Please note on-line registrations will open on the 1st April at 9am for the Coffs Coast Gold Congress event.
Last year the congress reached capacity within 24 hours of entries being opened. As a consequence we advise to not book any non refundable airline flights (or accommodation) before being notified that your entry has been accepted.
Payment by Direct Transfer can sometimes take 2 or 3 days depending on the institution and this may jeopardise acceptance if we do not receive it in a timely manner. Processing transfers is a multiple step process (compared to credit card processing) to progress an entry to the acceptance status. Please consider credit card method of payment if at all possible.
Entries will be accepted such that the total tables in the pairs and teams remain equal at all times.
That is, when a new table is added to the pairs event, a table will also be added to the teams event.
In the first instance entries will be processed in chronological sequence, but priority will be given to a "full entry" received. ie a full table of pairs and a full table for the teams.
Players who only want to play either in the pairs or teams, but not both, should get their entries in early and we will endeavour to match up these entries so they can proceed to the accepted stage. However, the best solution is that your captain try and find other bridge players in your club [or elsewhere] in order to put in a "full entry". This will maximize your chances of acceptance.
Entries will be listed on the "Pending/Waiting list", until payment has been processed, & reconciled, before progressing to the accepted list.
Expect a possible delay of several days before accepted entries start appearing on the internet.
Watch this space - Online Registrations link for the August Gold Point congress will become active on the 1st April 2020 at 9 AM
Hosted by : Coffs Harbour Bridge Club
- Tuesday 11th August - Sunday 16th August 2020Venue : Opal Cove Resort
Coming from the North:
Opal Cove is approx 18 km south of Woolgoolga on the Pacific Highway. Just as you are leaving Woolgoolga you will see the Sikh Temple on the left side. 12km from here you will pass the Moonee Shopping centre again on the left, noticeable by Coles Supermarket. The venue is 5.5 km from here, as you enter the 80Km/hr zone 300 metres from the turning (left) there is a sign saying 'Opal Cove resort 300 metres'.
Coming from the South:
Opal Cove is approx 7 km north of the Coffs Harbour CBD on the Pacific Highway .The Big Banana is about half way on the left hand side. Stay on the right hand side lane. As soon as you see Sapphire Motel & Pacific Palms Motel (on left), indicate right & start filtering into the right turn which takes you into Opal Cove.
Programme: 2020 August Coffs Coast Gold Congress
Tuesday 11th August 2020
6.00pm.....Welcome Cocktail Party (free)
7.00pm.....Welcome Walk-in Pairs $10 per player pay at table (Red points)
Wednesday 12th August 2020
10.00am.... 1st session - Butler Swiss Pairs (Gold points)
Buffet Lunch approx 1.30pm
2.30pm..... 2nd session Butler Swiss Pairs (Gold points)
Thursday 13th August 2020
10.00am.... 3rd session Butler Swiss Pairs (Gold points)
Buffet Lunch approx 1.30pm
2.30pm..... 4th session Butler Swiss Pairs (Gold points)
Followed by Prizegiving & Champagne
Friday 14th August 2020
9am - 10.30 ..Directors Forum
10.15am - 12..Teaching forum Education Session
2.30pm..... 1st session Swiss Teams - (Gold Points)
Saturday 15th August 2020
10.00am.... 2nd session Swiss Teams
Buffet Lunch approx 1.30pm
2.30pm..... 3rd session Swiss Teams
Sunday 16th August 2020
10.00am.... 4th session Swiss Teams
Followed by Prize giving (Champagne & Canapes)
Finishing at approximately 2pm.
ENTRY FEES
Note: One single payment per entry.
Welcome Cocktails Free
Walk-in Pairs - $10 per person - pay at table
Pairs.......$396 per pair [$198/player incl $18 gst/player] including 2 Buffet Lunches
Teams.......$748 per team [$187/player incl $17 gst/player] including 1 Buffet Lunch
Free Complimentary Workshop on Friday
Cancellation Policy
All transactions are processed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
For players who have submitted a valid entry and wish to cancel their entry the following conditions apply:
- Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the start of the event will be fully refundable
- Cancellations received within 30-15 days prior to the start of the event will incur a 50% penalty unless full fee paying replacements are found.
