OXFORDSHIRE COMPETITION BROCHURE 2007-2008

 

CONTENTS

Contents, Web site

1

Officers

2

OBA Information

3

League Competitions

3

County Championships

4-8

Tuesday Competitions

5

Simultaneous Pairs

6

Bridge For All Events

7

Invitation / Match Events

8

Delegates, Meetings, Selectors

8

Calendar of Events

9

Affiliated Clubs

10-12

Entry Forms

13-16

Notice of the Annual General Meeting

16

 

WEB SITE

 

The OBA Web site contains results, news, club details, articles and match reports, links to other bridge web sites and the OBA Constitution.

 

Those with access to the internet are encouraged to printout pages from the web site (e.g. news and results) for their local club notice board.

 

Members who would like to contribute, please contact Richard Lonsdale on Tel (01235) 512517 or by E-mail richard.lonsdale3@btinternet.com.

 

The Web Site is:         www.oxfordshirebridge.co.uk

Tuesday Results:        http://homepages.tesco.net/~stephenbrown/tuesday.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Please let stephenbrown@tesco.net of any other errors or amendment.

 

Summertown BC – from 15th October moved to Maison Francaise, 2-10 Norham Road, Oxford, OX2 6SE

 

Norham Road runs off the Banbury Road to the east, just south of Parktown, and Maison Francaise is a little way along on the north side.

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Amendments to Brochure after going to print, all included in this copy in red.

 

National Pairs Heat: Oxford: Wednesday 16th January

                         Wallingford: Wednesday 23rd January

Aylesbury Vale Secretary: Tel Number 07710 867982

Summertown Secretary:  Sandra Nicholson’s address:

         63 Morton Avenue, Kidlington, Oxford. OX5 1BX

Delegates: Delete Neil Bresner, Kevin Kennedy, Isobel-Townley-Freeman  (waiting to be informed of new ones by clubs concerned)

Garden Cities Trophy: May 17th 2008 (page 3)

Oxford Times Cup: fewer than 2,500 master points are genuine novices and started playing within the last 5 years

County Congress – 28/29th June (as per EBU diary, we could not book this date originally)

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As before, we ask players to arrive by 7.15 for a 7.30 start. Table money is £2.50 for members and £3.50 for visitors: this includes tea/coffee and a biscuit.  Free parking is available in Norham Road and nearby side roads after 6.30 p.m.

COUNTY NEWS

Can be read in the English Bridge Magazine (please give information to the publicity officer, Brenda Harris).                                                                                Page 1


OFFICERS

 

 

President of O.B.A.

 

Dr Evan Harris MP

27 Park End Street, Oxford. OX1 1HU

Tel: 01865 245584    harrise@parliament.uk

 

 

Chairman of Committee

 

Vacant

 

 

 

Secretary

 

Mrs Mary-Ann Sheehy
8 St. Margaret's Road,
Oxford. OX2 6RU
Tel: (07974) 731540    MA.Sheehy@dsl.pipex.com

 

 

Treasurer                                  

 

Mrs Lynne Hayes

Crown Cottage, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton, Oxon. OX7 4NN

Tel: (01608) 677514          linda.hayes@stx.ox.ac.uk

 

 

Chief Tournament Director

 

Mr Stephen Brown                                                        

5 Fruitlands, Eynsham, Witney, Oxon.  OX29 4RB                             

Tel: Oxford (01865) 881185     stephenbrown@tesco.net             

 

 

Tournament Secretary

 

Mrs Rita Todd

Resigned

 

 

Membership

Secretary

                       

 

Mrs Maxine Henry

7 The Willows, Wootton, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5LD

Tel: Oxford (01865) 739865        maxine@henrynet.co.uk

 

 

President's Cup,

Chester Cup,

Wessex League

 

Mr Geoff Nicholas

166 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury. HP19 9QL

Tel: Aylesbury (01296) 415788                Feog221099@aol.com

 

 

Match Secretary

 

Mr Nick Smith

The Old Bakery, 3, Main Rd, Fyfield, Oxon. OX13 5LN
Tel: (01865) 304832
          nick@ool.co.uk

 

 

Publicity Officer

 

Mrs Brenda Harris

39 Frenchay Road, Oxford. OX2 6TG

Tel: Oxford (01865) 511136     brenda.buckgate@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

 

Education / Training Officer

 

 

Mrs Alison Nicholson

Linden, The Croft, Aston Tirrold, Didcot. OX11 9DL

Tel: (01235) 851403   

 

 

Master Point Secretary

 

 

Vacant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AMENDMENTS / ERRORS

 

This brochure is printed by Stephen Brown. Please let him know of any typing errors or changes of addresses, secretary, venues or delegates so that they can be amended for the following year.

 

COMPETITIONS

 

All competitions are governed by the Competition Bylaws (latest edition on the Web April 2002), a copy of which may be obtained from your club secretary, or from the OBA Secretary or viewed on the OBA web site. Please note: No smoking in any county events; EBU regulations apply in events in which non OBA members may play. OBA membership should be paid before entering any OBA competitions. This is £3 per annum and was due on 1st April 2007, due to increase to £4 per annum from 1st April 2008.

