Summer Festival of Bridge begins

January 8, 2025

The nation’s largest summer bridge event got underway yesterday at the Canberra Rex Hotel with players from across Australia participating in a range of events until the festival’s close on 19th January.

Winners have already been announced for the under 20 masterpoints, under 100 masterpoints and red masterpoints events, including Margaret Cusack and Rhonda Kong from Ballina Bridge Club (pictured on the homepage).

Today is the second of three competitive days for the highly anticipated national Seniors’ team, Women’s team and Life Masters team trials.

Other highlights of this year’s festival include a four-day under 20 masterpoints development and play program, a club development day, and the prestigious National Open Teams event.

The popular and highly competitive TBIB Open Swiss Pairs Championship starts Monday 13th January, while the three-day South West Pacific Open Teams event kicks off Friday 17th January. There are also pairs and teams events for under 300, 500, 750 and 1,000 masterpoints.

If you’re tempted to join in the fun, most events accept entrants up until the day before the event. You can join on the My ABF platform.

You can also review results as they happen on the Bridge Australia website.

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