The Opening Ceremony of the 2nd European University Bridge Championship took place on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the EKWOS Conference Center in Grębiszew, near Warsaw.

The Ceremony was attended by Mr Geert Magerman and Adam Roczek – EUSA Delegates, Mr Harry Van De Peppel – European Bridge League Representative, prof. Alojzy Nowak – representing University of Warsaw, with the attendance of other guests.



On behalf of the Organizing Committee the participants were welcomed by OC member Kamila Jabłońska and on behalf of EUSA Geert Magerman welcomed all participants and wished all the best to the athletes and officials who came to test their skills and abilities. He also thanked the Organizing Committee for all their contribution.



Prof. Alojzy Nowak welcomed participants on behalf of the University of Warsaw – the largest and the most prestigious University in Poland. He underlined that hard work, friendship and networking is a key for success in a modern life. He wished to all students not only to achieve the best results but to make friends and leave Warsaw with the best memories and new opportunities.

Mr Adam Roczek as the EUSA Delegate and Mr Geert Magerman as the Technical Delegate for Bridge will make sure that the event will goes smoothly and without problems.



The competition hosts 14 teams from 6 countries and is organized by Warsaw University with contribution of University Sports Association of Poland and takes place from 18.09.2011 to 23.09.2011. The title of European Universities Bridge Champion from 2009 is defended by Wroclaw University from Poland.

More info can be found at the OC website www.eucbridge2011.pl.