About the CWTC
The Canadian Women’s Teams Championship is Canada’s national team competition for women.
About the Championship
The Canadian Women’s Teams Championship (CWTC) is open to women members in good standing of the Canadian Bridge Federation.
Qualification required:
All players must earn or purchase a qualification before playing
in the round-robin stage of the CNTC-A, CSTC, CWTC or CMTC.
Qualifying games are held at sanctioned clubs across Canada from
September 1 through December 31.
A player qualifies as an individual, and that qualification is valid for any national team championship event.
Eligibility and Registration
Participants must be paid-up CBF members in good standing.
Teams must pre-register for the National Final and pay the non-refundable round-robin entry fee by the deadline indicated in the event documentation.
History of the Championship
The first CWTC National Final was held in Vancouver in 1984. In 1980, a playoff was held to select a women’s team to compete in the World Ladies Team Olympiad.
Prior to 1998, the CWTC was held as a stand-alone event. Since 1998, with the exception of 2014, it has been held as part of the Canadian Bridge Championships.
Trophies and International Representation
Upon ratification by the CBF Board of Directors, the winning team receives a subsidy to represent Canada at that year’s world women’s team championship.
Ruth Gold Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the CWTC champions since 2016. Ruth Gold was a
bridge player, teacher, director and mentor who was always
kind to new players and generous with her knowledge. She
epitomized the fun, intelligence and kindness required of
any player, director or teacher.
Tobi Mitchell Trophy
Prior to 2016, CWTC winners were awarded the Tobi Mitchell
Trophy. Tobi Mitchell was a player from Regina,
Saskatchewan, and one of the first Life Masters in the
province.