BFACT - ACT Youth Events
27th September to 1st October 2026
People
| Organiser: | Suz Wilkinson |
| Phone: | 0474 946 029 |
| Email: | youth@canberrabridgeclub.com.au |
| Chief Tournament Director: | Leon Meier |
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Draft Supplementary Regulations (tbc)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Youth Triathlon consists of a pairs, teams and individual competition. The most successful player is crowned the Youth Triathlon Champion and will receive the Bobby Richman Trophy. It used to be a regular fixture on the Youth Bridge calendar. We’re bringing it back and adding TWO EXTRA DAYS of training and development led by William Jenner O’Shea.
Cost is $180 for all of the bridge stuff.
You don’t need to attend every day to participate.
Daily rates: Sunday to Wednesday $40/day, Thursday $20
To be Triathlon Champion you must play in all competition sessions and be born on or after 1 January 1996.
Players are welcome to stay afterwards to compete from October 2 - 6 in the ACT Gold Point event Canberra in Bloom.
*schedule may change
All players under 18 must have a chaperone who have duty of care for their child/ward. It’s likely that there will be other bridge parents around and it is OK to share responsibility if you want to see Canberra or take a break.
If chaperones would like to join in with meals, please sign up in the program.
Sunday - Wednesday $30/day, Thursday $10
LOCATION - Canberra Bridge Club (CBC)
5-7 Duff Place, Deakin
Located in the leafy suburb of Deakin, Nearby is a grocery store, post office and petrol station. There are also a few cafes and restaurants a short walk from the club.
The club has a private car park. If it is full, there is more parking on the street and at the nearby soccer club.
Location - Canberra Bridge Club
Transport
Getting to Canberra
Canberra Bridge Club is an easy 15 minute drive from the airport.
Bus services
Sydney: Multiple daily services. The trip takes about 3.5 to 4 hours. Flix, Murrays, and Greyhound
Melbourne: Daily overnight and daytime services taking about 8 to 9 hours.
Brisbane: Long-distance coach services (approx. 16 to 18 hours).
Snowy Mountains: Jindabyne, Cooma, and Perisher
South Coast: Batemans Bay, Narooma, and Bega.
Other Centers: Albury, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie
Adelaide: Often requires a transfer in Melbourne or via the Snowy Mountains.
Email the organiser if you need advice or help with transportation.
Catering
All meals included from Sunday lunch to Thursday lunch
Additional Information
Players are welcome to arrange their own accommodation.
Please select “Accommodation required” if you would like to use one of the following options and email the organiser with your preference.
- [free] Billeted by a Canberra Bridge Club member if available
- [subsidised] Recommended hotel - Ibis Styles Narrabundah *9 minute drive from venue*. Book your own accommodation. Send a copy of your payment to the organisers and we will provide a subsidy (based on amount received from donations and fundraising). Our aim is $40/night but we can’t promise that yet.
- [subsidised] Canberra Girls Grammar Boarding School (depends on number of participants)
- [subsidised] group of 6 - 8 people. AirBnB house, less than 5 min walk from venue. https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1630129425873059729
PROGRAM
| Event Category |
Full entry fee per player | Day | Time | Total entries | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Youth Training Open | 40 credits | Sunday | 27-09-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Entries open in 52 daysView Entries |
| Monday Youth - Triathlon Pairs Open | 40 credits | Sunday | 27-09-2026 - 10am | 0 | Entries open in 52 daysView Entries |
| Monday | 28-09-2026 - 9:30am & 1:30pm | ||||
| Accommodation required - Youth Open | 0 credits | Sunday | 27-09-2026 - 8am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| Accommodation required - Chaperone Open | 0 credits | Sunday | 27-09-2026 - 8am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| Sunday Chaperone Meals Open | 30 credits | Sunday | 27-09-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| Monday Chaperone Meals Open | 30 credits | Monday | 28-09-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| Tuesday Chaperone Meals Open | 30 credits | Tuesday | 29-09-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| Wednesday Youth - Triathlon Individual Open | 40 credits | Wednesday | 30-09-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| Wednesday Chaperone Meals Open | 30 credits | Wednesday | 30-09-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| Thursday Youth Training Open | 20 credits | Thursday | 01-10-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |
| Thursday Chaperone Meals Open | 10 credits | Thursday | 01-10-2026 - 9:30am | 0 | Enter View Entries |