Club Competitions

These are either annual or six-monthly with one or two special events. The competitions are mostly individual (some based on handicap). Tuesday, Thursday and Friday members have their own cups to compete for. The Tuesday competitions are run on the 1st and 3rd nights in a month while 2nd, 4th and 5th (if available) do not count towards the competitions. There are several special nights where members can qualify for 2nd round in the county or region (see below). The complete of regular competitions list can be found here.

Several special competitions tries to integrate members playing on different evenings. These competitions are listed separately in the club program. They winners are usually awarded bottle prizes.


District competitions

The club participates in local district competitions organised by the Chiltern League. The Chiltern League organises three teams competitions, the teams of 4 league, the teams of 8 league and the Spring Cup as well as a pairs event (Elimination Pairs). All winners are announced during end-of-season friendly teams of 4 event usually sometimes in July (the date is announced in the spring). More information can be found here.


County Leagues

The County Association organises two leagues, one for club teams of 8 and the other for individual teams of 4 (Brown Cup). The Reading Bridge Club participate in the League of 8 (5 teams in 2003-2004 season) and many members compete in the Brown Cup. The details can be found here. For current results see the link. Additionally, an annual match between Berks and Bucks which comprises 3 teams of 8 from each county is held.


County Competitions

Apart from the league the BBCBA organises a number of one day competitions (usually played on Sunday either in New Windsor Community Association Hall or in South Bucks Bridge Centre). The competitions range from Friendly Pairs suitable for relative novices right up to the prestige County Championships events. More details of pairs events can be found here and details of teams events can be found here.


National Competitions

Reading Bridge Club participate in most national competitions. Past and current members have won a number of them. Details can be found here.



Last updated: 22/10/2003