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Orbis World Bridge Championships

Bermuda 2000 ...be part of it!

Bermuda 2000 ...be part of it!

THE EVENT
The Bermuda Bridge Federation is proud to be the host of the Orbis World Bridge Championships, to be held from January 7 to 21, 2000. Bermuda is renowned as a premier vacation destination, and its amenities, natural beauty and friendly hospitality guarantee an outstanding venue for this very special event.

The generous sponsorship of the award-winning mutual fund managers Orbis Investment Management Limited and the wholehearted support of the Bermuda Government ensure that this will be a memorable competition.

All matches will be played at the five star Canadian Pacific Southampton Princess Hotel, the home base for the championships. The Southampton Princess offers everything necessary for a world class event.

The Orbis World Bridge Championships will comprise:

The Bermuda Bowl 1950-2000
The oldest and most prestigious bridge competition is returning to its founding country, Bermuda, for its 50th anniversary.

History Past Results

The Venice Cup
The Venice Cup, a gift of the Italian Bridge Federation, has evolved into the World Championship for Women's Teams.

History Past Results

World Transnational Open Teams
This offers a week of top level Swiss Teams competition in the exciting milieu of the Bermuda Bowl and Venice Cup.

Details and Past Result

Orbis World Computer Bridge Championships
This event, pitting the best computer bridge programs from around the world against each other, will be held for the third time.

Details and Past Results

Orbis Senior Teams Championships
This event, being held for the first time, is an exhibition tournament for senior players who have been selected on an invitational basis.

Details and Participants


Rules of Contest

General Conditions - click to download (PDF - 178 Kb)

Supplemental Conditions - click to download (PDF - 250 Kb)


Important Dates
2000 Bermuda Bowl
& Venice Cup
World Transnational
Open Teams
Opening Ceremony Jan 7 n/a
Play begins Jan 8 Jan 16
Closing Ceremony Jan 21 Jan 21

The Organisers

The World Bridge Federation, based in France, is the organising and sanctioning body for all official world bridge championships. Founded in 1958, its Board has representatives from affiliated bridge organisations around the world.

The Bermuda Bridge Federation is the local organising body for the events. The BBF is highly experienced in tournament organisation, having annually staged a week-long Tournament for an average of 700 players for almost 40 years.

Orbis Investment Management Limited, the investment manager of the award-winning Orbis Mutual Funds, is the exclusive corporate sponsor of the event.

The Bermuda Department of Tourism has provided financial and other support to facilitate the event.

 
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