Past tournaments
Here is a list of most recently played competitions, should you wish to revisit the information.
Arthur Trophy (Grand Master Ranked Pairs)
Grand Master National Ranked IMP Pairs.
Thea Teale Trophy (National Bronze Pairs)
Open to all SBU Bronze ranked players.
Heats in Edinburgh (Carlton), Glasgow (GBC), Prestwick, Inverness, Aberdeen and Dundee.
SBU National Online Grand Prix SWISS Pairs sponsored by RealBridge (2)
The first of six new National Online Events. Reduced entry fee and enhanced prizes thanks to genrous sponsorship from RealBridge. Enteries on the day are welcomed. The link will on the website.
Premier Teams Competition for the Rayne Trophy
The SBU's premier teams competition with a new format.
SBU Sims - Lord Thomson Trophy
National Simultaneous Pairs played in clubs all over Scotland
Senior Pairs for the Diamond Trophy
Senior National pairs - you must have been 63 by the 15th October 2023 to be eligible to play. This year's tournament will be played as a single event on BBO.
SBU National Online Grand Prix SWISS Pairs sponsored by RealBridge
The first of six new National Online Events. Reduced entry fee and enhanced prizes thanks to genrous sponsorship from RealBridge. Players welcome to join on the day. The RealBridge link is shown in the event details.
Edwin Berry Swiss Teams
Swiss Teams for the Edwin Berry Cup. Registration will open on the 1st August.
Stirling Pairs
Two Session Pairs Event.
Mixed Swiss Teams (Helen Walton Trophy)
Entry to this tournament has been closed to ensure an even number of teams. if you want to play put your names on the waiting list and if there is a seond time both will play.
Open to all SBU members, six rounds of eight boards.
You may pay for this by bank transfer as usual or via this credit card payment link. You still have to complete the competition entry form either way.
Mixed Swiss Pairs (Ruby Martyn Trophy)
Entry to this tournament has been closed to ensure an even number of pairs. If you want to play add your names to the waiting list. If there is a second pair you will both be able to play.
Swiss Mixed Pairs - Eight rounds of six boards a round.
You may pay for this by bank transfer as usual or via this credit card payment link. You still have to complete the competition entry form either way.
Benjamin Trophy [by invitation]
Match pointed one day event, 48 boards. Restricted to Grand Masters (by invitation only).
Alan Fairlie Trophy
Individual competition Novices, Club Masters, Local Masters and District Masters only.
Shenkin Trophy
Individual competition for players with ranks of Master up to and including Senior Master.
Farquharson Trophy
Individual Tournament for Regional Masters
This is a new tournament.
Please do join the waiting list. More places may become available.
Harrison Trophy
Individual tournament for ranks from Scottish Master to Grand Master.
NB This has changed from previous year.
National Pairs Final
Entrants decided by results of qualifying.
Hugh Kelsey Cup
For bona fide Learners attending classes for beginners or improvers - not regular club players! Since the same boards will be played nationally, a Learner may participate once only although players may choose to play in any District heat.