 

Entry Procedure

 

Enter by completing the entry form and sending it to the appropriate competition secretary,

Entries for county competitions 4, 5, 6, 7, and 14,17,18,19 and 24 must be made by completing the appropriate entry form and sending it with the entry free to the Tournament Secretary, Rita Todd, at least 5 days before (i.e. Tuesday evening before) the event.

 

Entry fees for these include the cost of tea (sandwiches, cake etc).  Entries after this date will not be accepted.

 

Vacancy:  Someone to organise the qualifiers for the County Pairs Championship.

 

Alternatively entries can be made by e-mail and the money either put in the post or paid on the day. Please note, once an e-mail entry is made, the money must be paid and if you are later unable to play you must inform the chief tournament director and entries secretary so that other players are not inconvenienced at the event by having several sit-out pairs. Note all Sunday competitions at Oxford Bridge Club start at 2pm.

 

1. Wessex League

 

Holders: 

Division 1:

Menagerie B

Division 2:

Abingdon A

 

Division 3:

Thame B

Division 4:

Wantage A

 

Division 5:

Aylesbury Vale B

 

 

 

Any club affiliated to the Association may enter one or more teams of eight.  The league is likely to be run in five divisions, with promotion and relegation of normally two teams at the end of the season.  The first division champions will represent the county in the Garden Cities Trophy on May 17th 2008. The OBA will pay the entry fee for the Garden Cities, the players are normally expected to pay for their own travel. Level 4 conventions may be played.

 

Entry Fee:    

£10 per team by July 31st 2007

Entries to:

Geoff Nicholas, 166 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury. Bucks. HP19 9QL

 

 

2. President's Cup : Green Pointed Event

 

Holders:           Nick Smith, Alan Wilson, Stuart McPhee, Richard Lonsdale

 

This is the annual County teams of four championship.  Matches are of 32 boards with a final of 48 boards.  The winners will represent Oxfordshire in the Pachabo Cup to be played on June 14-15th 2008. The OBA will pay for accommodation at the venue and the entry fee, the players are expected to pay for their travel. Level 4 conventions may be played.

Entry Fee:

£16 per team (up to 6 players may be registered) by 31st August 2007

Entries to:

Geoff Nicholas, 166 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury. Bucks. HP19 9QL

 

 

 

 

 

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3. Chester Cup

 

Holders:   Denis Talbot, Kathy Talbot, Nick Smith, Rob Procter, Chris Cooper

 

Any member of the association may enter a team of four in this competition. If 8 or more teams compete, it is run in two sections initially, with the winning team from each section competing in a final. Matches are played over 24 boards, and play-by dates will be given to help the matches to be played on time. The final is of 32 boards. Level 3 conventions may be played.

 

Entry Fee:

£16 per team (up to 6 players may be registered) by 31st August 2007

Entries to:

Geoff Nicholas, 166 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury. Bucks. HP19 9QL

 

 

4. Men's Pairs Championship

 

Holders:           Stuart McPhee & Alan Wilson           

 

This will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 4th November 2007.  Please arrive by 1.45 pm for a 2.00 pm start. Level 3 conventions may be played. Entry fee £15 per pair.

 

 

5. Ladies' Pairs Championship

 

Holders:           Cathy Rowland & Mary-Ann Sheehy 

 

This will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 4th November 2007.  Please arrive by 1.45 pm for a 2.00 pm start. Level 3 conventions may be played. Entry fee £15 per pair.

 

 

6. Mixed Pairs Championship     

 

Holders:

Jo Murray & Malcolm Currie

Flitch:

Kathy & Denis Talbot

 

This will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 15th June 2008. Please arrive by 1.45 pm for a

2.00 pm start. Level 3 conventions may be played. Entry fee £15 per pair.  

 

7. Swiss Pairs Championship

 

Holders:           Chris Cooper & Denis Talbot

 

This will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 2nd December 2007. The format will be 6 matches of 6 boards. Please arrive by 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start. Level 3 conventions may be played. Entry fee £15 per pair.

 

 

8. Tuesday Championship

 

Holders:           Stuart McPhee & Nick Smith

 

Open to the 28 players scoring the highest number of ladder points at the OBA match-pointed duplicates during the season May 2007 to April 2008.  This event will be played at the Oxford Bridge Club on Thursday 5th June 2008, starting at 7.15 pm. Level 4 conventions may be played.

 

 

9. Tuesday Pairs Ladder, Butler Pairs Ladder and Teams Ladder

 

Holders:

Pairs Ladder:   Stuart McPhee

Teams Ladder: Nick Smith

Butler Ladder: Starts this season

 

The first Tuesday of each month counts towards the Butler ladder, the third Tuesday of each month counts towards the Teams Ladder; all other Tuesdays count towards the Pairs Ladder.  The ladders run from May 2007 to April 2008.

 

 

 

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10. The Premiership

 

Holder: Nick Smith

 

This is a rolling ladder with results from all the county events being added and then replaced as the next year’s event is run. The weightings for each player are (maximum points)

 

200 points for President’s Cup (awards per match won), County Pairs, Tuesday Pairs ladder,

100 points for Harwell Cup, Mens, Ladies, Mixed, Swiss, Teams ladder, Butler ladder, OBA   

          Simultaneous Pairs, Championship Pairs at the County Congress

  50 points for Tuesday Championship Playoff, Chester Cup

 

Assuming 100 points maximum, 10 awards are to be made, each 70% of the previous.

