PRIZES 2022

TOTAL PRIZE FUND €35,000

We have been able to increase the prize fund for 2023. Please note that the prize fund is based on an entry of 180 pairs and 85 teams, and we reserve the right to adjust prizes (up or down) according to the number of participants at the time of the tournament.

MAIN PRIZES  
Open Pairs* Open Teams**
 
1st 2100 2500
2nd 1500 1950
3rd 1000 1550
4th 800 1250
5th 700 1050
6th 600 950
7th 500 850
8th 400 750
9th 350 650 
10th 300 600 
11th 250 550 
12th 225 500 
PAIRS SPECIAL PRIZES***
Women’s, Mixed, Senior, Madeiran this is a space filler in white text
1st € 225
2nd € 150
Foreign, Junior
1st € 225
National Pairs†
1st € 225
2nd € 150
3rd € 100
TEAMS SPECIAL PRIZES
Foreign Teams, Portuguese Teams
1st €450  
2nd €300
MADEIRAN TEAMS
1st €250

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WARM-UP PAIRS

  1st         €300
  2nd         €200
  3rd          €150
  4th          €100
  5th            €50

AWARDING OF PRIZES
Please note that prizes will be awarded according to the conditions of contest.  In the event of a player’s being eligible for more than one prize, the following will apply: 
1. The prize with the highest commercial value (as judged by the Organisers) will be awarded. 
2. Where prizes are of equal commercial value, the prize listed first in the official programme will be awarded.
  NOTES
* Prizes may be reviewed if fewer (or more) than 180 pairs have entered
** Prizes may be reviewed if fewer (or more) than 85 teams have entered
*** Special Pairs Prizes will be awarded only if at least 8 pairs have entered in any category
Prizes for National Pairs (both players from same NBO) will be awarded if enough pairs from that country have entered:  8 Pairs:  1st place only; 16 pairs:  1st and 2nd place.