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QBA - Barrier Reef

28th April to 1st May 2023





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Tournament Organiser:


William van Bakel
Phone:


0414 430 145
Email:



wvanbakel@hotmail.com
Chief Tournament Director:


Jan Peach
Senior Director:


Peter Busch
Director



Julie Jeffries
MyABF Queries:


Julie Duncan 0419 711578
Partnerships:


Pippa Hooper 0401 935 963
Accommodation Enquiries:


Carol Dennis  07 4054 4262  Colonial Cub Booking Code:  CAMP-BRIDGE

Book online .

INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS
Family, friends, supporters ... enjoy ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS off our already low rates!



1. Go to our website at https://www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au
2. Click orange BOOK box
3. Enter Check In & Check Out dates, Number of Adults & Number of Children (12 years and under)
4. Click on “Promo Code”
5. Type in “CAMP-BRIDGE” and press APPLY
6. Current availability with special discounts applied will now be displayed
7. Click on “Select” for your preferred room type
8. Then BOOK!

Links

MyABF registration required to submit an entry to this event.  Registration information -  MyABF resources and how to sign up

Results are available on Bridge Australia.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Walk-in Pairs commence Friday 28th April at 9.30am - Payment ($15.00) at the session

Swiss Butler Pairs (Open, Restricted and Novice) commence 2.00pm on Friday 28th April; Second session 10.00 am on Saturday 29th April.

Swiss Teams (Open & BRC 300) - Match 1 commences 2:00pm Saturday 29th April and Match 8 finishes around 12:15 pm on Monday 1st May 2023. 

Entry Fees:   Walk-in Pairs -  $30;  Swiss Butler Pairs  -  $160;  Swiss Teams   $580 (1point = $1)

Gold Points are awarded in the Swiss Butler Pairs and Swiss Teams events.  Red Points are awarded in the Walk-in Pairs.


The ABF Tournament Regulations as modified by the ABF Supplementary Regulations will apply.

Entries close on Friday 14th April 2023 or when table limit of 66 is reached. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Director

Conditions of Entry - please refer to the attached Barrier Reef Congress Manual for full details.

Eligibility for Restricted Events - Masterpoint requirements as at 31 December 2022.  Please see BRC Manual for additional limitations.

    • Novice Pairs: both players must have fewer than 100Mps
    • Restricted Pairs:  both players must have fewer than 300mps
    • BRC 300:  average masterpoints per player must not exceed 300mps nor any individual have more than 500mps.  Team members who are Life Masters may not play together in a partnership.

    To receive your results and draw for next round on your mobile, tick the box in Settings in your profile. Click on the head and shoulders icon at the very top right of this page.

    Mobile phones are NOT ALLOWED to be used during session times.  Please see the Tournament Organiser, William van Bakel to look after your phone If you are expecting an URGENT call.

    The venue has no lift. Should you not be able to access upstairs via a staircase; please let organiser know and downstairs seating will be arranged.

    PLEASE NOTE: Congress limited to 66 tables

    Downstairs: Open limited to 42 table for both pairs and teams

    Upstairs: Others limited to 24 tables for both pairs and teams

    IF YOUR SECTION IS FULL PLEASE EMAIL  wvanbakel@hotmail.com TO GO ON WAITING LIST


    The following times are provided solely as a guide to players and may change depending on event formats and other circumstances:

    Pairs                            Saturday, April 29, 1.15 pm

    Teams                          Monday, May 1, 12.15 pm

    DOWNLOADS

    Location - Cairns Colonial Club, 18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda Qld 4870

    Transport

    The Colonial Club has free parking for guests and visitors. Plenty off street parking is available at the rear of the Colonial Club in Behan Street, The actual venue is closer to Behan Street. Walk from front in Cannon Street is about 250 metres.

    Catering

    You are welcome to bring your own lunch.

    The Cairns Colonial Club will prepare sandwiches and wraps before play on Saturday and Sunday. These need to be pre-ordered by 9.30am.

    Each Lunch Pack will include: ($25pp)

     

    • 2 Sandwich OR 2 wrap selection OR Salad
    • Juice Box
    • Water
    • Piece of fruit (different each day)
    • Muesli bar OR packet of chips

     Options below

    ONE choice - can choose a sandwich, a wrap or a salad

     Sandwiches (2) or wraps (2)

    Chicken, lettuce, bacon, parmesan & aioli

    Ham, cheese, lettuce & tomato

    Salami, cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion mayonnaise

    Cucumber, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise & cheese (V)

    Salad

    Chicken Caesar salad – chicken, cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons, egg & Caesar dressing

    Thai Style Beef Salad – Slices of beef sirloin, julienne veg salad with rice noodles & nam jim dressing (GF)

    Pasta Salad – Sundried tomato pesto dressing finished with parmesan cheese & rocket (V)

    Greek Style Salad – Tomato, onion, cucumber, kalamata olives, avocado, goats cheese & a cider vinaigrette (V GF)

     Arrival drink and snack will be provided on Friday around 1.30pm.

    Farewell drink and a snack will be provided on Monday at around 12.15pm

    Water will be provided at stations in the playing area.

    Additional Information

    Link: https://www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au/

    Book online .

    INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS
    Family, friends, supporters ... enjoy ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS off our already low rates!

    1. Go to our website at https://www.cairnscolonialclub.com.au
    2. Click orange BOOK box
    3. Enter Check In & Check Out dates, Number of Adults & Number of Children (12 years and under)
    4. Click on “Promo Code”
    5. Type in “CAMP-BRIDGE” and press APPLY
    6. Current availability with special discounts applied will now be displayed
    7. Click on “Select” for your preferred room type
    8. Then BOOK!

    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
    Barrier Reef Pairs - Novice (under 100 Mps)80 credits Friday 28-04-2023 - 2pm 25 Entries closed on Friday 14 Apr 2023View Entries
    Saturday 29-04-2023 - 10am
    Barrier Reef Pairs - Restricted (Under 300 MPs)80 credits Friday 28-04-2023 - 2pm 17 Entries closed on Friday 14 Apr 2023View Entries
    Saturday 29-04-2023 - 10am
    Eric Parsons Pairs - Open80 credits Friday 28-04-2023 - 2pm 84 Entries closed on Friday 14 Apr 2023View Entries
    Saturday 29-04-2023 - 10am
    John Brockwell Teams - Open145 credits* Saturday 29-04-2023 - 2pm 42 Entries closed on Friday 14 Apr 2023View Entries
    Sunday 30-04-2023 - 10am & 2pm
    Monday 01-05-2023 - 9am
    Barrier Reef 300 Teams ( under 300MPS)145 credits* Saturday 29-04-2023 - 2pm 16 Entries closed on Tuesday 2 May 2023View Entries
    Sunday 30-04-2023 - 10am & 2pm
    Monday 01-05-2023 - 9am

    Mobile phones are NOT ALLOWED to be used during session times.  Please see the Tournament Organiser,  William van Bakel to look after your phone If you are expecting an URGENT call. The venue has no lift. Should you not be able to access upstairs via a staircase; please let organiser know and downstairs seating will be arranged.

    Paying for entries:

    Direct Deposit - BSB 633-000    A/c 195 577 085 (Ref: ABF Number & Name on all transfers)

    Cheque:  Payable to:  Cairns Bridge Club Inc        Mail to:  PO Box 353, Edge Hill Qld  4870

    Bank Transfer Details

    Westpac:  BSB 633 000  Account 195 577 085   Name: Cairns Bridge Club

    (Please use your  name & ABF Membership Number as reference on all bank transfers )

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