chchbridge

Weekly Update 6/8-May-2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:02:09 GMT

Weekly Update 6/8-May-2026

Tournament Results:

Lincoln Charity Pairs:

1st: Jessie Pelenato / Lynn Taylor

2nd: Shangar Singh / Helen Wood

Regional Championships

Intermediate – 1st: Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien / Kat Holmes / Leo Hammond

Open – 6th: Jane Lennon / David Taylor / Phil Lennon / John Kruiniger

Women – 3rd: Shirley Newton / Margaret Burgess / Pam Tibble / Sue Southen

Senior – 5th: Bill Mecchia / Max Morrison / Dorothy Bain / Mary Buckland

Adelaide National Open Teams

1st: Leon Meier / Jane Beeby / Kate Macdonald / Heath Watkins

Canterbury Congress:

Dates: 16/17 May

Competitions for all levels.

See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information.

Entries close this Friday.

We would love more Junior entries for the pairs and the teams. If you need team-mates please let the office know. Junior teams Saturday 16th May: We are wanting another junior pair to join a Junior team for the Saturday competition. Please email the office if you would like to play.

Note: Spare players for Saturday 17 th and Sunday 18 th wanted as stand-by players / pairs. We need Open, Intermediate and junior level players. (National ranking). Players who are called up play for free.

Wednesday May Tutorial:

Date & Time: Wednesday May 6th at 5.50pm

Topic: Improve your Declarer Play!

Cost: $5

Learn the essential card play techniques you need for NT Contracts. How to hold up your stopper, develop tricks and become a winner!

The Club’s Facebook page is now up and running. A link to the page has been emailed to the members. There is also a link in the footer of each page on this website.

Weekly Update 30-Apr-2026

Sun, 03 May 2026 03:03:51 GMT

Weekly Update 30-April-2026

Tournament Results:

Anniversary Pairs:

1st Scratch: Peter Lee & Mehboob Chiba

1st Handicapped: Emma Fitzgerald & Finley Duncan

2nd: Jane Morris & Kathryn Tennant

3rd: Shawn Adriel-Ai & Marco Reale

4th: Phil Sanson & Lei-Anne Dobbs

Wellington Congress:

Wellington Provincial Pairs:

3rd Leon Meier & Ashley Bach

Wellington Provincial Teams:

2nd Graeme Tuffnell, Ian Berrington, Gary Chen, Fuxia Wen

Congratulations to Jane Lennon, now a Gold Grand-Master

Friday Rubber Bridge on tomorrow night at 6.30pm. No partner required.

Beginner Bridge Classes:

The next class starts Monday 4th May at 7.30pm.

Tutor: David Taylor.

Please let your friends, family & work colleagues know.

Canterbury Congress:

Dates: 16/17 May

Competitions for all levels.

See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information.

Wednesday May Tutorial:

Date & Time: Wednesday May 6th at 5.50pm

Topic: Improve your Declarer Play!

Cost: $5

Learn the essential card play techniques you need for NT Contracts. How to hold up your stopper, develop tricks and become a winner!

Weekly Update 21-Apr-2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:01:41 GMT

Weekly Update 21-April-2026

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.

Weekly Update 14/16-Apr-2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:20:27 GMT

Weekly Update 14/16-April-2026

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.

Weekly Update 7-Apr-2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:57:30 GMT

Weekly Update 7-April-2026

Sunday Bridge this Sunday: Christchurch Marathon this Sunday

Please use the following link https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4ne2n5472ubxychu6z4yd/20260412-ChChCMarathon-BridgeClubAccessMapPass.pdf?rlkey=610xhk8qyuy5ddgo3nr0lbiys&st=oy2xtuow&dl=0 to access information for the Bridge Club on Sunday 12 April. The document includes:

Christchurch Marathon Road Closure Map
Vehicle Access Information - map and instructions of how to get to the Bridge Club.
Vehicle Access Pass - your members will need to print and display this on their dashboard so our team can easily identify them and help direct them.

Garden Working Bee: Change of Day!!This Saturday 11 April at 9.30am until midday.

Tournament Results:

A reminder to members to celebrate their tournament successes by emailing the office on Mondays so that the results can be put in the notices.

Senior Junior Teams: has been postponed due to lack of entries.

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 the website.

Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer.

NZB ONLINE LESSONS APRIL and MAY.

Great value as it's only $8 to attend Sunday, Tuesday or both.

April lessons on Competitive Bidding are suitable for Intermediate players

May lessons on Card Play are suitable for newer learners

It's very easy to register on nzbridgehelloclub - check the noticeboard for details

Weekly Update 1/2-Apr-2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:56:49 GMT

Weekly Update 1/2-April-2026

Easter Bridge: Bridge as usual over the Easter Break including the Monday night session are open to all players.

The Friday Rubber Bridge session for the 3rd April is postponed due to Easter.

NZ Youth On-line Bridge fundraiser: Friday 3 April at 10am

See foyer noticeboard for further details or go to NZ Bridge tournament page.

Senior Junior Teams:

Date: Saturday 11 April

In this tournament a Senior/Senior Reserve pair team up with an Intermediate/Junior pair. Seniors play seniors and juniors play juniors.

Anniversary Pairs:

Date: Saturday 25 April

This is a handicapped tournament.

Both of the above two tournaments are for Club members only. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. The flyers for these events are also displayed on the Home page of this website.

Tournament Results:

South Canterbury Congress:

Open Teams

3rd – Timothy Schumacher / Leon Meier / Michael Ware / Lysandra Zheng

Intermediate Teams

2nd – Emma Fitzgerlad / Finley Duncan / Marie Butterfield / Lynda Roache

3rd – Ian Beattie / Rex Green / Ian Doel / Colin Clemens

Open Pairs

1st – Jane Lennon / David Taylor

3rd – Leon Meier / Lysandra Zheng

Intermediate Pairs

1st – Leo Hammond / Kat Holmes

3rd – Ian Beattie / Rex Green

Junior Pairs

1st – Hue Tran / Lia de Vocht

NZB LESSONS ONLINE START IN 10 DAYS

Improve your bridge from home! Expert players will share winning tips and techniques, followed by a live RealBridge session, where attendees can practice what they learn!

APRIL: Competitive Bidding Tips for Intermediate players

MAY: Playing the Hand for newer players

Attend Sunday 4-6pm or Tuesday 7-9pm or both for just $8!

Registering is easy:

· Go to nzbridge.helloclub.com
· Put money in your account
· In Calendar, click on the lessons you want to attend
· You will receive a RealBridge link before each lesson, and follow-up emails afterwards!

Check the noticeboard for dates and topics

To read:

NZB ONLINE LESSONS APRIL and MAY. Great value as it's only $8 to attend Sunday, Tuesday or both

April lessons on Competitive Bidding are suitable for Intermediate players

May lessons on Card Play are suitable for newer learners

It's very easy to register on nzbridgehelloclub - check the noticeboard for details

Garden Working Bee: Sunday 12 April at 9.30am until midday.

Weekly Update 26-Mar-2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:40:45 GMT

Weekly Update 26-March-2026

AGM:

The Club’s AGM is being held tonight, Thursday 26th March at 6.30pm.

Voting:

As there are nine nominations for the six positions on the committee a vote will be held starting one week prior to the AGM. The last chance to vote is tonight before the AGM. Voting will be open at the club from 5.30pm this evening.

Members standing for the committee are:

Rex Denley
Naomi Hannah-Brown
John Kruiniger
Deborah Matthews
Bridget O’Brien
Tina Sims
John Skipper
Lizzie Thompson
Sue Walls

Weekly Update 10-Mar-2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:18:02 GMT

Weekly Update 10-March-2026

Seminar: Aimed at Senior/Senior Reserve players

Date & Time: Sunday 15 March 10.30am -12.30pm

Cost: $15

Tutor: Shirley Newton

The focus will be on 'Using Your Powers of Deduction‘

"What to think about and what to infer during a hand. Train your thoughts to count - the PST principle"

*** Please note the later start time due to the 'City to Surf' run this Sunday, access to the club opens at 10am. ***

AGM:

The Club’s AGM will be held on Thursday 26th March at 6.30pm.

Voting:

As there are nine nominations for the six positions on the committee a vote will be held starting one week prior to the AGM. Thursday 19th March will be the first opportunity to vote starting at 6.20pm at the Club. Voting will open one hour before the start of each session.

Members standing for the committee are:

Rex Denley
Naomi Hannah-Brown
John Kruiniger
Deborah Matthews
Bridget O’Brien
Tina Sims
John Skipper
Lizzie Thompson
Sue Walls

Weekly Update 6-Mar-2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:49:11 GMT

Weekly Update 6-March-2026

Friday Night Rubber Bridge will be held this week.

6.30pm to 8.30pm. No partner or experience required.

AGM:

The Club’s AGM will be held on Thursday 26th March at 6.30pm. Nominations for the committee are now being taken. Nomination forms can be found at the Director’s desk.

A link to read a copy of the "Christchurch Bridge Club Inc Annual Report for 2025" is displayed on the "About" page on this website if you have not seen a copy.

The Finance Performance report is available to view at the Club.

Voting:

As there are 9 nominations for the six positions on the committee, an election will be required.

From the Club’s Constitution: https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/club-constitution

"…..in addition to voting at the annual general meeting for the election of officers and committee, a rolling ballot will be conducted in the one-hour period preceding play at scheduled Club sessions during the seven days immediately prior to the annual general meeting. Members may only vote once, and all votes cast shall be deemed to have been made at the annual general meeting."

Thursday 19 March will be the first opportunity to vote, one hour before the session starts, 6.20pm.

Club Newsletter:

A link to read a copy of the latest Club Newsletter is displayed on the "About" page on this website if you have not seen a copy.

Weekly Update 25-Feb-2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:27:11 GMT

Weekly Update 25-February-2026

National Teams: Congratulations to

Open:

1st Leon Meier/Jack James/Ashley Bach/Malcolm Meyer

2nd Tony Fitzgerald/Moss Wylie/Bridget Hannaway/Sandy McCurdy

4th Jenny Wilkinson/Tina McVeigh/Richard Solomon/Anna Kalma

Restricted Open:

2nd: Marilyn Copland/Anne Deaker/Trish Scott / Juliet Davanney

Saturday Night Bridge will be held this Saturday 28th February at 7pm.

This Saturday is proudly sponsored by Arvida St Albans.

National Rubber Bridge Competition :

Enter on-line at: www.nzbridge.co.nz/events Canterbury Rubber Competition.

Matches are to be played between March and August. Entries close 1st March.

AGM:

The Club’s AGM will be held on Thursday 26th March at 6.30pm. Nominations for the committee are now being taken. Nomination forms can be found at the director’s desk.

Weekly Update 4/5-Feb-2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:38:00 GMT

Weekly Update 4/5-February-2026

Waitangi Day Bridge: is on this Friday. 10.20am start and bring your lunch.

Friday Rubber Bridge: this Friday at the club at 6.30pm – 8.30pm. No partner required. All welcome.

National Rubber Bridge Competition:

Enter on-line at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events/12329/Canterbury-Rubber-Bridge-Competition

Matches are to be played between March and August. Entries close 1st March.

National Teams Tournament: is being held here on the weekend 21/22 February. On-line entries close: Friday 13th Feb. We are looking for volunteer spare players/pairs for the weekend in case we require another team and/or in case of sickness. Please contact the office if you can help.

Canterbury Regional Trials: for the Open/Senior/Women's are being held at the Club on Sunday 1st March. Please note the correct date.

Intermediates are not trialling but will be selected by the Regional Committee and will still need to enter see below.

Entries are to be made on-line on the NZ Bridge website under tournaments. There are 2 entry lists:

Canterbury Regional Championship Trials (Open/Women/Senior)
Canterbury Regional Championship Selection (Intermediate)

Julian Cup Date Change: From Saturday 15th August to Saturday 22nd August.

AGM: The Club’s AGM will be held on Thursday 26th March at 6.30pm. Nominations for the committee are now being taken. Nomination forms can be found at the director’s desk.

Weekly Update 26/30-Jan-2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:23:01 GMT

Weekly Update 26/30-January-2026

Tournament Results:

National Open Teams Final (Australia)

2nd: Leon Meier and team-mates

Marlborough Teams Plate section:

1st: Kathryn Tennant, Jane Morris, Bill Mecchia, Dorothy Bain

2nd: Pam Tibble, Sue Southen, Kelvin Tibble, Ian Southen

Bereavement:

Club member Jane Skipper passed away last week. She was a member for 55 years, bridge teacher, bridge representative at a local, national and international level - A Celebration of her life will be held at the Club this Thursday at 1.30pm.

Back to Bridge Refresher Course:

Starts: Monday, February 2nd for six weeks.

Tutor: Leon Meier

Cost: $30

Start Time: 7:30pm

Subscriptions:

Due by Saturday 31st January, after this date, the subs will be $100.

Garden Working Bee:

Saturday 31st January, 9.30 til 12.30pm.

Julian Cup date change: From Saturday 15th August to Saturday 22nd August.

Wednesday Tutorial: This Wednesday at 5.50pm.

Topic: The Opening Bid and Responses.

Tutor: Shirley Newton.

Cost: $5

Weekly Update 20-Jan-2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:24:22 GMT

Weekly Update 20-January-2026

Tournament Results:

Australia Summer Festival of Bridge:

Fixed Income One Day Swiss:

1st – Jessie Pelenato / Leon Meier

Open Swiss Pairs:

5th – Leon Meier / Geo Tislevoll

Convenors:

Looking for a convenor(s) for a Tuesday evening & Sunday. Please let the office know if you could be interested or want to know what is required.

Beginner Bridge Lessons:

Starts: Wednesday, January 28 for 13 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Back to Bridge Refresher Course:

Starts: Monday, February 2nd for six weeks.

Tutor: Leon Meier

Subscriptions:

Due by the $31st January, after the 31st, they will be $100.

Garden Working Bee:

Saturday 31st January, 9.30 til 12.30pm.

Tuesday Night session: Please ring Bernard Chidgey if you require a partner on 981-6526 or 027 244-3409.

Weekly Update 16-Jan-2026

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:07:12 GMT

Weekly Update 16-January-2026

Still looking for Volunteer players wanted for 2026:

To be helpers at the beginner lessons or to be a spare player for the sessions. A roster will be made up once we get enough volunteers. See the foyer noticeboard or email the office if you can help. Sessions are Monday and Wednesday eve Juniors and Sundays.

The more volunteers the better!

Convenors:

Looking for a convenor for Tuesday evenings & Sundays. Please let the office know if you could be interested or want to know what is required.

Beginner Bridge Lessons:

Starts: Wednesday, January 28 for 13 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Back to Bridge Refresher Course:

Starts: Monday, February 2nd for six weeks.

Tutor: Leon Meier

Subscriptions:

Due by the $31st January, after the 31st, they will be $100.

Need a partner for 2026:

Please contact the partner finder for your session:

If you require a partner for any session, the following people might be able to help. Please leave a message so that they can return your call.

Monday afternoon: Ian Familton - 027 480-1514

Monday night: Peg Butterfield - 388-4286 or 021 0298-4534

Tuesday morning: Players can come without a partner

Tuesday night: Janet Keen - 027 463 2005 (ring or text)

Wednesday night: Lizzie Thompson - 384-3636 or 027 647-8215 (text only) (Juniors can come without a partner)

Thursday night: Sue Southen - 027 489 8572

Friday daytime: Norma Loomes - 027 403-9339

Sunday afternoon: Lizzie Thompson - 384-3636 or 027 647-8215 (All players can come without a partner)

If you arrive without a partner, the Club will guarantee a game at the Monday Junior, Tuesday morning, Wednesday Junior and Sunday sessions only. Other grades should use the partner finder.

Weekly Update 7-Jan-2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:06:16 GMT

Weekly Update 7-January-2026

Volunteer players wanted for 2026:

Beginner Bridge Lessons:

Starts: Wednesday, January 28 for 13 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Back to Bridge Refresher Course:

Starts: Monday, February 2nd for six weeks.

Tutor: Leon Meier

Junior Bridge Sessions:

Mondays at 7.20pm, Wednesdays at 6.50pm and Sundays (if there enough Juniors to have a separate section) at 12.50pm. At all the sessions you can come along without a partner.

Need a partner for 2026:

Please contact the partner finder for your session:

If you require a partner for any session, the following people might be able to help. Please leave a message so that they can return your call.

Monday afternoon: Ian Familton - 027 480-1514

Monday night: Peg Butterfield - 388-4286 or 021 0298-4534

Tuesday morning: Players can come without a partner

Tuesday night: Janet Keen - 027 463 2005 (ring or text)

Wednesday night: Lizzie Thompson - 384-3636 or 027 647-8215 (text only) (Juniors can come without a partner)

Thursday night: Sue Southen - 027 489 8572

Friday daytime: Norma Loomes - 027 403-9339

Sunday afternoon: Lizzie Thompson - 384-3636 or 027 647-8215 (All players can come without a partner)

If you arrive without a partner, the Club will guarantee a game at the Monday Junior, Tuesday morning, Wednesday Junior and Sunday sessions only. Other grades should use the partner finder.

Weekly Update 24-Dec-2025

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:45:08 GMT

Weekly Update 24-December-2025

Canterbury Holiday Pairs: There is no requirement to pre-register for this tournament. You can play all or anyone of the sessions.

Note: No concession cards for these sessions as it is a tournament.

Partner wanted? Please contact the office if you are wanting a partner for the holiday pairs in January. Sat 3rd, Tues 6th, Thurs 8th January.

Holiday Bridge: please refer to the website Home Page and scroll down for session times.

Volunteer players wanted for 2026:

To be helpers at the beginner lessons or to be a spare player for the sessions. A roster will be made up once we get enough volunteers. See the foyer noticeboard or email the office if you can help.

Sessions are Monday and Wednesday evenings Juniors/Tuesday Mornings /Sundays

Beginner Bridge Lessons starts Wednesday, January 28 for 13 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Back to Bridge refresher course: Starts Monday, February 2nd for six weeks.

Tutor: Leon Meier

Need a partner for 2026: Please contact the partner finder for your session:

If you require a partner for any session, the following people might be able to help. Please leave a message so that they can return your call.

Monday afternoon: Ian Familton - 027 480 1514

Monday night: Peg Butterfield - 388-4286 or 021 0298-4534

Tuesday morning: Players can come without a partner

Tuesday night: Janet Keen - 027 463 2005 (ring or text)

Wednesday night: Lizzie Thompson - 384-3636 or 027 647-8215 (text only) (Juniors can come without a partner)

Thursday night: Sue Southen - 027 489 8572

Friday daytime: Norma Loomes - 027 403 9339

Sunday afternoon: Lizzie Thompson - 384-3636 or 027 647-8215 (All players can come without a partner)

If you arrive without a partner, the Club will guarantee a game at the Monday Junior, Tuesday morning, Wednesday Junior and Sunday sessions only. Other grades should use the partner finder.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Weekly Update 19-Dec-2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:57:22 GMT

Weekly Update 19-December-2025

Sharp Defence by Christchurch players in international competitions by Jan Alabaster.

Click on the following link to read the article: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/36d370eaw0vv0kiw0n9p5/Sharp-Defence-Updated.pdf?rlkey=obh81hltduoayhrrud7iw0i2p&st=qdznsbo6&dl=0 . (The full article didn’t appear in the last newsletter.)

Holiday Bridge Sessions:

Open to all!

Friday 19 December: 10.20am. BYO Lunch.

Sunday 21 December: 1pm

Monday 22 December: Afternoon 1pm & Evening 7.20pm

Tuesday 23 December: Morning 10.20am & Evening 7.20pm

Sunday 28 December: 1pm

Monday 29 December: Afternoon 1pm & Evening 7.20pm

Tuesday 30 December: Morning 10.20am & Evening 7.20pm

Canterbury Holiday Pairs:

Proudly sponsored by: Maxwell Plumbing

Saturday 3rd, Tuesday 6th, Thursday 8th Jan.

All sessions start at 7.20pm

No prior entry required.

Friday Bridge starts back on January 2nd, 10.20am. BYO Lunch.

Weekly Update 2-Dec-2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:38:04 GMT

Weekly Update 2-December-2025

Canterbury Regional Committee:

The Canterbury Regional Committee is seeking two more volunteers to be part of the Regional Bridge committee. Please contact Sarah Garland (Club member) if you are interested.

Club Subscriptions:

Invoices have been sent out to members via email. If you have not received an email, please let the office know.

Reminder: the sub is $90 if paid before the 31st January, 2026 otherwise it will be $100.

Canterbury Charity Pairs:

Date: Saturday 13th December.

Enter on-line.

Canterbury Holidays Pairs:

Proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing;

Dates: Saturday 3rd, Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th January.

Please Note: there is an error in the Match programme book under the Tuesday and Thursday sessions with the Saturday date to confirm it is the 3rd not the 1st Jan as stated).

Christmas Bridge Sessions:

Monday 22nd and 29th December: 1pm and 7.20pm

Tuesday 23rd and 30th December: 10.20am and 7.20pm

Sessions are open to all.

Handbags:

Please can members hang their handbags either on the back or completely under their chair. A member tripped over a handbag strap which caused an injury.

2026 Match Programme Books:

These are now available to be picked up from the club.

One copy per member.

Ron Klinger Seminar: this Friday at 2.15pm. Please contact the office if you are wanting to attend. Cost $25

Friday Night Rubber Bridge: this Friday at 6.30 – 8.30pm, last one for the year.

All welcome, no partner required.

Weekly Update 26-Nov-2025

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:46:04 GMT

Weekly Update 26-November-2025

Tournament Results:

Congratulations to Paul Taggart & Peter Foster (Levin) who won the NZ Junior pairs at Congress.

The Sunday Junior section will restart this coming Sunday at 12.50pm. No partner required

Garden Working Bee:

This Saturday 29th November, 9.30am until midday.

Club Subscriptions:

Invoices have been sent out to members via email. If you have not received an email, please let the office know. We do have a few to hand out to members who do not have an email.

Reminder: the subscription is $90 if paid before the 31st January, 2026 otherwise it will be $100 from the 1st February, 2026.

Tuesday Morning Bridge:

No partner required. Be seated and ready to play by 10:20 am.

Weekly Update 18-Nov-2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:02:22 GMT

Weekly Update 18-November-2025

Tournament Results:

Congratulations to all our Christchurch players!

NZ Congress Intermediate Teams:

1st: Tina Sims, Jane Walders, Bridget O’Brien, Jessie Palenato

2nd: Maureen Power, Sue Walls, Jeff & Rhondda Bergman

NZ Regional Champs Women's Teams:

1st: Margaret Burgess / Shirley Newton / Sue Southen/ Pam Tibble

NZ Intermediate Teams:

1st: Tina Sims, Jane Walders, Bridget O’Brien, Jessie Palenato

2nd: Leon Hammond & Kat Holmes with Pamela Jensen & Diane Waite (New Plymouth)

NZ Intermediate Swiss Pairs:

2nd: Jessie Pelenato and Tamati Grieg (Wanganui)

NZ Junior Swiss Pairs:

1st: Sally Shelton & Kate Harris

Congress Intermediate Teams:

1st: Tina Sims, Jane Walders, Bridget O’Brien, Jessie Palenato

Congress Senior Teams:

1st: Jane Morris / Pam Tibble /Ian Southen / Kelvin Tibble / Sue Southen

NZ Restricted Pairs:

3rd: Paul Tomlinson & Sandy Buzzard

NZ Intermediate Pairs:

4th: Jane Walders & Tina Sims

Congress Open Matchpoint Swiss Pairs:

1st: Tim Schumacher & Fraser Rew (Australia)

Congress Intermediate Matchpoint Swiss Pairs:

3rd: Jenny Shore & David Riley

Jan Cormack Cup (for highest placed women's team in NZ Open Teams):

Shirley Newton/Margaret Burgess/ Jenny Wilkinson/ Jane Morris

Remember: if you place well in a tournament please remember to email the office and with photos if you have them. If any of the above have photos please email them to the office for the December newsletter.

Newest Grandmaster:

Congratulations to Sarah Garland obtaining Grand-Master status while up at the National Congress.

