Christchurch Bridge Club - Newsletter June 2020
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June 16, 2020
From the Committee
At last the good news we have all been waiting for; Level 1 and a return to almost normal. There are now no barriers to the Bridge Club opening and for play to start. The committee met on Monday after the Government announcement, and in line with advice from NZ Bridge we are open as of Tuesday night, 9 June.
Some points to note:
- We will start with competitions and the regular match programme from Monday 15 June.
- You can play on your regular night(s) or sessions this week. There is no limit on numbers.
- Many competitions have been affected because of the nights we have missed. There will be an updated programme and information as to how results will be calculated available later this week.
- Please bring your own pens.
- No food will be served until further notice.
- The bar will open after sessions as normal.
- There will be no EFTPOS available on Tuesday 9 June, but it should be available after that.
- The Julian Cup is to be postponed and rescheduled; there will be information soon.
- The club will continue with an expanded cleaning programme in the meantime
COVID-19 Safeguards
While we have beaten that one virus for now, we are still in winter with its colds and flus, so the advice remains the same:
- Do not come to the club if you are at all unwell or show any symptoms of illness.
- Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
- Use hand sanitiser.
- Do not touch your face.
- Sneeze into your sleeve.
- Minimise physical contact.
- Follow the advice of your doctor if you are in an at-risk category.
Happy bridging everyone,
Christchurch Bridge Club Committee
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Tournament Results: Ashburton: Mid-Canterbury Pairs 1st - Jessie Pelenato / Leon Meier 3rd - Graeme Tuffnell / Jan Alabaster Green section: 1st - Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien 2nd - Margaret Fraser / Richard Williams Anniversary Pairs: This Saturday, 10am. This is a Club member only handicapped tournament. Please pay the entry fee $25 by this Thursday to allow the payments to be checked off. You can pay cash or use the EFTPOS at the Club (ask Thea) or pay on-line. Road Closures: Due to the Super Rugby round being held at the new stadium all this weekend, road closures will be in place. Roads will be closed on parts of Barbadoes Street, Madras Street between Hereford Street and St Asaph Street and streets close by around the stadium. Access to the Club will still be open but maybe allow more time to get there. Beginner Bridge Classes: The next class starts Monday 4th May at 7.30pm. Tutor: David Taylor. Please let your friends, family & work colleagues know. Daytime sessions: With a lot of new apartments in the area, there is an increase of children around. Can we ask when leaving the car park particularly for the daytime sessions that you keep the speed down when going down Nova Place. Canterbury Congress: 16/17 May: Competitions for all levels. See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information. An experienced open pair from Auckland are looking for team-mates. Contact the office for further information.
Tournament Results: Marlborough 5A Teams: 1st – Jane Lennon / Max Morrison / David Taylor / Jessie Pelenato 2nd – Leon Meier / Charles Ker / John Patterson / Kate Davies Marlborough 5A Pairs: 1st – Leon Meier / Charles Ker 4th – Tina Sims / Jane Walders Friday Rubber Bridge this Friday 17th April at 6.30pm until 8.30am, no partner required, all welcome. Saturday Night Bridge this coming Saturday, April 18. 7pm start! Hot scones & jam for supper. Prizes!! Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. The tournament is for Club members only. More information can be found on the flyer on the Home page of this website. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. Sunday Bridge Sessions: We are looking for more volunteers to be added to the roster to be a volunteer spare player when required. Please email the office if you can help. Kaikoura Bridge Tournament: A NZ Intermediate grade member is looking for an Intermediate partner to play in the Kaikoura Bridge tournament being held on May 23rd. Please contact the office if you would like to play.
