Bridge Victoria

Register for Victorian Online Teams Championship
https://www.myabf.com.au/events/congress/view/3731
♠ A Bridge Victoria collaboration with Bridge NSW A four-week online teams event open to all players, wherever you're based.

This event is for emerging teams looking to test yourselves against strong opposition, an established squad chasing state-level silverware, there's a place for you at the table.

✔️ Four weeks of quality bridge ❤ Mondays 7, 14, 21 and 28 September. Build momentum and rivalries over the course of the event
✔️ Open to all ♠ no restriction on grade or experience; teams of all standards are welcome
✔️ Play from anywhere ♦ fully online, distance is a bonus

Australian Bridge Federation Limited

Spot Your Favourite Declarer: New ranks are officially in! Spot your favourite Friday night partner or toughest opponent in the list below and give them a shoutout! 👇

Last month members of the Bairnsdale Bridge Club proved that
Christmas spirit isn't just for December, gathering in
large numbers for"CHRISTMAS IN JULY”
The mid-winter festive tournament, brought local players together with travellers from Traralgon and Sale Bridge Clubs, for a lively day of competition and community.

👉 Read the full club profile in the August Bridge Victoria newsletter:
https://bridgevictoria.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bridge-Victoria-Bulletin-Aug-2026-copy.pdf

🌟 Massive congrats to our Victorian youth bridge stars! Our players have been flying the Australian flag at the World Youth Transnational Championships in Hefei, China this week.

You've shown what youth bridge is made of, talent, teamwork, competition, heart, friendship, and a huge commitment to the game of bridge. 🏆

Read The Latest Hefei 26 Bulletin
https://championships.worldbridge.org/hefei26/Bul_06.pdf
📚
https://championships.worldbridge.org/2026-hefei

📰 The August bulletin is ready for you. See what's new, what's coming, and what your Bridge Victoria community is up to.
Have a read.
https://bridgevictoria.au/august-2026-bridge-victoria-bulletin/

👩‍🦰👨‍🦳Our premier mixed pairs tournament is coming up in August, with some exciting changes.

This year's Thwaites Mixed Pairs State Championship has moved to the weekend, to give more players the chance to compete at the state level!

The venue is also changing, with this year's event heading to Melbourne’s inner west for a full weekend of play at the Moonee Valley Bridge Club.

🔹 When: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August, | 9:30am–5:30pm
🔹 Where: Moonee Valley Bridge Club
🔹 Format: Matchpoint scoring (just like your regular club duplicate sessions!)
🔹 Cost: $60 per player (per day, includes lunch)

Named in honour of Dr John and Marjorie Thwaites, this is our premier annual mixed pairs state tournament. Join us for fantastic weekend of bridge!

Register via MyABF here: https://www.myabf.com.au/events/congress/view/3702

ℹ️JULY CLUB PROFILE: Sunbury Bridge Club ℹ️

From its early days with just 20 members, Sunbury Bridge Club has grown into a thriving community of 60 players at their new home, the Sunbury Social Club at Clarke Oval!

The club values the social side of the game, with members regularly gathering for meals and hosting fun interclub days with friends from Williamstown and Macedon Ranges.

Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to learn, the club hosts regular sessions throughout the week - including social play on Fridays where no partner is required.

The're also one of the few clubs active of Facebook - and we love seeing their regular content 👍

Read the full club profile in the July monthly bulletin: https://bridgevictoria.au/july-2026-bridge-victoria-bulletin/

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬-𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬.

The event took place as part of this year’s Australian National Championships in Canberra, which continues until Thursday.

Bridge Victoria congratulates the outstanding teams who took out the top spots in each field this year, as well as the hard-fought runners-up:

🏆 Open – Champions: NSW; 🥈 Runners-up: ACT
🏆 Women's – Champions: WA; 🥈 Runners-up: NSW
🏆 Seniors – Champions: ACT; 🥈 Runners-up: SA
🏆 Youth – Champions: NSW; 🥈 Runners-up: ACT

We are also incredibly proud of all the players who stepped up to represent Victoria this year. Competing at this level takes immense dedication, and our teams fought hard across every field against tough competition. Here is where our Victorian teams placed:

♠️ Open: 3rd
♥️ Women: 4th
♦️ Seniors: 4th
♣️ Youth: 4th

A very special congratulations to 𝐒𝐚𝐦 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐬 – a member of our Youth team – for being awarded the inaugural 𝐀𝐍𝐂 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐓𝐂 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. This award recognises the player who best exemplifies the spirit of the ANC Youth ITC through sportsmanship, fair play, ethical conduct, respect for others, and a consistently positive attitude.

We thank the Australian Bridge Federation, the Bridge Federation of the ACT, and the wonderful community of organisers, officials, directors, and volunteers whose work makes this event possible.

The ANC continues until Thursday, and we wish the best of luck to players competing in the Butler Pairs and other events this week.
View full results from the Interstate Teams Championship and all ANC events here: https://national.bridgeaustralia.org/resultslistbyheadevent.asp?days=30

The next season of the Online Pairs League (OPL), our collaboration with Bridge NSW, is a week away - kicking off on Monday 20 July.

We've seen more Victorian pairs entering each season, with several winners across the five divisions in the recent Autumn season.

WHY PLAY OPL?

♠️ Quick and convenient: With just 12 boards each Monday night from 7.30pm, sessions run less than 90 minutes – great for busy people. Play from home – wherever you live!

♦️ Fair matchups: The league is structured into skill-based divisions which ensures pairs are matched against opponents of a similar standard.

♣️ Friendly and fun: Participants enjoy the opportunity to meet and compete with players from across the country in a welcoming environment.

♥️ Earn red points: Red masterpoints are awarded, making it an excellent opportunity for players looking to build their national ranking.

Entry is just $50 for the entire 8-week season, with discounts available for specific groups.

Register now via MyABF: https://www.myabf.com.au/events/congress/view/4358