            100, 70, 49, 34, 24, 17, 12, 8, 6, 4   (awards only down to top half of players in the event)

Tied places to share appropriate points, working to all decimal places, finally rounding to nearest whole number, halves being rounded up. Events with a maximum of 200 receive double these, those with 50 receive half these.  If there is a tie for first place, the player receiving the most wins, then the most seconds etc will win. If the tie cannot be split on this basis, the final result remains tied. In teams events, a player must play 1/3 of boards to qualify for that match and in President’s or Chester if qualify in 75% of matches receive full team award, 49%-74% of matches to get 2/3 of full award, 24-48% of matches to get 1/3 of full team award.

 

The player with the highest total points will receive a prize and trophy at the AGM, based on 12 months of events concluded prior to the AGM each year.

 

 

11. County Duplicates          The first Tuesday in each month is Butler Pairs, the third Tuesday in each month is teams, and all the others are match-pointed pairs.

 

These are held every Tuesday evening at the Oxford Bridge Club.  Play commences at 7.30 pm. sharp, and competitors arriving after 7.25 pm  will only be able to play if it causes no inconvenience to the players who have arrived on time. Please note: Copies of the hands are available at the end.  Boards are pre-duplicated. Two duplicated sets are used if there are two sections (16½ or more tables). Level 4 conventions may be played. Table money £3 per player (visitors £4). 24 boards are played.

 

Tuesday 18th September : heat of the EBU Simultaneous Pairs.

 

 

 

12. County Pairs Championship : Green Pointed Event

 

Holders:      Diana & Andrew Lintott

 

Qualifying heats of this event will be held in clubs.  Any member of the association may play in any heat, (but not in more than one heat), and if you are visiting a club to play in a heat, please check the date with the secretary and let them know that you will be attending.              

 

Abingdon

Tuesday

  9th October 2007

Aylesbury

Thursday

25th October 2007

Banbury

Thursday

  1st November 2007

Bicester

Monday

 5th November 2007

Oxford

Wednesday

17th October 2007

Summertown

Monday

22nd October 2007

Wantage

Thursday

18th October 2007

Witney

Wednesday

24th October 2007

 

Please send result sheet to Stephen Brown 5 Fruitlands, Eynsham, Witney. OX29 4RB, together with addressed envelopes for the top ½ of the players in the heat and availability for each semifinal.  Players qualifying will be advised directly. A final of 10 tables will be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 11th May 2008. This will be an all-play-all event of 38 boards. If entries exceed 85 there will be a semifinal of 10 tables on Sunday 10th February 2008 and a second semifinal on Sunday 2nd March 2008  (each being 10 tables). Pairs will be allocated to a semifinal. Level 4 conventions may be played. For finals and semi-finals please arrive by 1.45 pm for a 2.00pm start.   

 

Entry Fee:

Club table money only at heats, £3 per player at semi-final / final (for tea)

Additional Prizes:

OBA Pen for club heat winners

The top three pairs are eligible to play in the Corwen Trophy which is on 31 May - 1 June 2008. The OBA pays the entry fee and accommodation at the venue, the players are expected to pay for their own travel.

 

 

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13. National Pairs Heats

 

Clubs in the County will be holding heats of the National Pairs and they are open to all members of the association.  No player may play in more than one heat. If you are visiting a club to play in a heat, please check the date with the secretary and let them know that you will be attending. The regional final is on March 16th 2008 and the final is on April 19-20th 2008.  See EBU Competitions brochure for licences.

 

Aylesbury

Thursday

17th January 2008

Banbury

Thursday

7th February 2008

Oxford

Wednesday

16th January 2008

Summertown

Monday

4th February 2008

Wallingford

Wednesday

23rd January 2008

Wantage

Thursday

24th January 2008

 

Entry Fee:  £2.50 per player (payable to EBU) + table money at heats        

 

National Newcomers Simultaneous Pairs:  Oxford Sunday 16th March 2008

 

 

14. Beck Cup

 

Holders:  London        

 

This is the Oxfordshire inter-county invitation teams of four event. Several teams from Oxfordshire compete with teams from visiting counties for the Trophy. The Oxfordshire representatives will be determined by a heat of the Harwell Cup to be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 20th January 2008.  Please arrive by 1.45 pm for a 2.00 pm start. Entries please in advance on the form at the back of this brochure, enclosing the entry fee. The final will be on Sunday 4th May 2008 (also 1.45 pm for 2.00 pm).  Level 3 conventions may be played.

Entry fee:    

£7.50 per player (inclusive of tea) at heat

 

Final – money for tea only: £3 per player  (external teams £30 per team)

Prizes:

Will be purchased from the balance of entry fees, after all expenses are met.

 

 

15. O.B.A. Simultaneous Pairs

 

Holders: Sandra Nicholson & Krys Kasmierczak

 

This will be held, at the discretion of individual clubs, on normal 'club nights' during the period of 21st – 24th April 2008. The entry fee will be £1.50 per player, to cover the cost of printing, master points etc.  Enquiries to Stephen Brown. Please ensure results are sent to him by Friday 25th April and the results will be back with clubs in time for their next duplicate. No player may compete in more than one heat.  

