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The World Teams – the Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, d’Orsi Seniors Trophy will be held from 12th to 26th August.
the World Transnational Open Teams from Monday 21st – 26th August
The World Youth Open Championships will be held from 15th – 24th August.
All the Championships will be played at the CITÉ CENTRE DE CONGRÈS.
Information Letter n.1
WORLD BRIDGE FEDERATION
Gianarrigo Rona
President
Presidents of the WBF Zonal Conferences
c/c Member of the WBF Executive
Council WBF Championships Committee Members
FFB President
On Site Organiser
WBF Operation Director
WBF Communication &
General Liaison Manager
WBF Director of Sponsorship
WBF Secretariat
FFB President’s Assistant
Lausanne, 15th January 2017
Information Letter n.1
Dear President and Friend,
43rd WORLD BRIDGE TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, d’Orsi Senior Trophy
11th WORLD TRANSNATIONAL OPEN TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the World Bridge Federation
In cooperation with the Federation Française de Bridge
I am very pleased to confirm that the 43rd World Bridge Teams Championships and the 11th World Transnational Open Teams Championship will be held and every competition will be played at
CITÉ CENTRE DE CONGRÈS
Lyon, France
12th – 26th August 2017
2017 Supplemental Conditions of Contest
2017 World Bridge; Teams Supplemental Conditions of Contest
Click here for Convention Card Editors and General Systems Information
2017 Laws of Duplicate Bridge
The 2017 Laws will be in force for the Championships. They can be downloaded here
Participants’ Commitment Form
All participants (players, NPCs, Coaches and other Team officials are required to download, sign and send in the WBF Commitment Form
Booking for Lyon 2017
Special bed & breakfast rates (BB) have been negotiated for participants in this great event as follows
| Name | Category | Distance to the Event |
€ | Point of contact |
| La villa Florentine | 5 stars | 10 minutes by car (old city) |
450€ | Reservations: +33 (0)4 72 69 69 03 or click to email Booking code: LYON BRIDGE Website |
| Hotel Metropole | 4 stars | 15min by car. Free shuttle by FFB |
From 120€ | Reservations : +33 (0)4 72 69 02 or click to email Booking code : LYON BRIDGE Website |
| Crowne Plaza | 4 stars | On site | From 150€ | Reservation: +33 4.78.17.86.86 or click to email Website |
| Marriott | 4 stars | On site | From 113€ | Click here for reservations (not available from august 20 to 27) Website |
| Radisson | 4 stars | 15 min by tramway | From 135€ | Reservations: Clothilde Larché – +33 4 78 63 55 00 or click to email Website |
| Mama Shelter | 4 stars | 15 min by tramway | From 95€ | Reservation: +33 4.72.71.16.82 or click to email Website |
| Hotel des Congrès | 3 stars | 15min. walk through the park. | From 70€ | Reservation: +33 (0)4 72 69 02 or click to email Code: LYON BRIDGE Website |
| Hotel IBIS-palais des Congrès | 3 stars | 10min walk | From 65€ | Reservation: +33 4.72.71.16.82 or click to email Website |
| Hotel IBIS- part-dieu | 3 stars | 15 min by tramway | From 65€ | Reservation: +33 4.72.71.16.82 or click to email Website |
| Temporim | 2 stars | On site | From 69€ | Reservation: +33 4 37 47 57 67 or click to email Booking code: BRIDGE |
Draw and Schedule of Matches for the World Teams Championships
The draw was carried out on Tuesday 11th July 2017 afternoon in the presence of GA Rona, Maurizio Di Sacco, Simon Fellus and Marina Madia.
Schedules of play:
Please note that the draw for the Transnational Teams will be made on site once the total number of teams is known.
