Women pairs podium:
1. Jill Meyers – Jerry Sanborn
2. Marie Eggeling – Sarah Bell
3. Hjordis Eythorsdottir – Janice Seamon-Molson
The 2022 Word Bridge Series is not only the largest bridge event, but also the largest sporting event ever held in Poland. Over 1,000 players from 50 countries are participating. It’s worth seeing!
If you want to watch the games live, come to Centennial Hall. Head to the main entrance (opposite the Spire). It’s easy to find, as the championship banner is visible from a distance above the entrance. Immediately after entering, go to the booth on the left and ask for a guest pass (20 PLN deposit required). The pass is a badge/hanger, just without your name or photo. You’ll look like a championship player! With a pass, you can get in practically anywhere and cheer on the best players. Just remember to silence your phone 😀 It’s best to choose morning or afternoon hours for your tour – there’s a break between 12:30 and 2:00 PM and there’s usually nothing happening. After the tour, return the pass and get your deposit back.
At the ticket booth, you can also buy a souvenir from the event: a T-shirt or the championship mascot – a dwarf. If you’re planning to visit Centennial Hall on Sunday, be sure to play in the tournament (11 a.m.). The entry fee is PLN 20 per couple.
It’s also worth taking a Sunday walk. You can combine watching the championships with relaxing in beautiful nature. Szczytnicki Park is perfect for this. It’s one of the most beautiful parks in Poland. Escape from everyday life and bring your family, children, or friends. There are many attractions nearby: the Japanese Garden, the Pergola, and the Zoo.
The Prize Giving ceremony for the Rosenblum will start on Saturday at 19.00. The prize giving for the McConnell and all Pairs events will be afterwards, we expect the McConnell to start around 19.45 / 20.00 and the whole ceremonies to be fnished no later than 20.30.
Team BRODY (Joan Brody (USA), Brigitta Fischer (Hungary), Marion Michielsen (Sweden), Cecilia Rimstedt (Sweden), Sandra Rimstedt (USA)) won the Final versus team TRI POLAR (Kathrine Bertheau (Sweden), Hjordis Eythorsdottir (USA), Jessica Larsson (Sweden), Janice Seamon-Molson (USA), Nevena Senior (England), Nicola Smith (England)).
All players should be aware that if they plan to travel to Hala Stulecia by car, their journey may take up to 20 minutes longer from Monday onwards. This is because repairs to the bridge that provides access to the venue will restart on Monday.
So please allow more time if you plan to travel by car. This should not affect the trams.