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• Entry Form for Postal/Email Entries
• Program
• Walk-In Pairs Information
• How To Withdraw an Entry/Request a Refund
• Accommodation - Updated 30/11/22
• Novice Players' Handy Guide
• Bridge Companions - Apex Dining Menu Spring 23
• Sponsors - Updated 11 December 2022
• Bridge Companions Program
• System Regulations
• Prize Money updated 25 Jan 2023
• Celebrity Speakers
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Social and Other Activities
• Supplementary Regulations
• Welcome Bulletin
• Information Manual - Complete
• Waitlist

    Welcome to the 61ST Gold Coast Congress

An event organised by the Queensland Bridge Association under license from the ABF.

The 61st Gold Coast Congress theme is Mad Hatters 

Early Bird: Pay by 6th February 2023 and receive a discount of $20 per pair or $40 per team.  No discount for 1 session 0-50 Masterpoint Pairs, Rookie Pairs and Walk-In Pairs.

What's new in 2023: 

• No hard copy Entry Form. If posting entry, click here for a form for your entry.
• Bobby Richman Pairs entry fee increased from $310 to $330 per pair
  
• Team entry fee increased from $740 to $780 per team
• Two session 0-50 Pairs entry fee increased from $90 to $110, but is eligible for the early bird discount

Important points:

• Eligibility for youth players, overseas players and events limited by masterpoints can be found on the page 22 of the GCC Information Manual
  
• If paying by bank transfer: Account Name: QBA  BSB: 484-799   Account No: 452338505
  
• Gold Points are awarded in all events except Walk-in Pairs
  
• List of prizes will be published in Downloads
• System regulations published on website after 1st January 2023
• Supplementary regulations published on website after 1st February 2023
• Seating for Pairs and Teams Championships available on website 24 hours prior to event
• Gold Coast Congress Information Manual updated regularly as information comes to hand
• Don't have team mates? Contact Toni Bardon - contact details in "People"
• 1 bridge credit = AUS$1

Results and Seating

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is located in Broadbeach, on Australia's Gold Coast in Queensland. It is a unique destination which caters for both leisure and business tourism. Close to a variety of accommodation, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and 70 km's of pristine white sandy beaches.  How to get there 

• Airport - Hotel Shuttles
• Airtrain Timetable
• G:link Light Rail
• Premier Transfers
• Gold Coast Cabs

The Combi is open for coffee and lunch snacks. As it is the only food option available at the GCCEC, we recommend you pre-order your lunch. Alternatively, Broadbeach has number of cafes/restaurants nearby. 

The air conditioning often makes it cold in some parts of the venue. For your own comfort, we recommend you bring a cardigan. 

There's more to the Gold Coast than a great bridge congress. Whatever your favourite holiday idea - relaxation or adventure - you'll find it on the Gold Coast. More information is available at Tourism Queensland.

Bank Transfer Details

Account Name: QBA  BSB: 484-799   Account No: 452338505