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Gold Coast Congress 2025
Following months of uncertainty, the Queensland Bridge Association is pleased to announce that the Gold Coast International Congress for 2025 will be held at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre from Saturday 1 February to Saturday 8 February 2025.
People
Tournament Organiser: | Tim Runting | Contact via manager@qldbridge.com.au |
Manager: | Kim Ellaway | 0412 064 903 |
Chief Tournament Director: | Dr Laurie Kelso | |
Chief Scorer: | Matt McManus | |
Entries Coordinator: | Pele Rankin | 0439 949 060 |
Don't have a partner or team mates? Partnership Coordinator: | Toni Bardon | 0401 082 054 |
Accommodation Enquiries | Sue Smith | 0429 056 445 |
Links
Link for Results and Seating will be available here
You need to be registered with MyABF to submit an entry to any event. International players may submit their entries via Pele Rankin - gccentries@qldbridge.com.au
New Zealand players will need an ABF number before you can sign up to MyABF. Please email masterpoints@abf.com.au with your name, gender, NZB number and date of birth. If you already have an ABF number but don't remember it, you may search for it here - ABF Masterpoint Centre.
To sign up MyABF website, please follow these instructions. It only takes a couple
of minutes:
- Sign up at this site https://www.myabf.com.au/view
- 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.
- 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.
- When you have activated your account, it will take you to a site with your profile. Include your mobile phone number and select the box for notifications if you would like to receive your results via text message.
For information on registering - MyABF resources and how to sign up
GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to the 62ND Gold Coast Congress
An event organised by the Queensland Bridge Association under license from the ABF.
The 62nd Gold Coast Congress theme is SPORTS
What's new in 2024:
- Apart from the Walk-In Pairs, all events have a $20 discount per person, if the entry fee is paid by 12 February 2024. The advertised entry fees below (program) are the non-discounted prices.
- No hard copy Entry Form. If posting entry, click here for a form for your entry.
- Bobby Richman Pairs reduced to 4 sessions however both Qualifying and Finals will be 3 board matches.
- Bobby Richman Finals will be 10 tables, not 14 for 2024.
- Weekend Swiss abolished for 2024 and replaced with one day butler
- Seres McMahon abolished and replaced with one day butler
- One session 0-50 Pairs abolished and replaced with 2 session event.
- Walk Ins every session.
Important points:
- Don't have a partner or team mates? Contact Toni Bardon - tmbardon@hotmail.com 0401 082 054
- Eligibility for youth players, overseas players and events limited by masterpoints can be found on the page 22 of the GCC Information Manual
- If paying by bank transfer: Account Name: QBA BSB: 484-799 Account No: 452338505
- Gold Points are awarded in all events except Walk-in Pairs
- List of prizes will be published in Downloads
- System regulations published in Downloads
- Supplementary regulations published on website after 1st February 2024
- Seating for Pairs and Teams Championships available on website 24 hours prior to event
- Gold Coast Congress Information Manual updated regularly as information comes to hand
- 1 bridge credit = AUS$1
DOWNLOADS
- Novice Players' Handy Guide
- How To Withdraw an Entry/Request a Refund
- System Regulations
- Accommodation
- Flyer
- Entry Form for Postal/Email Entries
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Rookie to Novice Players Events
- Masterpoint Eligibility Requirements
- Sponsors
- Walk-In Pairs
- Prize Money
- Trophy List
- Information Manual
- Program
Location - Gold Coast Convention Centre
Transport
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is located in Broadbeach, on Australia's Gold Coast in Queensland. It is a unique destination which caters for both leisure and business tourism. Close to a variety of accommodation, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and 70 km's of pristine white sandy beaches. How to get there
Transport to Broadbeach from Brisbane Airport:
Train and tram is the cheapest way to get to Broadbeach - approximately $45 per person - Airtrain.com.au
Door to Door shuttle service - approximately $55 per person - Con-X-ion
Transport to Broadbeach from Gold Coast Airport:
Taxi is approximately $55-$65
Public Transport information may be found at Gold Coast Airport website
Con-X-ion Shuttle service and Link Transfers offer Door to Door service
Catering
The Kombi Van will be open during the GCC. Café style take away food and drinks, including barista made coffee, will be available. There are numerous cafes a short walk from the GCCEC.
Additional Information
The air conditioning often makes it cold in some parts of the venue. For your own comfort, we recommend you bring a cardigan.
There's more to the Gold Coast than a great bridge congress. Whatever your favourite holiday idea - relaxation or adventure - you'll find it on the Gold Coast. More information is available at Tourism Queensland.
