EBL News; 1st European Winter Games; Budapest 2016 and More

 1st European Winter Games

The European Bridge League and the Federation Monegasque de Bridge are proud to announce the first edition of the European Winter Games in Monaco from 5th to 11th of February 2016.
The Tournament will be sponsored by Pierre Zimmermann with substantial cash prizes.
Click here to watch the interview with Pierre Zimmermann.

The Registration Page is now open! All entries to the Championships must be submitted electronically via the EBL Website (not by email).

2nd Information Letter 1st European Winter Games

Official Website of the Event: http://www.wintergames.bridgemonaco.com/


Budapest 2016

The 53rd European Bridge Team Championships will be held in Budapest from the 16th to 25th of June while the 16th European Women’s National Pairs Championships from the 16th to 18th. The Venue will be the same for both events: the Groupama Arena, a multi-purpose stadium, home of the Ferencvárosi TC.

The Registration Page is now open for both events.

3rd Information Letter 16th Women’s Pairs Championships

4th Information Letter 53rd European Team Championships

Accomodation offer for Players & Teams – Contact names: Eva at eva@budatours.hu  and Cintia at cintia@budatours.hu)

City Map – Hotel Locations


8th NBO Officers’ Seminar

EBL will be holding the Seminar for the National Federation Presidents and Officers at the Centro Giulio Onesti, Acqua Acetosa in Rome. The Seminar will start on Thursday 28th January at 16.00 and will end on Sunday 31st January with a closing lunch.

We looking forward to see you in Rome.

NBO Officers’ Seminar Programme

How to reach Hotel Villa Maria Regina

How to reach Centro Sportivo Giulio Onesti:

From “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport: direct train to Termini train station : 8 Euro

– From Termini train station take Metro A (direction Battistini) to the stop Flaminio (4 stops), then take the train railroad RomaNord (direction Prima Porta), and get off at the third stop “Campi Sportivi”; walk for 800 metres.

– From Termini train station by Bus:

1 option: Line 233, stop “Campi Sportivi”.

2 option: Line 69, stop “Via del Foro Italico”, close to Campi Sportivi.

– From Termini train station to the Venue by taxi: the cost is about 15-20 Euro.

– From “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport to the Venue by Taxi: the cost is about 50-70 Euro depending by the traffic.


 Main T.D. Course Prague 2016

The 10th EBL Main Tournament Directors Course will be held from 3rd to 7th February 2016 at the Ibis Praha Mala Strana Hotel, Czech Republic.

1st Information Letter EBL TD Course

2nd Information Letter EBL TD Course

Programme


 

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The Plan XXXVIII by Tim Bourke

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Bridge: It’s Strategy That Counts by Alan Truscott

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Franck Riehm elected as WBF President

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1st South American Online Mixed Teams Championship

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I Brazilian Online Bridge Festival 2020

Some of the best players in the world are Brazilians, and some of the most enthusiastic players too! Our Brazilian Online Festival has appeal to players of all levels. Your team will play in a friendly but competitive atmosphere, with very well-organized scoring and experienced Directors to ensure a pleasant experience for all.

WBF Robot Tournaments

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The Endplay

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The Scissors Coup by John Brown

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World Bridge Federation – Youth

The Championship is open to all players born on or after 1st January 1992 (Juniors & Girls) or born on or after 1st January 1997 (Youngsters) or born on or after 1st January 2002 (Kids) in good standing with their own NBOs.

Prevent a Ruff by Jon Brown

West led his singleton club, which dummy's king won. South read the lead as a singleton.

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