Gdynia Youth Bridge Festival 2026
GYBF is a youth bridge festival set in the summer energy of the Tricity area. Three days of workshops, tournaments and meetings with people who can truly spark passion for the game, competition and the whole vibe around it.
Summer bridge vibe
A bit of beach, a bit of cards, a bit of competition.
♠
strategy
♥
summer
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energy
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crew
3 days
of workshops, tournaments and social events
90
maximum number of participants
3 groups
matched to skill level
35 EUR / 150 PLN
participation fee
Who it is for
Young players up to age 19
For participants building solid fundamentals and for players ready to move to a higher tournament level.
Format
3 skill groups
Participants choose their level during registration. We recommend taking the placement test first.
Atmosphere
Sport, learning and summer energy
Not just training, but also real tournament play, social moments and the summer atmosphere of the Tricity coast.
Programme
Three days designed to combine learning, tournament rhythm and a bit of summer energy away from the table.
Thursday, 23.07.2026
Card Museum, Trefl Foundation, Gdynia
During the workshop day, a one-hour visit to the Card Museum is planned.
Evening social event
Polanka Redłowska, Gdynia
19:00–21:00 — bonfire gathering
Friday, 24.07.2026
Hala 100-lecia Sopotu, Sopot
Saturday, 25.07.2026
Hala 100-lecia Sopotu, Sopot
Why join
Levels
The training is divided into three groups with different levels of advancement. That means beginners are not overwhelmed and stronger players are not held back.
Before making the final choice, we recommend taking the test prepared by the coaches. It is the easiest way to find the path that will genuinely help you move up.
Coaches and experts
Michał Nowosadzki
A World Grand Master and multiple medalist in junior and open events. He combines top-level competitive experience with many years of coaching young players.
Piotr Zatorski
A World International Master, coach and bridge promoter. He runs the Szlem Bridge School in Gdańsk and regularly works with young players.
Jakub Kasprzak
A World Bridge Federation and European Bridge League top Tournament Director. Chief TD of World Bridge Tour organization. Former Polish junior national player. He has been teaching bridge for nearly 30 years.
Accommodation
There is a possibility to book accommodation at Smart Stay Hostel Gdynia, which has prepared a special offer for festival participants:
Partners
We are supported by institutions and places that help connect sport, education and the summer spirit of GYBF.
Gdyńskie Centrum Sportu
Partner / sponsor
Muzeum Kart do Gry Ulica Brydżowa
Venue partner / host of part of the programme
Contact
The event is organised by the team of the 65th International Baltic Bridge Congress. Details regarding registration, partnerships and participant communication will be published in upcoming updates.
The GCS partner logo is used here as a working mockup based on materials published by Gdyńskie Centrum Sportu.