                           

Abingdon Alt

Wednesday

23rd April 2008

 

Bicester

Monday

21st April 2008

Blewbury

Tuesday

22nd April 2008

 

Chipping Norton

Tuesday

22nd April 2008

Oxford

Wednesday

23rd April 2008

 

Summertown

Monday

21st April 2008

Thame

Monday

21st April 2008

 

Wallingford Beg.

Monday

21st April 2008

Wantage

Thursday

24th April 2008

 

Witney

Wednesday

23rd April 2008

Woodstock

Wednesday

23rd April 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

16. Harwell Cup: The OBA Teams of Four Championship (planned as Swiss teams). 

 

Holders: Nick Smith, Marian Day, Nick Perceval Price, Rob Procter

 

This will be held at Oxford Bridge Club on Sunday 20th January 2008.  Please arrive at 1.45 for a 2.00 p.m. start.  Entry fee £7.50 per player, inclusive of tea at half time.

 

 

17. Oxford Times Cup Pairs Championship: Holders: Heather Saysell & Andrea Brown

 

Entry is restricted to pairs where both players are members of the OBA and hold fewer than 2,500 master points are genuine novices and started playing within the last 5 years. Tea provided.

 

To be held at Oxford Bridge Club on 18th November 2007.  Please arrive at 1.45 for a 2.00 start.  Entry fee £12 per pair.

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18. Pro/Am Tournament       Holders: David Watkins & Angela Manders

 

This is event is restricted to players that hold fewer than 5,000 master points. These will play with a partner who is a more experienced player up to and including current County players.  Partners will be drawn on the day.

 

To be held at the Oxford Bridge Club on Tuesday 29th January 2008.  Please arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.  Entry fee £3 per player.

 

 

19.       Seniors Pairs                        Holders: Geoff Nicholas & Krishan Jalie

 

This event is played on the second Monday of each month (except August) at Roke and Berrick Salome Village Hall (for directions please see Wallingford Bridge Club website).  It is open to all members of the OBA who are at least 55 years of age.

 

Any member of the association may play in this pairs competition.  Both players have to be at least 55 years of age.  The competition will be of 32 boards, commencing at 11.00 a.m. and concluding at about 3.30 p.m.  There will be a 30 minute break for lunch (lunch provided).  The best six scores are accumulated and the winner receives a silver salver.

 

Entry Fee:                   £7.50 per player each month.  Light lunch will be provided.

 

 

20. Dawes, Porter & Markham League Matches

 

Dawes Holders:

Leicestershire

Porter: Holders:

Oxfordshire

Markham Holders:

Warwickshire

 

 

 

The Dawes, Porter and Markham Leagues for the County A, B and C teams are played over 32 boards on Sundays. Home matches are at the Oxford Bridge Club. If you are interested in playing, please contact the captain or any of the county selectors. See calendar for the dates. Match fee is £6 per player. For home matches this goes to the OBA for refreshment and room hire expenses, for away matches it goes to those driving to the venue.

 

21. County Invitation Events

 

When surrounding counties invite teams or pairs to play in their events, Nick Smith will invite members of the county to play in these. If you are interested in taking part then please let him know on (01865) 304832. The OBA pays the entry fees and the players are normally expected to pay their own travel expenses.

 

22. Tollemache Cup

 

This is the annual inter-county teams of eight tournament run by the EBU. The Selection Committee decides the team (which will be of 4 to 6 pairs plus possibly a non-playing captain). The entry fee and accommodation expenses (or travel if pairs do not require an overnight stay) are paid by the OBA.  The players are otherwise expected to pay for their own travel.    

 

 

23. Green Pointed Swiss Teams:  an OBA/EBU Joint Event

 

Green Pointed Swiss Teams:  7 x 7 board matches.  Entrance £21 per player (£84 per team).  ¼ green point awarded for each round drawn or won.  Note tea provided.

Holders: Kanwar Rahim, Stan Powell, Mike Wignall, Mark Rogers

 

Saturday 29th September 2007.  To be held at Benson Village Hall.  Please arrive by 12.45 for 1.00 p.m. start.  Finish approx 8.30 p.m.  Entries to Keith Sadler, details under next event

 

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24. County Congress

 

This event will be held over the weekend of 28 – 29 June 2008 at Benson Village Hall.

 

Saturday 28 June 2008.  1.00 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. approx

 

a          Sandra Landy Trophy:   Holders:  Alan Snell & Eve Barwell

 Restricted to players with fewer than 10,000 points.  Pairs competition played over approx. 40 boards in two sessions.  Entrance £16 per pair. Tea provided.

 

b        Championship Pairs:    Holders:  Ron Davis & Pam Pearce

Open event.  Pairs competition played over approx. 48 boards.  Entrance £16 per pair.  Tea provided.

 

Sunday 29 June 2008.  11.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. approx.

