Barrier Reef Congress 2026QBA - Barrier Reef11th to 15th May 2026Click here to jump to BookingClick here to jump to program...Email Tournament OrganiserSponsors                              PeopleTournament Organiser: Toni Barrell Phone: 0488 545 543 Email: brc2026townsville@gmail.com Chief Tournament Director: Chris SnookChief Scorer: Peter BuschDirector: Bill BishopMyABF Queries: Audrey Ledbrook 0427454933Partnerships: Sam Bishop 0409 578 214 Whatsapp Group (to join see link)Courtesy Bus Bookings: Audrey Ledbrook  0427454933 Whatsapp Group (to join see link) Accommodation queries: TBA Special Dietary Requirements: Di Garside  0439 598 019 LinksResults can be found on  Bridge Australia.Results mirror site (if needed) can be found at BridgeAustralia.net.MyABF registration required to submit an entry to this event.  Registration information -  MyABF resources and how to sign upFind everything you need to know in the BRC ManualAccommodation and Tourist AttractionsSee the Townsville Accommodation Map for ideas, and Townsville North Queensland | Find Your Shine to book.  Travel Associates will also help with booking enquiries and accommodation deals.  Please see attached BRC Manual for lots more information.Shuttle Services to all motels in the City Centre - Airport Shuttle Services  & FAQTake a Virtual Tour of the Townsville Stadium  (Please note address:  40 - 48 Murray Lyons Cres, Annandale)See the “How to join 2026 BRC partner finder whats app group and Bus group”DownloadsBRC Townsville 2026 BrochureSupplementary RegulationsGeneral InformationBRC Townsville 2026 has the capacity for 70 tables – 280 playersWalk-in Pairs commence Monday 11 May at 1:00 pmSwiss Butler Pairs (Open & Restricted) commence 9:40 am and afternoon session at 2:00pm on Tuesday 12 May .Celebrity speakers: Wednesday 13 May 9:30 am. (A minimum $5 contribution to the ABF Youth Bridge.)Swiss Teams (Open & BRC 300) - Match 1 commences 2:00pm Wednesday 13 May and Match 8 finishes at 12:45 pm on Friday 15 May 2026.  See attached Barrier Reef Congress Manual for full program.Entry Fees:   Walk-in Pairs -  $30;  Swiss Butler Pairs  -  $160;  Swiss Teams   $580 (1point = $1)Gold Points are awarded in the Swiss Butler Pairs and Swiss Teams events.  Red Points are awarded in the Walk-in Pairs.The ABF Tournament Regulations as modified by the ABF Supplementary Regulations will apply.Entries close on Monday 4g1qaz May 2026.  Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Chief DirectorConditions of Entry - please refer to the attached BRCManual for full details.Eligibility for Restricted Events - Masterpoint requirements as at 31 December 2025.  Please see BRC Manual for additional limitations.Restricted Pairs:  both players must have fewer than 300mpsBRC 300:  average masterpoints per player must not exceed 300mps nor any individual have more than 500mps.  Team members who are Life Masters may not play together in a partnership.To receive your results or draw for next round on your mobile please complete the link at www.tinyurl.com/abftext prior to the event.  If you have registered at other ABF events you will automatically be on the list.Mobile phones are NOT ALLOWED to be used during session times.  Please see the Tournament Organiser, Toni Burrell, to look after your phone If you are expecting an URGENT call.Celebrity Speakers' Presentations will commence at 9:30am on Wednesday 11 May 2026.   A minimum $5 contribution to the ABF Youth Bridge.Peter Busch will conduct Compscore2 training at a cost of $5 per person. Location – Murray Stadium, Townsville see below/Manual for map to be decided?Need to put an X on the Murray stadium in the map To be decided?.TransportThe Townsville Stadium has free onsite parking for 310 vehicles with 6 dedicated handicapped spaces.A courtesy bus is available for visitors without their own transport, see the attached BRC manual for detailsCateringYou are welcome to bring your own lunch as the closest shops are 10 minutes away by car., however  Tobe decided  provide pre-ordered sandwiches and salads at the venue.  Orders will be taken at 9am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and delivered prior to sessions end at 1:00pm.  See BRC Manual for details.Welcome drinks and nibbles will be served on Tuesday at 5:30 pm after the final Pairs Session.Farewell luncheon will be provided on Friday at 1:00pm - details to be advised.Water will be provided at stations in the playing area.Stations with free coffee & tea will be set up in the foyer outside the playing area and available at any time.  Please refrain from taking hot or sugary drinks into the main playing area as spilled drinks may damage the surface of the basketball court. Light refreshments will be served at morning &/or afternoon tea breaks.  A coffee van at lunchtime for the connoisseurs to be advisedVenue Additional InformationTake a Virtual Tour of the Townsville Stadium  (Please note address:  40 - 48 Murray Lyons Cres, Annandale)Program* For teams events Entry fee per player assumes a team of 4. Amounts will differ for teams of 5 or 6.EventFull entry fee per playerDayTimeEntriesActionWalk-in Pairs$15.00Monday11-05-26 13:00 – 16:45Pairs - Open80 creditsTuesday12-05-26 - 9:40am & 2pmEntries close on Monday 4 May 2026View EntriesBarrier Reef Pairs - Restricted (Under 300 MPs)80 creditsTuesday12-05-26 - 9:40am & 2pmEntries closed on Monday 24 May 2026View EntriesTeams - Open145 credits*Wednesday12-05-26 - 2pmEntries closed on Monday 4 May 2026View EntriesThursday13-05-26 - 9:30am & 2pmFriday14/05/26 09:30Barrier Reef 300 Teams (<300MPS average)145 credits*Wednesday13-05-2026 - 2pmEntries closed on Monday 4 May 2026View EntriesThursday14-05-2026 - 9:30am & 2pmFriday15/05/26 09:30