Office Hours:

As Sue is on holiday this week, Neal Phillips will be in the office from this Wednesday until Friday between the hours of 9am and 1pm.

Saturday Night Bridge is this Saturday 22nd November, 7pm start.

Garden Working Bee:

Date: Saturday 29th November. 9.30am until midday.

Convenor Elections:

These will be held on the week of the 24th November. Candidates can register their names on the candidate form on the foyer noticeboard.

Weekly Update 4-Nov-2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:42:06 GMT

Weekly Update 4-November-2025

Please note the following changes in dates for:

November Wednesday Tutorial: has been postponed until Wednesday, December 3rd.

Friday Night Bridge: has been postponed from Friday 7th November to Friday 5th December.

Saturday Night Bridge: has been postponed until Saturday 22nd November.

Upcoming Tuesday and Thursday session event changes:

Due to the National congress week been moved this year. The events on the Tuesday and Thursday have been amended and brought forward one week.

Tuesday: Winners Trophy will start next Tuesday 28th October with November 11th being an open session.

Thursday: Summer Ladder will start on Thursday 30th October with the 13th November being an open session.

Tournament Results:

Canterbury Interclub Teams:

Christchurch won the Canterbury Interclub Teams last weekend.

The winning team members:

OPEN: 1st Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger and Pam Tibble / Sue Southen

INTERMEDIATE: 2nd Jessie Pelenato / Leo Hammond and Jane Walders / Tina Sims

JUNIOR: 2nd Robert Bijl /Bronwyn Bijl and Emma Fitzgerald / Finley Duncan

Volunteer Register: in case of a medical emergency.

If you are a doctor, nurse or first aider and would be willing to be on the Emergency register, can you please email the office and the sessions you would normally attend.

Weekly Update 31-Oct-2025

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:31:45 GMT

Weekly Update 31-October-2025

November Wednesday Tutorial:

This has been postponed until the first Wednesday in December i.e. Dec 3rd.

Friday Night Bridge:

This has been postponed from Friday 7th November to Friday 5th December.

Upcoming Tuesday and Thursday session event changes:

Due to the National congress week been moved this year. The events on the Tuesday and Thursday have been amended and brought forward one week.

Tuesday: Winners Trophy will start next Tuesday 28th October with November 11th being an open session.

Thursday: Summer Ladder will start on Thursday 30th October with the 13th November being an open session.

Volunteer Register: in case of a medical emergency.

If you are a doctor, nurse or first aider and would be willing to be on the Emergency register, can you please email the office and the sessions you would normally attend.

Weekly Update 22/24-Oct-2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:29:11 GMT

Weekly Update 22/24-October-2025

T ournament Results:

Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs

Our best placed pair 88th of 818 – Fiona Temple / John Kruiniger

Canterbury All Grades

Open: 1st – Kathryn Tennant / Jane Lennon

Restricted Open: 1st – Judy Parkinson / Megan Eddy

Intermediate: 1st – Kat Holmes / Jessie Pelenato

Volunteers wanted for the upcoming Tournament Director Assessment Weekend

Dates: Sat 25/Sun 26/Mon 27 October

The volunteers will be used for scenarios – they are ‘players’ at a table, we provided them with a situation and the directors each come over, one at a time, to make a ruling. We need 4 people at any one time. Sign up list on the foyer noticeboard or email the office.

Canterbury Interclub Teams:

Date & Time: Sunday, November 2nd, 10 am

Venue: Crockford’s Bridge Club

If you wish to be put forward for consideration to represent the Club please either enter your names in the foyer or email the Club. Entries can be as teams or pairs.
The tournament sub-committee will select teams to represent the Club in the 3 categories: Junior, Intermediate, & Open (Categories based on NZ Bridge rating points).
The Club pays for the entry fees.
Sign up in the foyer or email the office.

Obituary:

It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Anna Bullen. She was a member here for over 50 years. A service to celebrate Anna’s life will be held on Tuesday 28th October at 2pm. Venue: St Barnabas Church, 8 Tui Street, Fendalton.

Labour Weekend bridge sessions:

The Sunday, and both Monday afternoon and evening sessions are open to all.

Added 24-Oct-2025

Club Grade Promotions:

Congratulations to the players who have been promoted. There is a list of names up on the foyer noticeboard.

Interclub Team members representing the Christchurch Club:

Congratulations to the following players who will be representing the club in the upcoming Interclub teams.

OPEN

Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger

Pam Tibble / Sue Southen

INTERMEDIATE

Jessie Pelenato / Leo Hammond

Jane Walders / Tina Sims

JUNIOR

Robert Bijl /Bronwyn Bijl

Emma Fitzgerald / Finley Duncan

Upcoming Tuesday and Thursday session event changes:

Due to the National congress week been moved this year. The events on the Tuesday and Thursday have been amended and brought forward one week.

Tuesday: Winners Trophy will start next Tuesday 28th October with November 11th being an open session.

Thursday: Summer Ladder will start on Thursday 30th October with the 13th November being an open session.

Volunteer Register: in case of a medical emergency.

If you are a doctor, nurse or first aider and would be willing to be on the Emergency register, can you please email the office and the sessions you would normally attend.

Weekly Update 16-Oct-2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:28:28 GMT

Weekly Update 16-October-2025

T ournament Results:

North Island Teams:

5th: Jane Lennon / David Taylor / Tania Lloyd / Hugh Grosvenor

Crockfords Intermediate Pairs:

1st: Ian Beattie / Rex Green

2nd: Frank Stewart / June Jung

Crockfords 5A:

1st: Max Morrison / Tony Quinlivan

2nd =: Jenny Wilkinson / Tina McVeigh and David Mikarea / Les Frater

Crockford’s Restricted Open:

1st: Alan Schroeder / Partner

2nd: Jane Walders / Shawn Adriel-Ai

3rd: Megan Eddy / Sam Gurney

Volunteers wanted for the upcoming Tournament Director Assessment Weekend

Dates: Sat 25/Sun 26/Mon 27 October

Upcoming Tournament:

Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs – Friday evening 17th October

Christchurch All Grades 8B Pairs – 18th October

Enter online (NZB website)

Volunteer spare players wanted for this Saturday’s tournament. Please let the office know if can help.

Canterbury Interclub Teams:

Date & Time: Sunday, November 2nd, 10 am

Venue: Crockford’s Bridge Club

If you wish to be put forward for consideration to represent the Club please enter your names in the foyer or email the Club. Entries can be as teams or pairs.
The tournament sub-committee will select teams to represent the Club in the three categories: Junior, Intermediate, & Open (Categories based on NZ Bridge rating points).
The Club pays for the entry fees.
Sign up in the foyer or email the Club.

Club Trophies: Please bring any trophies back to the Club for engraving this year’s winners.

Weekly Update 7-Oct-2025

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:23:29 GMT

Weekly Update 7-October-2025

Saturday Night bridge: This Saturday night at 7pm sharp!

Note: Concessions Cards can be used.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs – Friday evening 17th October

Christchurch All Grades 8B Pairs – 18th October

Enter online (NZB website).

Club Trophies: Please bring any trophies back to the Club for engraving this year’s winners.

EFTPOS Receipts:

Reminder: Please put your name on the front side of the EFTPOS ticket.

Property Development at the front of the Club’s Car Park: Fencing will be erected next week in front of the Club’s property ready for the start of building apartments next month. The building process may take up to a year to complete. This development will have off-street parking for the owners although members may want to consider car-pooling to Bridge in the future.

Weekly Update 29-Sep/2-Oct-2025

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:27:51 GMT

Weekly Update 29-September/2-October-2025

Match Programme Change - This affects Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions

The Match Programmed 2025 shows this week as the National Congress. The National Congress will run from November 8th to 15th.

As a consequence, the following events will start this week:

Tuesday evening – Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Pairs
Thursday evening – Mixed Grade Teams or Third Match Point Ladder

Added 2-October-2025

Friday Social Rubber Bridge Night: October 3rd Tomorrow night! at 6.30pm til 8.30pm.

No partner required! $5

Sunday Seminar:

Date & Time: This Sunday Oct 5th at 10 am.

Tutor: Leon Meier Sign up at the club.

Cost: $15

Topic: The focus will be on 'Suit Combinations - Getting the most out of your cards'.

Aimed at more experienced players but all welcome.

Thursday Partner Finder:

The Club is looking for a new partner finder for Thursday night for 2026. Please let the office know if you are interested or have any questions.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs – Friday evening 17th October

Christchurch All Grades 8B Pairs – 18th October

Enter online (NZB website)

Club Trophies: Please bring any trophies back to the club for engraving this year’s winners.

Eftpos receipts: Reminder: Please put your name on the front side of the eftpos ticket .

Weekly Update 26-Sep-2025

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:47:23 GMT

Weekly Update 26-September-2025

Tournament Results:

Christchurch Congress Teams:

Open 1st: Graeme Tuffnell / Phil Lennon / Leon Meier / Jack James

Int 1st: Bridget O’Brien / Jessie Pelenato / Jane Walders / Tina Sims

Junior 1st: Maria Butterfield / Lynda Roche / Emma Fitzgerald / Geogia Tan

Christchurch Congress Pairs

Open 1st: Jan Alabaster / Emma Strong

Int 2nd: Jessie Pelenato / Kat Holmes

Junior 1st: Catherine Ott / Gill Dallison

Wednesday Seminar:

Date & Time: October 1st at 5.50pm

Cost: $5

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Topic: " Simple Slam bidding! Learn the type of hands you need to start investigating the 6-level"

Friday Social Rubber Bridge Night:

Date & Time: Oct 3rd at 6.30pm until 8.30pm

Cost: $5

No partner required!

Sunday Seminar:

Date & Time: Sunday Oct 5th at 10 am.

Tutor: Leon Meier

Cost: $15

Topic: The focus will be on 'Suit Combinations - Getting the most out of your cards'.

Aimed at more experienced players but all welcome.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Loveblock NZ Wide Pairs: Friday evening 17th October Enter online (NZB website)

Christchurch All Grades 8B Pairs: 18th October Enter online (NZB website)

Club Trophies: Please bring any trophies back to the club for engraving this year’s winners.

Weekly Update 17-Sep-2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:46:37 GMT

Weekly Update 17-September-2025

Tournament Results:

Canterbury Regional Pairs 10A

2nd – Andrew Purves / Pavla Fenwick

New Junior Session:

On Monday nights, start 7.20pm

Upcoming Tournament this Weekend:

Christchurch Congress:

Spare players/pairs wanted for this weekend either Saturday or Sunday or both. This is for Open/Intermediate and Junior grades.

If you can help, please let the office know.

Weekly Update 9/11-Sep-2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:35:53 GMT

Weekly Update 9/11-September-2025

Added 11-Sept-2025

September Newsletter is now out!! Scroll down on the "About" page (newsletter links are near the bottom of the page) to access a link to this newsletter.

Partner wanted:

A National Junior grade player from Timaru wanting a partner for the Sunday Junior Pairs. Please contact the office if you would like to play.

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Saturday Night Bridge is back!

When: Starting this Saturday 13 September at 7pm sharp .

Proudly sponsored by: Arvida St Albans Retirement Village. Further information on the Club noticeboard and Home Page of this website.

New Junior Session: on Monday nights, start 7.20pm.

On-Line Intermediate Lessons:

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/supported-online-practice-games.html

If you are not registered with HelloClub online platform, here is the link. https://nzbridge.helloclub.com/register

Contact Shirley Newton if you are having trouble with the links.

Cost: $8 casual per session

For intermediate and experienced players.

Three different topics:

Lesson 1: Transfers Responses to 1NT Sunday 28th September 4-6pm and Tuesday 30th 7-9pm
Lesson 2: Keycard Blackwood and Splinters Sunday 5th October 4-6pm and Tuesday 7th 7-9pm
Lesson 3: Michaels Cue Bids, Unusual 2NT Sunday 12th October 4-6pm and Tuesday 14th 7-9pm

Garden Working Bee:

When: This Saturday 13 September.

Time: 9.30am until midday.

Tournament:

Christchurch Congress: (refer flyer on the Home Page for more information about this Event)

Enter: on-line

Dates:

Saturday 20th September – Teams Open / Intermediate / Junior
Sunday 21st September - Pairs Open / Intermediate / Junior

Weekly Update 2/4-Sep-2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:29:28 GMT

Weekly Update 2/4-September-2025

Reminder added 4-Sept-2025:

Friday Social Rubber Bridge tomorrow night at the Club. 6:30pm 'til 8:30pm. No partner required, see further details below. (In the "New Bridge Sessions" section.)

Tournament Results:

Ashburton Intermediate Pairs 5B

1st – Jessie Pelenato / Kat Holmes

2nd – Stuart Grant / Michelle Gan

3rd – June Jung / Philippa Borlase

South Island Teams 20A

5th – Joan Small / Jenny Wilkinson / Shirley Newton / Arleen Schwartz

Upcoming Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar: (refer flyer on the Home Page for additional information)

Tutor: Jane Skipper

Topic: 'Coping with Interference in the Auction'

When: Sunday September 7th at 10am.

Cost: $15

New Bridge Sessions:

Friday Social Rubber Bridge (refer flyer on the Home Page for more details about this session)

When: on the first Friday of the month.

Time: 6.30pm until 8.30pm,

Table Fee: $5

John Skipper will be there to give a short tutorial on how to play rubber bridge for those who would like to learn.

Saturday Night Bridge is back! (refer flyer on the Home Page more details about this session)

When: starting 13 September at 7pm sharp.

Proudly sponsored by: Arvida St Albans Retirement Village

Note: See foyer noticeboard for more details about these 2 sessions.

Garden Working Bee:

When: Sunday 13 September

Time: 9.30am until midday.

Upcoming Tournament:

Christchurch Congress: (refer flyer on the Home Page for more information about this Event)

Dates: Saturday 20th September - Teams; Sunday 21st September - Pairs

Enter: on-line

Weekly Update 29-Aug-2025

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 02:30:30 GMT

Weekly Update 29-August-2025

Upcoming Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar: (refer flyer on the Home Page for additional information)

Tutor: Jane Skipper

Topic: 'Coping with Interference in the Auction'

When: Sunday September 7th at 10am.

Cost: $15

New Bridge Sessions:

Friday Social Rubber Bridge (refer flyer on the Home Page for more details about this session)

When: on the first Friday of the month.

Time: 6.30pm until 8.30pm,

Table Fee: $5

John Skipper will be there to give a short tutorial on how to play rubber bridge for those who would like to learn.

Saturday Night Bridge is back! (refer flyer on the Home Page more details about this session)

When: starting 13 September at 7pm sharp.

Proudly sponsored by: Arvida St Albans Retirement Village

Note: See foyer noticeboard for more details about these 2 sessions.

Garden Working Bee:

When: Sunday 13 September

Time: 9.30am until midday.

Upcoming Tournament:

Christchurch Congress: (refer flyer on the Home Page for more information about this Event)

Date: Saturday 20th September - Teams; Sunday 21st September - Pairs

Enter: online

Note: There is an Intermediate player wanting a partner for the Intermediate pairs on the Sunday. Contact the office for further details.

Weekly Update 21-Aug-2025

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:42:03 GMT

Weekly Update 21-August-2025

Tournament Results:

Senior / Junior Teams

1st – Finley Duncan / Emma Fitzgerald / Tony Fitzgerald / Les Frater

Oamaru Junior Pairs

1st – Bronwyn & Robert Bijl

Two Upcoming Seminars: (refer flyers on the Home Page for additional information)

Tutor for both seminars is Jane Skipper

This Sunday!! Junior / Intermediate seminar:

Topic: 'Rebids - Finishing your Job as Opener'

When: Sunday August 24th at 10am.

Cost: $15

Senior / Senior Reserve seminar

Topic: 'Coping with Interference in the Auction'

When: Sunday September 7th at 10am.

Cost: $15

Weekly Update 12-Aug-2025

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:58:37 GMT

Weekly Update 12-August-2025

Tournament Results:

Geraldine All Grades 8B

2nd – Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger

Senior / Junior Teams: Saturday 16th August

Looking for one more Junior or intermediate pair or person to join a team for this Saturday. Let the office know if you would like to play?

Also please let the office know if you could be a spare player / pair for this Saturday.

Players who have entered the tournament are to pay their entry fee $25 into the Club’s bank account by this Thursday.

Two Upcoming Seminars: (refer flyers on the Home Page for additional information)

Tutor for both seminars is Jane Skipper

Junior / Intermediate seminar:

Topic: 'Rebids - Finishing your Job as Opener'

When: Sunday August 24th at 10am.

Cost: $15

Senior / Senior Reserve seminar

Topic: 'Coping with Interference in the Auction'

When: Sunday September 7th at 10am.

Cost: $15

Weekly Update 1/2-May-2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 09:09:38 GMT

Weekly Update 1/2-May-2025

Club Newsletter

Scroll down on the "About" page to access the link to the "April 2025 Newsletter".

Canterbury Congress

Dates: Saturday 17 May/ Sunday 18 May

There are events for all abilities. We would love more entries from the Junior and Intermediate Players. Further details on the Club’s website. (View either the flyers on the "Home" page or the event information on the "Events" page.)

We also need spare players/ pairs for this event. Let the office know if you can help.

We have a visiting open grade player wanting a partner to play in the open pairs and teams. Let the office know if you would like to play.

Added 2-May-2025

Canterbury Congress

Dates: Saturday 17 May/ Sunday 18 May

Can you help with:

Spare players/ pairs being available for this event.
Volunteers to help Thea in the kitchen
Volunteers to tidy the rooms after play.
Person to volunteer as a support player for a player who requires help with writing the bids down and playing the cards on the Sunday.
We have a visiting open grade player wanting a partner to play in the open pairs and teams.
Caddies- helping the director

If you can help with any of the above please let the office know.

Weekly Update 24-April-2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:04:14 GMT

Weekly Update 24-April-2025

Wednesday Supported Play:

Please note that this session has moved to Wednesdays, starting at 6.50pm.

Session Time Change:

Tuesday Afternoon sessions will start at 10.20am from Tuesday, May 6th. Thea will be making her famous scones for morning tea! Session finishes approximately 1.10pm.

Please Note:

The regular Friday Bridge session will not be held tomorrow as the Anniversary Pairs tournament will be running.

Club Working Bee:

This Saturday 26th April, 9.30am start to midday.

Next set of Beginner Lessons:

Start Wednesday 30th April.

Tutor: Shirley Newton.

Weekly Update 17-April-2025

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:26:13 GMT

Weekly Update 17-April-2025

Easter Bridge at the Club:

The regular bridge sessions will be on as usual for the Friday, Sunday and Monday sessions.

Anniversary Pairs:

Date & Time: Friday 25th April at 10am.

This is a handicapped tournament. See flyer on the 'Home Page' for more information. Entries can be made by email or sign up at the Club.

NOTE: Please pay the entry fee ($25) into the Club’s bank account by Wednesday 23rd April. This is to allow the payments to be checked on the Thursday before the tournament.

Please note: The regular Friday bridge session will not be on that day.

Session Time Change: Tuesday Afternoon sessions will start at 10.20am from Tuesday, May 6th. Thea will be making her famous scones for morning tea!

Club Working Bee: Saturday 26th April, 9.30am start to midday.

Volunteers: The club is always looking for volunteers especially at tournaments eg, helping in the kitchen, tidying up, caddies. Contact the office if you are keen to help.

Beginner Lessons:

Next set of Beginner lessons: start Wednesday 30th April.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

The Club also has a set of beginner lessons starting on Tuesday, July 22 at 10am-12.30pm.

Tutor: Fiona Temple

Weekly Update 9/11-April-2025

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:18:27 GMT

Weekly Update 9/11-April-2025

Added 11-April-2025

Session Time Change:

Tuesday Afternoon sessions will start at 10.20am from Tuesday, May 6th. There will be a brief break for morning tea.

Beginner Lessons:

Next set of Beginner lessons: start Wednesday 30th April.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

The Club also has a set of beginner lessons starting on Tuesday, July 22 at 10am-12.30pm.

Tutor: Fiona Temple

Easter Bridge at the Club:

The regular bridge sessions will be on as usual for the Friday, Sunday and Monday sessions.

Anniversary Pairs:

Date & Time: Friday 25th April at 10am.

This is a handicapped tournament. See website for more information. Entries can be made by email or sign up at the club. Please pay entry fee into the Club’s bank account by Wednesday 23rd April. This is to allow the payments to be checked on the Thursday before the tournament.

Please note: The regular Friday bridge session will not be held on that day.

Club Working Bee: Saturday 26th April, 9.30am start to midday.

From 9-April-2025

Sunday Bridge THIS weekend 13th April

Bridge will still be on when the CHCH marathon is running.

There is a map on what route to take to the Club and a car pass to be displayed on your dashboard when entering the closed road section at the following link https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6x6kgp3mg1qtb6vygesii/2025-CM-Bridge-Club-Access-Map-Pass.pdf?rlkey=mky1mvay4p61jy1gxno0qb62n&st=593gb0tv&dl=0 . There are also copies printed at the Club for anyone who is going to bridge this Sunday (map on one side and car pass on the other). Please see the director.

Tournament Results:

Mid Canterbury Pairs (5A)

1st – Leo Hammond / Leon Meier (scroll down to see their photo)

2nd – Jane Lennon / David Taylor

Waimate Pairs

1st Lynn & David Taylor

Anniversary Pairs:

Date & Time: Friday 25th April at 10am.

This is a handicapped tournament. See foyer for more information and sign-up sheet.

Club Working Bee:

Date & Time: Saturday 26th April, 9.30am start to midday.

Next set of Beginner lessons: start Wednesday 30th April.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Tournament Date Confirmations:

Senior / Junior Teams tournament: There is an error in the programme book regarding the date of this tournament. The correct date is Saturday 16th August.

Canterbury Charity Pairs: the date has been changed from Saturday 6th December to the following Saturday 13th December.

Cruise Bridge session at the Club

Date & Time: Thursday 10th April at 10am until 1pm.

20 visitors from the cruise along with Jeff Grotenhuis, owner of the Agile Bridge Club in Los Angeles are coming to play at the Club and we would love our members to welcome and join them in this bridge session. Morning tea provided. See the foyer noticeboard to enter.

Weekly Update 26/27/28-March-2025

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:17:07 GMT

Weekly Update 26/27/28-March-2025

Added 28-March-2025

NZ Bridge Website Issues

Hi to all Canty Clubs - Ashburton Tournament 5th April

Can you please forward this to your members please:

"If you entered our 5th April Ashburton tournament in the last few days, while the website was having problems, PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE, check if you are entered. People who did enter very recently have been dropped off it seems. If your name doesn’t appear on the entry list, PLEASE enter again. Thanks.

Ashburton Bridge Club 79 Alford Forest Rd Ashburton 7700 (03) 308 4276"

From NZ Bridge

Hi again everyone,

Just quick progress report for you to share with your members. The roll back has been successful.

Players and administrators should now be able to enter tournaments
We can add flyers to tournament listings and those loaded previously can be accessed.
Clubs can now upload session files for masterpoint purposes.
Administrators are now able to make changes to player records for membership purposes.

There will be some updates that were captured during the days that the revamped website was up that will have been lost due to the wind back.

If its session files these can now be reloaded.
Membership changes can be reloaded (send to me if that helps)
One thing that will be an issue is tournament entries made during this period. Those will have been lost. I am sorry about that but ask that you check the current listings and if you can recall missing ones, please add them back.

Share this email with your members and ask them to check their recent tournament entries and resubmit them if they are missing.

Tomorrow we will continue the tidy up and have even thing sorted before the weekend.

If anyone is having login issues particularly club administrators, please email me. I can record a temp password t get people up and running.

Finally, I know that Bridget is working hard to get the congress events back on the calendar and will open them up for entries sometime tomorrow. I will send a note out when this is operative.

Thanks everyone for supporting us and for your patience while we sort things out.

Some good progress today, and we will all sleep a little easier tonight.

Best wishes, Alister.

Added 27-March-2025

Helen Bremner , valued club member and past committee member, passed away earlier this week.

Helen’s friends are invited by her family to attend a Celebration of Helen’s Life at Birdwood in Beckenham 2-4pm Saturday 29 March.