 

Green Pointed Swiss Teams:  Holders: Chris Burley, Ed Scerri, Kevin Elston, Phil Thornton

7 x 7 board matches.  Entrance £21 per player (£84 per team).  ¼ green point awarded for each round drawn or won.  Note tea provided.

 

County Congress to be held at Benson Village Hall. Entries to Keith Sadler

 

48 Willow Lane, Milton,  Abingdon, Oxfordshire. OX14 4EG
Tel:  Abingdon (01235) 821793          keithsadlr@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

Delegates to the Oxfordshire Management Committee

 

Abingdon       

(3)  

Clive Keep, Gordon Carroll, Valerie Welch

Aylesbury      

(2)  

Geoff Nicholas, Mike Webley

Banbury        

(1)  

 

Bicester       

(2)  

 

Blewbury

(1)

Alison Nicolson

Faringdon

(1)

John Gunn

Frilford Heath 

(1)  

John Barlow         

Menagerie

(1)

Sandra Claridge

Oxford         

(5)  

Esme Alden, Peggy Manuell, Kathy Talbot, Richard Sills, John Briggs

Summertown

(2)

Sandra Nicholson, Erica Sheppard

Thame          

(2)  

Peter Bowen, Bill McCarthy

University     

(2)  

Gerald Pfeifer

Wallingford    

(3)  

Norman Gascoyne, Peter Baxter

Wantage

(1)

Alan Grunwald

Witney         

(2)  

David Marsh, Ina Merriman

 

In brackets is the number of delegates each club is entitled to, according to the number of its members [12+ = 1 delegate, 31+ = 2 delegates, 61+ = 3 delegates, 91+ = 4 etc.]

 

 

 

Oxfordshire delegates to the EBU Council Meetings

Peter Baxter, Sandra Claridge, Brenda Harris

 

 

 

Oxfordshire Bridge Association Selectors

Denis Talbot, Andrew Lintott, Colin Jones, Nick Smith

Captain

Chris Cooper

 

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O.B.A. CALENDAR FOR 2007 / 2008

 

2007

 

September

Thu

13

OBA

Management & Wessex League Meeting (Oxford) 6.30pm

 

Sun

16

Match

Dawes League v Worcestershire (Away)

 

Tue

18

EBU

Simultaneous Pairs (OBA Duplicate: Oxford)

 

Sat

29

EBU

Oxfordshire Green Pointed Swiss Teams at Benson Village Hall

October

Sun

14

Match

Dawes League v Staffordshire (Home)

November

Sun

4

OBA

Men’s & Ladies Pairs (Oxford)

 

Sun

11

Match

Dawes League v Lincolnshire (to be played at Leicester BC)

 

Sun

18

OBA

Oxford Times Cup Pairs Championship, Oxford

 

Wkd

24-25

EBU

Tollemache (Qualifying round) (Hinckley)

 

Mon

26

OBA

O.B.A. Management Meeting (Oxford) 7.30pm

December

Sun

2

OBA

Swiss Pairs Championship  (Oxford)

 

Sun

9

Match

Dawes League v Leicestershire (Away)

 

2008

 

January

Sun

6

Event

Haddenham Swiss Teams

 

Sun

13

Match

Dawes League v Warwickshire (Away)

 

Sun

20

OBA

Harwell Cup (Oxford) (also qualifier for Beck Cup Final)

 

Sun

27

OBA

Golfprint Oxfordshire heat at Oxford

 

Tue

29

OBA

Pro-Am at Oxford Bridge Club (7.15pm for a 7.30pm start)

February

Sun

10

OBA

County Pairs Semifinal 1 (Oxford)

 

Wkd

9-10

EBU

Tollemache Cup (Final)

March

Sun

2

EBU

County Pairs Semifinal 2 (Oxford)

 

Sun

8/9

EBU

Green Pointed Events

 

Sun

16

County

National Newcomers Simultaneous Pairs

 

Sun

16

EBU

National Pairs Regional Finals

 

Sun

21-24

EBU

EASTER WEEKEND

 

Mon

31

OBA

O.B.A. Management Meeting (Oxford) 7.30pm

April

Sun

6

Match

Dawes League v Nottinghamshire (Home)

 

Wkd

19-20

EBU

National Pairs final (Coventry)

 

Thu

24

OBA

Andrew Robson Seminar:  7.30pm – 10.30pm

 

Clubs

21-25

OBA

O.B.A. Simultaneous Pairs

May

Sun

4

OBA

Beck Cup Final

 

Wkd

10/11

EBU

Green Pointed Events

 

Sun

11

OBA

County Pairs Final, Oxford

 

Sat

17

EBU

Garden Cities Reg. finals (winners of Wessex League)

 

Sun

18

Match

Dawes League v Gloucestershire (Away)

 

Wkd

31-1

EBU

Corwen Trophy (top 3 pairs from County Pairs)

June

Thu

5

OBA

Tuesday Championship Playoff (Oxford)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thu

12

OBA

A.G.M. & O.B.A. Management Meeting 7.30pm

 

Sun

15

EBU

Mixed Pairs Championship (Oxford)

 

Wkd

14-15

EBU

Pachabo Cup (winners of President's Cup)

 

Wkd

28-29

 

OBA

County Congress at Benson Village Hall: Programme

Multiple Pairs on Saturday, Green Point Teams on Sunday

 

