Waverley Bridge Club Inc
9th to 11th October 2026
Sponsored by
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GENERAL INFORMATION
π VICTORIA'S BIGGEST BRIDGE CONGRESS IS BACK FOR 2026! π
π 9β11 October 2026
π Waverley Bridge Club
After 430 players across the three-day congress in 2025, Victoria's biggest bridge congress returns in 2026βand we're expecting another fantastic weekend of competitive bridge.
Join us for three exciting standalone events at the Waverley Bridge Club, one of Victoria's premier bridge venues, featuring spacious playing facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. Play one day, two days, or all threeβthe choice is yours!
π Masterpoint eligibility for restricted events will be based on your masterpoints as at 31 July 2026.
Proudly sponsored by Fiscal Income Solutions and Wholesale Pharmacy, with over $5,000 in total prize money on offer across the three days.
Exact prize allocations for each category will be announced one week prior to the congress.
π₯ Friday 9 October β Matchpoint Pairs
π 10:00 am
π³ $120 per pair
Prize Categories - OPEN
π 1st Overall - $300 Per Pair
π 2nd Overall - $250 Per Pair
π 3rd Overall - $120 Per Pair
π
Best Waverley Pair - $120 Per Pair
π
Best Under 300 Masterpoints Pair - $120 Per Pair
Prize Categories - U100MP
π
1st Under 100 Masterpoints Pair - $250 Per Pair
π
2nd Under 100 Masterpoints Pair - $ 200 per Pair
π
Best Waverley Under 100 Masterpoints Pair - $120 Per Pair
π₯ Saturday 10 October β Swiss Pairs
π 10:00 am
π³ $120 per pair
π₯ Sunday 11 October β Swiss Teams
π 10:00 am
π³ $240 per team
Prize Categories
π 1st Overall - $800 Per Team
π 2nd Overall - $400 Per Team
π 3rd Overall - $240 Per Team
π
Best Waverley Team - $400 Per Team
π System cards are mandatory for all events. Highly artificial systems are not permitted.
We look forward to welcoming players from across Victoria and interstate for another fantastic weekend of bridge at Victoria's biggest bridge congress!
Location - Waverley Bridge Club
Transport
πΊοΈ Getting to Waverley Bridge Club
Waverley Bridge Club is located at:
π 21A Electra Avenue, Ashwood
Inside the Electra Community Centre
π Driving:
There is ample free parking available on-site, with over 100 car spaces, making it easy and convenient for those arriving by car.
π Public Transport:
The club is just a 5-minute walk from Jordanville Train Station, which sits on the Glen Waverley Line. For added convenience, buses also connect directly from the station to the club, offering a seamless journey for those using public transport.
Whether you're driving or catching the train, getting to Waverley Bridge Club is simple and stress-free!
Catering
βπ΄ Food & Refreshments at the Congress
To help keep you going throughout the day, weβll be providing a variety of light, hot, and cold snacks during each session.
We do not cater for special dietary requirements nor provide for food allergies. Please bring your own lunch in this case.
π« Free tea and coffee will be available all day for all players.
β Barista-style coffee will also be on offer, with Roger β our resident coffee man β serving your favourite brew just the way you like it, across all three days of the congress.
π· Full Bar Open Daily
Wine, beer, and champagne will be available for just $5 a glass.
π³ Card payments only β no cash.
π₯€ Water & Soft Drinks
Bottled water and soft drinks will be available to purchase for $2 each.
π³ Card payments only β no cash.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Pharmacy Ashwood - U100MP Novice Matchpoint Pairs Novice | 60 credits | Friday | 09-10-2026 - 10am | 31 | Enter View Entries |
| Wholesale Pharmacy Ashwood - Open Matchpoint Pairs Open | 60 credits | Friday | 09-10-2026 - 10am | 42 | Enter View Entries |
| Fixed Income Solutions - Open Swiss Pairs Open | 60 credits | Saturday | 10-10-2026 - 10am | 89 | Enter View Entries |
| Fixed Income Solutions - Open Teams Open | 60 credits* | Sunday | 11-10-2026 - 10am | 28 | Enter View Entries |