July 2011

31st Felixstowe Congress

Felixstowe pier

Save the date! This year's Felixstowe Congress is on Saturday and Sunday, 1st & 2nd October

The event is unchanged from the successful format of recent years:

There are full details in the entry form.

Entries are now open and, as in the past, the congress runs a 'partnership desk' to find partners and teammates – drop a line to .

Club Discounts

This year, as an experiment to encourage more participation by Suffolk players, we are offering entry to the Felixstowe Congress at discounted rates for members of clubs affiliated to the SCBA.

The entry forms are available exclusively through those affiliated clubs that wish to participate – giving members a reduction of about 10% off the regular entry fee plus a small commission to the club. Check with your club secretary for more details.

Bridge in the Cupboard

Cleopatra, the eight of diamonds

Cleopatra, the eight of diamonds, demonstrates she is more than just a pretty face.

Forthcoming Events

Suffolk Seniors' Pairs

Wednesday 20th July 2011, 7:15pm at Clare. A one session pairs event for partners both of whom must be aged at least 60 [see note]. There is an embedded event, for Veterans where each player must be at least 70.

The venue is Clare club which meets in the Old School – details from the Suffolk club pages. The cost is is £4.00 per person. Entries and enquiries to Competitions Secretary, (01379 870291).

Note: some while ago the world and national bridge federations changed the qualification for 'Seniors'. To avoid a sudden jump, they aged the limit a year at a time. Suffolk failed to implement this and we we took the decision to bring ourselves in line with the EBU regulation once the age limit reached 60. That year has come.

Accordingly entry is limited to players born in or before 1951. In the future, this qualification-year will move forward each year.

Men's and Women's Pairs

Wednesday 7th September 2011, 7:15pm at Ipswich Indoor Bowls Club. Separate single session pairs events for single-sex partnerships.

The cost is is £5.00 per person, entries and enquiries to Competitions Secretary, (01379 870291).

Ipswich Swiss Pairs

Sunday 11th September 2011, 2:00pm at Kesgrave Community Centre. Ipswich and Kesgrave Bridge Club's annual Swiss Pairs. A two session event of typically seven six-board rounds.

The cost is is £14.00 per pair, entries and enquiries to (01206 240042 but email preferred). You can download an entry form (or indeed a poster for your club noticeboard).

Results

Suffolk Mixed Pairs

Alan and Elaine Green took the Ringer Cup, heading a trio of married pairs who were obviously in training for the Lang Cup below.

1.Alan Green & Elaine Green64.77%
2.Andrew Moore & Jane Moore63.26%
3.Malcolm Carey & Barbara Carey62.50%

24 pairs took part, see the full results on the website.

New Members' Invitational

Christine Cooke and Peter Brown headed the field in this event held to encourage those who became members in April last year. Though very much a competitive event, everyone who took part seemed to enjoy themselves – why don't you ask them? Suffolk events are for everyone.

1.Christine Cooke & Peter Brown64.70%
2.David Price & Tony Clement61.65%
3.Robert Hume & Derek Phillips61.12%

22 pairs took part, see the full results on the website.

Suffolk Married Pairs

Congratulations to Pauline and Con Hanson, winners of the Lang Cup.

1.Pauline & Con Hanson63.99%
2.Rick & Fleur Waters59.32%
3.David & Jenny Price58.43%

17 pairs took part, see the full results on the website.

Suffolk v Hertfordshire

The second fixture of the Eastern Counties Season saw Suffolk at home to Hertfordshire. Things were looking very poor with eight boards to go but at least the 'A' team were able to rally.

The 'A' Team won 12-8 (+12 IMPs) but the 'B' lost 0-20 (-98 IMPs) and 'C' team also had much the worst of it, 2-18 (-59 IMPs).

See the full match details.