ABF - SFOB
7th to 19th January 2025
Sponsored by
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT BRIDGE
People
| Organiser: | Laura Ginnan |
| Phone: | 0411694248 |
| Email: | not@abf.com.au |
| Chief Tournament Director: | Laurie Kelso |
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early Bird Draws
Book in and pay by October 31st, 2024 to be in the running for two fantastic early bird draws:
- ABF Early Bird Draw: Win
ABF credits up to the value of your festival entry fees! One lucky player
will win a prize of up to $900+, drawn at the Festival on Tuesday,
January 7th.
- Rex Early Bird Draw: One hotel guest will win a $100 voucher to the Howling Moon rooftop bar—perfect for celebrating your bridge victories! This draw will also take place on Tuesday, January 7th.
Events will be limited to 120 tables per day.
Location - Canberra REX Hotel 150 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT.
Transport
4 star Accommodation is available onsite with a discounted rate using the code 'SFOB'. This code MUST be used when booking. Rates can be seen in the information brochure (see downloads).Â
CLICK HERE TO BOOK DIRECT WITH THE CODE ALREADY APPLIED
Direct booking link code (if calling the Rex):Â SFOB
For those wishing to stay at other locations and use public transport, a light rail stop (Ipima St) is just outside the venue. Â
The Rex is a 15-25 minute walk to most inner city hotels and restaurants
Catering
Food an beverage is available for purchase onsite.  Bridge patrons (not staying at the Rex Hotel) are kindly requested not to bring food or beverages purchased
elsewhere into the hotel for consumption on the premises as it contravenes Rex Hotel policy
PROGRAM
* For teams events Entry fee per player assumes a team of 4. Amounts will differ for teams of 5 or 6.
| Event Category |
Full entry fee per player | Day | Time | Total entries | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Women's Teams Womens | 225 credits* | Tuesday | 07-01-2025 - 9:45am | 10 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Wednesday | 08-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Thursday | 09-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| National Seniors' Teams Seniors | 225 credits* | Tuesday | 07-01-2025 - 9:45am | 24 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Wednesday | 08-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Thursday | 09-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| National Life Masters Teams Open | 225 credits* | Tuesday | 07-01-2025 - 9:45am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Wednesday | 08-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Thursday | 09-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Rookies (u20MP) workshop and Welcome Pairs Rookie | 70 credits | Tuesday | 07-01-2025 - 10am | 17 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Novice (u100MP) workshop and Welcome Pairs Novice | 70 credits | Tuesday | 07-01-2025 - 10am | 17 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Workshop and Red masterpoint duplicate Open | 50 credits | Tuesday | 07-01-2025 - 10am | 2 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| National 750 Masters Teams Open | 225 credits* | Tuesday | 07-01-2025 - 9:45am | 6 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Wednesday | 08-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Thursday | 09-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| The Bridge Shop Rookies (u20MPs) workshop and 2 day Swiss Pairs Rookie | 140 credits | Wednesday | 08-01-2025 - 10am | 14 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Thursday | 09-01-2025 - 10am | ||||
| Chris Diment Matchpoint Swiss Pairs Open | 150 credits | Wednesday | 08-01-2025 - 9:45am | 32 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Thursday | 09-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| The Bridge Shop Novice (u100MP) Workshops and 2 day Swiss Pairs Novice | 140 credits | Wednesday | 08-01-2025 - 10am | 30 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Thursday | 09-01-2025 - 10am | ||||
| Workshop and Red Masterpoint Duplicate Open | 50 credits | Wednesday | 08-01-2025 - 10am | 1 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Workshop and Red Masterpoint Duplicate Open | 50 credits | Thursday | 09-01-2025 - 10am | 2 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| The Bridge Shop Rookies (u20MPs) One Day Teams Rookie | 70 credits* | Friday | 10-01-2025 - 9:45am | 9 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| The Bridge Shop Novice (u100) One Day Swiss Teams Novice | 70 credits* | Friday | 10-01-2025 - 9:45am | 10 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Women's Playoff - Semi Final Open | 0 credits* | Friday | 10-01-2025 - 9am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Saturday | 11-01-2025 - 9am | ||||
| Seniors' Playoff - Semi Final Open | 0 credits* | Friday | 10-01-2025 - 9am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Saturday | 11-01-2025 - 9am | ||||
| Fixed Income Solutions One Day Swiss Pairs Open | 75 credits | Friday | 10-01-2025 - 9:45am | 80 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| TBIB Open Swiss Pairs Open | 150 credits | Saturday | 11-01-2025 - 9:45am | 147 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Sunday | 12-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| TBIB u750/u500 Swiss Pairs Open | 150 credits | Saturday | 11-01-2025 - 9:45am | 46 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Sunday | 12-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| TBIB u300/u100 Swiss Pairs Novice | 150 credits | Saturday | 11-01-2025 - 9:45am | 36 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Sunday | 12-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Seniors' Playoff - Final Open | 0 credits* | Saturday | 11-01-2025 - 2:30pm | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Sunday | 12-01-2025 - 9am | ||||
| Women's Playoff - Final Open | 0 credits* | Saturday | 11-01-2025 - 2:30pm | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Sunday | 12-01-2025 - 9am | ||||
| VUGRAPH THEATRE Seniors and Women's Playoff Open | 0 credits | Sunday | 12-01-2025 - 5pm | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| South West Pacific Teams Open | 300 credits* | Monday | 13-01-2025 - 9:45am | 81 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Tuesday | 14-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Wednesday | 15-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Thursday | 16-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Under 500/300 Teams and Workshops Mon/Wed Open | 225 credits* | Monday | 13-01-2025 - 9:45am | 11 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Tuesday | 14-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Wednesday | 15-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Rydges/QT/Cahoots Night Open | 10 credits | Tuesday | 14-01-2025 - 6:30pm & 6:30pm | 39 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Workshop and Red Masterpoint Duplicate Open | 50 credits | Wednesday | 15-01-2025 - 10am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Red Point Duplicate Open | 20 credits | Thursday | 16-01-2025 - 9:45am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Mixed Matchpoint Swiss Pairs (PQP event) Open | 150 credits | Friday | 17-01-2025 - 2:15pm | 41 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Saturday | 18-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| Sunday | 19-01-2025 - 9:45am | ||||
| NOT Quarter Finals Open | 0 credits* | Friday | 17-01-2025 - 9am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| Red Point Duplicate Open | 20 credits | Friday | 17-01-2025 - 9:45am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| NOT Semi Final Open | 0 credits* | Saturday | 18-01-2025 - 9am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| VUGRAPH THEATRE: NOT final Open | 0 credits | Sunday | 19-01-2025 - 2:30pm | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| NOT Final Open | 0 credits* | Sunday | 19-01-2025 - 9am | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| The Bridge Shop $50 voucher for $35 Open | 35 credits | Sunday | 19-01-2025 - 3:08pm | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
| The Bridge Shop $100 voucher for $70 Open | 0 credits | Sunday | 19-01-2025 - 3:09pm | 0 | Entries closed on Sunday 19 Jan 2025View Entries |
