BOS EBU POREC CROATIA BROCHURE

BRIDGE OVERSEAS POREC CONGRESS 3rd - 10th October 2020

Sponsored by:

HOTEL PARENTIUM PLAVA LAGUNA Porec, Croatia

Bridge Overseas Porec Congress Chief Tournament Director – Chris Benneworth Congress Manager – Christine Macfarlane The Hotel Parentium Plava Laguna, Porec is the venue for the October 2020 Overseas Congress sponsored by Bridge Overseas. Attendance at the congress is exclusive to delegates booking their accommodation with Bridge Overseas.

Please contact Bridge Overseas to book the accommodation set out below, or to arrange a bespoke package, before booking flights. The bridge fee is £150.00 for event and is payable to the EBU. For further details regarding travel and accommodation please contact: Bridge Overseas Limited Bridge House Water Street Margam SA13 2PE

Freephone: 08000 346 246 01656 747 700

4* Superior Hotel Parentium Accommodation package 7 nights DB&B shared twin or double bedroom £599 per person. Double bedroom for sole occupancy £699pp.

Sea, Park View & Suite upgrades are available on request, airport transfers are included in the price for the main departure and arrival days from Pula airport.

Flights are extra, please see below: Flights: Low cost flights are available from Gatwick, Bristol, Birmingham, Doncaster & Manchester to Pula on the 3rd October and from Stansted and Manchester on the 4th October.

Please note that accommodation for the 3rd is limited and the price of these flights usually increase considerably over time. Bridge Overseas can assist in arranging flights if required.

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A deposit of £150 per person is required by Bridge Overseas Ltd Trust Account to secure the booking. e&oe

Bridge Overseas: 08000 346 246

THE ENGLISH BRIDGE UNION

BRIDGE OVERSEAS POREC CONGRESS 3rd October – 10th October 2020

Programme

Saturday 3rd 8.00pm – 11.15pm

Pre-Congress Pairs

Sunday 4th 10.30am 2.30pm – 5.45pm 8.00pm – 11.15pm

Welcome Meeting Swiss Pairs, session I (3 matches) Swiss Pairs, session II (3 matches)

Monday 5th Half-day excursion* 2.30pm – 6.45pm

Swiss Pairs, session III (4 matches) Free Evening

Tuesday 6th Half-day excursion* 8.00pm – 11.15pm

Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed Pairs

Wednesday 7th Full-day excursion* 2.30pm – 5.45pm 8.00pm – 11.30pm

Open Pairs Pivot Teams (single pivot)

Thursday 8th 2.30pm – 5.45pm 8.00pm – 11.15pm

Swiss Teams, session I (3 matches) Swiss Teams, session II (3 matches)

Friday 9th 2.00pm –

Swiss Teams, session III (4 matches) (short break after two matches) Followed by Bridge Overseas Drinks Reception & Prize Giving *Optional Excursions 6.30pm

THE TWO SWISS EVENTS ARE GREEN POINTED

4* Superior Hotel Parentium Hotel Parentium is directly on the coastline and the beach is only a short walk away. Also boasting a fully functional gym and studio, with a spa and Jacuzzi, Parentium is prepared for those wishing to work up more than a mental sweat or those looking for a more relaxing break. Spend your evening watching the sunset on the sandy beaches of Plava Laguna or enjoy the gourmet restaurant on offer at the hotel, the facilities here are world class.

Porec is an historic town nearby that offers the chance to visit several Roman Ruins, sample local cuisine in the many bars and restaurants there. A spectacular Basilica and an amphitheatre can be found amongst plenty of shops to entertain you for hours on end.

Excursions

This Overseas break offers the chance to visit the sights of Pula, sample the tastes of Istria and experience a classical day in Istria touring the ancient history which the region has to offer, such as the 6th largest Roman Amphitheatre from the Classical World.