2018 Sydney Spring Nationals

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Welcome to 2018 Spring Nationals

Posted by Mike Prescott on Saturday, 31 March 2018 at 13:40

Thanks to my huge support team, everything went remarkably well in my first year as Tournament Organizer last year. So I have been given the go ahead to repeat - and improve upon - that performance in 2018!

I would like to welcome all of you who are participating in the 2018 Spring Nationals. There are events to suit all tastes - Swiss Teams as well as Swiss Matchpoint Pairs - and all levels - Open, Restricted and Novice. Prizes, Gold Masterpoints and Player Qualifying Points will be on offer. We will be working very hard to ensure that you get the utmost enjoyment from this year's proceedings.

Have fun; be kind to your partners, polite to your opponents and respectful to your directors!

Staff

Our Chief Tournament Director is Matthew McManus. Also directing are John McIlrath, Jeff Carberry and Ronnie Ng.

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The Role of the Recorders

The ABF is keen to ensure events are played in the spirit of sportsmanship, and that players have an enjoyable experience at events run under the auspices of the ABF. The recorders at this event fulfil an important role in supporting this objective.
Recorders may receive oral or written communication from players at the end of each session regarding issues that have arisen during the event relating to player ethics or behaviour. Please feel free to consult with them about any concerns you might have. We have two Recorders at the Spring Nationals: Kim Morrison and George Finikiotis.

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BBO Broadcasts

The Semi-Finals and Finals of the Open Teams and the Finals of the Women's and Seniors' Teams will be broadcast on BBO. I am grateful to the ABF, as they will pay for the staff to facilitate this.

eBulletins

As in past years, there will be a 2018 Spring Nationals eBulletin. Anyone can contribute an article. Email Mike or see Mike to obtain a login and password. You can then use the site to write and submit articles to the Editors. If you would prefer to write an article in Word or any other format, email it to Mike and it will be converted and published. If pen and paper are your preference, then hand it to Mike wherever you see him.

Penline Matchpoint Pairs

The finals of the Women's and Seniors' Teams will be held at this venue on Thursday 25th October. As a side event that day, Penline will sponsor a two session Match Point Pairs event. Come along in your finest purple (celebrating Spring and the arrival of this gorgeous flower in Sydney), play bridge and support the finalists in the Women’s & Seniors’ Teams

2017 Winners

Two Men & A Truck Restricted Teams

First: Hans VAN WEEREN - Peter CLARKE - Jeff CONROY - Jill BLENKEY

Second: Parveen RAYANI - Jamal RAYANI - Shanti KORATHOTA - Henry TAN

Datum winners: Jeff CONROY - Jill BLENKEY

Spring National Open Teams
First: Tom Jacob - Brian Mace - Justin Williams - Johnno Newman

Second: Stephen Fischer - David Morgan - Richard Brightling - David Hoffman

Datum winners: Paul DALLEY - Ashley BACH

Dick Cummings Open Pairs
First: Ron KLINGER - Matthew MULLAMPHY

Second: Dee HARLEY - Robbie VAN RIEL

Ted Chadwick Restricted Pairs
First: Martin CLEAR - Phillip HALLORAN

Second: Sheena ARORA - Mardi SVENSSON