'First for Bridge' relaunched by Leger Shearings Group

First for Bridge offers premier, beginners, refresher, and play & explore holiday options. The collection also includes breaks to attend English Bridge Union (EBU) Congress events, both in the UK and overseas.

First for Bridge has assembled a team of EBU-qualified directors, hosts and teachers to lead the holidays, dedicated to providing an engaging and supportive bridge-playing environment.  The team includes Premier Life Master and EBU-qualified tournament director Mark Hooper, professional bridge player and coach Dom Rayner, and EBU Panel Director Colin Simcox.

Standard Masterpoints are awarded on the Premier and Play & Explore holidays, and the EBU award Blue and Green-pointed Masterpoints at their Congresses. Licenced by the EBU, this very popular scheme ensures that EBU members receive their points even on holiday!

The number of bridge tables varies depending on the holiday type. On average, Premier Bridge holidays have 10-15 tables; Play & Explore have 7-12; Refresher Bridge holidays have up to 12 tables, and Beginners’ Bridge breaks have up to 7. There are no half tables on Premier Bridge holidays.

Solo travellers are catered for with partners always found in the bridge room. In addition, the hosts hold a singles meeting at the beginning of the holiday to introduce prospective partners.

Leger Shearings Group’s CEO, Liam Race said: ‘First for Bridge’ holidays are expertly created for bridge players who love to travel and have been curated to enhance bridge skills in a manner that’s tailored to the individual’s experience level.  We’ve selected the best hotels, in fantastic destinations, with superb features and facilities, such as stylish lounge areas, sunbathing terraces, swimming pools, and spacious bridge rooms, where participants can relax in the company of like-minded others.”