April Tutorial – Aimed at Junior and Intermediate players: This coming Wednesday night at 5.50pm, $5

Learn to switch your brain to the NT page, as responses to NT’s are quite different to when your partner opens 1-suit. Describe your shape and HCP to reach the best contract. We will also learn how to use Stayman correctly to find a Major FIT.

NZ Bridge Website Issues:

Date: 26/03/2025

To Club Secretaries

CC Regions

Please share this important information with your members'

I am writing to share some important information regarding the situation with the refreshed website and the serious implications that this changeover has had on our database and some key functions.

There is no point trying to sugar coat a disaster, so I am telling it as it is.

While we had hoped that the functions including tournament entry management, membership management and the congress entry function would be remedied quickly, it is clear to me that this is not going to be achievable.

A further issue was discovered last night where in some players had lost their A points after files for a team’s tournament were uploaded. As this was not able to be fixed as of 4pm today I have made the decision in conjunction with the site developers to wind things back to the old Website. This will enable the new offering to be worked on (offline) and tested properly before going live. There is no time frame for this, it’s imperative that we do this properly this time.

This will take place tomorrow (Thursday) during which time there will be no website access.

It will mean that the position will be rolled back to as of Thursday morning last week. Session files and membership changes input since then will need to be reloaded.

Players may find that they need to log in with their former passwords. If need be, I can reset these on request.

To make this happen I need you all to work with me.

I want clubs to refrain from uploading session files until I give the go ahead to do so. That is likely to be Monday next week. This will include any files previously uploaded from Thursday last week as these will be dropped as part of the wind back.

If you have made any membership changes since then I would like you to send the details to me. I will take responsibility at this end to load these when I can. For those who have sent in such changes already, I still have the details, and they will be on my to do list.

With regards to the Congress entry function this new offering is not going to be available for this year’s event. When the wind back is up and running Bridget will put the congress events back in the schedule and will open them up for entries. We will advise you by email when this is available. Between us we are working on an option in the short term for payments. It may be by way of the issue of an invoice or using a “stripe” payments facility. More on this when we can.

For those clubs with tournaments this weekend I will cut and paste your entry lists now and email those to you separately. I want to make sure you have information as of now.

Things are rugged for us all right now, but rest assured we and our designers are working hard to sort this all out.

Best wishes, Alister.

Date: 27/03/2025

Good morning

Just touching base with a progress report for you.

Thank you so much for the kind messages we received over night, they certainly help us at this end.

We are making good progress with the roll back. The old website is now in view with the restoration of the database as at last week underway. This will take some time to complete.

At this point though we are not ready for club admin people to load any changes or input session files. As mentioned yesterday please send any membership changes to me and hold your session files back until we give the go-ahead to upload them.

I also mentioned yesterday that players may experience an issue logging in when we give the word that it is safe to do so. They will need to use their original login details. I can reset passwords at this end if need be.

Please share this with your members as we want players and clubs to be fully informed as we work through this.

I will touch base again later today hopefully with a further report. We will be on deck and available over the weekend to work though queries and issues that arise.

Regards, Alister.

From 26-March-2025

Sunday Seminar 30th March (this Sunday: aimed at Junior and Intermediate players. Email the office to sign up. Starts at 10am.

Tutor: Neal Phillips

Cost: $15

Topic: Overcalls

The opponents will open the bidding before you about half the time, so it is important to have an effective defensive bidding structure. You and partner must be confident in the meanings of each other’s bids.
We will discuss what you are showing partner when you overcall a suit bid, pre-emptive bids, and no-trump bids.
When do you double? When do you cue bid? Have you even discussed what it means when you double opponents minor suit pre-empt?

Waimate All Grades 8B Tournament:

For those who have entered, please read the following message re this tournament.

"The link on the email and flyer to our tournament on 6 April has changed because of the recent changes to NZ Bridge website. As long as your members have re-registered on the new website this new link should work. If they have any problems, just email me the names to add.

The link is now https://legacy.nzbridge.co.nz/events/11570/Waimate-All-Grades-Pairs "

Cruise Bridge session at the Club

Date & Time: Thursday 10th April at 10am until 1pm.

Westende Jewellers , Club sponsor are having their Anniversary sale 26th March to the 6th April, 421 Colombo Street. https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/

Weekly Update 18/21-March-2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:38:12 GMT

Weekly Update 18/21-March-2025

Added 21-March-2025

Newest Grandmasters

Congratulations to Julia and Peter Watson having become grandmasters this year.

New Club Committee voted in at the AGM

President: Shangar Singh

Vice-President: Marilyn Copland

Committee:

John Skipper
Lizzie Thompson
Ian Southen
Bridget O’Brien
Helen Beaumont
Rex Denley

Sunday Seminar 30th March: aimed at Junior and Intermediate players. Email the office to sign up. Starts at 10am.

Tutor: Neal Phillips

Cost: $15

Topic: Overcalls

The opponents will open the bidding before you about half the time, so it is important to have an effective defensive bidding structure. You and partner must be confident in the meanings of each other’s bids.

We will discuss what you are showing partner when you overcall a suit bid, pre-emptive bids, and no-trump bids.

When do you double? When do you cue bid? Have you even discussed what it means when you double opponents minor suit pre-empt?

Treasurer’s Role: The Club is looking for expressions of interest for the position of Treasurer following the recent resignation of our treasurer, Mark Paget. Please contact the office if you are interested.

Cruise Bridge session at the Club

Date & Time: Thursday 10th April at 10am until 1pm.

Westende Jewellers , Club sponsor are having their Anniversary sale 26th March to the 6th April, 421 Colombo Street. https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/

From 18-March-2025

Club AGM:

Date & Time: March 20th, 2025 at 6pm.

There being more Committee Member nominations than positions available financial members may cast a ballot up to one hour before scheduled club sessions until Wednesday and will also be able to vote at the AGM.

There will be a Special General meeting to follow the AGM. This Special General Meeting is called solely for the purpose of voting to approve this new constitution and can be found on the Club’s website on the "About" page https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/about (scroll down to find the button to access them).

The Club’s Annual & Finance Reports can also be viewed on the "About" page https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/about .

EFTPOS Tickets: If you purchase an EFTPOS ticket for a session and find you cannot use it, please see the director to give your $10 back in cash. Please do not use them for another session.

A ChCh team, Red Devils , won the monthly team event at Crockfords last Friday. The team comprised Janine Tyler, Janene Mussen, Christine Sweeney and Doug Williams.

Weekly Update 10/15-March-2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:25:56 GMT

Weekly Update 10/15-March-2025

Club AGM:

Date & Time: March 20th, 2025 at 6pm.

There being more Committee Member nominations than positions available financial members may cast a ballot up to one hour before scheduled club sessions from this Thursday evening.

Tuesday Supervised Duplicate: will be on this Tuesday afternoon at 1pm.

No partner required. John Skipper will be in attendance.

Added 15-March-2025

Club AGM:

March 20th, 2025 at 6pm. There being more Committee Member nominations than positions available financial members may cast a vote up to one hour before scheduled club sessions until Wednesday and will also be able to vote at the AGM.

AGM Agenda:

Minutes of the 72nd Annual General Meeting.
To receive and adopt the 2024 Annual Report and Balance Sheet.
Election of Officers and Members of the Committee.
Appointment of Auditor.
Presentation of Special Awards
General Business.
Special General Meeting

The Club’s Annual Report and Performance Report can be viewed from the Club’s website, accessible from the following page https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/about .

Treasurer’s Role:

The Club is looking for expressions of interest for the position of Treasurer following the recent resignation of our Treasurer, Mark Paget. Please contact the office if you are interested.

EFTPOS Tickets: If you purchase an EFTPOS ticket for a session and find you cannot use it, please see the Director to give your $10 back in cash. Please do not use them for another session.

Weekly Update 3-March-2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 02:15:46 GMT

Weekly Update 3-March-2025

Club Constitution:

There will be another question and answer session for interested members this Thursday 6th March at 6:30pm.

Club AGM:

Date & Time: March 20th, 2025 at 6pm.

Nominations are now being taken for the committee. Nominations forms can be found in the foyer. Completed forms are to be handed into the office by noon this Wednesday, 5th March.

Tuesday Afternoon Bridge:

We run a session every Tuesday afternoon starting at 1pm. No partner required but you need to be at the Club 10 minutes before the session starts.

Weekly Update 25-February-2025

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

Weekly Update 25-February-2025

Club Constitution:

There will be a question and answer session for interested members this Thursday at 6:30pm.

Sunday Seminar aimed at the senior/senior reserve level:

Date & Time: Sunday 2nd March, 10:00am

Tutor: Jane Skipper

Topic: 'Making My Contract - suits, no trumps, part scores or slams!'

Cost: $15

Bring your lunch and play in the Sunday Afternoon session.

Club AGM:

Date & Time: March 20th, 2025 at 6pm.

Nominations are now being taken for the committee. Nominations forms can be found in the foyer. Completed forms are to be handed into the office.

From the Director:

1. Announce strength 1NT rebid if it isn’t 15-17 (Acol)
2. Use of tablet:

a. South only enters data into the tablet.

b. North in charge of boards.

c. West passes boards back at the end of the round.

d. East confirms the contact and result is entered correctly.

Weekly Update 10/14-February-2025

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:56:12 GMT

Weekly Update 10/14-February-2025

Tournament Results from the Gold Coast Bridge Congress:

Open Pairs:

3rd – Leon Meier / Geo Tislevoll (Auckland)

Restricted Pairs:

2nd – Julie t Davanney / Judy Parkinson

Same Sex Teams:

1st – Juliet Davanney/Judy Parkinson/Viv Hurst / Linda White

Novice Butler Swiss Pairs:

1st – Bridget O’Brien / Jessie Pelenato

Novice Pairs :

2nd – Bridget O’Brien / Jessie Pelenato

Novice Teams:

3rd – Nicki Hudson / Pam Miller / Bridget O’Brien / Jessie Pelenato

Back to Bridge Refresher course:

Starts this Wednesday 12 February 7:20pm for a 7:30pm start.

Runs for 6 weeks.

Tutor: Dave Taylor.

Cost: $30.

Let the office know if you would like to attend.

Remember: Starts this Wednesday

Tuesday Supervised Duplicate: will be on next Tuesday afternoon at 1pm.

No partner required. Jane Skipper will be in attendance.

Sunday Seminar aim at the senior/senior reserve level:

Date & Time: Sunday 2nd March, 10:00am.

Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Topic: 'Making My Contract - suits, no trumps, part scores or slams!'

Cost: $15.

Bring your lunch and play in the Sunday Afternoon session.

Club AGM:

Will be held March 20th, 2025 at 6pm.

Nominations are now being taken for the committee. Nominations forms can be found in the foyer. Completed forms are to be handed into the office.

Club Working Bee: Saturday, 15th February at 9.30am until Midday.

National Rubber Bridge Competition: Open to all players. Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

Tournament Review:

NZ Bridge is carrying out a review of the tournament schedule in general including the Inter-Regional Championships (previously known as the Inter-Provincials).

The Canterbury Region will be making submissions. If you have any views on the following we would like to hear from you. We need to get replies by noon on 18 February.

Topics you may reply to include:

Should the Inter-Regional Championships continue at all, and if so, be played online or face-to-face.
Are there too many, not enough or just the right number of events each year?
Would you like more B point tournaments?
Do you have any views on online bridge?
Any other suggestions?

The Christchurch Club would like to hear from members with their views. Please email office@chchbridge.co.nz

Weekly Update 13-January-2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:21:56 GMT

Weekly Update 13-January-2025

Monday Night Supported Junior Section

Recommences tonight (13th Jan) at 7:20pm. No partner required.

Tuesday Afternoon with Jane Skipper

Tomorrow at 12:50pm. No partner required.

Tournament Results

Canterbury Holiday Pairs

Open: John & Jane Skipper
Restricted Open: Anne Simpson & Kathy Hamilton
Intermediate: Tina Sims & Jane Walders
Junior: Robert & Bronwyn Bijl

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday volunteer spare players 2025:

We are looking for volunteers to be a spare players/volunteers for the above sessions. There is a sign-up list in the foyer. You will be added to a roster. The more volunteers the better.

Need a new partner for 2025?

Please let the office know.

2025 Subscriptions:

The subs are $90 and to be paid by the 31st January. From February they will be $100. Please check that you haven’t paid for your subs already. We had quite a few members paying twice last year.

Club Constitution:

The Christchurch Bridge Club Inc is an incorporated society, under the 1908 Incorporated Societies Act.

There is a new version of the Incorporated Societies Act (2022). This has been written to update requirements and return to this Act being aligned more closely against the Companies Act.

There are many changes, most of which have little or no effect on our normal operations. What we are required to do is have more robust processes to admit members (members must agree to join the club) and more about disciplinary matters with a strong focus on natural justice. The people on the committee need to be fit and proper persons and there are some requirements on who can or can’t be involved. With the required changes our constitution is swelling to be twenty pages long where it was six pages long before.

The draft constitution is posted on the Club’s website and on the whiteboard at the club. There will be a question and answer session. The date and time is yet to be set.

Next beginner Bridge lessons

Start Date: Monday 27th January at 7:30pm.

Tutor: Leon Meier

Please let your family and friends know.

Back to Bridge Refresher Course

Start Date: Wednesday 12th February at 7:20pm for a 7:30 start.

Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Cost: $30.

Runs for 6 weeks.

Sign-up sheet in the foyer.

Wednesday Seminar starts again on the first Wednesday of February at 5.50pm.

Juniors and Intermediates – “Have you forgotten anything over the break? Revise all opening bids, as well as responses to 1-of-a-suit opener at the first Tutorial for the year. Wednesday February 5th, be seated by 5.50pm and learn how to bid both balanced and distributional hands.”

Weekly Update 20-December-2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:18:54 GMT

Weekly Update 20-December-2024

Club Closure:

The Club will be closed from today (Friday 20th December) after bridge. The staff are having a well-earned break.

The next session will be held on Friday 27th December at 10.20am. Finishing at 2pm.

Juniors: Please note - there will be a separate section for Junior and newer players to the game, so come along. We will run another Friday Junior section on Friday, January 3rd.

Remember to bring your lunch!

The Club wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Weekly Update 4/6-December-2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:55:35 GMT

Weekly Update 4/6-December-2024

Charity Pairs: is being held this Saturday 7th December at 10am.

The charity we are supporting this year is Life Education.

Life Education exists to empower children with the knowledge and confidence to make positive decisions for a healthy mind and body.

More information about this charity can be found on the foyer noticeboard. Enter on-line.

Required: a stand-by pair for the Charity Pairs this Saturday. Please let the office know if you can help.

Tournament Results:

Regional Championships:

Congratulations to the Canterbury Team which won the Dougal Mclean Trophy.

The Victorious Canterbury Team:

Open: Jane Lennon / David Taylor & Les Frater / Tony Fitzgerald - 4th place

Intermediate: Shawn Adriel-Ai / Jane Walders & Judy Parkinson /Philippa Borlase - 1st place

Women's: Shirley Newton / Margaret Burgess & Sue Southern / Pam Tibble - 1st place

Senior: Max Morrison / Tony Quinlivan & Paula Gregory / Michael Johnstone - 3rd place

Garden Working Bee

Another gardening bee is scheduled for Saturday 14th December at 9.30am for a couple of hours.

Wednesday and Sunday volunteer spare players 2025:

We are looking for volunteers to be a spare player at the Wednesday night or Sunday sessions. You will be added to a roster. The more volunteers the better.

Need a new partner for 2025? Please let the office know.

Added 6-Dec-2024

Tuesday afternoon supervised session 10th Dec starts at 1pm, no partner required.

This is the last one for the year and Leon Meier will provide a short lesson and then you will be able to ask him questions during play.

Weekly Update 20-November-2024

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:10:07 GMT

Weekly Update 20/23-November-2024

Tournament Results:

NZ Wide Pairs ChCh:

David and Lynn Taylor were first E/W and 3rd overall in the Canterbury Region.

Jane Morris and Hayden Seal were first N/S

Westport Open:

1st: Leon Meier & Moss Wylie (Invercargill)

Christchurch Peony Club are having a show at our club on Sunday 24th November, 12pm-3pm for those who are interested. Come along to view at midday and then play in the Sunday bridge session starting at 12.50pm, no partner required.

Session Convener Elections: will take place on the week of November 25th. A nomination form is on the foyer noticeboard.

Club Garden: We are looking for volunteers who could come in on a semi-regular basis to help keep the club gardens looking great especially at this time of year. The club is open from 9am in the morning during the week. If you can help, please let the office know. We have won a Garden award from the city council for the last 3 years.

Working Bee Saturday 30th November - 9.30am – midday. Mainly gardening.

Bidding Pads: The club is about to order more bidding pads and are looking for companies/other who would like to advertise on the pads. If you are interested, please contact the office before the end of November for further details.

Weekly Update 13-November-2024

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:42:01 GMT

Weekly Update 13-November-2024

Tournament Results:

National Pairs

1st: Jo & Sam Simpson (Tauranga)

4th: Leon Meier & George Masters

5th: Graeme Tuffnell & Ian Berrington

NZ Wide Pairs this Friday night:

The Club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7.20pm. $10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation. Enter on-line.

Club Garden:

We are looking for volunteers who could come in on a semi-regular basis to help keep the club gardens looking great especially at this time of year. The Club is open from 9am in the morning during the week. If you can help, please let the office know. We have won a Garden award from the City Council for the last 3 years.

Weekly Update 6-November-2024

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:16:57 GMT

Weekly Update 6-November-2024

Tournament Results:

Canterbury Interclub Teams: The overall Club winner was Christchurch.

Section Winners:

CHCH Open Team : Jane Lennon / Dave Taylor / Jan Alabaster / Graeme Tuffnell
CHCH Intermediate Team: Jo Hampton/Megan Eddy/Tina Sims / Jane Walders

Medal-taking Kiwis at the World Bridge Champs in Buenos Aires

The Closing Ceremony at the World Championships took place last Sunday night local time. It was pleasing to see some Kiwis go up on stage to take their prizes.

In the one day BAM Teams (Board a Match or more commonly known as “point a board”..2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss), 3rd place went to Hollands, 3 Australians (Pete Hollands, Peter Gill, Charlie Lu) along with our own Leon Meier from NZ ! [See photo below.]

NZ Wide Pairs:

Date & Time: the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7:20pm.

Table Fee: $22

$10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation.

Enter on-line.

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

Session Convener Elections: will take place on the week of November 25th. A nomination form is on the foyer noticeboard.

Club Garden: We are looking for volunteers who could come in on a semi-regular basis to help keep the Club gardens looking great especially at this time of year. The Club is open from 9am in the morning during the week. If you can help, please let the office know. We have won a Garden award from the City Council for the last 3 years.

Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Supervised Session with Jane Skipper, Tuesday 12th November at 1pm.

Weekly Update 29-October-2024

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:23:59 GMT

Weekly Update 29-October-2024

Interclub Teams this Sunday 10am at the Club.

We are looking for another Junior team to play. Requirement is a National Junior, you maybe not aware that there are a lot of national juniors all through the grades at the Club. Check the NZ Bridge website for your national ranking: www.nzbridge.co.nz/master-points.html

If you would like to play, please let the office know asap. The Club pays for your entry fee. BYO lunch.

NZ Wide Pairs:

Date & Time: the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7:20pm.

Table Fee: $22

$10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation.

Enter on-line.

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

Session Convener Elections: will take place on the week of November 25th. A nomination form is on the foyer noticeboard.

Using EFTPOS session receipts for a different session:

If you have an EFTPOS ticket and are unable to use at the particular session, maybe your partner didn’t turn up. You can use this at another session. You must write your name and highlight the different date so the office can reconcile the tickets.

Promotions 2024:

Congratulations to the members who have been promoted.

The list of promotees is on the noticeboard at the Club.

Wednesday Seminar Nov 6th at 5:50pm:

Last one for the year.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Weekly Update 24-October-2024

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:44:18 GMT

Weekly Update 24-October-2024

Tournament Results:

Christchurch All Grades 8B

Open

1st - Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger

2nd - Pam Tibble / Tony Quinlivan

Intermediate

1st - Judy Parkinson / Philippa Borlase

Junior

1st - Bridget O’Brien / Jessie Pelenato

Seminar this Sunday (27 October: "Improve your Defence" by Shirley Newton (suitable for all levels).

NZ Wide Pairs:

Date & Time: the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7:20pm.

Table Fee: $22

$10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation.

Enter on-line.

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

Monday Labour Day afternoon and evening Bridge is open to all.

Weekly Update 15-October-2024

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:53:42 GMT

Weekly Update 15-October-2024

Wednesday Teams:

We are still looking for 2 more Senior/Senior Reserve players to play with the intermediate / junior players for the next 3 Wednesdays, starting at 6.50pm. Senior/ Senior Reserve players play free. Email the office if you can help.

Tournament Results:

Crockfords Intermediate 5B Pairs

1st – Jo Hampton / Megan Eddy

3rd – Cindy Wang / Joyce Smith

Crockfords Open 5A Pairs

1st – Tony Fitzgerald / Leon Meier

2nd – Graeme Tuffnell / Tim Schumacher

3rd – Les Frater / Max Morrison

CHCH All Grades (8B tournament) :

Date & Time: Sunday 20th October, 10:00am.

Cost: The tournament committee has amended the cost of the entry fee which is now $30.

Enter online. Entries are open until this Thursday at 4pm.

Morning & Afternoon tea provided and any dietary requirements are required by the closing date by email to the office.

Also entry fee payment to be paid into the club’s bank account is required by this Thursday.

Refer flyer on the Home Page or foyer noticeboard at the Club for more details.

Seminar: for Senior and Senior Reserve players.

Date: Sunday 27th October.

Topic: ‘Defence - working with partner to defeat the contract. Signals, 2nd and 3rd hand play, and making the most of your honours!’

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

NZ Wide Pairs:

Date & Time: the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7:20pm.

Table Fee: $22

$10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation.

Enter on-line.

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

InterClub Teams:

Expressions of Interest to represent the club at the upcoming InterClub teams being held at the club on Sunday, November 3rd. There is a new category this year, Restricted Open. All the information can be found on the foyer noticeboard.

Weekly Update 8/11-October-2024

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 01:19:54 GMT

Weekly Update 8/11-October-2024

Newest Grand Master:

Congratulations to Max Robb who became a Grand Master up at Congress last week.

Tournament Results from the National Bridge Congress:

National Junior Events:

Junior Pairs: 1st - Jesse Pelenato/Bridget O'Brien, 3rd - Cindy Wang

NZ Junior Swiss Pairs: 2nd - Leo Hammond

NZ Junior Teams: 2nd - Leo Hammond

Congress Junior Teams: 1st - Leo Hammond

National Intermediate Events:

National Intermediate Teams: 3rd - Judy Parkinson/Shawn Adriel-Ai

Congress Intermediate Teams: 1st - Judy Parkinson/Shawn Adriel-Ai

National Restricted Open Events:

National Restricted Open Swiss Pairs: 1st - Tony Quinlivan

Congress Restricted Open Teams: 3rd - Tony Quinlivan

National Senior Events

National Senior Swiss Pairs: 2nd - Ian Southen/Kelvin Tibble

National Open Events:

NZ Open Pairs: 7th - Max Morrison/Leon Meier, 8th - Jane Lennon, 13th - David Skipper/Tim Schumacher

NZ Open Teams: 3rd - Jane Lennon (and part of winning Cornell Cup team for top mixed team overall)

Congress Teams: 1st - Max Morrison/Leon Meier

CHCH All Grades ( 8B tournament) :

Date: Sunday 20th October.

Enter on-line.

Refer flyer on the Home Page or foyer noticeboard at the Club for more details.

Club Programme Book 2025:

The club is looking for new advertisers for the Club Programme Book. If you or your friends have a business and would like to place an advert into the Programme Book, please let the office know before the 19th of October.

Seminar: for Senior and Senior Reserve players.

Date: Sunday 27th October.

Topic: ‘Defence - working with partner to defeat the contract. Signals, 2nd and 3rd hand play, and making the most of your honours!’

