butler pairs championship

"Butler Pairs" Championship One qualifying round is held each month from May to April (12 sessions). This competition is now scored by Cross-IMPS.  Butler scoring was used prior to 2013. Cross-IMP scoring is generally thought to be more accurate than the Butler method as all the results are used.  Scores for each pair are IMPed against all the other scores on the board and the average swing calculated.  Scores tend to be 10% smaller than by using the Butler method and will have non-integer values.  The bidding/play tactics you have used for Butler Pairs are entirely appropriate for Cross-IMP scoring. The Jacobs Shield is awarded to the pair with the four best scores.. George and Joyce Jacobs were early members of the Club. George was also sometime County Chairman. The original shield was filled by 2001 so was replaced by the Club with a larger one in 2002. Current standings: Winners Year Winner 2020-21 Simon Barb & Rod Oakford 2019-20 Not played? 2018-19 Jon Cooke Paul Barden 2017-18 John Liebeschuetz & Julian Wightwick 2016-17 Catherine Curtis & Paul Fegarty 2015-16 John Liebeschuetz & Julian Wightwick 2014-15 Mike Seaver & Simon Barb 2013-14 John Liebeschuetz & Julian Wightwick 2012-13 Mike Seaver & Rod Oakford 2011-12 John Liebeschuetz & Julian Wightwick 2010-11 John Liebeschuetz & Mike Seaver 2009-10 Paul Fegarty & Catherine Curtis 2008-09 Rod Oakford & Jonathan Mestel 2007-08 Paul Fegarty & Catherine Curtis 2006-07 Rod Oakford & Victor Milman 2005-06 Paul Fegarty & Catherine Curtis 2004-05 Paul Fegarty & Catherine Curtis 2003-04 John Turner & Ann Curtin 2002-03 Eryl Howard & Eric Campbell 2001-02 Rod Oakford & Sue Oakford 2000-01 Don McFarlane & Alistair Brodie 1999-00 Sonia Zakrzewska & Gareth Birdsall 1998-99 Don McFarlane & Alistair Brodie 1997-98 Cynthia Kirkby & Bob Speller 1996-97 C.Ashment & J.Young 1995-96 Mrs.C.Kirkby & R.Speller 1994-95 Mrs.A.Curtin & J.Turner 1993-94 F.Hinden & T.Townsend 1992-93 Mrs.C.Kirkby & R.Speller 1991-92 Mrs.A.Curtin & J.Turner 1990-91 S.T.Siklos & J.Wightwick 1989-90 Mrs.C.Kirkby & R.Speller 1988-89 D.J.Harrison & A.Johannsson 1987-88 B.R.Sharp & Mrs. B. Elderfield 1986-87 Dr.K Talbot & Dr.D.C.Talbot 1985-86 Mrs.C.Kirkby & Mrs.V.Lax 1984-85 Mrs. V. Farrer & A.Schechter 1983-84 Mr.& Mrs.P Burrows 1982-83 Mr. & Mrs. R.C.Langridge 1981-82 Mr. & Mrs. R.C.Langridge 1980-81 Mrs.C.Kirkby & I.S.Aldridge