Congratulations Australia's own Ron Klinger given an honourable mention in the American Contract Bridge League's Hall of Fame. Well deserved!

Australian Youth Teams The youth teams to represent Australia at the 14^th World Youth Team Championships in Taicang in August have been announced. (10/5/12)

Australian Bridge scene gets international attention The April issue of French magazine "Jouer Bridge" has featured an article on bridge in Australia.
An English translation is now available. (8/5/12)

More international attention on Australia's bridge scene. A glowing, lengthy article on the Gold Coast Congress appeared in UK's Bridge Magazine in May 12. Well done QBA!

Women in Bridge

• The 5th Women's Bridge Online Festival was won by Elke Weber from Germany. Starting immediately, there will be a daily online individual tournament just for women on BBO.
• A new fund will be set up to support Women in Bridge. Donations are called for by the ABF President. (16/4/12)

NEW TO BRIDGE?
Check out the information supplied by the ABF to new registered players.
New Members Kit

President's Message I am delighted to announce that the ABF has entered into a 'charity partnership' arrangement with Make-A-Wish® Australia. Please get involved in helping to raise money to grant the wishes of seriously-ill children and young people in Australia through your club and at our major events.

Western Senior Pairs
Perth, May 19-20

VCC Festival
Melbourne, Jun. 7-11

Barrier Reef Congress
Cairns, Jun. 8-11

ANC and Butler Pairs incorporating the Territory Gold Bridge Festival
Darwin, Jul. 7-19
- ANC Representatives and System Cards
System cards must be uploaded to the website by Jun. 8. 

Sydney Spring Nationals
Canterbury Park Racecourse, Oct 24 - Nov. 1.
Players who are intending to stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites at Burwood Heights are urged to make their bookings as soon as possible.

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DIRECTORS
ABDA and the VBA will present a weekend of seminars and workshops for bridge directors in Melbourne on
October 13^th and 14^th.
ABDA Seminar Flyer

BBO Broadcasts

The next ABF tournament to be broadcast on BBO will be from the Victor Champion Cup Jun. 7-11.

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Recently

USA Open Team Trials
Schaumburg, IL, Apr. 27 - May 6

Autumn Nationals
Adelaide Apr. 26-30
Seniors Playoff
Sydney, Apr. 18-22
Open and Women's Playoffs
Sydney. Mar. 31 - Apr. 5
Spring NABC
Memphis, Mar. 15-25

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International Events

WBF World Wide Bridge Contest
Jun. 1 or Jun. 2. All clubs are invited to participate in this fun event. Any profit will go towards the development of Junior bridge.

Bill Hughes Simultaneous Pairs
Jun. 25-29. Clubs wishing to participate should enter asap.

14th World Youth Team Championships
Taicang, China, Jul. 25 - Aug. 4

52nd International Baltic Congress
Sopot, Poland, Jul. 26 - Aug. 5

14th World Bridge Games and 5th World Transnational Mixed Teams Lille, France, Aug. 9-23

APBF Congress

Fukuoka, Japan, Aug. 25 - Sep. 2
The congress is open to players from all WBF zones.

Positions Vacant

Playoffs Tournament Organisers
The ABF is calling for expressions of interest for tournament organisers for the Australian teams playoffs. Click on the link above for details. (3/4/12)

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