NTBA - Territory Gold
6th to 10th September 2023
Sponsored by
MAJOR SPONSOR
TALI RESTAURANT AND JUICY RUMP
ALICE SPRINGS GOLF CLUB – walking distance - 89521921
ERIC NUNN JEWELLERY - on site and on line
CASA NOSTRA- BYO – excellent Italian 89526749
HANUMAN RESTAURANT – Thai and Indian dishes - 89537188
PAUL LAVINGS BOOK SHOP- Lots of presents for Bridge lovers.
DESERT PALMS RESORT - Good Accommodation Rates 89525977
CONVENTION CENTRE &
LASSETERS CASINO – for our excellent rates.
MLA ROBYN LAMBLEY –all our photocopying
People
| Organiser: | Eileen Boocock |
| Phone: | 0409677356 |
| Email: | eileenbcck@gmail.com |
| Chief Tournament Director: | Matthew McManus |
Links
You need to be registered with MyABF to submit an entry to any event.
To sign up MyABF website, please
follow these instructions. It only takes a couple of minutes:
1. Sign up at this site https://www.myabf.com.au/view
2. Click on ‘SIGN UP’, which will take you to this link https://www.myabf.com.au/accounts/register where you will need to enter ABF number, Name, Email address and a password that’s easy to remember to avoid having to reset password.
3. Once you have done this, you will be sent an email to activate your account. Check spam for the activation email if you haven't received it.
4. When you have activated your account, it will take you to a site with your profile where you can add further details as you wish.
For information on registering - MyABF resources and how to sign up
GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to the Territory Gold Bridge Festival for 2023! 
"Bridge is back in the Red Centre"
The Northern
Territory Bridge Association together with the ABF look forward to welcoming you in Alice Springs September 6-10.
The Welcome Function will be held at the Convention Centre in the courtyard 5.30-7pm. This is free of charge and is an opportunity to meet new friends and renew old ones!
Sessions: Matchpoint Pairs - Sept 6th 9.30am and 2.15 pm and Sept 7th 9.30am
Swiss Teams - Sept 7th 2.15pm Sept 8th 9.30am and 2.15pm
Swiss Pairs (with PQP’s) - Sept 9th & 10th at 9.30am & 2.15 pm
ALL WITH GOLD MASTERPOINTS and CASH PRIZES
Pay by Monday 7 August 2023 to receive a discount of $20 per pair or $40 per team, where the entry fee for an event is made in one payment. These rates are reflected in the entry fee shown. The entry fees will increase accordingly on Tuesday 8 August 2023.
It is hoped you will enjoy your stay in Alice Springs as well as the Bridge Competition. We look forward to seeing you at the festival and should you have any further queries please contact Eileen on 0409677356.
DOWNLOADS
Location - Alice Springs Convention Centre Barrrett Drive (next to Lasseters Casino)
Transport
If arriving by plane in Alice Springs, taxis and bus transfers are available into the CBD; and the trip will take no more than 15-20 minutes.
Parking is not a problem at the venue. Plenty of free parking.
Catering
ALL Lunches are included each day in your registration fee.
The Welcome Function with canapes and drinks is included in your registration fee.
The Presentation Dinner $50pp. Includes Buffet dinner and wine.
Water will be provided to players in the room (subject to CHO Directions). Tea and coffee will also be available for players (with an honour payment system).
Additional Information
ACCOMMODATIONCrowne Plaza Lasseters Hotel Casino and Convention Centre is an excellent venue, with exclusive event accommodation packages: Standard Room : $260 per night. Mention the Bridge Festival when booking because rooms are limited. Email: reservations@crowneplazaalicesprings.com.au or PH: (08) 89507777
Another option in close proximity is: Desert Palms Resort (approx 5 min walk) PH: (08) 89525977 79 Barrett Drive email: desertpalms@desertpalms.com.au They have a special rate for a self contained Villa $185 per night - mention the Bridge Festival when booking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matchpoint Pairs | 120 credits | Wednesday | 06-09-2023 - 9:30am & 2:15pm | 38 | Entries closed on Tuesday 5 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Thursday | 07-09-2023 - 9:30am | ||||
| Swiss Teams | 120 credits* | Thursday | 07-09-2023 - 2:15pm | 19 | Entries closed on Tuesday 5 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Friday | 08-09-2023 - 9:30am & 2:15pm | ||||
| Swiss Pairs | 140 credits | Saturday | 09-09-2023 - 9:30am & 2:15pm | 41 | Entries closed on Tuesday 5 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Sunday | 10-09-2023 - 9:30am & 2:15pm | ||||
| Presentation Dinner | 50 credits | Sunday | 10-09-2023 - 6pm | 42 | Entries closed on Tuesday 5 Sep 2023View Entries |
IMPORTANT
POINTS:
1. Entries will open on 1 January 2023
2. 1 Credit = $1
3. The
NTBA reserves the right to cancel the Territory Gold Bridge Festival and
accepts no responsibility for any expenses incurred by players in the event of
such a cancellation. The NTBA recommends that players take out appropriate
insurance.
In the event of cancellation due to the
pandemic or border closures, the NTBA will refund in full all entry monies paid.
4. Supplementary regulations now available.
5. Covid-19 Policy for ABF Licensed events from 1st June 2022
The ABF notes that all state and territory governments no longer require proof of double vaccination and wearing of masks when entering venues and business. As a consequence, these will no longer be mandated for ABF Licensed events. Tournament Organisers will make their own decisions regarding whether or not to relax the earlier policies and players are advised to check the website for each event prior to entry.
Players and officials are asked not to attend any event if they are not well, or if they are supposed to be isolating or quarantining. If you come to play but are not well, you will be asked to leave the venue. If you start feeling unwell with Covid-19 symptoms during any event, please ask the Director to find a substitute until you are feeling well and have a negative RAT test.
Tournament Organisers reserve the right to make decisions as to the running and conduct of an ABF License event and vary these regulations the health and welfare of the competitors and officials is compromised.
6. For those wishing to pay by bank transfer the bank details are:
Account Name NTBA. BSB 085-928. Account No. 04-535-9762. Reference - include your ABF number
Bank Transfer Details
Bank details:
Account Name NTBA
BSB 085-928
Account No. 04-535-9762
Reference include your ABF number