Sun

29

Match

Dawes League v Worcestershire (Home)

July

Wkd

19/20

EBU

One Day Events

August

 

8-17

EBU

Summer Congress - Brighton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Affiliated Clubs

 

 

Abingdon Duplicate Bridge Club

 

The Guild Hall, Abbey Close, Abingdon. OX14 3JE

 

Duplicates: Tuesday (7.20pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

 

Clive Keep

45 Virginia Way, Abingdon. Oxfordshire. OX14 5QL

ckeep@keeptechnology.co.uk

(01235) 203065

 

 

Alternative Bridge Club

 

Abbey Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon

Duplicates: Wednesday (7.30pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Astrid Van Maanen

9 The Croft, Harwell

Oxon. OX11 0ED

astridvanmaanen@onetel.com

(01235) 835339

 

 

Aylesbury Bridge Club

 

Hawkslade Community Centre

Orwell Drive, Stoke Mandeville

Duplicates: Thursday (7.30pm)

Teams first Thursday in month

 

Secretary:

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Sheila Smith

3 Quakers Mead

Brook End, Weston Turville

Bucks. HP22 5RS

 

Aylesbury (01296) 612718

 

 

Aylesbury Vale Bridge Club

 

Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm at the Aylesbury Vale Multicultural Centre in Aylesbury. Tuesday is simple systems evening and Thursday is open to all.  See: www.aylesburyvalebridge.com

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Sue Maxwell

1 Cooks Road

Fairford Leys

Aylesbury HP19 7GD

susan.maxwell@talk21.com

 

(07710) 867982

 

 

Balliol Bridge Club

 

Duplicates Thurday 8pm in Balliol College

 

President:

 

 

Tel:

 

Bob Hargrave

Balliol College. Oxford. OX1 3BJ

bob.hargrave@balliol.oxford.ac.uk

(01865) 277718

 

Banbury Bridge Club

 

Banbury Cricket Club

 

Duplicates: Thursday (7.15pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

 

Dr David Flower

Amber End, 32 Byfield Road

Chipping Warden

Banbury. OX17 1LD

DavJFlower@aol.com

Banbury (01295) 660432

 

Bicester Bridge Club

 

Rodney House

Civil Service Sports & Social Club

Aylesbury Road, Bicester

Duplicates: Monday (7.30pm)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Sylvia McLean

The Gate House, Syresham

Brackley, Northants  NN13 5HP

gin-tonic@breathe.com

Tel: 01280 850272

 

 

Blewbury Bridge Club

 

The Village Hall, Westbrook St, Blewbury

Duplicates: Tuesday (7.30pm)

Improvers: Thursday (7.30pm)

 

 

Chairman

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Mike Allen

Granary House, London Road, Blewbury. OX11 9PF

michael.allen47@btinternet.com

(01235) 851870

 

Chipping Norton Bridge Club

 

Chipping Norton Bowls Club, Chipping Norton

Duplicates: Tuesdays (7.00pm for 7.15pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr David Megson

19 Wilcox Road

Chipping Norton. Oxon. OX7 5LE

 

(01608) 645382

 

Diamond Bridge Club

 

Aylesbury Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Wendover Road, Aylesbury. 

Duplicates Tuesday 7.00pm for 7.15pm

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Margaret Kettle

Rowans, Risborough Road

Terrick. Aylesbury. HP22 5XL

 

Aylesbury (01296) 613378

 

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AFFILIATED CLUBS

 

 

Faringdon Bridge Club

 

Faringdon Infants School

Lechlade Road, Faringdon

Duplicate: Monday (7pm)

 

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Carolyn Clarkson

25 Stallpits Road, Shrivenham, Swindon SN6

ian.clarkson@gmail.com

01793 782 836

 

 

Frilford Heath Bridge Club

 

Frilford Heath Golf Club

Duplicates:Thursday (7.15pm).

Visitors welcome, please ring Sec.

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr John Barlow

Grove House

Wantage

Oxon. OX12 7PF

john@johnbarlow.go-plus.net

Wantage: (01235) 763731

 

 

Highworth Bridge Club

 

Silverthreads Hall, Highworth

Duplicate: Friday (7.15pm for 7.30pm start)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Liz Berry

The Retreat, High Street

Blunsden, Swindon

Wilts. SN2 4AG

 

(01793) 721322

 

 

Kings Sutton Bridge Club

 

The Village Hall, Middleton Cheney

Duplicates: Every Thursday (7.00pm)

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Dora Mills

20 Cheney Court, Middleton Cheney

Banbury. Oxon OX17 2NY

 

Banbury (01295) 710901

 

 

Marcham Bridge Club

 

Manor Farm, Marcham.

Duplicate Mondays (7.30pm)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Tom McDermott

12 Easterfield

Grove. Wantage

Oxon. OX12 7LL

 

(01235) 762626

 

 

Menagerie Bridge Club

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Dr Nick Smith

3, Main Rd, Fyfield,

Nr Abingdon OX13 5LN

nick@ool.co.uk

Oxford (01865) 304832

 

 

Oxford Bridge Club

 

Duplicate bridge every Wednesday and Friday except the 1st Wednesday in the month which is teams of four.

