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News
2nd WORLD TEAMS UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
http://www.unibridge.org/
The 2010 edition will be a knock out competition played on BBO. A country can
enter an unlimited number of teams composed of between 4 and 6 players and a
captain must be indicated. The entry requirements are:
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being at a university or high school (or 1 year after or before studies)
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being between 17 and 28 years old
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having the nationality from the country you represent
There is no formal ratification requirement so interested Australian youth
players are free to form themselves into teams and enter directly via the
website.
NZ NATIONAL CONGRESS
Expressions of interest are being sought for a Youth team to play a
match against New Zealand at the NZ National Congress.
> more details
NATIONAL YOUTH COORDINATOR
David Thompson has been appointed as the National Youth Coordinator.
> press release
ANC YOUTH COACHING
While the Interstate Youth Teams Grand Final is on, Peter Gill will be providing
free coaching sessions (play hands then discuss them) for any youth players not
in the Final, or sitting out during the Final. Attendance is optional. Coaching
sessions will be simultaneous with the Grand Final, i.e. 10am and 1-30pm on
Friday 23 July (the Victory Dinner is on that evening), and possibly also on
Thursday evening 22 July if the youth qualifying is over by then.
AUSTRALIA WINS PACIFIC ASIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Australia's U26 team who successfully defended the PABF Under
26 Teams Championship in New Zealand in May, and to our U21 team who came 2nd
in their age group. > photo
AGE LIMITS
Age limits for world youth bridge change on 1/1/2011.
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The World U26 Teams in 2012 will be for those born in 1987 or later.
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The World U21 Teams in 2012 will be for those born in 1992 or later.
This is a one year difference from previous rules. We expect (but don't know)
that the PABF Championships age limits will probably copy the WBF change.
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Did you know?
Players who are 26 or under at the end of the year can join the ABF Youth Club
for free. Details on the ABF Youth club section.
They also get a 50% discount on entry fees in all ABF and ABF licensed events.
You can look up your masterpoints on this Web site. Just visit our
Masterpoints section.
Are you confused about age eligibility for youth events? This
page may help you.
Register as a youth bridge player.
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Events
Coming up
World U26
and World U21 Championships
Philadelphia, October 10-16, 2010
Recently
ANC Interstate Youth Teams
Hobart, July 18-23, 2010
PABF
Hamilton, May 21-30, 2010
Australian Youth Week
Canberra, January 9-15, 2010
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