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World Bridge Championships 2001

Looking forward to Bali and
the Lippo Bank World Bridge Championships

The 35th Bermuda Bowl
The 13th Venice Cup
The 3rd World Transnational Open Teams

The Opening Ceremony will be on Saturday 20 October and the Victory Banquet on Friday 02 November 2001.

The Championships will be held at the Bali International Convention Centre, Nusa Dua located on the southern edge of Bali Island. This is the most exclusive area of Bali, where the five-star hotels are located.

The Convention Centre is extremely modern with excellent facilities and large playing areas. There are several five-star resort hotels in the resort, as well as an excellent shopping area, good restaurants, entertainment, a championship golf course and many other recreational facilities, all within easy walking distance.

The Convention Centre adjoins the Sheraton Nusa Indah resort and is adjacent to the luxurious Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua Hotel. The Hotel Putri Bali Nusa Dua, the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and the Melia Bali Hotel are also nearby, while the three-star Novotel Benoa is not far away.

Few people realise that the Indonesian Archipelago covers approximately the same area as the United States of America from East to West and North to South ! Its total area covers a staggering 7,900,000 sq. miles. It has over 17,000 islands, of which Bali is one of the most beautiful, most peaceful and far away from any political agitation.

The Balinese believe that the Gods spread their wings over visitors to assure peace and tranquillity to all who stay there. Bali means beautiful beaches with white sand, relaxation and comfort, pristine water teeming with tropical fish and an abundance of coconut trees. It is known for its exotic scenery and its arts, especially in dance, carving and music, that can never be found anywhere else. Bali enjoys warm tropical weather all year round.

Transportation from overseas is direct from several international airports without the need to go through other airports in Indonesia. A Tourist Visa is required for countries not having a reciprocal immigration treaty with Indonesia, and people wishing to attend the Championships are advised to consult their own Travel Agents or contact the nearest Indonesian Embassy. It is extremely important that you obtain your visa well in advance and do not leave your application to the last minute.

Qualification from the Zonal Championships will, as always, determine which teams are fortunate enough to compete in this near-Paradise, but for those who do not qualify, there is the opportunity to share in this wonderful event by playing in the World Transnational Open Teams which will be held during the second week, starting on Sunday 28 October and ending with the Victory Banquet on Friday 02 November.

The 3rd World Transnational Open Teams Championship

is a prestigious and most enjoyable event. 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 View Graph presentation. At the end of the Championship, there is a prize giving ceremony for the World Transnational Teams, the Venice Cup and the Bermuda Bowl and, of course, the Victory Banquet for all participants, giving you a chance to celebrate with the winners of this great event.

The Transnational Teams is open to teams nominated by their National Bridge Organisation and approved by the WBF Credentials Committee. Players wishing to compete in this Championship are urged to contact their NBO and request nomination early next year. There is no quota, and NBOs may nominate as many teams as they wish to compete in this great Tournament.

Teams eliminated from the early stages of the Bermuda Bowl & Venice Cup will also be able to enter the World Transnational Teams free of charge.

A new website is being constructed for the event and can be found at www.bridgeindonesia.com and you will find some initial information there. Details will also be available on the WBF Web Site at www.bridge.gr

Hotel Rates:

All the above room rates are inclusive of breakfast, taxes and levy

Visas: Please contact your local Travel Agent or Embassy to arrange visas well in advance