- Cancellations received within 14 days prior to the start of the event will incur a 100% penalty unless full fee paying replacements are found.
It is the player's responsibility to find a suitable replacement/substitute although the organiser will make every effort to assist in the process.
A suitable replacement/substitute will only be accepted once approved by the organiser.
All cancellations/amendments must be made in writing and emailed to Jon Doland: jon@australiawideconferences.com.au
All valid refunds will be credited to the credit card used to make the original payment.
Session Times
Tuesday Cocktail Party 6pm - 7pm Opal Cove Resort (Free))
Tuesday Night Walk-In pairs 7pm $10 per player pay at the table
Wednesday/Thursday mornings: 10am start - 2 sessions
Buffet Lunch: approx 1.30pm - 2.30 pm
Wednesday/Thursday afternoon: 2.30pm 2 sessions
Thursday after final session: - Prize giving and drinks
Friday 9am - 10.30Directors Forum
Friday 10.15am - 12amTeaching forum - Education Session
Friday 2.30pm - Swiss Teams 2 matches
Saturday 10am - 2 matches
Buffet Lunch: approx 1.30pm
Saturday 2.30am - 2 matches
Sunday 10am - 2 matches
Prize giving drinks & canapes
Approx 2.30pm finish
Prizes
| Butler Swiss Pairs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Pairs | $2000 | $1000 | $500 |
| Open < 1000mp Pairs | $500 | $250 | $125 |
| Intermediate < 750mp Pairs | $500 | $250 | $125 |
| Restricted < 300mp Pairs | $500 | $250 | $125 |
| Swiss Teams | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Teams | $4000 | $2000 | $1000 |
| Open < 1000mp Teams | $1000 | $500 | $250 |
| Intermediate < 750mp teams | $1000 | $500 | $250 |
| Restricted < 300mp teams | $1000 | $500 | $250 |
Player Categories
Intermediate/Restricted
Each player must have less than 750mp as of 1st April in the current year to play in this section.
Intermediate/Restricted section is played as a separate field to the Open field.
Open field
This field is opened to any player and there is a prize level for the best performing players under 1000mp.
Payment Methods:
Note: One single payment per entry.
Credit card:
Master card or Visa card only - preferred method.
Cards will only be charged when entry is about to be accepted.
Direct Credit to:
Not our preferred method - it is more efficient to process a credit card and accept the entry immediately, rather than try and connect a direct payment back to an entry. In addition direct payments create a lot of unnecessary refunds that have to be processed when entries do not make the cut!
Account name: Coffs Harbour Bridge Super Congress Club Inc.
A.B.N.: 28726121486
BSB: 082 551 Account No: 30-177-5782
Bank: NAB
Reference: ABF Number/Surname
Entry Acceptance Criteria
Note: One single payment per entry.
1. Only entries that are complete and fully paid and reconciled will be listed on the accepted list.
2. All entries will remain in the pending file until they meet the first criteria.
3. Payments are manually processed after they appear in the club bank account, so allow for a possible delay especially over week end periods.
4. Players should check the accepted entries and pending entries on the Coffs Harbour Bridge club site.
5. There will be date time stamp on each of these lists which will indicate when they were last uploaded.
6. It may be necessary to click the reload button on your browser if you suspect the list is not the latest!
7. We will also reply by email to whoever submitted the entry if the entry is considered incomplete. The status of the entry will be shown on the pending list.
8. Make sure you read and understand the cancellation policy.
9. The pending file will also act as the waiting list when maximum table capacity is reached (approx 106 tables).
Links to the CSV files will appear below here after the 2/08/2020
Tournament Directors
Tony Howes & Mathew McManus
Table Numbers
Will be capped at approx 106 tables at the discretion of the committee.
Entries received after the cap has been reached will be added to the pending file as status "Waiting".
Generally on the run up to August you can expect some cancellations.
Contact details
Entries & Accommodation.
Any changes to entries or accommodation matters need to be in writing preferably by email.
Jon Doland Mobile: 0407 904 600 or click to email:
Mail: Jon Doland 15 Murphy Crescent Coffs Harbour NSW 2450