Youth Bridge
Bridge offers young people fun, friendships, challenge and opportunities to travel.
Across England, schools, clubs and universities help young people discover bridge, make friends and develop their game. EBED supports those pathways through camps, competitions, school activity, university bridge and online opportunities.
YOUTH BRIDGE CAMP
Ready for a brilliant weekend of bridge?
Bridge, games, coaching and a fantastic weekend with friends. Players of all levels are welcome.
Schools
Schools bridge helps young people build confidence, concentration, teamwork and problem-solving skills through a fun and social game.
Universities
University bridge gives students the chance to play socially, compete with other universities and become part of a wider bridge community.
Youth development
Camps, competitions and youth events give young players the chance to improve, compete, travel and make lasting friendships.
EBED supports youth bridge across England through schools programmes, university partnerships, competitions, camps and teacher support — helping young people discover, learn and enjoy the game. To find out more, explore the details below.
Youth Grants
EBED can provide grant funding and equipment for schools, universities or other organisations trying to establish, revive or sustain a bridge club for young people.
Each year our trustees set aside a limited budget to fund youth grants. When the budget is spent, then no further grants will be made in the financial year.
The EBED CEO approves all grants from this fund and their decision is final. Applicants will usually receive an answer within 2 weeks of EBED receiving a completed application form and supporting evidence.
To apply for a grant, click on the button below to download a Word application form.
Junior Bursaries
EBED's Small Grants Scheme exists to provide bursaries to individuals who are unable to partake in bridge activities because of financial hardship.
Grants will not usually exceed £100 or 50% of the total cost of the activity.
Each year our trustees set aside a limited budget to fund youth grants. When the budget is spent, then no further grants will be made in the financial year.
The EBED CEO approves all grants from this fund and their decision is final. Applicants will usually receive an answer within 2 weeks of EBED receiving a completed application form and supporting evidence.
EBU Junior Membership
Junior membership of the EBU is free if you are under 26, and provides access to a number of benefits including:
- Reduced entry fees to EBU events and competitions
- Promotional offers with EBED partners such as Funbridge, IntoBridge and No Fear Bridge.
Adults join the EBU either through their local bridge club (where the club is EBU-affiliated) or as direct members.
To sign up as a direct junior member, click on the button below to be taken to a fillable pdf application form.
Bridge 4 Schools
Bridge4Schools promotes children’s bridge and minibridge across schools and bridge clubs in England. It brings together information about junior bridge opportunities, competitions, clubs, teaching resources and local events, helping schools, parents, teachers and volunteers support young people as they discover and develop in the game.
Youth Bridge Teaching Awards
The Alec Salisbury Award
The Alec Salisbury Award is made to the school teacher who has made the most effective contribution to promoting bridge.
Alec Salisbury was the EBU's Schools and Youth Officer for many years, being instrumental in the introduction of Minibridge
Typical achievements might include: Establishment of a school bridge club; developing the range of players within that club; participation in county/EBED youth events; support for the Junior Award Scheme; promotion of academic and non-academic benefits of bridge within the school and community.
Nominations can be made by any EBU member, club or county, but should be made on the nomination form (pdf), word version. Please send nominations for this award to EBED - before 31st July
The Tom Bradley Award
The Tom Bradley Award is made to the (non-school) teacher who has made the most effective contribution to promoting youth bridge.
Tom Bradley was the former Treasurer of the EBU, who was a champion of attracting new players into the game of bridge.
Typical achievements might include: Major contribution to Junior Bridge Development; creating a sustained interest in bridge; Interaction with the adult bridge community; support for the Junior Award Scheme; promotion of academic and non-academic benefits of bridge within the community.
Nominations can be made by any EBU member, club or county, but should be made on the nomination form (pdf), word version. Please send nominations for this award to EBED - before 31st July