Bridge Federation Of The ACT

Held in conjunction with Australia's largest floral festival, Floriade, Canberra in Bloom is a national, gold points congress for players of all abilities. Pairs and teams events are held in novice, restricted and open categories, with a rookies pairs event catering for players with less than 5 masterpoints.

New this year is a restricted/novice one day teams event.

The mixed teams event has PQPs with qualifying sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning, and semi-finals and finals held over Sunday afternoon and Monday. Note that players that do not qualify for the finals can enter another event on the Sunday.

Early bird prices for all events are available until 31 August.

Restricted: Under 300 Masterpoints

Novice: Under 100 Masterpoints

Rookie: Under 5 Masterpoints

Masterpoint cut off is 30 June 2024

Entries close 22 September (late entries may be accepted at Convenors' discretion). Contact convener for consideration.

Prizes for winning competitors (subject to minimum number of entrants)

There are a range of accommodation options in the vicinity, from budget to 5 star.

We are supported by the friendly team at Forrest Hotel and Apartments - they provide comfortable accommodation in lovely grounds, with plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby. To gain a discount to stay there, just click on the link, press on the green button and become a member to access discounted prices. Or you can call them and mention either the Canberra Bridge Club or the Canberra Bridge tournament to get the discount.

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Ample free parking at the venue or neaby Hannah Place.

Morning and afternoon tea provided and light refreshments and drinks at the conclusion of the event. Lunch available from nearby cafes.