Waikato Bays has added five Swiss Pairs events to the annual I-J Leagues programme.
These run as
Restricted Open 3A Swiss events commencing with the Te Awamutu event in May and finish with the 5th in October at Matamata. Three of these events replace existing Restricted 8B events, the Waitomo event is new to the Waikato Bays Region programme with the last event being a change in grading to the Matamata 5A Swiss Pairs event.
There has been confusion regarding the
Restricted 3A title - it is
NOT equivalent to the 8B Restricted where any open players may partner with non-open players
BUT is limited specifically to players up to the Open National Master grade level only. The NZ Bridge 3A point category is designed for players who are between high-level intermediates and lower-ranked open grade participants hence players will no longer encounter higher-ranked open players such as grand masters. This however does not stop less experienced players competing.
These events have generous sponsorship: the first four from WB Committee member Judith Howard with the last from Nulook Waikato - Matamata
2026 Waikato Bays 3A Swiss League
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Club / Event |
Date |
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Te Awamutu Restricted Open 3A Swiss Pairs |
Saturday, May 16 |
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Morrinsville Restricted Open 3A Swiss Pairs |
Saturday, June 27 |
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Waitomo Restricted Open 3A Swiss Pairs |
Saturday, July 12 |
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Rotorua Restricted Open 3A Swiss Pairs |
Saturday, September 12 |
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Matamata Restricted Open 3A Swiss Pairs |
Saturday, October 10 |
Read the Waikato Bays announcement - click here
