Many congratulations to the team from the York Bridge Club Youth Academy who had a wonderful result at the National Schools Championships on Saturday 1st March at Loughborough Grammar School. The team comprising of Levente, Bertie, and Bethany came 3rd in the Hugh Scully Cup whilst Josie and Rudie got through to the final in their competition. The team were playing against players from the England Squad, and prestigious schools such as Eton and Haberdashers. Levente, Bertie, Bethany and Josie have now been invited to train with the England under 16 team.
Halifax BC 75th Anniversary – RealBridge Event
20th March 2025
Halifax Bridge Club invites all EBU members to join them for 24 Boards on RealBridge, 3.00pm start on Sunday 13th April 2025. Cost is £5 per pair and Black Master Points are awarded. Trophies to be presented to event winners. Entry is via the Club website home page.
Dates for the 2025-26 Yorkshire League season announced
20th March 2025
Dates for the 2025-26 Yorkshire League season announced
You can find these in the Events Calendar, along with the match days of the Winter 2026 season of the Online Yorkshire League.
On an exciting final day of the Yorkshire League season Sheffield A narrowly defeated their closest rivals York A, to retain the division 1 title. Olicana Legates and Thirsk were promoted. We believe this is the first time in the history of Yorkshire League that Thirsk have reached the first division, a remarkable achievement for one of the county’s smaller clubs. Congratulations to all the divisional winners and promoted teams. You can read more about the conclusion of YL 2024-25 in a report under the Leagues tab.
Entries open for Affiliated Clubs Teams
7th March 2025
Entries open for Affiliated Clubs Teams
This competition will be at Wakefield Bridge Club on Thursday 10th April. A two session event during the daytime with lunch included in the price. Teams represent clubs, so if you wish to enter a team please contact your club secretary, and go to the Events Calendar for more information about the competition and how to enter.
Sheffield C Win Yorkshire League Division 6
5th March 2025
Sheffield C win Yorkshire League Division 6
Congratulations to Sheffield C, who have won the division 6 title with a match to spare. They have an unassailable lead of 34 points over their nearest challengers, Keighley D and York E. Sheffield have won all their matches so far and dropped only 13 points out of the available 120.
The winners of the other divisions, and promotions and relegations, will be decided on 16th March, when the final round of matches takes place.
Club Tournament Director Training Course – 2025
2nd March 2025
Once again, by popular demand, the YCBA are running two Club Tournament Director Training Courses
This is supported by the YCBA Bridge Development so the entry is FREE.
In The North: York (August)
The York course will be run by Jim Edwards to be held at York Bridge Club, The Green, Acomb, York YO26 5FG.
The course will run on 3 consecutive Saturdays, the 16th, 23th & 30th August, starting at 10.00am and finishing at 5.00pm with a break for lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided but attendees will be responsible for their own food.
If you wish to attend please contact:
Jim Edwards at TD@ycba.co.uk
In The South: Sheffield (October)
The Sheffield course will be run by Barrie Partridge, to be held at Sheffield Bridge Club.
The course will run on 3 Saturdays, the 4th, 11th & 25th October starting at 10.30am and finishing at 5.30pm with a break for lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided but attendees will be responsible for their own food.
