Format
The Championships consist of a pairs tournament and a teams
tournament. Transnational combinations are allowed.
The Pairs Championship comprises
3 qualifying sessions, followed by a 2-session final and a consolation
tournament.
The Teams will be played as
a Swiss tournament with a knockout ending for the top teams: after
twelve 10-board rounds, the top four teams will advance to the semifinals
(and then to the final and the 3rd-place playoff - all played over
32 boards), while the rest will play 4 more Swiss rounds.
Schedule of Play
Day
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Time
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Event |
Stage
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Session |
Saturday, March 16 |
10.00 - 14.15 |
Mixed
Pairs Registration |
14.30 - 18.15 |
Qualifier |
1 |
20.15 - 24.00 |
Qualifier |
2 |
Sunday, March 17 |
10.30 - 14.15 |
Qualifier |
3 |
16.30 - 20.15 |
Final |
1 |
Consolation |
Monday, March 18 |
10.00 - 13.45 |
Final |
2 |
Consolation |
15.00 - 18.45 |
Final |
3 |
Consolation |
19.45 |
Prize-giving and cocktail |
Tuesday March 19 |
10.00 - 13.00 |
Mixed
Teams Registration |
14.00 |
1st session (4 matches,10 boards each) |
Wednesday, March 20 |
10.00 |
2nd session (2 matches,10 boards each) |
16.30 |
3rd session (3 matches,10 boards each) |
Thursday, March 21 |
10.00 |
4th session (3 matches,10 boards each) |
16.30 |
Semi-final (32 boards) |
5th session (2 matches,10 boards each) |
Friday, March 22 |
10.00 |
Final & Playoff match (32 boards) |
6th session (2 matches,10 boards
each) |
15.30 |
Prize-giving & cocktail buffet |
Registration
All entries must be made exclusively through
the NBOs, before 31st January 2002. There is no limit
on the number of entries from any one NBO.
The Mixed Championships are transnational events
reserved to all registered players of NBOs affiliated to the
EBL. If an NBO wishes to register a pair or team with players
from another Federation these players must firstly obtain
the authorisation from their own Federation.
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Gianarrigo Rona - President
European Bridge League
Via Ciro Menotti 11/C
I-20129 Milan
Italy.
39-02-7000 0022
39-02-7000 1398
ebl@federbridge.it
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Rules & Regulations
Entry Fees
To be paid in cash (Swiss Francs or Euros) at the Tournament Reception
and Registration Desk in Media Center, Oostende, as per schedule.
Competition
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Payment
Date |
Entry
Fee |
Mixed Pairs |
Saturday, 16 March 2002 |
SF 350 (per pair) |
Mixed Teams |
Tuesday, 19 March 2002 |
SF 1,000 (per team) |
Prizes
Honour (EBL Master Points) and cash prizes will be awarded.
Contact
Christina McEachen
European Bridge League
Via Ciro Menotti 11/C
I-20129 Milan
Italy.
39-02-7000 0022
39-02-7000 1398
ebl@federbridge.it
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For players looking for teammates for the Mixed
Teams event and for any further information, please contact
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