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

NZ Wide Pairs:

Date: the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7:20pm.

$10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation.

Enter on-line.

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

InterClub Teams:

Added 11-Oct-2024

Wednesday Night Teams: Starts next Wednesday

Attention: Club Senior/Senior Reserve Players

A 3-night event on Wednesdays Oct 16, 23, 30

Note: 7pm start

We have the teams event for Juniors & Intermediates “Play with an Expert”

Each team will consist of one senior and 3 juniors or intermediates,
3 rounds per night, with the senior playing with each of the juniors/intermediates.
You must commit to the 3 nights or find a substitute for your team.
We need 20 helpful kind Seniors / Senior Reserve players.
These sessions are free for the Senior / SR player.

Attention: Club Junior / Club Intermediate Players

We have space for another seven teams of 3 junior or intermediate players as long as we get enough senior/senior reserve players.

Play with an expert: This is your chance to find how much fun teams are and to play with a senior player!!

A 3-night event on Oct 16, 23, 30

Note: 7pm start

You will need three in your team and you will be joined by a Senior player who will play one round with each of your team each night.

If you have any questions or would like to enter, please email the office.

Weekly Update 3-October-2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:34:44 GMT

Weekly Update 3-October-2024

Tournament Results

Congratulations to Jessie Pelenato & Bridget O’Brien winning the National Junior Pairs up at the National Bridge Congress.

Newest Grand Master:

Congratulations to Max Robb who became a Grand-Master up at congress this week.

CHCH All Grades : 8B tournament

Date: Sunday 20th October.

Enter on-line.

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

Seminar: for Senior and Senior Reserve players.

Date: Sunday 27th October.

Topic: ‘Defence - working with partner to defeat the contract. Signals, 2nd and 3rd hand play, and making the most of your honours!’

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

NZ Wide Pairs: the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7.20pm.

$10 from each entry f rom the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation.

Enter on-line.

Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.

Weekly Update 26-September-2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:10:36 GMT

Weekly Update 26-September-2024

Garden Working Bee: This Saturday 28th September at 9.30am. Bring your gardening implements. Morning Tea supplied.

Tournament Results:

Christchurch Congress Teams

Open

1st – John & Jane Skipper with Alan Grant & Richard Solomon

2nd – Peter Van Leeuwen / Brian Papps / Kees de Vocht / Ian Southen

Intermediate

1st – Jeff & Rhondda Bergman / Maro Reale / Michelle Gan

Junior

1st – Lynn Taylor / Kat Holmes / Jessie Pelenato / Ryan McMahon

Christchurch Congress Pairs

Open

1st – Mehboob Chiba / Peter Lee

Intermediate

2nd – Lester Foulds / Steve Renall

Junior

1st – Robert Bijl / Bronwyn Bijl

CHCH All Grade Pairs: Sunday 20th October. Enter on-line.

Weekly Update 18-September-2024

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:06:39 GMT

Weekly Update 18-September-2024

Looking for another Junior Team , for this Saturday. Junior national ranking.

Let the office know if you would like to play. This team would play for free.

If you don’t know what your national ranking is, please copy & paste the link below into your browser.

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html

CHCH Congress this weekend: We require spare players or pairs to be on stand-by at the weekend. Please email the office if you can help.

Wairarapa Stream Garden Club are looking for new members.

Do you: Love flowers, like to grow stuff, enjoy meeting new people, like visiting other gardens, want to learn more…………

They meet here at the Bridge Club on the second Thursday of the month at 1pm.

Contact number: 027 342-7401

Weekly Update 13-September-2024

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:18:13 GMT

Weekly Update 13-September-2024

Club Trophies: Please return all cups back to the club for engraving this year's recipients.

Member contact details: Please let the club know if your contact details require updating.

CHCH Congress 21/22 Sept next weekend: We require spare players or pairs to be on stand-by in case of ill-health. Please email the office if you can help.

Garden working bee will be held this Saturday 14th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours.

Club Name badges: If you would like to order a name badge, see Thea at the bar. $23 with magnetic back or $20 with a pin. Option to have your bridge number added as well.

Westende Jewellers – Club Sponsor are having an up to 70% off, 421 Colombo Street.

Weekly Update 3-September-2024

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:35:15 GMT

Weekly Update 3-September-2024

Tournament Results

National Teams 20A

3rd: Jan Alabaster / Graeme Tuffnell / Jane & John Skipper

Ashburton Intermediate Pairs

1st: Stuart Grant / Michelle Gan

2nd: Graeme Black / June Jung

Ashburton Junior Pairs

2nd: Jessie Pelenato / Bridget O’Brien

3rd: Cindy Wang / Simon Law

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THIS WEEKEND! Fundraiser and Two Seminars…..

Fundraiser for Leon will be held on Saturday 7th September 1pm

Leon is a member of the open team representing NZ at the upcoming World Bridge Games Championship in Buenos Aires. Entries came be made on the foyer noticeboard. If you are unable to come donations can be made at the bar.

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar

Date & Time: Sunday 8th September at 10am.

Topic: ‘Myths and Misconceptions - a guide to hand evaluation’

Tutor: Jane Skipper

Cost: $15

Junior / Intermediate Seminar

Date & Time: Sunday 8th September at 10am

Topic: Transfers & Stayman in depth.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Cost: $15

Bring your lunch and play in the afternoon session.

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Garden working bee now will be held on Saturday 14th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours.

Partner Finder for Tuesday 3rd and 10th September , please phone Kathy Hamilton.

Westende Jewellers – Club Sponsor are having an up to 70% off for the next 10 days, 421 Colombo Street.

Weekly Update 27-August-2024

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:15:15 GMT

Weekly Update 27-August-2024

Trophies

Please return all club trophies to the office. We have to start the process of engraving them for 2024.

Tournament Results

Akarana Open Swiss Pairs

3rd: Graeme Tuffnell / Kinga Hajmasi (Epson)

Fundraiser for Leon

Date & Time: Saturday 7th September, 1pm

Leon is a member of the Men's open team representing NZ at the upcoming World Bridge Games Championship in Buenos Aires.

Entries came be made on the foyer noticeboard.

Garden working bee will be held on Saturday 7th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours.

Partner Finder for Monday Afternoon: Please ring the office for a partner for the month of August and September.

Weekly Update 20-August-2024

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 22:07:48 GMT

Weekly Update 20-August-2024

Tournament Results

Senior Junior Teams:

1st: Judith Robinson / Mary-Lou Hoskins / Stuart Grant / Tony Quinlivan

2nd: Bridget O’Brien / Brendon Smith / Dave & Eileen Mikaera

3rd: Ryan McMahon / Jessie Pelenato / Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger

Fundraiser for Leon

Leon is a member of the Men's open team representing NZ at the upcoming World Bridge Games Championship in Buenos Aires.

Date & Time: Saturday 7th September, 1pm

Entries came be made on the foyer noticeboard or email the office.

Garden working bee will be held on Saturday 7th September starting 9.30am for a couple of hours.

Partner Finder for Monday Afternoon: Please ring the office for a partner for the month of August and September.

Weekly Update 13-August-2024

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:55:11 GMT

Weekly Update 13-August-2024

Website Bridge results: Bridge NZ website is down at the moment so you wont be able to access your results. Hopefully the issue will be resolved soon.

Tournament Results

Geraldine 8B:

2nd: Pam Tibble / Tony Quinlivan
3rd: Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger

Sunday Seminar: Aimed at Junior & Intermediate players.

Date & Time: Sunday 18th August at 10am.

Tutor: Jane Skipper

Topic: ‘Card Play – How to use your trumps to best effect’

Partner Finder for Monday Afternoon: Please ring the office for a partner for the month of August and September.

Senior Junior Teams this Saturday: We need spare players on stand-by in case of illness. Please contact the office if you can help.

Weekly Update 7-August-2024

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:41:35 GMT

Weekly Update 7-August-2024

Tournament Results

Rubber Bridge: Graeme Tuffnell & Jan Alabaster are the Canterbury reps for the 2024 Rubber final being held in Tauranga later this year.

National Swiss Pairs: Leon Meier with Auckland player Geo Tisevoll were 5th out of 96 pairs.

Ashburton All Grades: John Kruiniger and Liz Fitzgerald came 2nd.

Wednesday Seminar: this week. Topic: Leads, Signals and Discards

Sunday Seminar: Aimed at Junior & Intermediate players.

Date & Time: Sunday 18th August at 10am.

Tutor: Jane Skipper

Topic: ‘Card Play – How to use your trumps to best effect’

Club Senior / Junior Teams

Date: Saturday 17th August.

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair. Christchurch Club Grades will be used.

Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up!

The format of the matches will be: Senior / SR Pair v Senior/ SR Pair & Junior / Int Pair v Junior/ Int Pair

Members with Gmail

The club has an issue with sending bulk emails to members who have a gmail address as google has put a filter on mass emails being sent out. The emails either don’t arrive or arrive much later. Our IT people are looking at other options or a fix so in the meantime members can keep up with the club news on the club's website.

On the news today:

Bathroom heater recall, click on the link below to your browser to see if this affects you. (relates to heaters sold from June 2018).

https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz/news-and-media/consumer-information-serene-heaters-safety-recall

Weekly Update 2-August-2024

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:01:47 GMT

Weekly Update 2-August-2024

Kibitzing the National Swiss Pairs

It is the National Swiss Pairs this weekend. Have you ever thought of kibitzing?

For those not in the know, this means you can watch all the players and see the cream rise to the top as it is Swiss format. If you have a spare few minutes (or even hours), log in and have a look. Several of our club are among the competitors who come from all round the country, plus there are a few from Australia. You can access Real Bridge by the link below or go to the NZB website – Tournaments -Results by Region or Club and then finally the green line at the top which says Real Bridge Kibitz. https://mycompasss.com/xg/clubresults.php

https://realbridge.online/for-spectators.html

Enjoy!

Geraldine Bridge Club 8B All Grades Tournament , is being held on Sunday 11th August. They would love more entries to this tournament. David Stephen is the Director and a number of Christchurch members are going so get together and share a ride with another pair. See below for more information.

Enter at: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events/10629/Geraldine-All-Grades-Pairs

Weekly Update 18-July-2024

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:40:02 GMT

Weekly Update 18-July-2024

Tournament Results

Canterbury Swiss Pairs Results

1st: Jenny Wilkinson / Jane Morris

2nd: John Kruiniger / Liz Fitzgerald

3rd: Trish Scott / Marilyn Copland

4th: Margaret Fraser / Richard Williams

Christchurch Winter Teams: Saturday 27th July. Entries close this Friday at midday.

A pair are looking for team-mates so if you would like to play let the office know.
We are looking for spare players who can come and play at short notice.
Also looking for a volunteer(s) to help out at the tournament. 3.30pm-6.30pm

Please contact the office if you can help.

Club Senior / Junior Teams now will be held on Saturday 17th August.

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair. Christchurch Club Grades will be used.

Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up!

The format of the matches will be: Senior / SR Pair v Senior/ SR Pair & Junior / Int Pair v Junior/ Int Pair

Club Dealer:

We are looking for someone to deal cards on Wednesdays am or pm. This could be a shared to deal cards on alternate weeks. Full training given.

Contact Sue in the office if you are interested.

Weekly Update 2-July-2024

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:26:37 GMT

Weekly Update 2-July-2024

Tournament Results

Rangiora 8B

1st – Sue Southen / Richard Lapthorne

2nd – Pam Tibble / Max Robb

3rd – Philippa Borlase / Peter Van Leeuwen

Best Intermediate: Jenny Shore / David Riley

Best Junior: Jennifer & Wayne Pierce

Charles Lapthorne passed away last Tuesday night aged 93. Charles joined the club on the 25th July, 1984 (40 years membership this year)

Recognition was given to Charles who had given over 25 years of regular service as a card dealer, so we can enjoy duplicated boards. He spent 3 or 4 hours a week doing this as well as doing extra hours in the weekends for when tournaments are on or filling in when other dealers were are unable to come.

Charles was awarded the Club Volunteer Award in 2016 and made a Life Member of the Club in 2023. He was a valued club member and shall be sorely missed.

A celebration of Charles’s life will be held tomorrow Wednesday July 3rd at 11am at the Shirley Golf Club. If attending the celebration the family have asked for members to wear something colourful (i.e. not black)

Mid-Winter Teams Tournament

Saturday July 27 at the club, see foyer noticeboard for further details. There will be prizes for the best Intermediate and Junior teams if there are enough entries.

Club Senior / Junior Teams now will be held on Saturday 17th August.

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair. Christchurch Club Grades will be used.

Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up!

The format of the matches will be:

Senior / SR Pair v Senior/ SR Pair & Junior / Int Pair v Junior/ Int Pair

Weekly Update 20-June-2024

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:02:01 GMT

Weekly Update 20-June-2024

Beginner Bridge Lessons start THIS Sunday 23rd June at 1pm. Please spread the word!!

Tutor: Fiona Temple

Tournament Results:

Julian Cup: Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/

1st: Pelenato / David Taylor
2nd: Maureen Power / Richard Lapthorne
3rd: Michelle Gan / Cindy Wang
Best Senior Reserve/Junior Pair: Penny Johnston / Julie McQuilken

Weekly Update 11-June-2024

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:57:22 GMT

Weekly Update 11-June-2024

Julian Cup

Proudly Sponsored by Westende Jewellers https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/

Date: Saturday 15th June

Time: 10:00am

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Looking for Club Junior & Intermediates to partner the Seniors, please contact the office.

For those who have entered:

Please pay the entry fee $20 into the club’s bank account. ASB: 12-3151-0089093-00 by Thursday this week!

Volunteers and Spare players this Saturday:

Looking for a person to help Thea in the kitchen (heating savories etc.) Time: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Also for spare players in case of illness.

Beginner Bridge Lessons start Sunday 23rd June at 1pm. Please spread the word.

Tutor: Fiona Temple

Club Car Park:

The speed limit for the club car park is 5 km/hr. There have been a few near misses with pedestrians lately especially at the evening sessions.

Weekly Update 4-June-2024

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:27:23 GMT

Weekly Update 4-June-2024

Club Car Park:

The speed limit for the club car park is 5 km/hr. There have been a few near misses with pedestrians lately especially at the evening sessions.

Tournament Results

Auckland Open Pairs: 1st Leon Meier & David Taylor

Senior / Senior Reserve Seminar:

Date & Time: Sunday, June 9th, starting at 10am – see attached

Topic: ‘The Law of Total Tricks and the Unassuming Cue Bid’

Tutor: Max Morrison

Cost: $15

For further information refer the flyer on the Home Page

Julian Cup:

Date: Saturday 15th June

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

For further information refer the flyer on the Home Page

If you want a partner, please let the office know.

Looking for a partner:

If you are looking for a permanent partner, please let the office know as we do have members looking.

Beginner Bridge Lessons start Sunday 23rd June at 1pm. Please spread the word.

Tutor: Fiona Temple

Weekly Update 28-May-2024

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:26:34 GMT

Weekly Update 28-May-2024

Tournament Results

APBF Asia Cup Teams:

A Huge Congratulations to Leon Meier & his team-mates, Geo Tislevoll, Nick Jacob and Ashley Bach who won the Asia Pacific Open Teams event in Thailand last night. (Refer photo below)

Kaikoura Tournament:

2nd: Pam Tibble/Tony Quinlivan

Senior / Senior Reserve Seminar:

Date & Time: Sunday, June 9th, starting at 10am – see attached

Topic: ‘The Law of Total Tricks and the Unassuming Cue Bid’

Tutor: Max Morrison

Cost: $15

For further information refer the flyer on the Home Page

Julian Cup:

Date: Saturday 15th June

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

For further information refer the flyer on the Home Page

Beginner Bridge Lessons start Sunday 23rd June at 1pm. Please spread the word.

Tutor: Fiona Temple

Name Tags:

If you are wanting to order a name tag, please order at the bar. The office will put an order in early next week. Cost $23.

Weekly Update 22/23-May-2024

Wed, 22 May 2024 09:41:21 GMT

Weekly Update 22/23-May-2024

Senior / Senior Reserve Seminar:

Date & Time: Sunday, June 9th, starting at 10am – see attached

Topic: ‘The Law of Total Tricks and the Unassuming Cue Bid’

Tutor: Max Morrison

Cost: $15

For further information refer the flyer on the Home Page

Julian Cup:

Date: Saturday 15th June

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

For further information refer the flyer on the Home Page

Beginner Bridge Lessons start Sunday 23rd June at 1pm. Please spread the word.

Tutor: Fiona Temple

Tournament Results

Canterbury Congress 2024 -

Canterbury Open Teams

1st: K Davies/J Alabaster / J Lennon / J Patterson

2nd: A Grant / R Solomon / J Skipper/P Dewar

3rd: J James / T Schumacher / I Berrington/ G Tuffnell

Canterbury Open Pairs

1st: G Coutts / D Skipper

2nd: G Tuffnell / I Berrington

3rd: R Lapthorne / N Hawkins

1st Restricted Open: P Van Leeuwen / P Borlase

Canterbury Intermediate Teams

1st: M Eddy / J Parkinson / S Adriel-Ai / J Walders

2nd: M Fraser / R Williams / E Udy / P Udy

Canterbury Intermediate Pairs

1st: D Riley / J Shore

2nd: J Parkinson / M Eddy

3rd: N Frampton / M Gan

Canterbury Junior Teams

1st: B O'Brien / B Smith / J Pelenato / R McMahon

2nd: H Benington / D Curry / M-L Hoskins / P Martin

Canterbury Junior Pairs

1st: L Foulds / A Kumbaroff

2nd:D Anderson / S Unger

Added 23-May-2024

Covid outbreak at the club:

A number of players have picked up Covid from last weekend’s tournament at the club. Please if you are unwell, do not come to the club. If you have covid, please test yourself before coming back the club.

If you test positive for COVID-19, it is recommended you isolate for at least 5 days, even if you only have mild symptoms. This is to prevent spreading COVID-19 to other people. You would start your isolation at Day 0 — this is the day your symptoms started or when you tested positive, whichever came first.

Weekly Update 14-May-2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 07:37:48 GMT

Weekly Update 14-May-2024

Canterbury Congress: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May

ONE more team wanted in the Open, Intermediate & Junior teams on Saturday.
More pairs wanted in the Open, Intermediate and Junior pairs on Sunday.
Stand by players needed for the OPEN and JUNIOR sections for both days.

Please if you can help out with any of the above, let the office know asap. Even if you haven’t a partner or team-mates, we can match you up.

Tournament Results:

I nvercargill 5A Pairs

1st: Leon Meier / Moss Wylie

Akaroa 8B

Division One

1st: Liz & Tony Fitzgerald

2nd: Fiona Temple / John Kruiniger

3rd: Sarah Garland / Dave Taylor

Division Two

1st: Melady & Chris Bras

Weekly Update 10-May-2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 05:49:17 GMT

Weekly Update 10-May-2024

Canterbury Congress Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May

Saturday Open Teams: We are looking for one more open team for the Canterbury Congress on Saturday 18th May. Let the office know if you would like to enter.
Spare players/Pairs: Also looking for spare players/pairs for junior / intermediate and open grades (national rankings) to fill in at short notice on the Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May.
Volunteers: We are looking for 2 or 3 volunteers to help out on Saturday 18th May as Thea is away. This would involve putting out morning tea, tea/coffee, lunchtime dishes and heating savouries for afternoon tea. If you can help. Time 9.30am until approximately 5.30pm, hopefully we will get enough to have 2 shifts.

Please let the office know if you can help with the above.

ChChBridgeClubNewsletter 1-May-2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 03:09:06 GMT

ChCh Bridge Club Newsletter 1-May-2024 / Volume 1|Issue 1

Hi there CLUB members,

The first NEWSLETTER for 2024 is here. As this is a CLUB NEWSLETTER, I want contributions and full involvement from you all.

WORDS FROM OUR PRESIDENT:

Welcome to our new format newsletter. We are endeavouring to make it interactive and inclusive and we encourage involvement from our members.

The Canterbury congress is on 18 and 19 May. I encourage all our members to give it a go. For our junior and intermediate players in particular there are two days of bridge specifically tailored for you playing against players from your own grade. Tournament bridge is great fun, you will come away noticing an improvement in your game.

Good luck to all our club members who are trialing for the Canterbury interprovincial teams this weekend. Of the 21 pairs trialing this weekend 19.5 of them are from the Christchurch club which reflects the playing strength within our club.

If anyone out there has friends and colleagues in business who would like to sponsor and interact with our 750 member club please get them to contact myself or Sue. We have the ability to put together great value-oriented sponsorship packages.

Cheers, Tony Quinlivan

REVIEWING TOURNAMENT RESULTS FOR 2024:

Leon Meier won the Marlborough Pairs and was 2nd in the teams match with his Wellington team-mates.
Max Robb and Bill Mecchia were 3rd in the Otago Open Pairs.
Graeme Tuffnell and Leon Meier were 2nd in the Rangiora All Grades with Richard Lapthorne and Sue Southen coming 3rd.
Tim Schmacher, David Skipper, Leon Meier and Geo Tislevoll
(Auck) were 3rd in North Island Teams
Liz Fitzgerald and John Kruinger tied with Philippe Borlase and Peter Van Leeuwen for 1st place in the Ashburton Anniversary pairs. Meladey and Chris Bras were 3rd.

NZ REPS FOR WORLD GAMES IN BUENOS AIRES: Leon Meier and Matt McManus are in the Open with Jane and John Skipper in the Seniors.

TIMARU CONGRESS: Congratulations to Megan Eddy and Kathryn Andrews for getting 2nd in the Intermediate Pairs.

WELLINGTON CONGRESS:

Congress Swiss Pairs 2nd were Max Morrison and Tony Quinlivan with Jan Alabaster and Graeme Tufnell 3rd
Congress Open Pairs: Max Morrison and Tony Quinlivan
Congress Open Teams: 2nd were Leon Meier and team-mates– well done.

CHRISTCHURCH ANNIVERSARY PAIRS: A lovely day of bridge was had by all. Phil Sanson and Patricia Wilson 1st

Leo Hammond and Sarah Garland 2nd with Ryan McMahon and Jessie Pelenato 3rd.

WHATS HAPPENING:

CLUB CONSTITUTION: Currently John Skipper is drafting a new constitution for the club. The reason the Clubs Constitution needs to change is that the Incorporated Societies Act has been updated. The 1908 Incorporated Societies Act has been replaced by the 2022 Incorporated Societies Act.

One major thing this requires is that all incorporated societies must update their Constitution to comply with the new act. The changes are mostly additions that are required, including more detail on complaints and complaint resolution and the expanding duties of Officers of the Club. Almost all our existing Constitution will transfer into the new version so we don’t have to do much that is different.

The other complication is that all incorporated Societies must as part of the process, reapply for inclusion on the national register of Incorporated Societies.

We have plenty of time to work on this and to apply in time to be reapproved before the deadline. There will be several updates over the coming months and all members will have opportunities to read the draft and have a say.

SOLAR PANELS: The committee is currently investigating the feasibility for getting Solar Panels for the club rooms and the possibility of applying for funding from charitable trust.

SPECIAL MENTION:

This section is where mention will be made of things that have happened but not noted. This includes good sportsmanship at the table, good sportsmanship behaviour at all or any event/s, something that was or is funny (we all need a laugh), or a member doing something beneficial to the club.

This section is for you, the members, to contribute to. If you see something nice happening let me know so we can get it noted in the next NEWSLETTER.

THIS MONTH’S MENTION: Since I have become more and more disabled, I have noticed that bridge players generally are very supportive and caring people. From helping me get my walking frame out of the car … Jan Lenton, Barbara Gordon and Tony Fitzgerald (thank you) to making me a cup of coffee (Various Members) I have noticed concern and care being given to other handicapped members and because of this, I am going to mention one player in particular : Fiona Findlater – not only does she assist me with my walker frame, but she makes really good coffee and then goes around the room cleaning the screens on the tablets. Fiona also has offered her own equipment to members that are having operations and may need equipment to help with personal cares for a while. It takes a special person to think of others before thinking of your bridge bidding and play.

ADVERTISING FOR MEMBERS:

This is where you can place advertisements for selling Stuff to other club members. If you have anything to advertise please email Sue at the office with all details.

