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 • Purpose of the Playoffs

The primary purpose of the Playoffs is to select the Australian Women's and Senior Teams for the next year. By entering either Playoff, all players declare that they are available and intend to represent Australia in any Target Event/s if they qualify.

Participation and performance in the Playoffs are also major criteria in deciding to whom the ABF offers the opportunity to represent Australia in any other (non-target) representative events that may arise in that year.

All players who enter the Playoff must be eligible to play for Australia as per the ABF's Eligibility to represent Australia Policy, and be eligible for any Target Events as per their eligibility codes.

 • Venue

Canberra Rex Hotel, 150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon, ACT

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 • Accommodation

There are plenty of accommodation choices in the general vicinity of the Rex to suit all budgets.

Canberra Rex Hotel and Serviced Apartments

1. Occupancy is for two persons
2. 10 King Rooms, 5 One Bedroom and 5 Two Bedroom apartments are available
3. Early Bird rates are valid up to 30 days prior to the start of the event, ie. until 7th November 2019 only
4. Rates quoted are valid only for guests attending the quoted event
5. Breakfast is included for Hotel guests
6. 24-hour cancellation applies to all bookings, delegates have until 4pm to cancel for the following day

When booking just say that you are with the Australian Bridge Federation Playoffs and quote BDEC19.

Reservations: reservations@canberrarexhotel.com.au or Telephone: 02 6248 5311.

 • Fees and Subsidies

The entry fee for the Women's and Seniors' Playoffs is $1740 per team including GST. This includes lunch at the Rex for all members of the team each day (see below).

To simplify administration for interstate players, it has been decided to net off the entry fee from player subsidies to produce a single player subsidy payment in most cases except players from Sydney and Canberra as follows:

Table of Player Payments or Fees

IF YOU ARE A SIX PERSON TEAM

IF YOU ARE A FOUR PERSON TEAM

*The ABF policy of discounted entry for Youth applies.  In the case of youth players an additional payment of $145 will be added to the figures in this column .

Canberra and Sydney players are asked to pay their entry fee by direct deposit by the close of business on Thursday 21 November 2019 to the following bank account :

BSB: 082968
A/C: 641482644
Seniors' Reference : SP(your ABF Number)" example : "SP759181"
Women's Reference : WP(your ABF Number)" example : "WP759181"

Refunds will be given to players depending upon when their team is eliminated. $870 if they lose in the QF round, $435 if they lose in the SF and no refund to the two finalists.

Refunds and player subsidies will be paid in ONE net amount to each team's nominated bank account as soon as practicable after their elimination or when the Playoffs finish. Please contact Jane Rasmussen secretariat@abf.com.au with your nominated person and bank account details.

 • Catering

Lunch will be provided and will comprise a choice of three basic items:

• a soup/roll with a drink; or
• a risottto, stew or curry also with a drink; or
• a baguette filled with different things also with a drink.

Vegetarian and gluten free will be available in amongst the three choices or as an extra upon request.

Players will need to choose their lunch option before play starts each day. All 6 players can take lunch but will need to give their option to another player, their captain or the Tournament Organiser.

 • Format

• 128 board knockout matches each match played over two days;
• teams ranked by PQPs for determining knockout brackets and tie breaking; and
• a maximum entry of eight teams (ranked upon total PQPs - after bonuses are applied).

Session times (each day, 4 x 16 board stanzas)

 • Target Events

The target event for the Women's Playoff is the 2020 World Bridge Games Torlantano Trophy Women's Teams.
The target event for the Seniors' Playoff is the 2020 World Bridge Games Seniors' Teams.
The dates and venue of the World Bridge Games are yet to be announced.

Other Supported Events

The ABF will support teams to play in the APBF Congress Women's and Seniors' Teams in Perth, April 17-22, 2020.
Selection will be based on the ABF Team Selection Policy for Non-Target Events.

 • Regulations

Supplementary Regulations Updated 25 November, 2019

 • Contacts

Tournament Organiser
Roy Nixon
☎ 0423 043 220
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Chief Tournament Director
Matthew McManus

For further information contact Laurie Kelso and Matthew McManus ✉