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In cooperation with the Indonesian Bridge Federation
WBF are very pleased to confirm that the 41st World Bridge Team Championships and the 9th World Transnational Open Teams Championship will be held at

BALI NUSA DUA CONVENTION CENTER
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot NW/1
Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia 16th – 29th September 2013

9th World Transnational Open Teams Championship

The 9th World Transnational Open Teams will take place during the second week, starting at 10.00 in the morning on Tuesday 24th September. The format will be Swiss Teams. It is normally played as 10-board matches (5 per day) for 15 qualifying rounds (150 boards). The Quarter Final will be played on Friday 27th September, the Semi Final on Saturday 28th September and the Final on Sunday 29th September. If 120 teams or more enter the Championship, the KO stage (phase) will commence with a round of 16.

The World Transnational Open Teams Championship is a prestigious and most enjoyable event. Being Transnational, it is open to teams composed of players coming from different countries, nominated by their National Bridge Organisation and approved by the WBF Credentials Committee.

It is a great opportunity for players to participate in a wonderful bridge tournament while at the same time having a unique opportunity to experience all the atmosphere and excitement of the final stages of the Bermuda Bowl and Venice Cup and watch some of the greatest players in the world on the first class vu-graph presentation.

Players wishing to compete in this Championship should contact their NBO and request nomination by the end of August 2013. There is no quota, and NBOs may nominate as many teams as they wish to compete in this great tournament.

Players eliminated from the Round Robin of the Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup & d’Orsi Seniors Bowl will be able to enter the World Transnational Open Teams Championship free of charge provided they enter as a complete team. Players eliminated from the Quarter-final can drop in the WTOTC free of charge provided they enter as a complete team.

Registration of teams should be made before 1st September 2013 wherever possible. Entries will be accepted later provided there is sufficient space at the venue. Entries from teams eliminated from the main Championship events may be made on site. All entries are subject to approval by the Credentials Committee.

Entry Fees & Payment
- World Transnational Open Teams US$ 1.500 before or on 1st September

The entry fees must be paid by bank transfer to
Banque Cantonale de Genève
Account name: Delen (Suisse) SA - WBF
IBAN CH86 00788 0000 5030 2215
Swift code: BCGECHGG
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