CONVENOR REQUIRED

There is a position available on Fridays. If you feel you can assist the Director during room set up and close down, please let me know. We desperately need helpers also. Two people each play time speeds up the setting up and dismantling after play has finished.

ANNIVERSARY PAIRS

This event was held on Thursday 25th April 2024. As this was ANZAC Day a minutes silence was taken as The Ode was recited by Charles Lapthorne.

OBITUARIES:

Donn Armstrong husband of Liz Armstrong 11/4/24
Tony Biddington 4/4/24

This is the first NEWSLETTER if you think of anything to improve it, please let me know. In the meantime, SEE YOU ON THE DARK SIDE.

Helen Bremner

Committe Member - Communication Portfolio

Weekly Update 16/19-April-2024

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:52:22 GMT

Weekly Update 16/19-April-2024

Tournament Results

Leon Meier won the Marlborough Pairs and 2nd in the teams with his Wellington Team-mates
Max Robb & Bill Mecchia 3rd at the Otago Open Pairs

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.

Sunday Bridge: The Christchurch Marathon is being held this Sunday 21st April. You MUST come off Bealey Ave and along Barbadoes Street to Nova Place. There will be no access via Salsbury or Peterborough Streets.

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.

NZ Bridge Newsletter: read the latest NZ Bridge newsletter "From the Chair No 2 2024" at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/user/inline/5307/From%20the%20Chair%20No%202%202024%20.pdf

Added 19-April-2024

Youth Bridge: See our Home Page for the related flyers.

1. Bridge Youth weekend in Auckland.

2.On-line bridge lessons aimed at youth players aged 14 to 24, starts at the beginning of May.

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.

Note: There will be no bridge on Thursday evening.

Sunday Bridge: The Christchurch Marathon is being held this Sunday 21st April.

You MUST come off Bealey Ave and along Barbadoes Street to Nova Place. There will be no access via Salsbury or Peterborough Streets.

Canterbury Interprovincial Trials will be held at the club on Saturday 4th May.

Cat Sitting:

“Is any member available or aware of another cat-loving person or couple who would like to house-sit two Burmese cats in Cashmere for 6 weeks between 9th August-21st September? Please reply (to Sue) in the first instance.”

Weekly Update 9/11-April-2024

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:52:26 GMT

Weekly Update 9/11-April-2024

Tournament Results

Mid Canterbury Pairs:

1st: Mehboob Chiba / Leon Meier

3rd: Sarah Garland / Pavla Fenwick

Club Senior / Junior Teams tournament will be held THIS Saturday 13th April starting at 10am.

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair. Christchurch Club Grades will be used.

We have 3.5 teams entered so far. We require a minimum of 6 teams to proceed with the tournament. Email the office if you would like to enter or sign up on the foyer noticeboard. You can enter as a pair and the office will match you up.

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

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.

Canterbury Interprovincial Trials will be held at the club on Saturday 4th May.

Added 11-April-2024

Club Senior / Junior Teams will be held THIS Saturday 13th April starting at 10am.

WANTED one more team! You can enter as a pair and we will match you up with teammates. Please email the office if you want to play or can be a stand-by person/pair in case of sickness. Please let the office know asap.

Improver’s Seminar for Junior & Intermediate players: THIS Sunday, April 14th at 10am.

Topic: Transfers and Stayman in Depth.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Cost: $15

Anyone can come along to the seminar. Bring your lunch and play at the Sunday afternoon session.

Weekly Update 2-April-2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:09:35 GMT

Weekly Update 2-April-2024

Club Senior / Junior Teams tournament will be held on Saturday 13th April starting at 10am.

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair. Christchurch Club Grades will be used.

Enter as a team, or as a pair and we will match you up.

The format of the matches will be: Senior / SR Pair v Senior/ SR Pair and Junior / Int Pair v Junior/ Int Pair.

Entry list in the foyer

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

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.

Canterbury Interprovincial Trials will be held at the club on Saturday 4th May.

Missing Tablet: A scoring tablet is missing, if anyone knows the whereabouts, please let the office know.

Weekly Update 27-March-2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:41:51 GMT

Weekly Update 27-March-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.

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.

Weekly Update 19/22-March-2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:05:38 GMT

Weekly Update 19/22-March-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 .

Weekly Update 14-March-2024

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:50:49 GMT

Weekly Update 14-March-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.

Weekly Update 28-February-2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:55:40 GMT

Weekly Update 28-February-2024

Tournament Results:

Geraldine All Grades

Group One – 1st Liz Fitzgerald & John Kruiniger

Group Three – 1st Dom Mayone & Marco Reale

ABF: Gold Coast Results :

Congratulations to:

Jo Hampton, Caroline Caseley & Megan Eddy who won the Restricted Teams
Pam Tibble and Sue Southen who came 13th in the Gold Coast Open pairs out of 225 pairs.
Leon Meier & David Skipper 12th out of 148 in the Open teams

Sunday Bridge seminar aimed at Senior/Senior Reserve players:

Date: March 3rd

Tutor: Neal Phillips

Topic: More uses of the Double

Cost: $15

Rubber Bridge Competition

A knockout tournament suitable for players of ALL levels.

The winners of the Canterbury Region get prize money plus full airfares to the NZ National Congress at Mt.Maunganui at the end of September to play in the quarter fi nals and a chance to win the grand prize of $1000!

Free Entry

Please make entries online atwww.nzbridge.co.nz – Tournaments

Entries close 1st March 2024

Back to Bridge Refresher Lessons (4 lessons)

Date: starting Monday 4th March for 4 weeks

Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Cost: $25

Sign-up list in the foyer.

The Club’s AGM: Will be held at the club on Thursday 21st March at 6.30pm. Nominations are now being asked for the committee. Nominations forms can be found in the foyer. Completed forms are to be returned to the office.

Working Bee

Huge thanks who gave their time on Saturday.

Weekly Update 22-February-2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:52:04 GMT

Weekly Update 22-February-2024

Rubber Bridge Competition

A knockout tournament suitable for players of ALL levels.

The winners of the Canterbury Region get prize money plus full airfares to the NZ National Congress at Mt Maunganui at the end of September to play in the quarter finals and a chance to win the grand prize of $1000!

Free Entry

Please make entries online at www.nzbridge.co.nz – Tournaments

Entries close 1st March 2024.

Back to Bridge Refresher Lessons (4 lessons)

Date: starting Monday 4th March for 4 weeks.

Tutor: Jane Skipper

Cost: $25

Sign-Up list in the foyer.

Sunday Bridge seminar aimed at Senior/Senior Reserve players:

Date: 3 March

Tutor: Neal Phillips

Topic: More Uses of the Double

Cost: $15

Club Garden Working Bee: Saturday 24th February at 9.30am. Bring along your gardening implements.

Partner wanted: A junior/Intermediate player is looking for a partner on a Monday Afternoon. Contact the office if you can help.

Weekly Update 13-February-2024

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:26:43 GMT

Weekly Update 13-February-2024

Tournament Results:

South Island Teams (strong field of 58 teams including teams from Australia)

3rd: Jan Alabaster, Graeme Tuffnell, Jane Lennon, Leon Meier

9th: Max Morrison, Les Frater

Back to Bridge Refresher Lessons (4 lessons) starting Monday 4th March for 4 weeks. Tutor: Jane Skipper Cost: $25 Sign Up list in the foyer.

Sunday Bridge seminar aimed at Senior/Senior Reserve players:

Tutor: Neal Phillips

Topic: More Uses of the Double

Cost: $15

Card Dealer wanted for Thursday mornings. Full training given, contact the office if you can help.

Club Garden Working Bee: Saturday 24th February at 9.30am. Bring along your gardening implements.

Weekly Update 5-February-2024

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:43:45 GMT

Weekly Update 5-February-2024

Waitangi Day 6th February - Tuesday Afternoon & Evening session:

Bridge will be on as usual at 1pm and 7.20pm. Open to all. No partner required in the afternoon session.

Wednesday Tutorial: This coming Wednesday! Cost $5

February 7: Review all Opening bids and responses – what suit to bid first!

Back to Bridge Refresher Lessons (4 lessons) starting Monday 4th March for 4 weeks. Tutor: Jane Skipper Cost: $25 Sign Up list in the foyer.

Weekly Update 21-December-2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:22:40 GMT

Weekly Update 21-December-2023

Holiday sessions:

Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd December, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December. Sessions are open to all players.

Canterbury Holiday Pairs:

Proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing ( www.maxwellplumbing.co.nz ) will take place on the 4th/9th/11th January at 7.20pm.

Play any or all sessions. Open to all. Sessions start at 7.20pm. $10 table fee.

Volunteers:

We would like volunteers for Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon starting Sunday 7th January – to be a spare player as Juniors can turn up without partners. Please advise the office or sign up in the foyer.

Partners wanted for 2024:

If you are needing a partner for next year, please email the office including which session and grade you want to play in.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Weekly Update 15-December-2023

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 01:45:24 GMT

Weekly Update 15-December-2023

Volunteers:

We would like volunteers for Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon starting Sunday 7th January – to be spare players. Please advise the office or sign up in the foyer.

Sunday bridge this Sunday at 1pm. Open to all.

Christmas open sessions: Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd December, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December. Sessions are open to all players.

Canterbury Holiday Pairs: proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing will take place on the 4th/9th /11th January. Play any or all sessions. Open to all. Sessions start at 7.20pm.

Fundraising:

Fund raising activity for the local School Biodiversity Education Project.

Club member Prawindra Mukhia is doing this on behalf of the Rotary District 9999 (South Island District). He is a member of the Riccarton Rotary Club.

See flyer at following link for further details. Order at the bar through Thea.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6zn5p5k24vy6n0c8xwsms/Rotary-Sponsor-a-Child-Flyer_24-Nov-2023.pdf?rlkey=g4bh3zfue7x9gj83xfrrajxu3&dl=0

Weekly Update 7/8-December-2023

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:43:17 GMT

Weekly Update 7/8-December-2023

Tournament Results:

Christchurch Charity Pairs:

1st: Kathryn Tennant / Hayden Seal

2nd: Richard Lapthorne / Neil Hawkins

Volunteers

We would like volunteers for Wednesday evening and Sunday starting Sunday 7th January – to be a spare player as Juniors can turn up without partners. Please advise the office or sign up in the foyer.

Prize Giving for all sessions start on the week, Monday 11th December

Christmas Open Sessions , start the week of the 18th December until Friday 22nd December, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December. Sessions are open to all players. Note: Wednesday 20th sessions starts at 6.50pm. Refer the flyer on the Home Page

https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

Canterbury Holiday Pairs , proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing will take place on the 4 /9 /11 January. Play any or all sessions. Open to all. Sessions start at 7.20pm.

Update 8-December 2023

Update: Prize giving starts on Thursday 14th December and runs through to Wednesday 20th December.

Holiday Open Sessions: (open to all) Thursday 21st Friday 22nd, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th December.

Need a Partner for 2024: Please let the office know if you are looking for a partner next year, hopefully we can match you up with a great partner.

Weekly Update 21/24-November-2023

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:26:32 GMT

Weekly Update 21/24-November-2023

Tournament Results:

West Coast Pairs:

1st: Max Robb and Leon Meier

3rd: Peter Van Leeuwen and Ian Southen

Covid Outbreak

Covid appears to be doing the rounds again. A number of our bridge players have currently got covid. If you are unwell or have a cough, please refrain from coming to the club and get tested.

Club Subscription Invoices for 2024: will be emailed out to members this week.

Canterbury Charity Pairs – Saturday, 2 December 2023 being held at Crockford’s Bridge Club

This year Crockford's Bridge Club is hosting the Canterbury Charity Pairs, with the Canterbury Charity Hospital the recipient of funds raised. We all know of Cantabrians who have been unable to access or afford life changing surgery in the public system, and the Charity Hospital helps many such people.

In order for as many bridge players as possible to support this fundraiser, two separate events are being hosted, both starting at 10:00am.

The 40C match is a single session finishing around 1:00pm. It is hoped this will cater for bridge players who wish to support this worthy cause but perhaps have neither the stamina nor time to commit to an entire day’s play.

The 3A match is the usual format of a morning and afternoon.

For more information on these events refer the flyers on the Home Page: https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

Update 24-Nov-2023

A nnual Subscription Invoices for 2024 will be emailed out shortly. The 2024 Club membership book has arrived and can be picked up from the Directors desk from this Monday.

Interprovincial Finals on this Weekend

The IP finals are being held online this weekend, starting Friday evening at 7pm (but Canty has the bye for the first round, so won't be playing till 8.30pm). There is normally a time delay of 30mins for watching play on RealBridge. There will be some very good bridge to watch, and your members may well know some of the players in the Canty team.

Here is the link to watching: https://kibitz.realbridge.online/

The Canterbury team is:

OPEN

David Skipper & Tim Schumacher

Jane Lennon & Max Morrison

with Pavla Fenwick & David Taylor if required

WOMEN

Shirley Newton & Margaret Burgess

Joan Small & Pam Tibble

with Dallas Dagg & Jane Morris if required

SENIOR

Jane Skipper & John Skipper

Paula Gregory & Michael Johnstone

with Les Frater & David Mikaera if required

INTERMEDIATE

Annemarie Pavletich & Cath Preen

Jo Hampton & Caroline Caseley

Julia Thomas & Catherine Fitchett

Fundraising:

Fund raising activity for the local School Biodiversity Education Project

Club member Prawindra Mukhia is doing this on behalf of the Rotary District 9999 (South Island District). He is a member of the Riccarton Rotary Club.

See below for further details. Order at the bar through Thea.

Lions Christmas cake orders

See below or contact Charles Lapthorne

Weekly Update 15-November-2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:59:33 GMT

Weekly Update 15-November-2023

Canterbury A & P Show: NZ Bridge have a stand at the show this week promoting bridge in Canterbury. Site FA15. If you are there, come and see us and play a few hands of bridge.

Club Car Park: A reminder to members to slow down while in the car parking area of the club. There have been complaints of members driving far too fast. 15km/hr please.

Tournament Results:

NZ Wide Pairs:

NS: Freddy Wilkie/Catherine Wilkie

EW: Les Frater/Tony Fitzgerald

The club raised $780 for the NZ Bridge Foundation. Thank you to all the members who participated.

Tuesday Afternoon session:

Start time: 1pm. Please be seated by 12:50pm.

Cost: $6 table fee until the end of the year.

No partner required. Please come earlier if you require a partner.

Friday Bridge - Friday 17th November

Canterbury Anniversary Pairs.

Start/end time as normal.

Lunch break will be taken about 12:00 noon.

Weekly Update 19-October-2023

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 01:25:06 GMT

Weekly Update 19-October-2023

Tuesday Afternoon session: New start time: 1pm from next Tuesday 17th October. $6 table fee until the end of the year.

No partner required.

Billets wanted for the National Bridge teachers conference being held at the club on the 11/12 November. Please let the office know if you can help.

Eftpos Slips: There are times when you have purchased an eftpos ticket and find you are unable to use it, maybe your partner didn’t turn up.

These tickets can be used at another session. To do so please mark clearly on the front of the ticket which session you are using this for and your name. Do not tear off the date at the bottom of the ticket which happened recently. The office then can allocate that $9 to the correct session.

Tournament Results:

CHCH All Grades:

Open – 1st Anne Deaker / Lyn Mould

Intermediate – 1st Margaret Fraser / Tina Sims

Junior – 1st Marco Reale / Dom Mayone (7th overall)

Upcoming tournaments:

NZ Wide Pairs: Friday 10th November at 7.20pm. Enter on-line

Canterbury Charity Pairs – Saturday, 2 December 2023, being held at Crockfords Bridge Club, see below for flyers.

NOTE: you can play one or two sessions.

This year Crockfords Bridge Club is hosting the Canterbury Charity Pairs, with the Canterbury Charity Hospital the recipient of funds raised. We all know of Cantabrians who have been unable to access or afford life changing surgery in the public system, and the Charity Hospital helps many such people.
In order for as many bridge players as possible to support this fundraiser, we are hosting two separate events, both starting at 10:00am.
The 40C match is a single session finishing around 1:00pm. We hope this will cater for bridge players who wish to support this worthy cause but perhaps have neither the stamina nor time to commit to an entire day’s play.
The 3A match is the usual format of a morning and afternoon session starting at 10:00am and finishing about 4:30pm.

Weekly Update 11-October-2023

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:28:25 GMT

Weekly Update 11-October-2023

Desperately seeking more: Seniors players,

We are looking for 20 senior players to partner a junior or intermediate team for 3 weeks starting on Wednesday 18th October, next Wednesday!

Note: starts at 7pm sharp AND no table fees.

Upcoming Tournaments

CHCH All grade pairs: Sunday 15th October. Enter on-line, entries close midday Friday. Graded prizes. Stand-by players/pair: Let the office know if you can be a stand-player/pair for this Sunday’s tournament.
NZ Wide Pairs: Friday 10th November at 7.20pm. Enter on-line

See foyer or website for further details for all events.

Tournament Results:

Congress Results

Sue Southen and Pam Tibble 7th in National Senior Pairs

Crockfords Pairs

1st: Graeme Tuffnell / Mehboob Chiba

2nd: Julia Watson / Peter Watson

1st: Andy Shand / Barbara Ryan

2nd: Juliet Davanney / Judy Parkinson

Weekly Update 6-October-2023

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 03:07:53 GMT

Weekly Update 6-October-2023

Christchurch All Grades tournament will be held on Sunday 15th October at 10am, 2 sessions.

Enter at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Christchurch Team Entries for the Canterbury Interclub Teams

Date: Sunday, October 29th, 10 am

Venue: Crockfords Bridge Club

If you wish to be put forward for consideration to represent the club, please enter your names in the foyer or email the club.
Entries can be as pairs.
The tournament sub-committee will select teams to represent the club in the three categories: (i) Junior; (ii) Intermediate; & (iii) Open (Categories based on NZ Bridge rating points).

Congress Results

NZ Pairs Graeme Tuffnell and his Auckland partner finished 3rd, an outstanding result in a strong international field.
NZ Restricted open teams Tony Quinlivan and his teammates from Wellington and Timaru finished first.
Leon Meier finished 3rd in the NZ teams,6th in the NZ pairs and 7th in the NZ swiss, great efforts in strong fields.
Andrew Purves and Pavla Fenwick finished 2nd in the Congress pairs.

Weekly Update 29-September-2023

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:14:10 GMT

Weekly Update 29-September-2023

Congratulations to Jenny Wilkinson who has been awarded an honorary life membership with NZ Bridge. Jenny is a Silver Grand-master, has represented NZ 28 times from 1985 until 2021, first playing with Tina McVeigh and 21 years with Shirley Newton. Jenny has served on the Club committee, regional committee and the NZ Board for 2-3 years chairing the international committee. She was also part of the NZ Bridge teaching sub-committee during the 10 years it was active, contributing to developing the lesson material which is currently on the NZ Bridge website.

Tournament Results:

National Restricted Open Teams champions Tony Quinlivan and team-mates. Well done Tony!

Wednesday Seminar: 4th October at 5.50pm Topic: Slam Bidding. Tutor: Jane Skipper

For the Wednesday session:

Wednesday Night Teams:

Play with an Expert starts Wednesday October 18th for 3 weeks.

You must be available for the 3- nights to play.
Three Junior or intermediate players will be joined by a senior player who will play one round each night with each of the 3 players.
Limited to 10 teams in each grade.

Senior players , we are looking for 20 senior players to partner a junior or intermediate team for 3 weeks starting on Wednesday 18th October.

Weekly Update 20-September-2023

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:42:31 GMT

Weekly Update 20-September-2023

New Tuesday bridge session: starts at 1.30pm, no partner required.

Table fee $6 until the end of this year. Come along to this friendly session. All welcome.

Tournament Results: Christchurch Congress

Junior Teams

1st: Nicki Hudson / Pam Millar / Liz Jack / Lynley Watts

Intermediate Teams

1st: Caroline Caseley / Ian Beattie / Rex Green / Jo Hampton

Open Teams

1st: David Taylor / Pavla Fenwick / Max Morrison / Leon Meier

Junior Pairs

1st: Marco Reale / Dom Mayone

Intermediate Pairs

1st: Juliet Davanney / Judy Parkinson

Restricted Pairs

1st: Julian Glyn / Pamela Glyn

Open Pairs

1st: Graeme Tuffnell / Mehboob Chiba

Match Programme Amendment:

Due to the National Bridge Congress being held in Tauranga next week, there has been a change in the match programme for the Tuesday evening and Thursday evening sessions.

Tuesday: President’s ladder: last session for this event will be on October 3rd, not September 26th as stated.

Thursday: The last session for the SR Third Match Point Ladder and Open Third Match Point Ladder will be on Thursday, October 5th not Thursday 28th September as stated.

Daylight Saving: Clocks go forward one hour this Sunday, so especially for the Sunday bridge players check the time. 1pm start, all welcome.

Weekly Update 12/14-September-2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:18:53 GMT

Weekly Update 12/14-September-2023

New Tuesday bridge session: starts at 1.30pm, no partner required.

Table fee $6 until the end of this year. All welcome.

Tournament Results:

Canterbury Regional Pairs

1st: Jane Lennon / Max Morrison

2nd: Shawn Adriel-Ai / Jane Walders (Intermediate players)

3rd: Liz Fitzgerald / Leon Meier

Christchurch Congress: 16 / 17 September. Need spare players on stand-by for the weekend. Please let the office know if you can help.

Also we would like 3 more junior (National ranking junior) to play on Saturday in the teams event. Let the office know if you would like to play.

To view your masterpoint status go to: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html

Trophies: if you have club trophies at home, could you please bring them back to the club for this year's engraving.

Added 14-September-2023

We are urgently looking for another team to play in the OPEN TEAMS on Saturday. If you would like to play, please email the office. The entry fee is waived if you can volunteer to play.

JUNIOR TEAMS on Saturday. We are looking for another Junior pair to play in a team on Saturday. The entry fee is waived if you can volunteer to play.

Also we are looking for spare players in all grades to come in on short notice in case of sickness over the weekend.

Start time is 10am for all events on Saturday. BYO lunch .

Weekly Update 6-September-2023

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:09:16 GMT

Weekly Update 6-September-2023

New Tuesday bridge session: starts at 1.30pm, no partner required. Table fee $6 until the end of this year. All welcome. We had 5 tables for our first session last Tuesday. For more info go to https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

Christchurch Congress: 16 / 17 September. We would love more entries in the Intermediate and Junior grades. See noticeboard for more details. Let the office know if you would like a partner or team-mates. For more info go to https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

At the moment we have a junior pair looking for team-mates on the Saturday. Let the office know if you are interested.

Club sponsor: Westende Jewellers: are having a sale starting Wednesday 6th September, 421Colombo Street. https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/current-promotions/

Bar Prices: some products have had a price increase( as from September 1st, 2023)

Trophies: if you have club trophies at home, could you please bring them back to the club for this years engraving.

Car Park: There has been an incidence of someone damaging another member's car in the car park. Please if you have damaged someone's car by accident, please leave a note or let the office know.

Teams Night at Crockfords Bridge Club

Hello to all bridge players,

Isn’t it refreshing seeing the daffodils out and that Spring is upon us!

Please find below the flyer for the next Fun night. I would appreciate it if you could let your members know that we have an upcoming event and that we would welcome their entry.

Crockfords are holding a fun teams night on the 2nd FRIDAY of each month at our premises, 218 Riccarton Road, Christchurch .

Our next evening: Friday, 8 September at 7pm

This is to encourage people to play outside of their normal grades, to foster club spirit and to enjoy an evening playing teams (a most under-utilised bridge movement).

The format will depend on how many teams, and whether an even or odd number. It could change from month to month, but usually will be either a Round Robin, Multiple teams (American Whist) or Swiss teams.

People can sign up as a team of four, as a pair or even as an individual. They can then be ‘tagged’ into an existing team, or even make a team out of the individuals. A few ‘spares’ can be on hand too, to avoid the difficult situation where one team member could not come because of illness etc, eliminating the need to cancel the 3 other players.

