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The Championships will be played in three series - for 'Under 26' open, 'Under 26' girls and 'Under 21' players. All three series are for National Pairs only (i.e. both players must come from the same NBO; transnational pairs are not permitted).
In all three series, the Qualifying rounds will consist of 6x10 board-sessions (2 boards per table, using a Mitchell movement).
At the end of the qualifying rounds, in all series, the leading 50% of the field will qualify to the semifinal A and the remaining 50% to the semifinal B. Both semifinals will consist of 6x10 board-sessions (2 boards per table, using a Mitchell movement).
At the end of the semifinals, the highest-ranked pairs from semifinal A (25 in the 'Under 26' open and 16 in the 'Under 26' girls & 'Under 21') and the highest ranked pairs from the semifinal B (5 in the 'Under 26' open and 4 in the 'Under 26' girls & 'Under 21') will qualify for the final A; the remaining pairs will play in the final B.
In all series, final A will be played using the barometer system (58 boards - two per table - in 'Under 26' open and 57 - three per table - in 'Under 26' girls & 'Under 21'); in the final B, 30 boards (3x10 board sessions) will be played using a Mitchell movement.
In final A, screens will be used.
| Date |
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Series |
| 'Under 26' Open |
'Under 26' Girls |
'Under 21' |
| Tuesday, July 15 2008 |
19.30 |
Opening Ceremony |
| Wednesday, July 16 2008 |
10.00-11.20 |
Qualification / Session 1 |
Qualification / Session 1 |
Qualification / Session 1 |
| 11.30-12.50 |
Qualification / Session 2 |
Qualification / Session 2 |
Qualification / Session 2 |
| 14.00-15.20 |
Qualification / Session 3 |
Qualification / Session 3 |
Qualification / Session 3 |
| 15.30-16.50 |
Qualification / Session 4 |
Qualification / Session 4 |
Qualification / Session 4 |
| 17.00-18.20 |
Qualification / Session 5 |
Qualification / Session 5 |
Qualification / Session 5 |
| 18.30-19.50 |
Qualification / Session 6 |
Qualification / Session 6 |
Qualification / Session 6 |
| Thursday, July 17 2008 |
10.00-11.20 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 1 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 1 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 1 |
| 11.30-12.50 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 2 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 2 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 2 |
| 14.00-15.20 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 3 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 3 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 3 |
| 15.30-16.50 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 4 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 4 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 4 |
| 17.00-18.20 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 5 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 5 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 5 |
| 18.30-19.50 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 6 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 6 |
Semifinals A & B / Session 6 |
| Friday, July 18 2008 |
10.00-13.00 |
Finals A & B / Session 1 |
Finals A & B / Session 1 |
Finals A & B / Session 1 |
| 14.30-19.00 |
Finals A & B / Session 2 |
Finals A & B / Session 2 |
Finals A & B / Session 2 |
| 20.00 |
Closing Ceremony & Prize Giving |
• Right of Entry
The Championships are open to bridge players (registered members of EBL NBOs), in good standing with their Federation and born:
| 'Under 26 Open'
On or after 1 January 1983 |
'Under 26 Girls'
On or after 1 January 1983 |
'Under 21'
On or after 1 January 1988 |
Each member NBO, being up to date with the payment of its dues (including the 2008 dues) to the EBL is authorized to enter pairs. Countries must have paid the entry fee and be up to date with the payment of the dues to the EBL before they can participate in the Championships.
In any case participants must be nominated by their NBO and all such nominations are subject to authorization by the EBL Credentials Committee.
• Entry Fees
The entry fees are €150 per pair. To be paid by Bank Transfer until May 31 2008 to
BANQUE PARIBAS (Suisse)
2, Place de Hollande
CH-1211 Geneve 11 - Suisse
Account EUROPEAN BRIDGE LEAGUE Number 3097300
IBAN number: CH 46 0868 6309 7300 04978
SWIFT code: BPPBCHGG
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• Registration of Pairs
Registration of pairs must be made by 31 May 2008, from the EBL member countries and sent to:
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European Bridge League
Gianarrigo Rona - President
Via Ciro Menotti 11/C
I-20129 Milan
Italy.
 39-02-7000 1398
 ebl@federbridge.it
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The EBL supports a dress code at its Championships. NBOs are required to provide their players with appropriate uniforms carrying a badge or emblem which identifies the country represented.
In addition, everyone entering the playing rooms is obliged to wear the official identification badge provided by the organization. In case of loss, the organization will provide a duplicate badge at a cost of €5,00.
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39-02-7000 0022
39-02-7000 1398
