Welcome to the
Christchurch Bridge Club

The Christchurch Bridge Club offers a modern,
centrally located clubhouse for members to enjoy the game of bridge.

Club Operation 
  • Please do not come to the club if you are unwell.
  • Covid-19, influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), common cold etc. remain with us in the community, please continue to observe the hygiene guidelines we have all become familiar with - handwashing, coughing into our elbows etc.
  • It's OK to wear a mask if you choose. 
  • Everyone is encouraged to follow any remaining COVID-19 guidelines and be tested if they exhibit any symptoms. 
Take care and stay safe.


Note: refer the "Events & Tournaments" page under "Play Bridge" for the full flyer which contains more details about the teams trials.

Lessons and Tutorials

If you are looking for a refresher course or you want to start playing then come and see what lessons we have!
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Times, Grades and Programmes – 2020

Note: If you want to print a copy of the 2024 match programme for a grade click on the button below, download the document and select the page(s) you want to print:


2024 Match Programme

Meet the Committee

The committee consists of three officers: President, Vice President, and Treasurer along with six elected committee members.

The club building is a modern, architecturally-designed facility centrally located in Nova Place, off Barbadoes Street. It offers a versatile space that can be divided into three playing zones. There is also a teaching room, an administration office, a dealing room, a director’s platform and a well-equipped kitchen and bar.
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Weekly Updates and Newsletters

27 Mar, 2024
Club Anniversary Pairs will be held on Thursday 25th April starting at 10am. Entry list is on the foyer noticeboard. This is a club member only handicapped tournament. Missing Tablet: A scoring tablet is missing, if anyone knows the whereabouts of this, please let the office know. Improver’s Seminar for Junior & Intermediate players: Date & Time: Sunday, April 14th at 10am. Topic: Transfers and Stayman in Depth. Tutor: Shirley Newton. Cost: $15 Canterbury Interprovincial Trials will be held at the club on Saturday 4th May. Please note that Intermediate Grade players enter as pairs, and all other divisions enter as Teams of FOUR. If a pair is looking for teammates, please let the canterbury Regional Committee know and they can let them know who else is looking. See foyer noticeboard for further details. Tournament: Rangiora All Grades 2nd: Graeme Tuffnell / Leon Meier 3rd: Richard Lapthorne / Sue Southen Easter Bridge: Open sessions for the Friday, Monday Afternoon and Evening sessions at the usual times.
19 Mar, 2024
The Club’s AGM: Will be held at the club on Thursday 21st March at 6.30pm. The Annual and Finance can be viewed on the Club’s website https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/about (Scroll down to Annual Reports). Tournament: North Island Teams (20A) 3rd: Tim Schumacher / David Skipper / Leon Meier / Geo Tislevoll (Auck) Ashburton Anniversary Pairs 1st=: Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger & Peter Van Leeuwen / Philippa Borlase 3rd: Meladey & Chris Bras NZ Bridge News - read "From the Chair No 1 2024" at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/user/inline/5245/From%20the%20Chair%20No%201%202024%20.pdf Monday Afternoon - Intermediate partner wanted . Please contact the office if you can help. Added 22-March-2024 The Club’s AGM was held last Thursday. Congratulations to the new committee: President: Tony Quinlivan Vice President: Ian Southen Treasurer: Mark Paget Committee: John Skipper, Lizzie Thompson, Hedley Bamford, Deborah Matthews and new members Helen Bremner and Bridget O’Brien Congratulations to the 50+ year members for 2024: Jenny Wilkinson Lesley Hay Donna Sullivan Jan Carthy and Beryl Bence. They all receive an engraved badge. Reminder: if you have some great ideas, have a burning question for the committee, please contact the office. Any suggestions/queries regarding the club will be forwarded to the committee. Easter Bridge: Open sessions for the Friday, Monday Afternoon and Evening sessions at the usual times. From the Canterbury Regional Committee: Canterbury Region Championship Team Trials - AKA IP Trials Refer either the poster on the "Home Page" for further information or the event on the "Events & Tournaments" page where you can download the flyer. Please note that Intermediate Grade players enter as pairs, and all other divisions enter as Teams of FOUR. If a pair is looking for teammates, please let us know and we can let them know who else is looking. Any questions, please get in touch. CRC Bridge crbridgec@gmail.com .
17 Mar, 2024
NZ Representatives for World Games in Buenos Aires From our club: Open: Leon Meier & Matt McManus Seniors: Jane & John Skipper Full list on the NZ Bridge web site http://tournaments.nzbridgeclub.org/resultslistbyheadevent.asp?umbid=794 The Club’s AGM: Will be held at the club on Thursday 21st March at 6.30pm. The Annual report and Audited accounts are available to view on the Club’s website https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/about Scroll down to Annual Reports Club Sponsors / Advertisers Westende Jewellers: Our Anniversary Sale starts today and ends Saturday 23rd March see link to website https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/current-promotions/ or view the flyer pictured below. Ecoblaze: Special on 15kg bags of macrocarpa wood briquettes, usually $15 / bag now $12 / bag, buy 10 get one free. Click on the button below to access the Ecoblaze flyer for further information.

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