Please indicate your interest by contacting Luisa McNabb :

Ph: 021 126 0922 (WhatsApp)

Email: lucy.mini@hotmail.com

Please state your name(s), grade and a contact number ��

Looking forward to you joining us for a fun night of playing bridge.

Weekly Update 29/30-August-2023

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:12:10 GMT

Weekly Update 29/30-August-2023

Youth Weekend: We urgently need more senior players to partner a youth player for THIS Saturday night. 6.30pm start finishing at 9.30pm. Supper provided. No table fees. Please let the office know if you can help. This is a fun night of bridge!

NZ Bridge Congress: The early-bird special for this event in October ends on the 31st August. See foyer noticeboard for more details or https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/national-congress-feb-2022.html

Club Working Bee this Saturday at 9.30am. Morning tea provided.

Congratulations to:

Marco Reale & Dom Mayone winning the Ashburton Junior Pairs

Judy Parkinson & Catherine Fitchett coming 2nd in the Ashburton Intermediate Pairs.

Club sponsor: Westende Jewellers: are having a sale starting Wednesday 6th September, 421Colombo Street. https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/current-promotions/

Partner finders:

Monday Afternoon: Ian Familton

Tuesday: Janet Keen

Wednesday: Lizzie Thompson

Thursday: Kathy Hamilton

Friday: Norma Loomes

Sunday: Lizzie Thompson

Added 30-August-2023

New Bridge Session: Tuesday 1.30pm, starting September 5th, next week. See below for further information. You can come along without a partner. Introductory table fee of $6 until the end of 2023.

Bereavement: Susan Roberts, club member passed away peacefully on August 25th.

The Funeral Service for Susan will be held in the Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, August 31, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.

Weekly Update 22/25-August-2023

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:50:38 GMT

Weekly Update 22/25-August-2023

Partner Finders for 2024:

Looking for partner finders for Monday Afternoon and Friday daytime sessions. Please email the office if you are interested.

NZ Bridge Congress: The early-bird special for this event in October ends on the 31st August. See foyer noticeboard for more details or go to https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/national-congress-feb-2022.html

Christchurch Congress: 16 / 17 September. We would love more entries in the Intermediate and Junior grades. See noticeboard for more details or go to https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

Tuesday session notice only

New Tuesday Partner finder: Janet Keen will take on the role of Tuesday Partner finder as from now. Please TEXT Janet if you require a partner, her number is in the match programme book. A big thank you to Sally Jeffcott who has performed this role over the past six years.

Added 25 October 2023

Youth Bridge Weekend:

We are having a bridge session, 6.30pm – 9.30pm on Saturday 2nd September - ”Play with an expert”. You don’t have to be an expert, some will partner the youth and other spare players will be matched up. This is a free session and supper is provided. Let the office know if you are keen.

Garden Working Bee at the club:

Saturday, September 2nd at 9.30am. Bring you secateurs/implements etc. Morning tea provided.

Weekly Update 17-August-2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:46:56 GMT

Weekly Update 17-August-2023

NZ Bridge youth weekend will be held at the club on the weekend of 1st – 3rd September. The club is looking for billets for the Friday and Saturday night. Only breakfast needs to be provided on the Saturday and Sunday morning. There is a sign-up list in the foyer at the club or let the office know if you can help.

We have 25 youth players coming from all over New Zealand, so far I have beds for 14 of them. We urgently require 11 more beds.

Play with an expert: where the youth players are partnered up with members from our club. 6.45 – 9.30pm on Saturday 2nd September.

Please let me know if you can play, no cost to you and supper provided.

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar:

Date & Time: Sunday August 20, 10am.

Cost: $15

Tutor: Jane Skipper

Topic: What should I do now?

Sign up at the club or by return email with your name and the system you play. Bring your lunch if you want to play in the Sunday afternoon session.

Partner Finders for 2024:

Looking for partner finders for Monday Afternoon and Friday daytime sessions. Please email the office if you are interested.

Weekly Update 8-August-2023

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:41:57 GMT

Weekly Update 8-August-2023

Upcoming Seminars:

Junior / Intermediate: Sunday August 13, 10am, $15. Tutor: Shirley Newton. Topic: Competitive bidding- three types of responses - Suit Overcalls; 1NT; Takeout Double.
Senior/Senior Reserve: Sunday August 20, 10am, $15. Tutor: Jane Skipper. Topic: What should I do now? (Please note the system you play when signing up).

There are the sign-up lists in the foyer at the club or email the office if you would like to attend. Bring your lunch and play in the Sunday afternoon bridge session.

Weekly Update 1/3-August-2023

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:56:15 GMT

Weekly Update 1/3-August-2023

Tournament Results

NZ Teams 15A

1st: Jane Lennon / David Taylor with Henry / Henry from Wellington

Ashburton All Grades

1st: Jo Hampton / Caroline Caseley

2nd: Helen Bremner / Jan Lenton

Canterbury Rubber Bridge final: Congratulations to Kathryn Tennant and Hayden Seal. They will be representing Canterbury at the Dan Gifford National Rubber Bridge event later in the year.

Session Tickets: The club had introduced a Session Ticket where-by you can purchased 5 or 10 session tickets at one time. Further information is on the foyer noticeboard.

Wednesday Seminar: Wednesday 2nd August at 5.50pm. Topic: Opening leads, Signals and Discards.

Update 3-August-2023

Upcoming Seminars:

Junior / Intermediate: Sunday August 13, 10am, $15. Tutor: Shirley Newton. Topic: Competitive bidding- three types of responses.
Senior/Senior Reserve: Sunday August 20, 10am, $15. Tutor: Jane Skipper. Topic: What should I do now? (Please note the system you play when signing up).

There are the sign-up lists in the foyer at the club or reply to this email if you would like to attend.

Note: Sunday bridge starts at 1pm so bring along your lunch if you are wanting to play.

Weekly Update 25/28-July-2023

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:38:08 GMT

Weekly Update 25/28-July-2023

NZ Bridge Youth weekend will be held at the club on the weekend of 1st – 3rd September. The club is looking for billets for the Friday and Saturday night. Only breakfast needs to be provided on the Saturday and Sunday morning. There is a sign-up list in the foyer at the club or let the office know by return email if you can help.

Session Tickets: The club has introduced a Session Ticket where-by you can purchase 5 or 10 session tickets at one time.

$45 for 5 sessions or $90 for 10 sessions. Further information is on the foyer noticeboard.

Concession Card: $25 for one week.

Session ticket slips (green) & Concession card slips (white) are to be filled out and returned to the directors along with cash or the EFTPOS receipt. For the session ticket, an email will be sent out to you when you have one session remaining.

The above slips can be found at the directors' desk.

At each session: At the table on the back of a bidding slip, write your name and ST for session ticket or CC for concession ticket. This will be picked up by the directors.

Tournament Results

C HCH Mid-Winter Teams

1st: Jan Alabaster, Tim Schumacher, Shirley Newton, Max Morrison
2nd: Ian Southen, Kees de Vocht, Sue Southen, Pam Tibble
1st Restricted: Max Robb, (Bill Mecchia, Dorothy Bain, Jim Burford-Timaru)
1st Int/Junior: Margaret Fraser, Tina Sims, Elena & Peter Udy

Canterbury Rubber Bridge final: Congratulations to Kathryn Tennant and Hayden Seal. They will be representing Canterbury at the Dan Gifford National Rubber Bridge event later in the year.

Lost Sleeveless Jacket: At Leon’s fundraiser which was held on Saturday 15th July, a member has mistakenly taken the wrong vest home, a black one instead of a navy one. If this was you, can you let the office know please.

Update 28-July-2023

Thursday Partner finder for the next 2 weeks: Please email or contact the office while Kathy is away.

Wednesday Seminar: Next Wednesday 2nd August at 5.50pm. Topic: Opening leads, Signals and Discards.

Weekly Update 18-July-2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:36:00 GMT

Weekly Update 18-July-2023

Upcoming Tournaments

Mid-Winter Teams Stand-by spare player(s)/pairs required for this Saturday. Email the office if you can help.

Tournament Results

Leon’s Fundraiser:

1st: Jane Skipper / John Skipper
2nd: Dallas Dagg / Jane Lennon
3rd: Max Morrison / Max Robb

Crockfords All Grades Pairs

1st Open: Jane Lennon/Tony Quinlivan
1st Restricted Open: Ian Southen/Kelvin Tibble

Library Books: if you have club library books at home which you are not currently using, please can they be returned to the club.

Coughs & Flus:

Please refrain from coming to the club if you are unwell to help stop the spread of viruses to others.

Weekly Update 10-July-2023

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:57:52 GMT

Weekly Update 10-July-2023

Tournament Results

Canterbury Regional Swiss Pairs

1st: Pam Tibble/Sue Southen
2nd:Tony Quinlivan/Max Morrison
3rd: Peter and Julia Watson

Dita Dijst ex-member passed away peacefully on Sunday 9th July. The family are having an afternoon tea for Dita at the Christchurch Bridge Club, 2pm this Thursday. They would love to see her bridge friends there.

Fundraising Session for Leon Meier representing NZ in the Youth Team

This Saturday 15th July at 1pm– details on the flyer on the Home Page or see the notice board at the club.

Coughs & Flus:

Please refrain from coming to the club if you are unwell to help stop the spread of viruses to others.

Bridge Etiquette:

Expected behaviour

Anything that makes bridge more enjoyable for others.

Greet others in a friendly manner prior to the start of play on each round.
Be a good “host” or “guest” at the table.
Do as much as possible to make bridge enjoyable for your partner and the opponents.
Give credit when opponents make a good bid or play.

Unacceptable behaviour

Anything that makes bridge less enjoyable for others.

Publicly criticizing partner or opponents
Badgering, rudeness, insinuations, profanity.
Negative comments concerning opponents’ or partners’ play or bidding.
Gloating over good results.
Objecting to calling a director.
Disputing or arguing with a director’s ruling or request.

Upcoming Tournaments

Mid-Winter Teams:

Saturday 22nd July

Weekly Update 4-July-2023

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:39:43 GMT

Weekly Update 4-July-2023

Fundraising Session for Leon Meier

1pm Saturday 15th July – details on the flyer on the Home Page or see the notice board at the club. Leon is representing NZ at the upcoming 18th World Youth Bridge Team championships (Under 21 section) and the 15th European & Transnational Youth Pairs Championship.

Tournament Results

NI Online Teams:

A strong field of 42 teams. Top 10 results for club players:

1st: Graeme Tuffnell with Fraser-Hoskins / Fisher / Fisher
3rd: Jane Lennon with Grant / Henry / Henry
6th: Jan Alabaster / David Skipper / Tim Schumacher with Livingston

Bereavements

Club member Bev Johnson (past committee member) passed away last Thursday. Funeral is Monday 10th July, 2:30pm at Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads.
Bob Long was a club member until September 2021, passed away last week. He was 99. Click the link following for his obituary: https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/robert-long-obituary?id=52374633

Upcoming Tournaments

Mid-Winter Teams:

Saturday 22nd July

Weekly Update 30-June-2023

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 08:24:59 GMT

Weekly Update 30-June-2023

Tournament Results

Rangiora All Grades

Open

1st: Max Morrison / Max Robb

2nd: Sally Jeffcott / Jim Dawson

3rd: Richard Lapthorne / Sue Southen

Intermediate

1st: Pair Judy Parkinson / Catherine Fitchett (5th overall)

2nd: Linda White / Viv Hurst (7thoverall)

Best Intermediate/Junior pair: Iris Clanachan / Mary Ling

Junior

1st: Marco Reale / Dom Mayone

Fundraising Session for Leon Meier

1pm Saturday 15th July – details on the notice board or at the following link:

https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/event-and-tournaments

Leon is representing NZ at the upcoming 18th World Youth Bridge Team championships (Under 21 section) and the 15th European & Transnational Youth Pairs Championship.

Bereavements

Michael Sykes , long time member passed away last Saturday. He was Club President from 1987 to 1989. There is a tribute to Michael on the link below.

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/blog/11106/A-Tribute-to-Michael-Sykes

Please find below the link generated for the service on Thursday 6/7/23 at 10.00am at Westpark.

https://youtube.com/live/Ci0wwZWRgGk?feature=share

Weekly Update 20/23-June-2023

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:22:16 GMT

Weekly Update 20/23-June-2023

Congratulations to Leon Meier , representing NZ at the upcoming 18th World Youth Bridge Team Championships (Under 21 section) and the 15th European & Transnational Youth Pairs Championship.

We will be having a fundraising bridge session for Leon on Saturday 15th July at 1pm to raise funds to help with his expenses. Use the button below to access the flyer. Includes a fternoon tea, raffle and a hand commentary on some of the dealt hands Leon has provided.

Results South Island Online Teams

This was a very strong field of 48 teams.

3rd: Jan Alabaster with Livingston, Mayer and Ware
4th: Tim Schumacher, David Skipper with Wilson and Hurley
9th: Max Robb, Tony Quinlivan with Henry and Sutton

A team of Australian internationals beat the Alabaster team in the final round to win the event.

The next set of Beginner Bridge Lessons: start this Sunday 25th June at 1pm .

T utor: Fiona Temple.

The lessons are free so please tell your friends, family to come along.

Added 23-June 2023

Canterbury Bridge Regional Committee newsletter: use the button below to access the newsletter.

Weekly Update 14/16-June-2023

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:46:48 GMT

Weekly Update 14/16-June-2023

Julian Cup results: proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers

1st: Mark Rademaker / David Taylor
2nd: Brigit Hearn / Patricia Wilson
3rd: Wim Dykhoff / Philippa Gibson
4th: Sharron Philip & Pam Tibble
Best Senior Reserve / Junior pair: Penny Johnston & Julie McQuilken

Congratulations to Leon Meier , representing NZ at the upcoming 18th World Youth Bridge Team Championships (Under 21 section) and the 15th European & Transnational Youth Pairs Championship.

See here for the full team: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/blog/11083/NZ-Youth-Team-2023

From the Director:

Unauthorised Information

Any information from partner other than calls made during the auction and cards played is unauthorised. This includes remarks, questions, replies to questions, unexpected alerts or failures to alert, unmistakable hesitation, unwanted speed, special emphasis, tone, gesture, movement or mannerism.
A player may not choose a call or play that is demonstrably suggested over another by unauthorised information.
Please call the director if your opponents do not agree that unauthorised information occurred.

Update 16-June-2023

The next set of 11 Beginner Bridge Lessons: start Sunday 25th June at 1pm.

Tutor: Fiona Temple.

The lessons are free so please tell your friends, family to come along.

Weekly Update 6-June-2023

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:24:11 GMT

Weekly Update 6-June-2023

Julian Cup: Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers

This Saturday 10th June. This is a club member only tournament.

A Senior/Senior Reserve player partners with an Intermediate/ Junior Player. NOTE: The Senior/Senior Reserve player must play their Junior or Intermediates player's system.

The aim of the Julian Cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and Club Spirit!

More players wanted!!

Email the office if you would like a partner.

Sunday Seminar:

Date: This Sunday 11th June 10am

Topic: “Advanced play techniques to bring home tricky contracts”

Cost: $15

Suitable for SR and Open players.
Some techniques to help you bring home tricky contracts.
How to recognise the need to pull something extra out of your bag of tricks before you play the first card.
There will be pre-dealt hands for you to play and notes describing each technique.

Then stay for Sunday bridge afterwards and put your new skills to use!

Card Dealer:

The office is looking for a card dealer for either Thursday or Friday mornings. Let the office know if you can help. Full training given. 2-3 hours per week.

Youth Bridge Weekend:

Date: 1-3 September

Course is suitable for young players with at least the basics of playing bridge.
It is open to all players who are under 25 as at 1 Jan 2023, however, it is not expected that players who have represented NZ or those with similar ability would wish to attend.
The weekend is aimed at less experienced players. Click on the button below to see the flyer.

Weekly Update 1-June-2023

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:10:34 GMT

Weekly Update 1-June-2023

Intermediate/Junior Seminar this Sunday, June 3, at 10am.

Tutor: Fiona Temple

The focus will be on "Hand Evaluation" Improve your decision making and reach the right contract .

Cost: $15

Time: 10.00am– 12.30 pm

Sunday Bridge at 1pm, Bring your lunch!

Julian Cup: Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers

Date: Saturday 10th June.

Note: This is a club member only tournament.

A Senior/Senior Reserve player partners with an Intermediate/ Junior Player. NOTE: The Senior/Senior Reserve player must play their Junior or Intermediates player's system.

Need a partner for the Julian Cup! If you haven’t a partner and would like to play please email the office or add your name to the list in the foyer.

The aim of the Julian Cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and Club Spirit!

Youth Bridge Weekend :

Date: 1-3 September

Course is suitable for young players with at least the basics of playing bridge.

It is open to all players who are under 25 as at 1 Jan 2023, however, it is not expected that players who have represented NZ or those with similar ability would wish to attend.

The weekend is aimed at less experienced players. Click on the button below to see the flyer.

Weekly Update 24/25-May-2023

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:02:26 GMT

Weekly Update 24/25-May-2023

Julian Cup: Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers

Date: Saturday 10th June. ( Note: This is a club member only tournament.)

A Senior/Senior Reserve player partners with an Intermediate/ Junior Player. NOTE: The Senior/Senior Reserve player must play their Junior or Intermediates player's system.

The aim of the Julian Cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and Club Spirit!

Haven’t got a partner for the Julian Cup? Email the office if you would like to play in the Julian Cup and we will match you up.

Tournament Results:

Kaikoura Results:

1st: Sam Gurney & Kelvin Tibble

2nd: Naomi Hannah-Brown & Priscilla Bloy

From the Director:

Information for players on the topic of: Your Rights During a Directors Ruling

There is much emphasis given to the rights of the non-offending pair. The pair who may have committed an offence or infraction also have rights. Their rights include the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty, the right to be heard in a non-threatening environment and in many cases the right to have any decision reviewed. The Director should state your right to review any decision made and how to do this.

Added 25-May-2023

ALERT: Change of date for seminar

Improvers’ Seminar for Junior & Intermediate Players

New Date: Sunday, June 4th

Tutor: Fiona Temple

The focus will be on ‘Hand Evaluation’’ Improve your decision making and reach the right contract.

Cost: $15 Time: 10.00am– 12.30 pm

Sunday Bridge at 1pm, Bring your lunch!

Weekly Update 17-May-2023

Wed, 17 May 2023 08:14:40 GMT

Weekly Update 17-May-2023

Tournament Results – Canterbury Congress:

TEAMS

Junior

1st Liz Douglas, Sandy Close, Gill Dallison, Catherine Ott

Intermediate

1st Catherine Fitchett, Jane Walders, Phillipa Gibson, Judy Parkinson
2nd Lizzie Thompson, Fiona Findlater, Jeff & Rhondda Bergman
3rd Margaret Fraser, Tina Simms, Norma Loomes, Richard Wilson

Open

1st Graeme Tuffnell (Berrington, McManus, Ware not from Chch club)
3rd Tim Schumacher, Leon Meier, David Skipper, (Pam Livingston not from CHCH Club)

PAIRS

Junior

1st equal Kate Harris & Liz Douglas (Mary McSherry, Carole Brand not from CHCH Club)
3rd Robert & Bronwyn Bijl

Intermediate

1st Shawn Adriel-Ai & Jane Walders
2nd= Terri McFedries & Frank Stewart and Ian Beattie & Rex Green

Restricted Open Pairs

1st Bruce Anderson & Jennifer O’Leary

Julian Cup: Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers

Date: Saturday 10th June. ( Note: This is a club member only tournament.)

A Senior/Senior Reserve player partners with an Intermediate/ Junior Player. The Senior/Senior Reserve player must play their Junior or Intermediates players system.

The aim of the Julian Cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and Club Spirit!

Weekly Update 9/11-May-2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:28:27 GMT

Weekly Update 9/11-May-2023

Canterbury Congress: This weekend. The club is looking for players/pairs to be on stand-by for this weekends competition. Please let the office know.

Julian Cup: Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers

Saturday 10th June. This is a club member only tournament.

A Senior/Senior Reserve player partners with an Intermediate/ Junior Player. The Senior/Senior Reserve player must play their Junior or Intermediates players system.

“The aim of the Julian Cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and Club Spirit!”

From the Director:

Rulings from the Director

When a director makes a ruling, it can be one of two types of ruling. Some are straight out of the book and have a fixed and unchangeable penalty, like when there is a revoke. You must accept the ruling in these cases unless the ruling is seen as manifestly unfair. The other type of ruling, where the director is using his/her judgement is able to be appealed against. You should be advised that you have a right to appeal and have the decision looked at later in the session by other players.

Added 11-May-2023

More pairs wanted for Canterbury Congress:

We are looking for three more pairs to play on Sunday, one in each of the following grades: Open, Intermediate , Junior (National Rankings apply). Click on link to find your ranking: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html
Also looking for spare players for both Saturday & Sunday in case of someone having to pull out.

Let the office know asap if you can help.

Weekly Update 3/4-May-2023

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:22:51 GMT

Weekly Update 3/4-May-2023

Club Donations to the Hawkes Bay Mayoral Flood Relief Fund

The club has raised $3,412 from member donations and the sale of socks. We would like to acknowledge Terri McFedries who made the generous donations of socks for our members to purchase, with all the income being donated.

Club Working Bee

This Saturday, 6 May from 10am - midday to have a general tidy up, e.g. pruning, weeding, getting the bark on.

Can helpers bring gloves, hoes, secateurs and a couple of wheelbarrows. Let the office know if you can help.

Canterbury Congress: May 13/14. Open / Intermediate / Junior events (National rankings apply)

Saturday: Team events Sunday: Pairs events Enter on-line

Beginner Bridge Lessons: starts Wednesday 10th May at 7.30pm.Please let friends, family and work colleagues know.

Tournament Results

Congratulations to the winners below:

Akaroa Results:

OVERALL

1st - Jane Lennon & Tony Quinlivan

2nd Eileen Mikaera & David Mikaera

3rd Bruce Anderson & Jennifer O'Leary

WHALE GRADE

1st - Jane Lennon & Tony Quinlivan

3rd - Trish Scott & Jane Morris

DOLPHIN GRADE

1st Eileen Mikaera & David Mikaera

2nd Bruce Anderson & Jennifer O'Leary

3rd June Jung & Stuart Grant

PENGUIN GRADE

1st Jo Hampton & Kate Harris

2nd Rhondda Bergman & Jeff Bergman

INAKA GRADE

1st Maxine Webb & Beryl Bence

2nd Mary Banks & Leonie Tregenza

Read below if you attended the Akaroa Tournament last Saturday.

On tidying up the Gaiety Theatre after yesterday's 8B Tournament we found

• MacPac Black travel vest in a grey bag

• Dusky Pink Sistema water bottle

Lost: Bright Orange water bottle with TAB on the side, last used just before the end of the day at the table by the exit doors to the carpark (it belongs to me - Anne)

If the items found are yours or you have inadvertently picked up the water bottle please contact me so arrangements can be made for their return.

Added 4-May-2023

Partner wanted for visitor for Friday Bridge tomorrow. Please let the office know if you would like to play.

NZ Youth Bridge 2023 upcoming dates - register your interest now!

"Dear Youth Bridge Community,

We have 2 exciting events coming up, please let me know if you are interested in either.

2023 Youth Weekend 1-3 September in Christchurch

This event has moved to Winter Tournament week to hopefully allow secondary students to travel on the Friday and start the weekend Friday night and finish early afternoon on the Sunday. Registrations and further details to follow next week.

RealBridge U16 event Sunday 14 May 9pm start

What better way to finish Mother's Day than to play 16-18 boards against other youth players across Asia and Europe. No charge for this event and we can try and find you a partner.

Let me know any feedback or if you are starting to get too old for Youth Bridge.

