Bridge Federation Of The ACT
29th September to 2nd October 2023
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Enjoy convenient accommodation at Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Discount for Canberra in Bloom participants. Call 02 6203 4300 for direct booking
People
| Organiser: | Cathy Nichols and Roger Brake |
| Phone: | Cathy (0448 778 863) Roger (0466 009 426) |
| Email: | cib@abf.com.au |
| Chief Tournament Director: | Ronnie Ng |
Links
Make sure to visit Floriade while in Canberra Floriade website
Discounted accommodation at Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Phone 02 6203 4300 to book direct for discounted rates. - Forrest Hotel website
How to browse, enter and pay for congress entry watch here
General introduction to myABF watch here
Any problems using myABF - contact Roger Brake via email: myABF@bfact.com.au or 0466 009 426
Results - see here
Regulations - see here
GENERAL INFORMATION
Held in conjunction with Australia's largest floral festival, Floriade, Canberra in Bloom is a national, gold points congress for players of all abilities. Pairs and teams events are held in novice, restricted and open categories, with a new pairs event catering for players with less than 5 masterpoints.
The mixed teams event has PQPs with qualifying sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning,, and semi-finals and finals held over Sunday afternoon and Monday. Note that players that do not qualify for the finals can enter another event on the Sunday.
Early bird prices for all events are available until 31 August.
Restricted: Under 300 Masterpoints
Novice: Under 100 Masterpoints
Entries close 22 September (late entries may be accepted at Convenors' discretion). Contact convener for consideration.
Rookie (new this year): Under 5 Masterpoints
Prizes for winning competitors (subject to minimum number of entrants)
Location - Canberra Bridge Club
Transport
Ample free parking at the venue or neaby Hannah Place.
Catering
Morning and afternoon tea provided and light refreshments and drinks at the conclusion of the event. Lunch available from nearby cafes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bluebell Open MP Swiss Pairs | 65 credits | Friday | 29-09-2023 - 10am & 2:15pm | 38 | Entries closed on Friday 22 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Spider Orchid Restricted MP Swiss Pairs | 65 credits | Friday | 29-09-2023 - 10am & 2:15pm | 12 | Entries closed on Friday 22 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Spider Orchid Novice MP Swiss Pairs | 65 credits | Friday | 29-09-2023 - 10am & 2:15pm | 20 | Entries closed on Friday 22 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Butterfly Orchid Rookie (Less than 5 Masterpoints) Pairs, with an introductory talk | 30 credits | Friday | 29-09-2023 - 1:30pm | 8 | Entries closed on Friday 22 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Golden Wattle Open Teams | 95 credits* | Saturday | 30-09-2023 - 10am & 2pm | 18 | Entries closed on Friday 22 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Sunday | 01-10-2023 - 10am | ||||
| Val and John Brockwell Mixed Teams | 95 credits* | Saturday | 30-09-2023 - 10am & 2pm | 12 | Entries closed on Friday 22 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Sunday | 01-10-2023 - 10am & 2pm | ||||
| Monday | 02-10-2023 - 9:30am | ||||
| Canberra Bells IMP Swiss Pairs | 90 credits | Sunday | 01-10-2023 - 2pm | 24 | Entries closed on Sunday 1 Oct 2023View Entries |
| Monday | 02-10-2023 - 9:30am & 12:40pm | ||||
| Federation Rose Restricted IMP Swiss Pairs | 90 credits | Sunday | 01-10-2023 - 2pm | 16 | Entries closed on Friday 22 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Monday | 02-10-2023 - 9:30am & 12:40pm | ||||
| Federation Rose Novice Pairs | 90 credits | Sunday | 01-10-2023 - 2pm | 12 | Entries closed on Friday 22 Sep 2023View Entries |
| Monday | 02-10-2023 - 9:30am & 12:40pm |
Photo gallery
Panorama of main room - Friday
Open Team Winners
Val and John Brockwell Mixed Teams Winners
Bank Transfer Details
Please pay by direct deposit to our bank account:
| BSB: | 325-185 |
| Account: | 03755046 |
| Account Holder: | Bridge Federation of the ACT |
| Reference: | Your ABF # |