SA Bridge Association
29th August 2026
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| Organiser: | South Australian Bridge Association |
| Phone: | (08) 8373 3995 |
| Email: | generalmanager@sabridge.com.au |
| Chief Tournament Director: | Rex Whitford |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The South Australian Bridge Association Winter Congress will be held over 2 days, 29th & 30th August 2026 at the Victor Harbor Convention Centre.
- Sat, 29 Aug - Matchpoint Pairs
- Sun, 30 Aug - Swiss Teams
All ABF registered players are invited to participate. The events will be played as one field with prizes for categories:
- Open | Restricted (each player <300mps) | Novice (each player < 100mps)
Maximum of 30 tables on each day so register early to book your spot.
Entry fees & registration deadline:
Early bird rate*: $60 per person per day is available until 30 June 2026.
Full fee: $70 per person per day applies from 1 July to 14 August 2026.
*To book the early bird rate all members of the pair/team must be fully paid by the date.
Location - Victor Harbor Convention Centre
Transport
Established within the McCracken Resort, the purpose-built Victor Harbor Convention Centre is a convenient 50 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD with the capacity to host 300+ guests on some 56 hectares of beautifully manicured grounds complete with an 18-hole golf course, restaurants and bars.
Perfectly positioned between the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges and South Coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula the region enjoys a Mediterranean-style climate making it the ideal business and social location all year round. Book your event at this top-notch venue today and discover why it's the ultimate destination for events in the area.
McCracken Resort and Victor Harbor Convention Centre is the ideal base to stay and explore South Australia’s picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula. Non bridge players (friends and family) who accompany you can enjoy local shopping in the coastal town of Victor Harbor, take the horse-drawn tram across the causeway to Granite Island to see ferry penguins, sample internationally acclaimed wines in the McLaren Vale wine region.
Transport:
VHCC is located approx 1 hour's drive from Adelaide CBD. Free car parking is available on site.
Bus service between Adelaide CBD and Victor Harbor operates up to 4 times a day (takes approx 2 hrs), 7 days a week, operated by Link SA, phone (08) 8339 7544. Link SA also provide a daily service between Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis. A map showing these routes is available here. The timetable is available here.
Catering
This is a catered event. Lunch will be provided for each event, and subject to event timings, either morning or afternoon tea.
Other dining options are available at McCracken Country Club as well as Victor Harbor.
Additional Information
Accommodation discount available for players, friends & family who wish to stay at the McCracken Country Club.
Use discount code BRIDGE26 to avail a 10% discount on their published room rates.
Bookings can be done online via www.mccrackencountryclub.com.au and enter the code in the Promo Code field. This will allow participants to book whichever accommodations they prefer and the discount will also apply for the nights either side of the event should anyone wish to stay an extra night.
Is the venue pet friendly?
McCracken Country Club allows dogs for an additional fee per night. Sorry, no cats. Please contact the venue for details.
PROGRAM
* For teams events Entry fee per player assumes a team of 4. Amounts will differ for teams of 5 or 6.
| Event | Full entry fee per player | Day | Time | Total entries | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Bridge Assoc Winter Pairs | 70 credits* | Saturday | 29-08-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| SA Bridge Assoc Winter Teams | 70 credits* | Sunday | 30-08-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
Accommodation discount is available, see Venue information.