BRIDGE WEEK INFORMATION PAGE

CLARION HOTEL BOOKED

The host hotel for Bridge Week is now booked. Please see below for alternatives:

Holiday Inn Airport West (204) 885-4478 $108.00 plus tax
Greenwood Inn and Suites (204) 775-9889 $99.00 plus tax

Both hotels are about a 5 minute cab ride from the Clarion.

COPC SUBSIDY

COPC Pairs qualified for subsidy - click here

Events not requiring Pre-Qualification

CSTC - Canadian Senior Team Championship
- four day event: Wednesday, May 30 - Saturday, June 2, 2007
- all players must be 58 (or turning 58 by Oct. 1, 2007) or older
- all players must be paid up members of the CBF
- entry fees: $220 per team per day (includes $100 IF Surtax)
- pre-registration not required. Purchase your entry prior to start time on Day 1.
- Day 1: 11:00am & 5:30pm. At least 50% of the teams will qualify for Day 2.
- Day 2: 11:00am & 5:30pm. Top four teams qualify for Day 3.
- Day 3: 10:00am & 4:30pm. Two winning teams qualify for the final.
- Day 4: Final: 10:00am & 4:30pm
- 2007 CSTC Champions will represent Canada in the Senior Cup at the 2007 World Team Championships in Shanghai, China.

CIPC - Canadian Imp Pairs Championship
- one day, two session event: Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:00pm & 7:00pm
- entry fee: $20 per player per session.
- all participants must be paid up members of the CBF.
- no pre-registration required. Purchase your entry prior to start time.
- Cash prizes for top three pairs.

Canadian Open Pairs
Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2007. Start times: 11:00am & 5:30pm each day.
- All entrants must have club round qualification and be paid up CBF members.
- Entry fees: $20 per player per session
- No pre-registration required. Purchase your entry prior to start time.
- 2007 COPC champions receive a $2000 cash prize and a further $2000 in subsidy money if they attend the 2009 Open Pairs at the Open European Championships.
- Travel subsidy: see the CBF website for list of those eligible for travel subsidy.

ENTRY FEES

CNTC – A: Round Robin: $870 per team – includes $200 IF Surtax
Quarter Final & Semi-Final: $220 per team – includes $100 IF Surtax
Final: $340 per team – includes $100 IF Surtax

CNTC – B: Round Robin: $510 per team
Semi-Final & Final: $120 per team

CWTC: Round Robin: $710 per team – includes $200 IF Surtax
Semi-Final & Final: $220 per team – includes $100 IF Surtax

CSTC: $220 per team per day – includes $100 IF Surtax

CIPC: $20 per player per session

COPC: $20 per player per session

Clarion Hotel Playing Site

Clarion Hotel & Suites
1445 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3G 3P4
(204) 774-5110

Special Bridge Week Rates: $99.99 single $109.99 double
Must book by May 11, 2007 to ensure special rate
Make sure to mention Canadian Bridge Tournament when making reservations.

The Clarion Hotel and Suites Winnipeg Airport/ Polo Park is Winnipeg's newest and most exciting full service hotel. The Clarion features world-class, spacious accommodations, ranging from business suites to family rooms. Our indoor waterpark is one of the largest in Canada, complete with 2-story waterslide, therapeutic pool, hot tubs, kiddie pool, cascading waterfall, and scenic rock wall. The Clarion also features a full service day spa with exotic mineral pool.

At the Clarion luxurious details are standard, all rooms come equipped with granite bar tops, desk with high-speed internet connection, iron with ironing board, coffee maker, and hairdryer. For the business traveler we offer suites with separate living room areas, king size bed, leather desk chair, fridge, microwave, and full access to our business center for photocopying, printing, e-mail, or fax. Those looking for a romantic getaway will love our choice of twelve theme rooms with in-room Jacuzzis.

The Clarion is located at the hub of Winnipeg business and entertainment. Manitoba's largest shopping mall, Polo Park Shopping Center is directly across the street. Winnipeg International Airport is only 2 minutes away. Winnipeg Arena and Stadium is one block from the hotel and downtown Winnipeg is only 5 minutes by car.