Regards,

Paul

Paul Coleman

New Zealand Youth Bridge Coordinator

youth@nzbridge.co.nz

021 0862 3307"

Weekly Update 26/28-April-2023

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:47:26 GMT

Weekly Update 26/28-April-2023

Tournament Results:

Anniversary Pairs Results:

Handicapped:

1st Bridget O’Brien & Jenny Tan

2nd Andrew McGowan & Ernest Kilian

3rd Juliet Davanney & Judy Parkinson (2nd off scratch)

Scratch:

1st for 3 years running: Peter Lee & Mehboob Chiba

3rd Neil Hawkins & Richard Lapthorne

Other Tournament Results:

Wellington Swiss Pairs:

1st Open: Leon Meier and Brad Johnston (Dunedin)

1st Restricted Open: Tony Quinlivan and Bridget Hannaway (Wellington)

Canterbury Congress:

May 13/14. Open / Intermediate / Junior events (National rankings apply)

Saturday: Team events

Sunday: Pairs events

Enter on-line https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Interprovincial Trials May 5/6/7:

On-line trials. Enter on-line at NZ Bridge under tournaments.

Sections: Intermediate, Open, Senior, Women.

National Rankings apply.

See foyer noticeboard for more details.

Enter on-line at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Beginner Bridge Lessons:

Start Wednesday 10th May at 7.30pm.

Please let friends, family and work colleagues know.

Kaikoura Tournament: 8B All Grades,

Saturday 20 May 2023, a fun tournament for all grades.

Refer poster accessed using the button below.

Enter on-line at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Added 28-April-2023

Club Working Bee:

Saturday 6 May from 10am - midday to have a general tidy up, eg pruning, weeding, getting the bark on.

Can helpers bring gloves, hoes, secateurs and a couple of wheelbarrows. Let the office know if you can help.

Weekly Update 18-April-2023

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:59:57 GMT

Weekly Update 18-April-2023

Tournament Results:

Timaru Congress Open Teams

3rd John Skipper/Jane Skipper/Jane Lennon/Alan Grant (Wellington)

Timaru Congress Open Pairs

2nd Leon Meier/Geo Tislevol (Auckland)
3rd Tim Schumacher/Michael Ware (Auckland)

Anniversary Pairs:

Tuesday 25th April, a handicapped Club member tournament.

Enter at the club in the foyer or email the club by this Friday.

Canterbury Congress:

May 13/14. Open / Intermediate / Junior events (National rankings apply)

Saturday: Team events

Sunday: Pairs events

Enter on-line https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Interprovincial Trials May 5/6/7:

On-line trials. Enter on-line at NZ Bridge under tournaments.

Sections: Intermediate, Open, Senior, Women.

National Rankings apply.

See foyer noticeboard for more details.

Enter on-line at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Beginner Bridge Lessons:

Start Wednesday 10th May at 7.30pm.

Please let friends, family and work colleagues know.

Kaikoura tournament: 8B All Grades,

Saturday 20 May 2023, a fun tournament for all grades.

Refer poster accessed using the button below.

Enter on-line at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Weekly Updates 12-15-April-2023

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:22:44 GMT

Weekly Update 12-15-April-2023

Sunday Bridge this Sunday while the CH-Ch Marathon is running: I am still waiting to hear back from the organisers but I will assume it will be the same as in previous years. Bridge players will have access to the club from the Barbadoes st / Bealey Ave intersection from 12.30pm until 1pm. I will update in due course.

Anniversary Pairs:

Tuesday 25th April, A handicapped club member tournament. Enter at the club in the foyer or email the office.

Canterbury Congress: May 13/14. Open/ Intermediate / Junior events (National rankings apply)

Saturday: Team events Sunday: Pairs events Enter on-line https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Masterpoints / Rankings explained: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/master-points-explained.html

To find your masterpoints and national ranking: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html

National Congress: refer poster accessible using the button below.

Added 13 April

Inter Provincials - Canterbury

Please access information regarding the upcoming IP Trials to be held 5-7 May using the button below. Check for the dates and times for each grade. An opportunity to represent Canterbury.

Enter on-line https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Note: If you haven’t played on-line bridge before, we can give you instructions on how to set this up.

Added 14 April

Sunday Bridge 16th April

Because of the CHCH Marathon being run on Sunday, entry to the club is restricted. See the map, accessed by the button below, detailing what route you need to go to access the club. Please let your partner know in case they don’t read the email.

Added 15 April

Sunday Bridge this Sunday

Refer the button below for updated information re the route to take to bridge, they would like you to print off and have on your dashboard.

Weekly Updates 4-April-2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:34:45 GMT

Weekly Update 4-April-2023

Easter Bridge: Normal Bridge sessions for the Friday, Sunday, Monday afternoon and evening sessions. Sessions are open to all.

Anniversary Pairs:

Tuesday 25th April, Club member tournament. Enter at the club in the foyer

Canterbury Congress: May 13/14. Enter on-line

Wednesday Seminar: 5th April at 5.50pm.

Topic: 1NT Opener – switch your mind over to different responses!

Tournament Results:

Ashburton 5A Anniversary Pairs:

1st Jan Alabaster and Jane Lennon
2nd John Kruiniger and Liz Fitzgerald
3rd Dallas Dagg and Dave Taylor

Team's Night at Crockfords: refer https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/event-and-tournaments

Crockfords are holding a fun team's night on the 2nd FRIDAY of each month at our premises, 218 Riccarton Road, Christchurch.

Our next evening: Friday, 14 April at 7pm

Weekly Updates 28-29-March-2023

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:15:14 GMT

Weekly Update 28/29-March-2023

28-March-2023 (Includes amendment 29-March)

Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserve players:

This Sunday April 2nd at 10.00am.

Max Morrison will be running a question and answer session.

Foyer noticeboard to sign up or let the office know.

WBF Women’s on-line festival: See belowfor further details.

Club AGM:

President: Tony Quinlivan

Vice-President: Ian Southen

Treasurer: Mark Paget

Committee:

John Skipper, Lizzie Thompson, Deborah Matthews, Hedley Bamford, Jan Lenton, Sandy Close.

Cyclone Donations: The club will collect donations and have the socks for sale until the end of the month.

Canterbury Congress: There is an experienced North Island pair looking for team-mates for the Canterbury Open Teams in May. Let the office know if you are interested.

Tournament Results:

Senior/Junior Teams:

1st: John Kruiniger, Fiona Temple, Dom Mayone , Marco Reale

2nd: Max Morrison, Richard Lapthorne, Des Gorrie, Donna Monk

Marlborough Open Teams:

1st: Margaret Burgess, Tina McVeigh with Auckland team-mates

2nd: Liz & Tony Fitzgerald, Leon Meier, David Taylor

Marlborough Open Pairs: David Taylor & Leon Meier

Weekly Updates 22-24-March-2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:01:34 GMT

Weekly Update 22/23/24-March-2023

22-March-2023

Thank you to all members who have contributed towards our club fundraiser to assist those who suffered in the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. The combined proceeds from last Saturday's tournament, donations from individual club members and the funds raised by sales of socks kindly donated by Terri McFedries, have now reached a figure of over two thousand dollars. We will continue with these sales and to accept donations until the end of this month, after which the total amount will be forwarded to the Central Hawke’s Bay Mayoral Relief Fund.

We are grateful to Liz Fitzgerald and Thea Mapletoft for donating their time last Saturday, to those who helped on the day and to all of you who have contributed to the cause in some way.

Many thanks,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

23-March-2023

Senior/Junior Teams

We are looking for a spare Senior/Senior Reserve pair for Saturday in case of a pair being unable to play. Let the office know.

Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserve players:

Sunday April 2nd at 10.30am. Max Morrison will be running a question and answer session. Foyer noticeboard to sign up.

Wednesday Seminar: 5th April at 5.50pm.

Topic: 1NT Opener – switch your mind over to different responses!

Tournament Results:

Rangiora 5A Pairs:

Open

1st: Peter Van Leeuwen and Phillipa Borlase

2nd: Dave Taylor and Leon Meier

3rd: Jane Lennon and Tony Quinlivan

Division 2

1st: Kathy Hamilton and Ewen Chapman

2nd: Juliet Davanney and Judy Parkinson

24-March-2023

The AGM of the CHCH Bridge Club was held last night. The new committee are as follows:

President: Tony Quinlivan

Vice-President: Ian Southen

Treasurer: Mark Paget

Committee: John Skipper, Lizzie Thompson, Deborah Matthews, Hedley Bamford, Jan Lenton, Sandy Close

Life members: Congratulations go to Charles Lapthorne & Liz Armstrong the club’s newest Life Members for outstanding voluntary service to the club over many years.

50+ Years membership: Congratulations to the members reaching 50 years of club membership: Jim Dawson, Janice Quigley, Margaret McKenzie, Maurice Carter

Club Sponsor Westende Jewellers are having their Anniversary Sale: Click link below for more details.

https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/

John Wignall Funeral Details 18-March-2023

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:33:34 GMT

John Wignall Funeral Details

Dear All,

A celebration of John's life will be held at The Christchurch Bridge Club, 21 Nova Place, Christchurch, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 2.00pm.

JOHN WIGNALL OBITUARY

WIGNALL, John Raymond: (MNZM)

On March 13, 2023, suddenly at home, aged 90. Loving husband to Adele, father of Trevor, Anne and Keith. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late John Wignall, c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. A celebration of John's life will be held at The Christchurch Contract Bridge Club, Nova Place, Christchurch, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 2.00pm. A private cremation has been held.

Here is the link for live streaming the service:

https://youtube.com/live/WJpcF-TG1Q0

It will come alive 15 minutes before the service (1.45 pm).

Regards,

Sue Edwards

Club Manager

Christchurch Bridge Club Inc

Weekly Update 15-March-2023

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:47:42 GMT

Weekly Update 15-March-2023

John Wignall , club member, passed away on Monday 13th March. Below is a link to the NZBridge website on the huge contribution he had made to bridge at our club, New Zealand and the World Bridge Federation.

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/blog/10964/Remembering-John-Wignall

A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Christchurch Bridge Club on either Tuesday 21st March or the following Tuesday 28th March. I will send an email out over the weekend to confirm the date and time.

Club AGM: Thursday 23rd March at 6.30pm

Bridge Fundraiser: for Gabrielle Cyclone Victims. Saturday 18th March 2-5pm at the club. Entry list in the foyer.

Pairs who find themselves available are welcome to turn up on the day.
Anyone who can't attend but would like to make a donation may do so by placing money in an envelope available at the bar and writing their name on the outside if they require a receipt.

Club member, Terri McFedries has generously donated 5000 pairs of socks for sale from her store Green Stripes in Avonhead Mall.

All proceeds will be donated to the Cyclone Gabrielle victims.

They are available at the club, $4 per pair.

Senior/Junior Teams: Saturday 25th March, club member only tournament.

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair. Christchurch Club Grades will be used.

Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up.

The format of the matches will be:

Senior / SR Pair v Senior/ SR Pair and Junior / Int Pair v Junior/ Int Pair

Tournament Results:

Ashburton Anniversary Pairs:

Juliet Davanney and Judy Parkinson finished 2nd overall.

Weekly Update 7-March-2023

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 03:56:04 GMT

Weekly Update 7-March-2023

Club AGM: Thursday 23rd March at 6:30pm.

Bridge Fundraiser: for Gabrielle Cyclone Victims.

Date & Time: Saturday 18th March 2-5pm at the club.

Entry list in the foyer. Donations can be made at the club.

See flyer on the Home page - https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

Club member, Terri McFedries, has generously donated 5000 pairs of socks for sale from her store Green Stripes in Avonhead Mall.

All proceeds will be donated to the Cyclone Gabrielle victims. They are available at the club, $4 per pair.

Senior/Junior Teams: Saturday 25th March, club member only tournament.

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair. Christchurch Club Grades will be used.

Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up.

The format of the matches will be:

Senior / SR Pair v Senior/ SR Pair and Junior / Int Pair v Junior/ Int Pair

Tournament Results:

North Island 20A Pairs

Leon Meier and Geo Tislevol (Auckland) finished 2nd in a very strong field.

Tony Quinlivan and Bridget Hannaway (Wellington) were first in restricted open.

Oamaru 5A Open Pairs

Joan Small and Shirley Newton finished 2nd.

Weekly Update 21-February-2023

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:15:30 GMT

Weekly Update 21-February-2023

Club AGM: Thursday 23rd March.

Nominations are now being taken for the committee.

Forms can be found in the foyer.

Bridge Fundraiser: for Gabrielle Cyclone Victims.

Date & Time: Saturday 18th March 2-5pm at the club.

Entry list in the foyer. Donations can be made at the club.

See flyer on the Home page - https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserve Grades: Sunday 26th Feb

Topic: ‘Doubles – the most underused bid. Learn how to use doubles in varied situations to describe your hand shape’.

Tutor: Shirley Newton.

Wednesday Seminar: 1st March at 5.50pm.

Topic: 'Minimum Invite Game Force Bids'

National Rubber Bridge Tournament: Free Entry

A knockout tournament suitable for players of all levels

The winners of the Canterbury Region get prize money plus full airfares to the NZ National Congress at Mt. Maunganui in September to play in the quarter finals and a chance to win the grand prize of $1000! Enter on-line, see flyer on the Home Page for details. Entries close March 1st.

ChChBridgeClubNewsletter 17-February-2022

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:37:47 GMT

ChCh Bridge Club Newsletter 17-February-2022

Dear Members,

The year started very positively for the club with the very well attended Holiday Pairs event in early January. This is our largest tournament and provides a solid financial boost to the club, due in no small part to the generous support from one of our principal sponsors, Maxwell Plumbing. We thank them and all who participated for making the event so successful. As reported in the regular club updates, many of our members were among the prize winners, and have continued to feature in the recent TOPS Open Teams and last weekend's online National Pairs.

Our membership now stands at 762, reflecting the usual slight dip we experience after the sending out of annual subscription accounts. This figure, however, will rise substantially as new players from the classes join up. We currently have our largest class of beginners since COVID struck and some 24 people in the Back to Bridge class being taught by Jane Skipper. This has meant that parking is at a premium on Wednesday nights, and once again we are reminded of the need to carpool. Thank you to those of you who are already doing this-especially on Thursday nights where playing numbers have also increased markedly-and we encourage others to follow suit. As mentioned in previous newsletters, the new bikestands at the rear of the building provide an increased level of security for those members who choose to cycle.

Maintenance continues around the club. Our thanks go to Hedley Bamford for updating some of the line-painting in the carpark, and to those who attended the gardening Working Bee in late January. We have hired contractors to trim the overgrown trees which are once again obscuring some lights in the carpark. The mulch from the off-cuts will be used around the gardens at a later date.

The grounds benefitted greatly from the recent rains, but we are very aware of the devastation and heartbreak caused by Cyclone Gabrielle as it savaged many areas of the North Island. The committee decided at last night's meeting to run a session on the afternoon of Saturday 18 March to raise money for the relief fund. Please join us in supporting this cause, either by attending or providing a donation.

Many thanks everyone and take care,

Marilyn Copland,

President.

Weekly Update 9-February-2023

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:19:02 GMT

Weekly Update 9-February-2023

Club AGM: Thursday 23rd March.

Nominations are now being taken for the committee.

Forms can be found in the foyer.

Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserve Grades: Sunday 26th Feb

Topic: ‘Doubles – the most underused bid. Learn how to use doubles in varied situations to describe your hand shape’.

Tutor: Shirley Newton.

National Rubber Bridge Tournament: Free Entry

A knockout tournament suitable for players of all levels

Weekly Update 2-February-2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:23:42 GMT

Weekly Update 2-February-2023

Rubber Bridge Seminar This Sunday 5th Feb, 10am to 12.15pm, $15.

Tournament Results:

Top of the South 10A Teams

Open

1st Shirley Newton, Margaret Burgess, Pam Tibble, Sue Southen

3rd Jan Alabaster, Tim Schumacher, Jane Lennon, Leon Meier

Open Division 2

Max Robb, Tony Quinlivan and a Blenheim/Queenstown pair

Tauranga Congress Restricted Open Pairs

2nd Megan Eddy, Jan Stupples

Club AGM: Thursday 23rd March.

Nominations are now being taken for the committee.

Forms can be found in the foyer.

Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserve Grades: Sunday 26th Feb

Topic: ‘Doubles – the most underused bid. Learn how to use doubles in varied situations to describe your hand shape’.

Tutor: Shirley Newton.

South Canterbury Congress: 15/16 April 2023.

See below for more information.

Weekly Update 27-January-2023

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:26:32 GMT

Weekly Update 27-January-2023

Rubber Bridge Seminar Sunday 5th Feb, 10am to 12.15pm, $15.

Club Subscriptions are due by the 31st January, 2023. Please let the office know if you did not receive an invoice.

2023 Programme books can be picked up from the director’s desk.

Note: If are not intending to renew your membership, please let the office know.

Back to Bridge Lessons start on Wednesday 1st February at 7.30pm.

Club AGM: Thursday 23rd March. Nominations are now being taken for the committee. Forms can be found in the foyer.

Wednesday Seminar starts again on Wednesday 1st Feb at 5.50pm. $5

Topic: "Review of all opening bids. Which suit to open and what should responder bid."

Missing blue & green small plastic buckets: Does anyone know the where abouts of these? Went missing last Wednesday or Thursday.

Weekly Update 19-January-2023

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:41:51 GMT

Weekly Update 19-January-2023

Last chance to volunteer: for Wednesday and Sunday sessions. Please let the office know if you can help or add your name to the list in the foyer.

Richard Solomon from NZ bridge is retiring. For those who know Richard and would like to sign a card, it will be up at the director’s desk.

Club Subscriptions are due by the 31st January, 2023. Please let the office know if you did not receive an invoice.

2023 Programme books can be picked up from the director’s desk.

Note: If are not intending to renew your membership, please let the office know.

Garden Working Bee: this Saturday 21st January at 10.00am.

Rubber Bridge: refer the Home Page for flyers about the Rubber Bridge Seminar and the upcoming Rubber Bridge competition.

Need a Partner for 2023? Please email the office if you would like a partner.

Name:
Session:

Bridge Beginner Lessons start Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm. Please let your friends know.

Back to Bridge Lessons start on Wednesday 5th February at 7.30pm

Weekly Update 9/10-January-2023

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:09:46 GMT

Weekly Update 9/10-January-2023

Note: updates received 10-Jan have been included in this post.

Congratulations to Leon Meier coming 2nd in the Baden Wilson Trophy 2022 (the most A points earned in NZ in 2022.)

Bridge Volunteers Wanted: for Wednesday and Sunday sessions. Please let the office know if you can help or add your name to the list in the foyer.

Garden Working Bee: Saturday 21st January at 10.00am . Let the office know if you can help.

Rubber Bridge: see flyers on the Home Page for the Rubber Bridge Seminar and the upcoming Rubber Bridge competition.

Need a Partner for 2023? Please email the office if you would like a partner.

Name:
Session:

Club Subscriptions are due by the 31st January, 2023. Please let the office know if you did not receive an invoice.

2023 Programme books can be picked up from the director’s desk.

Bridge Beginner Lessons start Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm. Please let your friends know.

Back to Bridge Lessons start on Wednesday 1st February at 7.30pm.

Canterbury Holiday Pairs: Last night tonight (Tues 10-Jan). Prize Giving: will be held the following Tuesday, 17th Jan.

Weekly Update 5-January-2023

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:56:21 GMT

Weekly Update 5-January-2023

Happy New Year!!

Rubber Bridge: see flyers on the Home Page for the Rubber Bridge Seminar and the upcoming Rubber Bridge competition.

Need a Partner for 2023? Please email the office if you would like a partner.

Name:
Session:

Bridge Volunteers Wanted: for Wednesday and Sunday sessions. Please let the office know if you can help or add your name to the list in the foyer.

Club Subscriptions are due by the 31st January, 2023. Please let the office know if you did not receive an invoice.

2023 Programme books can be picked up from the director’s desk.

Haven’t played bridge for a while? Back to bridge Lessons start on Wednesday, February 1st at 7.30pm and run for 4 weeks. Cost $25.

Beginner Bridge Lessons: start Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm and are Free.

Weekly Update 20-December-2022

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 03:04:00 GMT

Weekly Update 20-December-2022

(From the President which was emailed to the members on the 29th November)

Table fees at the club have remained at $7.00 per session since 2013. At last month’s committee meeting the committee decided unanimously to increase the amount to $9.00 per session, effective from 1 January 2023. The rate for a concession card will be set at the December meeting. Our Treasurer, Mark Paget, has provided the following comment to clarify the club’s current financial position:

“With the help of government support, the club has been able to effectively manage the effects of COVID on its operations and financial position until now. The club is what we refer to as a “fixed cost business”, meaning that our costs do not change much regardless of how many people attend our sessions. COVID has significantly affected the number of playing members which is currently down by about 20% compared with pre-pandemic levels, despite the best efforts of the committee to encourage players back.

Secondly, the world response to the pandemic has resulted in inflation running at levels in excess of 10%, a figure not seen for many years. This has caused a significant rise in the cost of goods and services. In addition, wages -the club’s biggest expense- have risen over 30% in the past six years for most employees.”

Club members will appreciate that the committee has not made the decision to raise fees without full discussion and consideration. In the final analysis, we must act in a fiscally responsible manner in order to protect the ongoing welfare of the club as a whole.

2023 Table Fees: increase to $9 per session as from the 1st January, 2023

Weekly Concession Cards: will increase to $25 per week as from 1st January, 2023

Holiday Bridge sessions are open to all, sessions and times are on the home page of the website. https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

Canterbury Holiday Pairs: 3/5/10 January proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing

$10 per session. Play any or all sessions. Graded prizes.

Bridge Partner for 2023: If you are looking for a partner for 2023, please email the office your

Name
Contact number
Grade
Session (s) you would like to play in.

Hopefully we can match you up with the perfect partner!

Haven’t played bridge for a while? Back to bridge Lessons start on Wednesday, February 1st at 7.30pm and run for 4 weeks. Cost $25.

Beginner Bridge Lessons: start Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm and are Free.

Weekly Update 12/14-December-2022

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:11:41 GMT

Weekly Update 12/14-December-2022

Prize Giving:

Prize giving for the sessions start this Tuesday 13th Dec until the following Monday 19th Dec.

Trophies will be given out as soon as players are seated, i.e. 10 minutes before play starts, so that we are able to run a full session of boards.

Cake and chocolates will be provided at each session and a presentation made to each director.

Update 14-December-2022

Bridge Partner for 2023: If you are looking for a partner for 2023, please email the office your

Name
Contact number
Grade
Session (s) you would like to play in.

Hopefully we can match you up with the perfect partner!

Haven’t played bridge for a while? Back to bridge Lessons start on Wednesday, February 1st at 7.30pm and run for 4 weeks. Cost $25

Beginner Bridge Lessons: start Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm and are Free

Weekly Update 29-November-2022

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:41:13 GMT

Weekly Update 29-November-2022

Canterbury Charity Pairs Results:

Open:

1st Peter & Trish Downward (Temuka)

2nd Pavla Fenwick / Leon Meier

Intermediate:

1st Judy Parkinson / Juliet Davanney

Junior:

1st Andrew McGowan / Maureen Power

2023 Subscriptions:

These have been emailed to members with emails and the rest will be posted out.

Paying by direct debit: Please identify your payment with your Name and Computer Number
EFTPOS at the club: Please use the member EFTPOS tablet to pay your subs, please add your name to the docket so we can identify you then hand to the director.
Paying by Cash: Make sure your cash payment has your name attached to it.

A member paid $160 for subs last night and I have not received the receipt. If you paid via the member EFTPOS last night can you please contact the office.

As we sent out over 700 invoices by email, please don’t reply that you have paid your subs. As long as you have identified your payment with your name and NZBridge number, this is all that is required.

Christmas Holiday Bridge:

See the flyer on the Home Page for details on the sessions that are available to play over the Christmas / New Years period, sessions are open to all.

Canterbury Holiday Pairs:

Proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing , see either the Home Page or the Events & Tournaments Page further details.

Volunteers for Wednesday & Sunday sessions for 2023:

Could you please email the office if you can help out next year as spare partners for players. Usually we try to have members only having to be available once every couple of months.

ChChBridgeClubNewsletter 29-November-2022

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:29:36 GMT

ChCh Bridge Club Newsletter 29-November-2022

Dear Members,

The end of the bridge year is in sight and with the arrival of the new Programme Book members are now able to organise competition partners for 2023. We thank our sponsors for their continued support which helps immensely with the production costs of the booklet.