PROGRAM
Event | Entry Fee | Day | Time | Total Entries | Action |
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Bobby Richman Pairs Championship - Open | 290 credits | Sunday | 18-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 169 | Enter View Entries |
Monday | 19-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Bobby Richman Pairs Championship - Intermediate (Under 750 MPs) | 290 credits | Sunday | 18-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 102 | Enter View Entries |
Monday | 19-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Bobby Richman Pairs Championship - Restricted (Under 300 MPs) | 290 credits | Sunday | 18-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 134 | Enter View Entries |
Monday | 19-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Bobby Richman Pairs Championship - Novice (Under 100 MPs) | 290 credits | Sunday | 18-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 71 | Enter View Entries |
Monday | 19-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Sunday Butler Swiss Pairs | 170 credits | Sunday | 18-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 78 | Enter View Entries |
Sunday Butler Swiss Pairs 0-500 | 170 credits | Sunday | 18-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 20 | Enter View Entries |
Rookie Pairs (0-10 MPs) Sunday | 90 credits | Sunday | 18-02-2024 - 10am | 16 | Enter View Entries |
Monday Butler Swiss Pairs | 170 credits | Monday | 19-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 81 | Enter View Entries |
Monday Butler Swiss Pairs 0-500 | 170 credits | Monday | 19-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 19 | Enter View Entries |
0-50 Masterpoint Pairs Tuesday | 140 credits | Tuesday | 20-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 47 | Enter View Entries |
Teams Championship - Open | 860 credits | Tuesday | 20-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 123 | Enter View Entries |
Wednesday | 21-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Thursday | 22-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Teams Championship - Under 1500 | 860 credits | Tuesday | 20-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 47 | Enter View Entries |
Wednesday | 21-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Thursday | 22-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Teams Championship - Intermediate (Under 750 MPs) | 860 credits | Tuesday | 20-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 70 | Enter View Entries |
Wednesday | 21-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Thursday | 22-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Teams Championship - Restricted (Under 300 MPs) | 860 credits | Tuesday | 20-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 75 | Enter View Entries |
Wednesday | 21-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Thursday | 22-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Teams Championship - Novice (Under 100 MPs) | 860 credits | Tuesday | 20-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 28 | Enter View Entries |
Wednesday | 21-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
Thursday | 22-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | ||||
0-50 Masterpoint Pairs Wednesday | 140 credits | Wednesday | 21-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 44 | Enter View Entries |
0-50 Butler Swiss Pairs Thursday | 140 credits | Thursday | 22-02-2024 - 10am & 2:30pm | 29 | Enter View Entries |
Rookie Pairs (0-10 MPs) Thursday | 90 credits | Thursday | 22-02-2024 - 10am | 22 | Enter View Entries |
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs - Open | 230 credits | Friday | 23-02-2024 - 10am & 2pm | 145 | Enter View Entries |
Saturday | 24-02-2024 - 10am | ||||
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs - Intermediate (Under 750 MPs) | 230 credits | Friday | 23-02-2024 - 10am & 2pm | 56 | Enter View Entries |
Saturday | 24-02-2024 - 10am | ||||
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs - Restricted (Under 300 MPs) | 230 credits | Friday | 23-02-2024 - 10am & 2pm | 60 | Enter View Entries |
Saturday | 24-02-2024 - 10am | ||||
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss Pairs - Novice (Under 100 MPs) | 230 credits | Friday | 23-02-2024 - 10am & 2pm | 42 | Enter View Entries |
Saturday | 24-02-2024 - 10am | ||||
Friday Butler Swiss Pairs | 170 credits | Friday | 23-02-2024 - 10am & 2pm | 28 | Enter View Entries |
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BR Pairs Championship Sun Qual/Mon Final |
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Sunday Butler Swiss Pairs |
Monday Butler Swiss Pairs |
Friday Butler Swiss Pairs |
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Rookie 0-10 MP Pairs |
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Rookie 0-10 MP Pairs |
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No GCC |
Walk-in Pairs x1 |
Walk-in Pairs x2 |
Walk-in Pairs x2 |
Walk-in Pairs x2 |
Walk-in Pairs x2 |
Walk-in Pairs x2 |
Walk-in Pairs x2 |
Walk-in Pairs x1 |
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Teams Championship |
Teams Finals |
Open Teams Final |
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0-50 #1&2 Masterpoint
Pairs |
0-50 #1&2 Masterpoint
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0-50 #1&2 Butler
Swiss Pairs |
Ivy Dahler Butler Swiss
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Dinner Dance |