A teams-of-four knock-out competition played by British Universities and Higher Education Institutions for which Green Points are awarded. The English Bridge Union administers this tournament on behalf of the world famous Portland Club in London. All players must be registered as full time students with the University or College they are to represent. Each institution may enter one or two teams. Collegiate institutions may enter at University or College level. Teams from the same institution will not be drawn against each other in the first round of the competition, nor before the quarter-finals unless the only alternative would cause unnecessary travelling for one or more teams. In order to reduce travelling, there is the option to play matches online if both teams agree. This year notes the addition of the Portland Bowl Plate. This competition is open to teams who lose their first match in the competition, and is intended to provide newer players with more chances of playing knockout teams bridge and more opportunities to play against players of their own level. The Portland Bowl Plate finals will also take place in the Portland Club, who have generously agreed to host it. The final will take place on the 19th April 2020. Entry to Portland Bowl Plate is on an opt-in basis. The Portland Bowl semi-finals, final & 3rd/4th play-off will be played on consecutive days at the Portland Club, 18th – 19th April 2020. Entry implies that the team is available to play on these dates.
Current Results
To enter
Universities on our mailing list will be contacted at the start of term, though any university team can submit an entry by email to nick@ebu.co.uk, charlie@ebu.co.uk, or by calling 01296 317203. The closing date for entries for 2019/20 is the end of October 2019.
Holders
2019 Durham A: Charles Bucknell, Dominic Price, Edmund Lea & Euan Sarson
| Round | Play by |
|---|---|
| Round I | 22nd December 2019 |
| Round II (Round I PBP) | 26th January 2020 |
| Quarter Finals (Round II PBP) | extended indefinitely |
| Round III PBP | extended indefinitely |
| Semi Finals and Final & 3rd/4th play-off | extended indefinitely |
| Note pricing for 2019/20 may be subject to change. | |
|---|---|
| £49 for one team, £74 for two teams. |
Master Points
| Round | I | II | Quarter-final | Semi-final | 3rd/4th play-off | Final |
| GPs | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1.0 | 1.50 | 0.75 | 2 |
Masterpoints for the Portland Bowl Plate will be 50% of the equivalent round of the Portland Bowl.
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in this event.
Entry
Universities on our mailing list will be contacted at the start of term, though any university team can submit an entry by email to nick@ebu.co.uk, charlie@ebu.co.uk, or by calling 01296 317203.
Downloads
- Use of data by the EBU Knockout system
- Regulations for Rulings and Appeals in Matches Played Privately
- Portland Bowl Regulations
- General Regulations for Matches Played Privately
- Online Match Regulations
Previous Winners
The EBU archive listing the past winners 2019 results 2018 results 2017 results 2016 results 2015 results 2014 results 2013 results 2012 results 2011 results 2010 results 2009 results 2008 results 2007 results