2026 Events
Welcome to the Hawke's Bay Congress events page! Here you'll find a comprehensive list of our events this Kings Birthday Weekend , tailored to suit players of all skill levels with a link to enter each event.
Open Events
These events are open to all players, regardless of skill level. A great way to test your skills against a diverse range of opponents. We offer Pairs, Teams, and Swiss Pairs formats.
- Welcome Pairs: Friday evening 7:00pm
- Open Matchpoint Swiss Pairs: Saturday 9:30am
- Open Teams: Qualifying Sunday 9:30am
- Open Teams: Final Monday 9:30am
- Swiss Pairs: Monday 9:30am
Intermediate Events
Designed for players with some experience. Hone your skills in a competitive but supportive environment. We offer Pairs, Teams, and Swiss Pairs formats.
- Welcome Pairs: Friday evening 7:00pm
- Intermediate Pairs: Saturday 9:30am
- IntermediateTeams: Sunday 9:30am
- Swiss Pairs: Monday 9:30am
Junior Events
Events for less experienced players providing a friendly and encouraging atmosphere to develop your bridge game. We offer Pairs, Teams, and Swiss Pairs formats.
- Welcome Pairs: Friday evening 7:00pm
- Junior Pairs: Saturday 9:30am
- Junior Teams: Sunday 9:30am (this may be combined with the Intermediate Teams if there are insufficient entries)
- Swiss Pairs: Monday 9:30am (this may be combined with the Intermediate Teams if there are insufficient entrie
Novice Events
Perfect for beginners! There are two events specifically for Novice Players which focus on learning and enjoyment in a relaxed setting. Novice players are also welcome to play in the Junior events
- Welcome Pairs: Friday evening 7:00pm
- Junior Pairs: Saturday 9:30am
- Novice Pairs: Sunday 1:00pm
- Novice Teams: Monday 9:30am