• Format

Initially there will be a complete round-robin with 11 matches of 10 boards. Semi-Finals and Final will be held in two segments of 16 boards. All the teams will play until the end.

For the Semi-Finals and Final, the 12 teams will be divided into 3 groups according to their ranking at the end of the round-robin.

1 to 4: Group A For the Semi-Finals, 1 chooses his opponent between 3 and 4

5 to 8: Group B For the Semi-Finals, 5 chooses his opponent between 7 and 8

9 to 12: Group C For the Semi-Finals, 9 chooses his opponent between 11 and 12

At the end of the Semi-Finals, the winners from the same groups meet as do the losers; this allows a complete ranking from 1 to 12.

 • Programme

 • Conditions of Contest

• General Conditions of Contest
• Supplementary Conditions of Contest

 • Accommodation

1. Venue

Esplanade hotel – Mihanoviceva 1, 10000 Zagreb (www.esplanade.hr).

2. Registration

Eligible teams need to confirm their participation by the 15th September 2016. Please send your application to the EBL Secretariat, Catherine Vitry, at [email protected]

3. Accommodation

The Esplanade hotel will apply the following special rates for the participants and their accompaniers (prices per person in B&B accommodation).

• Single room 110 €
• Double room 125 €

To book, please contact:
Marica Požegić
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +385 (0)1 45 66 600
Booking code: “Bridge”

 • Prizes

• The winning team will receive the Trophy and the title of European Champion Club as well as the right to participate in the next edition.