 

No Fear pairs 1st, 2nd and 3rd Monday.

All above start at 7.15pm

 

1st Saturday duplicate with master points at 7.15pm

Classes for beginners and improvers Thursdays 10-12am.

Duplicate for improvers Tuesdays 10.00am-12.30pm.

 

Rubber bridge Monday, Thursday at 2pm and Saturday by arrangement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Richard Sills

The Map House, Vernon Avenue,

Oxford.

richardsills@btinternet.com

 

Oxford (01865) 721644

Club:   (01865) 554414

 

 

 

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AFFILIATED CLUBS

 

 

Summertown Bridge Club

 

On 15th October 2007 Summertown Bridge Club is moving premises. From that date our regular Monday evening duplicate will be held at:

 

Maison Francaise

2-10 Norham Road
Oxford, OX2 6SE

 

 

If you have room for a little more:

 

Norham Road runs off the Banbury Road to the east, just south of Parktown, and Maison Francaise is a little way along on the north side.

 

As before, we ask players to arrive by 7.15 for a 7.30 start. Table money is £2.50 for members and £3.50 for visitors: this includes tea/coffee and a biscuit.  Free parking is available in Norham Road and nearby side roads after 6.30 p.m.

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Sandra Nicholson

63 Morton Avenue. Kidlington

Oxford. OX5 1BX

sandra@krys.net

Oxford (01865) 842204

 

 

Thame Bridge Club

 

Thame Snooker Club,

St Andrews Court  (off Wellington Street), Thame  OX9 3WT

 

Duplicates: Monday (7.30pm), Teams first Monday each month

 

Secretary:

 

 

Tel:

 

Mr Bill McCarthy

1 Cromwell Avenue. Thame

Oxon. OX9 3TG

billmc@btinternet.com

Thame (01844) 215175

 

 

Tuesday Bridge Club

North Oxford Adult Community Centre (newly renovated), just off Diamond Place Car Park, Summertown. OX2 7DP

 

Duplicates: Tuesday (7.15pm), Chicago on any 5th Tuesday

 

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs P Moreland

30 Rookery Close

Shippon, Abingdon. OX13 6LZ

 

Contact Hubert Allen (01865)727026

hubert.allen@btinternet.com

 

 

University Bridge Club

 

Seminar Room (front quad), Corpus Christi College

 

Duplicates: Monday (7.20pm for 7.30pm). Term time only

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

 

Robert George

Trinity College

Oxford

 

 

Wallingford Bridge Club

 

Roke And Berrick Salome Village Hall, Berrick Salome.

Duplicates: Wednesday & Friday

Monday (Beginners welcome): 7.25pm for 7.30pm

Thursday: Duplicate 2.00pm.          Bridge for all Classes

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs. Gillian Weatherley

3 Grove Terrace

West Hagbourne

OX11 0NL

gillianweatherley@hotmail.com

Tel: 01235 851151

 

 

Wantage Bridge Club

 

Comrades Club, Newbury St. Wantage

Thursday: Duplicate 7.30pm

 

Teams on the first Thursday of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec (i.e. every other month)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel/Fax:

 

Mr Alan Parker

Little Orchard

Manor Road

Wantage. OX12 8DW

 

Wantage (01235) 763842

 

Wednesday Bridge Club, Henley-on-Thames

 

Wednesdays from September to end of June.

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Irene Lambert

12 Walton Avenue

Henley-on-Thames

Oxon. RG9 1LA

 

(01491) 573958

 

 

Witney Bridge Club

 

Burwell Hall, Thorney Leys, Witney

Duplicates: Wednesday (7.20pm)

 

Secretary:

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Peter Perry

9 Lords Piece Road

Chipping Norton. Oxon. OX7 5HT

 

(01608) 641330

zpperry2000@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

Woodstock Bridge Club

 

Woodstock Methodist Church Hall

Chicago 1st Wed in Month, others Duplicate

Wednesdays (7.30pm)

 

 

Chairman

 

 

 

Tel:

 

Mrs Mary Peake

4 Benmeade Road

Kidlington

OX5 2BZ

 

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OXFORDSHIRE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION - ENTRY FORMS

 

Mens Pairs Championship - Sunday 4th November 2007

Ladies Pairs Championship - Sunday 4th November 2007

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 30th October 2007 to the Tournament Secretary:

 

Mrs Rita Todd, 53 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7LE. Tel: (01865) 452509

      

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscription must be paid before entering.                                                  

 

Please enter the following for the Mens / Ladies Pairs Championship (Please delete as appropriate)

 

Names :          _________________________   &   ______________________________         

 

Addresses:    ______________________       ______________________________                 

 

_________________________       ______________________________                 

 

_________________________       ______________________________                 

 

   Telephone :     _____________________       ______________________________         

 

I enclose the entry fee of £15 per pair (including light tea).         

