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BridgeNSW - Spring Nationals

17th to 25th October 2026





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Organiser:Shannon Queree 📱 0423 122 492 📧 sn@abf.com.au
Chief Director:Matthew McManus
Chief Scorer:
Directors:

Ronny Ng

John McIlrath

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GENERAL INFORMATION

A national gold masterpoint event organised by Bridge NSW (ABN: 68 675 406 443) under license from the ABF (ABN: 70 053 651 666)

Spring Nationals 2026

Mark your calendars — the Spring Nationals return in 2026 with all your favourites… and maybe a couple of fresh surprises. Whether you’re chasing gold points, great company, or a week of brilliant bridge, this is the one to lock in early.

Cut off date for Masterpoints is June 30


Location - Canterbury Park Racecourse, King Street Canterbury, NSW

Transport

🚗 Free Parking Onsite

🚶‍Canterbury Railway Station is a 15 minute (1km) walk from the venue.

🚐 The 413, 491, 482 and 415 are the main bus routes that stop at the racecourse. Check Transport NSW for the latest public transportation details. The 491 bus runs between Hurstville Station and Ashfield Station and stops at Canterbury railway stations.

  • Route 413: From Campsie to City (Martin Place) (~45 Mins)
  • Route 491: From Five Dock to Hurstville
  • Route 492: From Drummoyne to Rockdale
  • Route 415: From Campsie to Chiswick

If you are staying at the Comfort Inn & Suites at Burwood they operate a free shuttle bus service.

🚕 Alternative transportation is to book an UBER or a TAXI.

TripView is a great app for planning on public transport in NSW. Get it for your phone here TripView for iPhone and TripView on Google Play.

Catering

💳 This venue is cash free.

☕ 🍵 Free self-serve tea and coffee facility will be available in the playing area. Free water fountains also in the playing area

🥪 Lunch may be ordered, with three menu options rotating daily. In addition, a cafeteria will be open for the purchase of pies, sausage rolls, cakes and espresso coffee. However, you are able to bring your own.

Additional Information

Accommodation

Phone: (02) 9744 0521 (Maria)

We have negotiated a deal with the Comfort Inn & Suites at Burwood. It is approx. 4KM from the venue. A courtesy bus is available to take you the venue in the morning and a return trip after play ends at the end of the day.

At the time of booking there will be a non-refundable 25% deposit over the phone. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. When you book mention that you are playing bridge at the Congress at Canterbury Racecourse.

Several restaurants only a short walk from the Comfort Inn (Thai, Italian, Chinese, Australian Bistro) as well as an IGA with a liquor store. There is also an electric vehicle charging station nearby (marked on the map).


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
Gumby-Lazer Mixed Teams180 credits* Saturday 17-10-2026 - 10am 0 Enter
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Sunday 18-10-2026 - 10am
Swiss Teams 300+ MP180 credits* Saturday 17-10-2026 - 10am 3 Enter
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Sunday 18-10-2026 - 10am
Restricted and Novice Teams180 credits* Saturday 17-10-2026 - 10am 2 Enter
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Sunday 18-10-2026 - 10am
Fast 'n' Furious20 credits Saturday 17-10-2026 - 6:30pm 0 Enter
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Mini Monday Red Point event20 credits Monday 19-10-2026 - 9am 0 Enter
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Gerda Stern Mixed Pairs180 credits Monday 19-10-2026 - 10:30am 2 Enter
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Tuesday 20-10-2026 - 10:30am
Swiss MatchPoint Pairs 300+ MP90 credits Monday 19-10-2026 - 10:30am 3 Enter
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Swiss MatchPoint Pairs - Restricted90 credits Monday 19-10-2026 - 10:30am 0 Enter
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GLMT Semi-Final and Final0 credits* Monday 19-10-2026 - 9:30am 0 Entries closed on Wednesday 8 Apr 2026View Entries
Tuesday 20-10-2026 - 9:30am
Race day Swiss IMP Pairs100 credits Tuesday 20-10-2026 - 9:45am 3 Enter
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TBIB Open Teams Championship (incl Senior+Women)270 credits* Wednesday 21-10-2026 - 10:30am 1 Enter
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Thursday 22-10-2026 - 10:30am
Friday 23-10-2026 - 10:30am
MatchPoint pairs under 1500 MP90 credits Wednesday 21-10-2026 - 10:30am 2 Enter
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MatchPoint Pairs - Restricted90 credits Wednesday 21-10-2026 - 10:30am 0 Enter
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Butler Pairs under 1500 MP90 credits Thursday 22-10-2026 - 10:30am 2 Enter
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Friday 23-10-2026 - 10:30am
Avi Kanetkar Butler Swiss Pairs – Restricted180 credits Thursday 22-10-2026 - 10:30am 0 Enter
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Friday 23-10-2026 - 10:30am
Avi Kanetkar Butler Swiss Pairs – Novice180 credits Thursday 22-10-2026 - 10:30am 0 Enter
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Friday 23-10-2026 - 10:30am
Spring Nats - Intermediate Swiss pairs180 credits Saturday 24-10-2026 - 10am 3 Enter
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Sunday 25-10-2026 - 9:30am
Ted Chadwick Restricted Swiss Pairs180 credits Saturday 24-10-2026 - 10:30am 1 Enter
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Sunday 25-10-2026 - 9:30am
Novice Swiss Pairs180 credits Saturday 24-10-2026 - 10am 0 Enter
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Sunday 25-10-2026 - 9:30am
Dick Cummings Open Pairs180 credits Saturday 24-10-2026 - 10am 0 Enter
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Sunday 25-10-2026 - 9:30am
TBIB Open Championship Teams - Semi-Final and Final0 credits* Saturday 24-10-2026 - 9:30am 0 Entries closed on Wednesday 8 Apr 2026View Entries
Sunday 25-10-2026 - 9am


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