Ballina Bridge Club
18th to 19th April 2026
Sponsored by
We are pleased to advise our 2 sponsors:
1. Harcourts Real Estate
2. Cherry Street Sports, Ballina. Cherry Street has a motel: The Colonial. If you haven't yet booked your accommodation, give them a call and mention you're playing in the Bridge Congress for a discounted rate. Colonial Hotel - Call: 02 6686 7691
+ We will be holding our Saturday night Dinner at Cherry Street - come along to dine with, and chat to, new and old bridge friends - and perhaps NOT talk about the hands!!
People
| Organiser: | Marjorie Askew |
| Phone: | 0459023907 |
| Email: | marjorie.askew@gmail.com |
| Chief Tournament Director: | John McIlrath |
GENERAL INFORMATION
STARTING TIMES: Saturday 10am, Sunday 9.30am
PRIZES: Generous cash prizes will be awarded, determined by number of entries. We expect to award prizes in 3 Divisions: Open, Intermediate and Restricted; 'Intermediate' is the middle third of the field; 'Restricted' is the lower third of the field. (Last year we decided to have 4 Divisions so will be 3, or 4, depending on numbers and range of entrants.) And we award equal prize money per each division.
LUNCH: is included for both Saturday and Sunday and we will endeavour to offer Gluten Free and Vegetarian options - please advise any special dietary needs with your entry. Our Lunches will be catered for us by the Lennox Head Lions; as part of our ongoing fundraising partnership with them. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available all day.
SATURDAY DINNER: - optional extra, pay on the day. Join us for dinner at a local Club - which 'Club' to be confirmed. This has proved very popular in previous years; a chance to catch-up with old and new bridge friends, and maybe not discuss the day's bridge hands! We'll advise further once the venue is confirmed.
+ An invite for all 'Aspiring' Directors: John McIlrath, Chair of the NSW Directing Committee (and our Congress Director) will be presenting a Directors Training Workshop on Friday 17 April at Ballina BC. (+ John will also be presenting a Workshop (different topics) 'up-the-road' at Tweed BC on Thursday 16 April. You can check these out on MyABF.
+ Please see Congress flyer for more info.
FOR 'HELP' - AND FOR LATE ENTRY ENQUIRIES (AFTER APRIL 11) PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANISER MARJORIE ASKEW
DOWNLOADS
Location - Ballina Bridge Club
Catering
LUNCH: is included both days and we will endeavour to offer Gluten Free and Vegetarian options. Please advise dietary needs with your entry.
Tea/Coffee and light refreshments will be available all day + a free drink with Presentations on the Sunday.
Our Lunches are catered for us by the Lennox Head Lions as part of our ongoing fundraising partnership with them.
PROGRAM
| Event | Full entry fee per player | Day | Time | Total entries | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Pairs | 120 credits | Saturday | 18-04-2026 - 10am | 48 | Event is fullView Entries |
| Sunday | 19-04-2026 - 9:30am |
Bank Transfer Details
Please make payments by Bridge Credits or to: Ballina Bridge Club
BSB: 650 300 Account Number: 551649703