 

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

 

________________________________________________________________________________                           

 

 

Swiss Pairs Championship - Sunday 2nd December 2007

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 27th November 2007 to the Tournament Secretary:             

    

Mrs Rita Todd, 53 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7LE. Tel: (01865) 452509

 

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscription must be paid before entering.                                                 

 

Please enter the following for the Swiss Pairs Championship:         

 

Names :          _________________________   &   ______________________________         

 

Addresses:    ______________________       ______________________________                 

 

    _________________________       ______________________________                 

 

                _________________________       ______________________________         

 

Telephone :     _____________________       ______________________________         

 

I enclose the entry fee of £15 per pair (including light tea).         

 

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OXFORDSHIRE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION - ENTRY FORMS

 

Harwell Cup - Sunday 20th January 2008

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 15th January 2008 to the Tournament Secretary:                 

 

   Mrs Rita Todd, 53 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7LE. Tel: (01865) 452509

 

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscription must be paid before entering.                                                 

 

 

Please enter the following for the Harwell Cup:         

 

Captain: ________________________   &   Other Players:                 

 

Address: ________________________       ______________________________                 

 

            _________________________       ______________________________                 

 

            _________________________       ______________________________         

 

Telephone : _____________________                   

 

 

I enclose the entry fee of £30 per team (including light tea).         

 

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.              

 

 

 

Mixed Pairs Championship - Sunday 15th June 2008

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 10th June 200 to the Tournament Secretary:     

           

Mrs Rita Todd, 53 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7LE. Tel: (01865) 452509

 

 

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscription must be paid before entering.                                                 

 

Please enter the following for the Mixed Pairs Championship:         

 

Names : _________________________   &   _____________________________

 

Addresses:  ______________________       ______________________________                 

 

                ________________________       ______________________________                 

 

                ________________________       ______________________________         

 

Telephone :    _____________________       ______________________________         

 

I enclose the entry fee of £15 per pair (including light tea).    

 

If you would like acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please send a stamped addressed envelope.

 

 

 

 

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OXFORDSHIRE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION - ENTRY FORMS

 

Presidents Cup / Chester Cup

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee of £16 per team for the Presidents Cup or Chester Cup (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 31st August 2007 for the 2007/2008 season or by 31st August 2008 for the 2008/2009 season to the League Secretary:               

 

            Mr Geoff Nicholas, 166 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury. HP19 9QL. Tel: (01296) 415788

 

Note:  Your EBU/OBA subscriptions must be paid before entering.                                                 

 

Captain: ________________________      Other players:                 

 

Address:   ________________________       ______________________________                 

 

            _________________________       ______________________________                 

             

            _________________________       ______________________________                 

 

            _________________________       ______________________________         

 

Telephone :     _____________________       ______________________________              

 

Up to six players may be registered.         

 

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.              

 

 

OXFORDSHIRE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION - ENTRY FORMS

 

Pro/Am Tournament to be held at The Oxford Bridge Club on Tuesday 29th January 2008

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 22nd January 2008 to the Tournament Secretary:                 

 

Mrs Rita Todd, 53 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7LE. Tel: (01865) 452509

 

 

Note            

 

Please enter the following for the Pro/Am Tournament:         

 

Name:             _________________________          

 

Address:    ______________________                     

 

_________________________                      

 

            _________________________              

 

Telephone :     _____________________          

 

I enclose the entry fee of £3 per player         

(please note that there will be a draw for partners on the day).

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

 

 

 

 

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Oxford Times Cup Pairs Championship - Sunday 18th November 2007

 

Please send this entry slip together with the entry fee (cheque to O.B.A.) to arrive by 13th November 2007 to the Tournament Secretary:                  

 

Mrs Rita Todd, 53 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7LE. Tel: (01865) 452509

 

 

 

Please enter the following for the Oxford Times Cup Pairs Championship:         

 

Names :          _________________________   &   ______________________________          

 

Addresses:      _________________________       _______________________________                 

 

_________________________       _______________________________                 

 

            _________________________       _______________________________          

 

Telephone :     _____________________                  ______________________________         

 

I enclose the entry fee of £12 per pair (including light tea).         

 

If you would like an acknowledgement of receipt of entry, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

 

OXFORDSHIRE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION

 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

THURSDAY JUNE 12th 2008

 

The Oxfordshire Bridge Association AGM is due to take place at The Oxford Bridge Club, at 7:30 pm on Thursday June 12th, 2008. This notice may be posted on club notice boards and any nominations must use this form, and be with the current secretary:

Mrs Mary-Ann Sheehy, 8 St. Margaret's Road, Oxford. OX2 6RU
7 days prior to the
AGM.

 

Nominations for the County Officers, duly proposed and seconded, may be entered on this sheet. The acceptance of each nominee must be obtained. If any posts are contested a secret ballot will be held involving those present at the AGM.

 

OFFICE

 

NOMINEE

 

PROPOSER

SECONDER

Chairman

 

 

 

Secretary

 

 

 

Treasurer

 

 

 

Tournament Director

 

 

 

Tournament Secretary

 

 

 

League Secretary Wessex League

 

 

 

League Secretary President’s & Chester

 

 

 

Match Secretary

 

 

 

Membership Secretary

 

 

 

Publicity Officer

 

 

 

Master Points Secretary

 

 

 

Education Secretary

 

 

 

Selection Committee

 

 

 

 

Notices of resolutions or motions for the AGM are to be with the Secretary by May 18th 2008

 

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