated to the English Bridge Union.
  • Runs many County based events during each year including 6 teams-of eight leagues.
  • Most DCBA County Events are held on Wednesday evenings at The Old School, Spondon.  There is bridge most days of the week at The Old School,  Spondon click here to see.
  • Touch the 'Useful Links' Button to get to the websites of various DCBA Clubs
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Welcome to Derbyshire Contract Bridge Association
Brigden 2024-25

Brigden 2024-25, this years event has a Plate event for those teams not making the semi final, new teams can also enter the plate event, There is no 2nd life the event will start with a a group phase, with all teams in each group playing each other in a mini league. The event then moves to the knock-out semi final stage with those not qualifying being entered in the Plate event (also a knock-out event).

A team can if they wish just enter the Plate event. Click here for Entry form and competition rules
Phase 1- Group stage

Group A  Marshall, Madden, Edwards & Sowter - all play each other once by 31/12 Group winners play runners up Group B in semi-final stage

Sowter v Marshall won by Marshall 21 imps, Madden v Marshall won by Madden by 20 imps, Edwards v Sowter won by Edwards, Marshall v Edwards won by Edwards

Group B Young, Horsley & Briggs - all play each other once by 31/12 Group winners play runners up Group B in semi-final stage

Young v Horsley won by Young, Briggs v Horsley won by Briggs 7 imps, Young v Brigs won by Young. Young group winners, Briggs group runner's up.

Note there are no Wednesday dates on the DCBA 2024-25 calendar for this event
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Thursday evening Bridge
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              Thursday night bridge

There are two groups depending on numbers where you can choose on the evening what you want to do.   There will be a social bridge aspect, where a friendly game will take place with helpful advice if required.  

Running at the same time will be an improvers group, an  informal session covering topics in defence, declarer play and bidding - an  opportunity to learn something new, brush  up on something you have perhaps learnt previously, or just improve your game -   

Lessons for complete beginners will start in January. ..........

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Current Trophy Winners
Summer Swiss (BR Trophy): John Griffin, Roger Mallinson, Mary and David Marshall
Winter Swiss (Eric White): Paul Madden, Cedric Cockcroft, Alex Hogg, Peter Kelly, Steve Cave & Jack Lawrence  (Winter Plate) Jim Parker, Judy Lomas, Sue Birch, Pravin Tailor, Maggie Beal (Secretary’s Cup) Jeff Teece, Jeanne Musson, Wallace Bryce, Mary Styles, Mary Cater, Steve Lemmings
Brigden: Paul Madden, John Squibb, John Griffin & Roger Mallinson 
Brigden Plate: David Taylor, Liz Hall, Paul Knighton & Jim Parker
India Cup: Ken Smith, Steve Lemmings, Ron McEwan, Stephen Lally
Mixed Teams: Bethany Madden, David Briggs, Alex Hogg and Paul Madden
Vic Morris: Jim Parker, Pravin Tailor, Mike Douglas, Paul Knighton
VM Plate:  Paul Madden, John Squibb, Bethany Madden, Alex Hogg David Briggs
County Pairs: John Griffin & Malcolm Young
Atkins Cup: Paul Knighton & Philip Anstice 
Hazel Whinfrey Plate:  Roy Fey & Wallace Bryce  
Smedley Salver: Mike Douglas and Paul Knighton 
Bill Pratt Trophy: John Griffin & Maggie Beale
Lady’s Pairs: Amanda Sowter & Judy Lomas          Men’s Pairs: John Griffin & Roger Mallinson                
Gerry Fletcher Cup: Brian Minion 
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Chairmans teams Event

This is a new event where the Chairman has invited regular players at County events to bring along 2 newer players to play in this new introductory event.
Each team of 4 has 2 county experienced players (unlimited ngs grade) and 2 newer players with a max ngs grade of a 9, Date of grade review is Dec 1st.see published list
There are no other restrictions and teams can substitute any player in any of the 4 events providing that the ngs requirement above is complied with, , any team playing a pair above the NGS limit will be unable to win a session. You don't have to pre-register, but if you wish to pre-enter use the form below. The intention is that in the assignments where possible the two pairs NGS 9 (or lower) will play each other. Player ngs rankings are shown on the list published in entry forms

 
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Teaching classes
Teaching classes

Various clubs are running classes and supervised play sessions.  If you know someone who might like to learn please pass on the details  Click on box on the main menu for more information
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EBU Laws and Ethics
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DCBA Supports Best Behaviour at Bridge
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County match Derbyshire v Oxfordshire

Click here for link to results
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Results Chairman's Cup Round 1

Click here for results
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Results
18th Dec 2024
Chairman's Mixed experience teams of 4; 2 players must be max NGS9 - event 2 of 4
18th Dec 2024
Chairman's Cup Less Experience
11th Dec 2024
Christmas party
4th Dec 2024
Chairman's Cup Less Exp
4th Dec 2024
Chairman's Cup Experienced
20th Nov 2024
Winter Swiss Round 5
Calendar
19th Dec 2024
Bridge Lesson
(Allestree)
10 am
19th Dec 2024
Social Duplicate Bridge
(Allestree)
13.15
19th Dec 2024
Thursday Night bridge
Old school Spondon 7pm
Usually an improvers group and a social group Beginners lessons start January 2025
 More Info
20th Dec 2024
Duplicate Bridge
(Allestree)
13.00
2nd Jan 2025
Social Duplicate Bridge
(Allestree)
13.15
3rd Jan 2025
Duplicate Bridge
(Allestree)
13.00
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