Saturday 12th August
| 10:00 | BB, VC,d’O Registration Desk Open |
| 16:00 | Captains Meeting |
| 19:00 | Opening Ceremony at City Hall, Buffet to follow |
Sunday 13th August to Saturday 19th August
| Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, D’Orsi Seniors Bowl | |
| 11:00 – 13:20 | 16-boards matches |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | 16-boards matches |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | 16-boards matches |
Saturday 19th August
| 09:30 | Transnational Registration Desk Open |
| 20:00 | BB, VC,d’O Qualified Teams Captains Meeting |
Sunday 20th August
| Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, D’Orsi Seniors Bowl | |
| 11:00 – 13:20 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
Monday 21st August
| Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, D’Orsi Seniors Bowl | |
| 11:00 – 13:20 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| Transnational | |
| 10:00 – 11:30 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 11:50 – 13:20 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 15:50 – 17:20 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 17:40 – 19:10 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
Tuesday 22nd August
| Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, D’Orsi Seniors Bowl | |
| 11:00 – 13:20 | Semi Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Semi Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | Semi Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| Transnational | |
| 10:00 – 11:30 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 11:50 – 13:20 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 15:50 – 17:20 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 17:40 – 19:10 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
Wednesday 23rd August
| Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, D’Orsi Seniors Bowl | |
| 11:00 – 13:20 | Semi Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Semi Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | Semi Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| Transnational | |
| 10:00 – 11:30 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 11:50 – 13:20 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 15:50 – 17:20 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
| 17:40 – 19:10 | Qualifications – 10 boards matches |
Thursday 24th August
| Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, D’Orsi Seniors Bowl | |
| 11:00 – 13:20 | Finals & Play-Off – 16 boards rounds |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Finals & Play-Off – 16 boards rounds |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | Finals & Play-Off – 16 boards rounds |
| Transnational | |
| 10:00 – 13:20 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | Quarter Finals – 16 boards rounds |
| Grand Prix de la Ville de Lyon (Teams BAM) | |
| Schedule to be defined |
Friday 25th August
| Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, D’Orsi Seniors Bowl | |
| 11:00 – 13:20 | Finals & Play-Off – 16 boards rounds |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Play-Off end |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | Venice Cup, D’Orsi Trophy end |
| Transnational | |
| 10:00 – 13:20 | Semi Finals – 16 boards round |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Semi Finals – 16 boards round |
| 17:10 – 19:30 | Semi Finals – 16 boards round |
| Grand Prix de la Ville de Lyon (Teams BAM) | |
| Schedule to be defined |
Saturday 26th August
| Bermuda Bowl | |
| 11:00 – 13:20 | Final – 16 boards rounds |
| 14:30 – 16:50 | Final – 16 boards rounds |
| Transnational | |
| 10:00 – 12:20 | Final – 16 boards rounds |
| 13:15 – 15:35 | Final – 16 boards rounds |
| 15:55 – 18:15 | Final – 16 boards rounds |
| 18:30 | Prize Giving – Closing Ceremony |
| 19:00 | Buffet-dinner to follow |
Download the Time Schedule in PDF Version
Payment for the Transnational Teams may be made in advance by bank transfer or on-site in cash or by credit / debit card. Please note that the WBF operates a strict “no pay no play” policy and such payment needs to be made at least the day before the start of play.
The entry fee is € 1,350 per team
Players, NPCs and Coaches (provided their names have been registered by 10th July 2017) eliminated from the Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup or d’Orsi Seniors Trophy may form new Open teams and will receive free entry provided no players who have not participated in these events are added.
In the event that a team is made up from players who have not participated in one of the three main events, with players from these events added to the team, the charges will be as follows:
A team with 4 new players & 1 or 2 eliminated players: € 1,350.00
A team with 3 new players & up to 3 eliminated players: € 1,000.00
A team with 2 new players & up to 4 eliminated players: € 700.00
A team with 1 new player & up to 5 eliminated players: € 350.00
If paying by bank transfer please be sure to indicate the name of your team on the transfer so that we can identify it.
The bank details are:
Crédit Suisse SA, Rue du Lion d’Or 5-7
P.O. Box 5722, 1002 Lausanne, Switzerland
€ account
IBAN CH58 0483 5154 6496 9200 0
Account n° 0425-1546496-92
SWIFT CRESCHZZ80A
Clearing 4835
(To be indicated)
Should the bank require the address of the payee, it is:
World Bridge Federation
Maison du Sport International
54 av. de Rhodanie
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland
All the systems have now been received for the World Championships and they can be downloaded by using the following links:
Please note that when revisions are received they are given the same name as the original, but then marked REV1 / REV2 etc so be sure to pick up the most recent version
There is no requirement for the players in the Transnational Teams to pre-register their systems, nor is there any such requirement for players in the Youth events.
Although the Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup and d’Orsi Seniors Bowl are for qualified teams, the Transnational Open Teams is open to players in good standing with their own National Bridge Organisation who can form teams with partners and other pairs either from their own country or from a different NBO. It is an exciting and challenging event, and is one of the few sporting events where players of any rank can compete against some of the highest ranked players in the world, since if teams in the three main events fail to qualify for the final stages they have the opportunity to drop into the Transnational Teams. And there is the added excitement of being able to mix with and watch some of the great players in action on the vu-graph presentation. Being part of such an event is enormous fun and will, we are sure, be a very memorable experience.And it is being held in a marvellous venue !
Lyon is France’s third-largest city, and is well-known as the gastronomic centre of the country.
Lyon has plentiful hotel rooms and restaurants, plus easy access from a variety of locations around the world. A connection from Dubai makes access from Asia easier, and visitors from North and South America can arrive by plane via Paris-Roissy or Geneva for the relatively short train trip.
Visitors who fly into Paris will have an excellent train service available, with 86 departures a day. The train trip from Paris to Lyon is less than two hours.
Lyon is well known for its famous restaurants, from “bouchons” to world-renowned Paul Bocuse’s establishment.
The city also offers cinemas showing the latest films, two casinos, museums featuring contemporary art, the Institute des frères Lumière and many others. There is also the remarkable Quartier Renaissance.
Lyon is not far from vineyards such as Beaujolais , Cotes du Rhone, Bourgogne and the historical city of Avignon is just an hour away by train.
For more information, visit the Tourism Office or the Convention Center