The government published its updated roadmap on the re-opening of society on Tuesday evening, and the revised public health measures contain good news for bridge clubs. It is also most welcome that, for the first time, the provisions make specific reference to bridge...

In normal circumstances, the European qualification spots for the World Championships are decided via the European Championships themselves. Because of COVID, it was not possible to hold the European Championships this time around, so the EBL held a special...

Final call for entries for the Regent BC Open Leagues for 2021/22. The club will run teams tournaments for the following grades - Open, Area Master, and Intermediate. It is intended to offer the choice of online or in-person matches in the club (once the latter can be...

In normal circumstances, the European qualification spots for the World Championships are decided via the European Championships themselves. Because of COVID, it was not possible to hold the European Championships this time around, so the EBL has decided on a special...

The CBAI intends to hold trials to select a team for the Camrose Trophy (home international open championship) 2022. This event is provisionally scheduled to be held in England on 7-9 January 2022 and in Scotland on 4-6 March 2022, public health conditions permitting....

As sectors of society continue to re-open following COVID-related closures, we are reviewing the requirements for the re-opening of live bridge with the health authorities. The CBAI has prepared and submitted a generic risk assessment in respect of bridge clubs, which...

The CBAI intends to hold trials to select a team for the Lady Milne Trophy (women's home international championship) 2022. This event is provisionally scheduled to be held in Wales on 22-24 April. The trials will be held over two weekends, September 10-12, and...

We are pleased to inform you that Dermot O'Brien has been appointed to succeed Paul Porteous as Chief Executive of the CBAI with effect from 1 September. Paul is owed a great debt of gratitude for his outstanding service to the Association over more than thirty years,...