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. 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.

2026 programme specifically for Intermediate, Junior & Novice

NZ Intermediate Teams                               Saturday7th & Sunday 8th November                              1st  session at 10.00am. 8 rounds of 14 Boards  over two days.

NZ Intermediate Swiss Pairs                       Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th November                            4 sessions  9.30am & 1.30pm Monday and 9.30am  & 1.30pm Tuesday

NZ Junior Swiss Pairs                                  Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th November                            4 sessions at 9.30am & 1.30pm Monday and 9.30am  & 1.30pm Tuesday

Congress Intermediate Teams                     Wednesday 11th November                                               2 sessions  9.30am & 1.30pm Wednesday

Congress Junior Teams                                Wednesday 11th  November                                             2 sessions   9.30am & 1.30pm Wednesday

NZ Intermediate Pairs                                 Thursday 12th & Friday 13th  November  (qualifying)    2 sessions each day. 9.30am & 1.30pm.

NZ Junior Pairs                                            Thursday 12th & Friday 13th  November                          2 sessions each day 9.30am & 1.30pm

NZ Intemediate Pairs Finals                 Saturday 14th November                                                    2 session 9.30am & 1.30pm.

Intermediate  Swiss Pairs                             Saturday 14th November                                                    6 x 8 board matches

Junior  Swiss Pairs                                       Saturday 14th November                                                    6 x 8 board matches

Novice Pairs                                                   Saturday 14th November                                                   1 session 1.30pm

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"Congress" is a wonderful experience. Enjoy the bridge. Meet 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 [email protected]  

or phone me on 027 243 8321

Bridget Hannaway, NZ Bridge National Bridge Congress Organiser