John Woolcott Weekend
John Woolcott Weekend 2025
This competition is organised by the Eastern Section and is open to all.
When: Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th January 2025
Platform: RealBridge - the link for each day will be on the Eastern Section Website.
Format: Pairs on Saturday and Blue-pointed Teams on Sunday
Entry Fee: £10 per pair per day
Tournament Director: Jeremy Child
How to Enter: See the John Woolcott page on the East Section website HERE.
2025 Programme
Please note that the format of both competitions will be either Swiss or All-Play-All depending on the number of entries and at the discretion of the TD.
| Day | Times | Description |
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Saturday 4th January - Swiss Pairs (exact format will depend on number of entries) |
1pm start | Session 1, three rounds of 8 boards |
| 3.45pm* | 30 minute break | |
| 4.15pm* to 7.00pm* | Session 2, three rounds of 8 boards | |
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Sunday 6th January - Blue-pointed Swiss Teams (exact format will depend on number of entries) |
1pm to 3.45pm* | Session 1, three rounds of 8 boards |
| 3.45pm* | 30 minute break | |
| 4.15pm* to 7.00pm* | Session 2, three rounds of 8 boards |
*Please note: break times are estimated and may be changed on the day by the Tournament Director. Finish times on both days will depend on speed of play but is expected to be by 7.00pm.
The Holders
2024 Pairs winners: Alex Maddocks & Jacek Pietrzycki
2024 Teams winners: Not Played