National Schools Championship (formerly the "Young Bridge Challenge")
The 2026 event will be held on Saturday, 28 Feb
The National Schools Championship is a half-day bridge event for school-age bridge players of all experience levels which takes place in Spring each year. Hosted by EBED, the event is FREE to enter and held at Loughborough Grammar School (LE11 2DU).
The main competitions feature a teams format where players compete in teams of 4, but entries of single players or pairs are also welcomed as we will be able to match you up with a partner/other players to make a mixed team.
HOW DO I ENTER?
Register online via the Bridge4Schools website, or CONTACT Joan Bennett at joan@ebedcio.org.uk / 075 4878 2538 if you have any questions, wish to tell us how many teams you plan to bring, or need help finding partners/teammates.
EVENT FORMAT & TIMINGS
There will be three competitions:
♠ A Flight: Main competition for the Schools Cup (single school teams only)
♥ B Flight: For Harry Scully Trophy (mixed teams) and the Schools Plate (less experienced single school teams)
♦ C Flight: Novice Pairs competition for less experienced players
Teams should arrive by 12:00pm in good time for a prompt 12:45pm start. A hot meal is provided courtesy of Loughborough Grammar School during the mid-sessions break (approx 4:00pm). We are scheduled to finish at 6:30pm.
2025 Results
Schools Cup Final won by Habs A
Schools Plate Final won by Cardinal Newman A
Harry Scully Trophy Final won by Watford/KCS
2024 Event
Report and photographs from 2024
2024 Results
Schools Cup Final won by Habs A
Schools Plate and Harry Scully Trophy Final won by KCS Wimbledon (Schools Plate) and Grand Slam Girls (Harry Scully Trophy)
