Hello Everyone.

Sadly I need to confirm what is probably obvious to most of you, that the VCC for 2021 has been cancelled. The primary reason is the continuing lockdown for the ACT and NSW. It reduces field below the table count we think is fair for all players and for the award of PQP points. There is still a cloud hanging over other interstate participants and Victoria is still likely to throw in further lockdowns. Hence all players, EXCEPT those who paid by Bank Transfer, should now withdraw their entries. Here is the process:

• The primary payer should withdraw the team or pair
• Your event entry fees will be pushed back into Bridge Credits
• Those requiring a Credit Card refund should now create a Support Request in My ABF requesting this
• Obviously you can use your Bridge Credits for other online or physical events
• Those who paid by Bank Transfer, DO NOT WITHDRAW. Contact me directly for specific instructions.

I might also take this opportunity to let you know that the VBA will be running an Online Spring Congress over the same weekend so we encourage you to enter from My ABF. Saturday will have a Swiss pairs event with a teams event running Sunday. It will have a strong table count and a high standard of play so please consider entering.

Apart from that, I would like to thank Laurie, Andrew and Laura for effort expended that went nowhere, the VBA Council for its undying enthusiasm and moral support, and the ABF for helping us sort out refunds and manage My ABF. I am also sorry to the other directors, scorers and administrators that we were unable to proceed.

All I can say is this: look forward to 2022 because we are going to smash it!

Geoff Schaller
VCC 2021 Coordinator
vcc@abf.com.au