Intermediate and Junior events

INTERMEDIATE AND JUNIOR EVENTS

The National Bridge Congress is for all tournament players, whether you are Open, Intermediate or Junior grade.

Many Open players have been to the National Congress before but Junior and Intermediate players may be thinking of coming for the first time. We hope many Junior and Intermediate players will come and enjoy the experience. We believe the Congress, while competitive, is also a very friendly and social place to be. We want you all to experience that, whether you come for just one day of Junior/Intermediate bridge or all eight days. 

Limitations on bidding systems apply to All NZ Bridge Junior tournaments including Congress.

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/systems-guide-for-junior-intermediate-tournaments.html

As an Intermediate or Junior player, you can play in any event.

2025 programme specifically for Intermediate, Junior & Novice

NZ Intermediate Teams                               Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November                               1st  session at 10.00am. 9 rounds over two days.

NZ Junior Teams                                          Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November.                              1st session 10.00am. 9 rounds over 2 days

NZ Intermediate Swiss Pairs                       Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th November                           3 sessions  9.30am & 1.30pm Monday and 9.30am Tuesday

NZ Junior Swiss Pairs                                  Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th November                           3 sessions at 9.30am & 1.30pm Monday and 9.30am Tuesday

Congress Intermediate Teams                     Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th November                     3 sessions 1.30pm Tuesday and  9.30am & 1.30pm Wednesday

Congress Junior Teams                                Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th  November                    3 sessions 1.30pm Tuesday and  9.30am & 1.30pm Wednesday

NZ Intermediate Pairs                                 Thursday 13th & Friday 14th  November                           2 sessions each day. 9.30am & 1.30pm.

NZ Junior Pairs                                            Thursday 13th & Friday 14th  November                          2 sessions each day 9.30am & 1.30pm

Intermediate Matchpoint Swiss Pairs         Saturday 15th November                                                    6 x 8 board matches

Junior Matchpoint Swiss Pairs                   Saturday 15th November                                                    6 x 8 board matches

Novice Pairs                                                   Saturday 15th November                                                      1 session 1.30pm

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"Congress" is a wonderful experience. Enjoy the bridge. Met new people and make friends

Revel in the atmosphere. Gain some more master-points.

Any Junior Players attending their first National Congress can claim a further 10% discount.

(playing in 3 or more events)

If you want to know more, email me on bridget@nzbridge.co.nz  

or phone me on 027 243 8321

Bridget Hannaway, NZ Bridge National Bridge Congress Organiser