Membership remains steady at about 785 and we hope that this remains the case now that the 2023 subscriptions have been issued. In the meantime the best way that we as members can support the ongoing strength of the club is to actually attend and to encourage those non-playing friends and/or former bridge partners to return to the fold and play on site. Committee members phoned many members during and after the COVID restrictions to check on their welfare and to help facilitate their return in any way we could. A further ring-around of those we have not seen for some time is currently being undertaken.

Thank you to those who continue to help with the maintenance of the facilities. We recently had a Working Bee to remove several trees which were smothering the camellias along the left-hand side of the building. Our thanks go to Kelvin Tibble and Steve Renall for wielding the chainsaws and to Rex Denley and his team for loading the truck and doing the clean-up. Further trimming of trees will be carried out over the summer.

Unfortunately it is not quite as easy to trim back our rising costs. Table fees at the club have remained at $7.00 per session since 2013. At last month’s committee meeting the committee decided unanimously to increase the amount to $9.00 per session, effective from 1 January 2023. The rate for a concession card will be set at the December meeting. Our Treasurer, Mark Paget, has provided the following comment to clarify the club’s current financial position:

Secondly, the world response to the pandemic has resulted in inflation running at levels in excess of 10%, a figure not seen for many years. This has caused a significant rise in the cost of goods and services. In addition, wages - the club’s biggest expense - have risen over 30% in the past six years for most employees.”

On a lighter note, we hope that you all enjoy the end of year prize-givings. Significant numbers of our members have achieved outstanding results at club, national and international level. We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to welcoming you all back in 2023.

Kindest regards,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 23-November-2022

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:38:12 GMT

Weekly Update 23-November-2022

Tournament Results:
Interprovincial Championships: Canterbury Seniors won their section.
Congratulations to Jane & John Skipper who were members of the senior team.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Canterbury Charity Pairs: 27th November (this Sunday)

Entries close midday tomorrow, Thursday. See the club’s website for more information https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

I have one member looking for a partner. Contact the office if you would like to play.

Proceeds go to the BrainTree – A wellness centre for brain health . https://www.canterburybraincollective.org/

Weekly Update 8-November-2022

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 03:07:11 GMT

Weekly Update 8-November-2022

Upcoming Tournaments:

NZ Wide Pairs: THIS Friday 11th November at 7.20pm Enter on-line. A one session tournament NZ wide. Supper provided
Canterbury Charity Pairs: 27th November

Convenors 2023

Thanks go to our Convenors this year for their assistance in the running of our bridge sessions. A lot of members are probably unaware of the role our Convenors undertake but they have a vital role assisting the Directors in setting up each session, giving the members the club notices & helping tidy up the club room after play. They also undertake a Health & Safety role for members, visitors and staff.

Our thanks to Diane Ladd who is retiring from the role of Wednesday Convenor, we are very pleased to welcome Freddie Wilkie into the role. Max Robb is retiring from convening the Thursday evening session and we welcome Jane Morris. All other Convenors have agreed to continue in the role for another year for which all members should be very appreciative.

Monday afternoon: Laurie Deans
Monday evening: Anne-Marie Loughnan
Tuesday evening: Linda White
Wednesday evening: Freddy Wilkie
Thursday evening: Jane Morris
Friday afternoon: Derek Frapwell
Sunday: Fiona Findlater

Tuesday night bridge partner wanted for any or all for 4 weeks, contact Janet Keen 027 463-2005

Weekly Update 25/26-October-2022

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:16:42 GMT

Weekly Update 25/26-October-2022

Congratulations to the following members representing the club at the upcoming Canterbury Interclub Teams:

Open: Neil Hawkins & Richard Lapthorne, John & Jane Skipper

Intermediate: Jo Hampton & Caroline Caseley, Judy Parkinson & Catherine Fitchett

Junior: Shawn Adriel-Ai & Perry Peng, John O’Leary & Marie McHugh

The club will be sending a second team to represent the club. We are looking for 2 more Junior (national ranking). To find your national ranking go to the link provided - https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html

Please let the office know asap if you would like to play. The club covers the cost of the entry fee.

Convenor Elections will be held in the week of Monday 7th November. Nominations can be made on the foyer noticeboard. Please see the foyer noticeboard for more information.

Upcoming Tournaments:

NZ Wide Pairs: Friday 11th November

Canterbury Charity Pairs: 27th November

Added 26-October

Congratulations to Leon Meier (Club member) who was part of the NZ Men’s Bridge Team competing at the Asia Cup in Indonesia. They came 2nd in the competition. Well done Leon!! See photo below.

Congratulations to the following members representing the club at the upcoming Canterbury Interclub Teams: We now have 2 teams representing the club. We are urgently looking for 2 more Junior Pairs (National Ranking), please contact the office if you can play. Sunday 30th October, 10.30am at Rangiora Bridge Club.

Team 1:

Open: Neil Hawkins & Richard Lapthorne, John & Jane Skipper

Intermediate: Jo Hampton and Caroline Caseley, Judy Parkinson & Catherine Fitchett

Junior: Shawn Adriel-Ai & Perry Peng, John O’Leary & Marie McHugh

Team 2:

Open: Andrew Purves & Pavla Fenwick, John Kruiniger & Liz Fitzgerald

Intermediate: Debby Taylor & Gillian Mackay, Jan Stupples & Megan Eddy

Junior: Donna Monk & Ali Emberton, Dean Garrett & Andrew Seatter

Wednesday Seminar 2nd November at 5.50pm. The last one for the year.

Topic: Competing over Partners 1NT.

ChChBridgeClubNewsletter 12-October-2022

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:54:19 GMT

ChCh Bridge Club Newsletter 12-October-2022

Dear Members,

With the arrival of Spring and the removal of the bulk of COVID restrictions the club can now move forward into more positive times. Our membership is stable and weekly attendance numbers, despite a blip last week during the National Congress in Tauranga, continue to steadily increase. Beginner's classes have now been completed for the year and a good number of attendees have now become members. We owe a huge vote of thanks to Lizzie Thompson and the team of dedicated teachers and helpers who have encouraged and nurtured these new players throughout the year.

Thanks are also due to those who attended the Working Bee on Sunday 2 October and to those who provided morning tea. Good progress was made with the maintenance of the building, gardens and grounds and we are grateful to Rex Denley who has agreed to co-ordinate the garden group. Thanks to the hard work of Steve Renall and his team we now have a dedicated parking space for the use of directors to the right of the portico.

We are fortunate to now have a team of ten directors under the leadership and guidance of David Stephen. In order to retain this healthy number it is important that we appreciate and support the work that they do and accept their instructions and rulings in a respectful manner. Guidance on the procedure to follow if players wish to appeal is provided in the Code of Conduct section of the Match Programme Book.

In keeping with looking after our staff, we will hold our first full staff meeting on 27 October. This move is in response to our updated Health and Safety Policy which has been expanded to acknowledge the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace. The operation of our club depends heavily on the efforts and input of all staff and we need to ensure that we support and acknowledge them at all times.

The grading committee has met recently and we will soon be congratulating those who have been promoted. The new Match Programme Book is currently being printed and should be delivered by late November.

Thank you everyone for your continued support of our club. We look forward to welcoming even more members back as the summer approaches.

Take care,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 11/14-October-2022

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:36:22 GMT

Weekly Update 11/14-October-2022

Director’s Tournament Workshop is being held at the club this weekend. Caroline Wiggins (National Director) is running the workshop and would like 2 volunteers for each of the 3 days. 10am to 3pm each day (Sat 15th / Sun 16th / Mon 17th ). You will be provided with morning tea/lunch and afternoon tea. Let the office know if you can help on one of those days or would like to know more about it.

Convenor Elections will be held in the week of Monday 7th November. Nominations can be made on the foyer noticeboard. Please see the foyer noticeboard for more information.

Table Money with more players paying by EFTPOS, there is less cash coming in change. Please make an effort to bring the correct table fees or use the EFTPOS machine to pay your $7 table fees.

Upcoming Tournaments:

CHCH All Grade Pairs - Sunday 16th October

NZ Wide Pairs - Friday 11th November

Canterbury Interclub Teams: Sunday October 30th at the Rangiora Club

If you wish to be put forward for consideration to represent the club please enter your names in the foyer or email the club.

Entries can be as pairs.

The tournament sub-committee will select teams to represent the club in the 3 categories: Junior, Intermediate & Open (Categories based on NZ Bridge rating points).

National Congress 2022 Results

Below is a list of players who finished top 5 or 10 depending on grade, very high standard, anything up there was a good result at the National Bridge Congress:

Open

NZ Pairs:

Graeme Tuffnell 4th

NZ Pairs Plate:

Leon Meier 4th

David Skipper /Tim Schumacher 6th

NZ Teams: Max Morrison / Jane Lennon Jane & John Skipper 8=

NZ Swiss Open E/W: Tim Schumacher / David Skipper 1st

John Kruiniger Fiona Temple 6th

Graeme Tuffnell 7th

Daniel Skipper/ Leon Meier 9th

Tony Fitzgerald / Les Frater 10th

Karen Martelleti Open Teams

Graeme Tuffnell 1st in a team

Leon Meier third in a team

Jane & John Skipper, Max Morrison /Jane Lennon 4th in a team

Open Restricted

NZ Open Restricted Pairs: Sam Gurney Tony Quinlivan 4th

NZ Open Restricted Teams: Sam Gurney Tony Quinlivan 6th in a team

Congress Restricted Open Teams: Sam Gurney Tony Quinlivan 4th in a team

Intermediate

NZ Intermediate Swiss Pairs: Sally Croy 10th

NZ Intermediate Teams: Shawn Adriel Al 8th in a team

Senior

NZ Senior Teams: Pam Tibble/ Sue Southen/ Ian Southen/ Kees de Vocht 5th

Added 14-October-2022

CHCH All Grade pairs: we would like a couple of spare players for this Sundays tournament in case of sickness. Email the office if you can help.

Director’s Tournament Workshop is being held at the club this weekend. Caroline Wiggins (National Director) is running the workshop and would like 2 volunteers for each of the 3 days. 10am to 3pm each day (Sat 15th / Sun 16th / Mon 17th). You will be provided with morning tea/lunch and afternoon tea. We would like another volunteer for the Saturday & Sunday, and 2 for Monday, please email the office asap if you can help!!

Card Dealing: The club is looking for a couple of card dealers one for Tuesday morning and one for Friday morning. All training provided.

Weekly Update 5-October-2022

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:53:37 GMT

Weekly Update 5-October-2022

Club W orking Bee: A big thankyou to the volunteers who turn up last weekend and to the members who dropped off some morning tea. Photo below of the workers enjoying a well-deserved morning tea!

Player Education: Hesitations

Hesitations (or “breaks in tempo” as they are referred to in the Laws) are a perfectly normal part of the game. The player who thinks for a while before making their bid has done nothing wrong. There is no reason to call the Director just because there has been a hesitation.

Hesitations constitute what the Laws call “unauthorised information”. Unauthorised information can arise from a number of different sources; some of them from less desirable and inappropriate actions (e.g. comments, remarks or gestures); others as a normal consequence of the game (e.g. alerts, responses to an opponent’s question and hesitations).

When a player has unauthorised information, he is not permitted to use that information in deciding on his subsequent actions.

Refer the button below to access the complete article.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Christchurch All Grade Pairs - Sunday 16th October

NZ Wide Pairs - Friday 11th November

Weekly Update 28-September-2022

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:20:58 GMT

Weekly Update 28-September-2022

Club Working Bee: This Sunday

Sunday 2nd October, the club will be having a working bee from 10am until 12.30pm. Mark this date in your diary. Please bring your own tools, gloves, buckets, broom etc.

Canterbury Interclub Teams - Sunday October 30th – Rangiora Bridge Club

If you wish to be put forward for consideration to represent the club please enter your names in the foyer or email the club.
Entries can be as pairs.
The tournament sub-committee will select teams to represent the club in the 3 categories: Junior, Intermediate & Open (Categories based on NZ Bridge rating points)

Club Member EFTPOS:

Members who use the EFTPOS to pay for their $7 table fee.

If you find you are unable to use your ticket and want to use it for another time, please state clearly on the ticket the date and session you are using this for, also email the office asap so the ticket can be credited to your account.
If you have paid twice inadvertently, also please let the office know asap.
Two tickets are printed for each transaction, only the first ticket from the printer is valid, the 2nd ticket is your receipt.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Crockfords Open & Intermediate Pairs - Sunday 9th October

Christchurch All Grade Pairs - Sunday 16th October

NZ Wide Pairs - Friday 11th November

Weekly Update 20/21/23-September-2022

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:10:04 GMT

Weekly Update 20/21/23-September-2022

Tournament Results: CHCH Mini Congress

Open Teams

2nd Fiona Temple / John Kruiniger / Paula Gregory / Michael Johnstone

Intermediate Teams

1st Ian Beattie / Rex Green / Jo Hampton / Caroline Caseley

J unior Teams

1st Sandy Closer / Gill Dallison / Kate Harris / Liz Douglas

Open Pairs

2nd Jane Lennon / Alan Grant

Open Restricted

1st Marilyn Copland / Anne Deaker

Intermediate Pairs

1st Nick Frampton / Tina Sims

Junior Pairs

1st Sandy Close / Gill Dallison

Club Working Bee:

Saturday 24th September, the club will be having a working bee from 12.30pm to 3.30pm this Saturday. Please bring your own tools, gloves, buckets, broom etc.

Contributions to afternoon tea for the workers would be greatly appreciated.

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar: Sunday 25th September

Topic: ‘When to Investigate a Slam, Roman Key Card and Splinter bids’.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Cost: $15

Player Education: Psyche Bids

Yes, these are allowed! But partner must be ”fooled” just like the opposition, otherwise it effectively becomes an undisclosed agreement. To prevent abuse, all psyche bids must be recorded by the person who made the bid in the Psyche folder which is located at the director’s desk. Failure to report a psyche may well result a penalty.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Crockfords Open & Intermediate Pairs Sunday 9th October

Additional Update 21-September-2022

Club Working Bee: note change in start time!!

Saturday 24th September, the club will be having a working bee from 11am to 2pm this Saturday . Please bring your own tools, gloves, buckets, broom etc.

Contributions to morning tea for the workers would be greatly appreciated.

Peter Oakley Memorial Service:

Gabrielle, Mary Ann and Abigail invite you to a memorial service to celebrate the life of Peter Oakley. Please join us at 4.00pm, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Chateau-on-the-Park, 189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton.

Additional Update 23-September-2022

Club Working Bee: has been postponed (due to the weather forecast for tomorrow) until next Sunday, October 2nd. Time: 10am -12.30pm. Bring your lunch and play bridge in the afternoon.

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar: Sunday 25th September, 10am, $15

Topic: ‘When to Investigate a Slam, Roman Key Card and Splinter bids’.

Monday 26th September – Public holiday. Normal bridge sessions apply as per match programme book.

Weekly Update 13-September-2022

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:56:45 GMT

Weekly Update 13-September-2022

CHCH Mini Congress:

Open Teams: We are looking for another Open Team to make up to 14 teams for this Saturday. Please let the office know if you can help.
Intermediate / Junior Teams: We are also looking for another Intermediate or Junior Team to make up to 8 teams for Saturday.
Volunteers: We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help out over the weekend, either Saturday or Sunday Midday to around 5pm.
Spare players: is there anyone who could be a spare player for over the weekend if required. We are wanting open, intermediate or junior players.

Please let the office know if you can help.

Weekly Update 8-September-2022

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:58:06 GMT

Weekly Update 8-September-2022

Congratulations to Pam Tibble & Sue Southen winning the Rangiora Spring Tournament last Tuesday.

Casual Cleaner Wanted for the Christchurch Bridge Club:

We are currently looking for someone who can work from Tuesday October 4th to Friday 7th October and the following week Tuesday 11th October to Friday 14th October. Hours 9am -midday. Could suit a couple of people if everyday didn’t suit or a university student as most of the time we require cover is during the school holidays. Please contact the office if you can help.

Club Working Bee:

Saturday 24th September, the club will be having a working bee from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Mark this date in your diary.

Tuesday Evening Secretarys’ Plate (Teams event):

This event starts next Tuesday 13th September for three weeks. Please email your entries to the office.

We are hoping to get 10 teams.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Canterbury Congress 17/18 September: refer to Home page or Events & Tournaments page for more information

Saturday 17-Sep: Teams

Sunday 18-Sep: Pairs

Enter on-line: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Volunteers for the tournament are required on both days from midday until around 5pm. Please let the office know if you can help.

Sunday Seminar for Senior/SR Players: Sunday 25th September. Refer to Home Page for more details.

Update 2: 9-September 2022

Secretary’s Plate: Please email your entries in. Starts next Tuesday for 3 weeks. Only one entry so far….

CHCH Open Teams: Sat 17th Sept. Currently we have 11 teams entered with a pair wanting to make up a team. Brad Johnstone from Dunedin and Mehboob Chiba are looking for team mates. Please email the office if you can help.

Also will require spare players over the weekend in case of ill health.

Weekly Update 26-August-2022

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:27:22 GMT

Weekly Update 26-August-2022

Congratulations to Leon Meier representing NZ in the NZ Men's Bridge Team in the upcoming Asia Cup in October.

The full team is Michael Ware (playing captain), Leon Meier, Jack James, Jeremy Fraser- Hoskin, Ashley Bach, Michael Cornell

Name Badges:

For those who ordered name badges, please collect them from the bar.

Trophies:

Could the members who won trophies last year please return the trophies back to the club for engraving.

Secretary’s Plate: Tuesday night Senior event

New dates: The Secretary’s Plate (Teams Event) on a Tuesday night will now run for 3 weeks 13, 20, 27 September.

Please email the office your team entries. We are hoping for 10 teams.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Canterbury Congress 17/18 September: refer Home page or Events & Tournaments page for more information

Saturday 17-Sep: Teams

Sunday 18-Sep: Pairs

Memorial: Peter John Oakley

Peter Oakley was a long term member of our club. He died two years ago during the start of COVID-19. His daughters are finally able to get back to New Zealand to hold a Memorial Service for him. They have asked the Bridge Club to post the following notice for any of his friends who would like to join them at the service.

"Memorial: Peter John Oakley

Peter's daughters, Gabby, Mary Ann and Abby, invite you to join them at his Memorial Service on Saturday 24 September 4pm at The Chateau on the Park, Deans Avenue, Christchurch."

Committee Update 24-August-2022

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:51:51 GMT

Committee Update 24-August-2022

Dear Members,

After a seemingly endless and distinctly dreary winter it is good to see signs of Spring and to look forward to renewed activity at the club. Our membership continues to increase steadily and now stands at 777. With the drop in COVID numbers, the longer daylight hours and the improvement in the weather we hope to see the return of members who have not attended for some time. It has been a challenging time for all bridge clubs and as a community we need the ongoing support of all members to ensure that the game thrives.

We continue to carry out maintenance of club facilities. The new bike stands have arrived and will be installed shortly at the rear of the building. Old lights in the toilets, kitchen, passageway and entrance areas are beginning to wear our and will be replaced as necessary with LED fittings. Certainly by doing so in the playing areas we have noticed a considerable decrease in our electricity bills.

Following a review of our Health and Safety Policy we have relocated our First Aid box and the defibrillator machine to permanent positions in the foyer and lists of emergency numbers have been posted nearby and at the Director's desk.

Club players continue to achieve considerable success in competitions nationally, both online and face-to-face. Our recent Julian Cup, sponsored by Westende Jewellers was well-attended and enjoyed by players from all grades. Feedback from the day has lead to greater clarification of the systems of play and the rules of etiquette for the competition. These will be available in the new Programme Book and also on the website. Likewise, a review of the handicapping system for various club competitions is being carried out to ensure fairness to all. Thank you to those who continue to provide input and suggestions as to how we can improve.

Later next month we will hold a Working Bee to carry out maintenance of the building and grounds. Our thanks go to Hedley Bamford for carrying out ongoing repairs and to John Evans and Lyn Mould for their continued care of the gardens.

Take care everyone and enjoy the sunshine.

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 17-August-2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 02:02:24 GMT

Weekly Update 17-August-2022

C anterbury Regional Bridge Committee newsletter see below.

Club member Sam Gurney has joined the regional committee as Secretary.

Junior / Intermediate Seminar: This Sunday!

Sunday 21st August: Tutor: Shirley Newton

Topic: ‘‘ Defence – You are usually defending half of the hands so which card should you play as 2nd and 3rd player. How do you interpret your partner’s lead’.

Cost: $15

Starts at 10pm.

Bring your lunch and play in the afternoon session.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Canterbury Congress 17/18 September: refer Home page or Events & Tournaments page for more information

Saturday 17-Sep: Teams

Sunday 18-Sep: Pairs

Memorial: Peter John Oakley

"Memorial: Peter John Oakley

Peter's daughters, Gabby, Mary Ann and Abby, invite you to join them at his Memorial Service on Saturday 24 September 4pm at The Chateau on the Park, Deans Avenue, Christchurch."

Weekly Update 3-August-2022

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:29:19 GMT

Weekly Update 3-AUgust-2022

Julian Cup – Club members only, this Saturday (August 6th) Entries close tomorrow (Thursday) at midday.

Volunteers for spare players are wanted in case of sickness so let the office know if you can help.

Systems: “The system to be played is what the junior or intermediate player usually plays at their club session.”

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Tournament Results:

North Island Teams

2nd Jane Lennon (with Grant / Henry / Henry & Jensen from Wellington)

Ashburton All Grades

Overall

3rd Liz Fitzgerald / John

Division Two

2nd Megan Eddy / Jan Stupples

Division Three

1st Janet Keen / Bernard Chidgey

Upcoming Tournaments:

Christchurch Sixes, Saturday 14th August

Mask wearing: Given the increased COVID numbers in the community, the club highly recommends the use of masks at club sessions.

Weekly Update 27-July-2022

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:39:39 GMT

Weekly Update 27-July-2022

Mask wearing: Given the increased COVID numbers in the community, the club highly recommends the use of masks at club sessions.

Tournament Results:

Christchurch Mid-Winter 5A Teams

Overall

1st Jan Alabaster / Graeme Tuffnell / David Skipper / Tim Schumacher

Best Restricted Team

5th Sam Gurney / Tony Quinlivan / Max Robb / Bill Mecchia

Best Junior/Intermediate Team

13th Fiona Findlater / Freddy Wilkie / Catherine Wilke / Rosemary Van Den Bosh

Upcoming Tournaments:

Julian Cup – Club members only, Saturday August 6th “Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers” https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

The Junior partner selects the system to be played.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

More senior/senior reserves players wanted. Please email the office if you would like to play.

Christchurch Sixes , Saturday 14th August

This event is intended as a fun introduction to tournament bridge.

Enter as a team of six, partial team or as a pair & we will arrange a team for you. If you would like to play and don’t have team-mates, please let the office know.

Team consists of: 2 Open, 2 Intermediate and 2 Junior players NZ Rating applies but we reserve the right to adjust to make the draw work.

Format: Run as Swiss pairs, Open play Open, Int play Int & Jun play Jun, scores are then tallied with your team mates to get the winning team.

Go to https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/ for more information on the above two tournaments.

Youth Bridge one-day event: Saturday August 6th in Auckland see the flyer below

Course is suitable for young players with at least the basics of playing bridge. It is open to all players who are under 25 as at 1 Jan 2022, however, it is not expected that players who have represented NZ or those with similar ability would wish to attend. The weekend is aimed at less experienced players.

The Youth Weekend will operate under the NZ COVID-19 Protection Framework

F urniture Upholstery: If any one knows of a good upholsterer, please let the office know.

Weekly Update 22-July-2022

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 03:22:57 GMT

Weekly Update 22-July-2022

Mask Wearing at the club: The committee encourage members to wear masks while at the club in keeping with Government guidelines and with the increased number of cases in the community.

Government guidelines: As a general rule, you should wear a face mask whenever you are in a public indoor setting.

When you wear a face mask, it is important you use it safely. It should go over your nose, mouth and chin. It should be well-fitting so there are no gaps above, below or on the sides. Do not re-use a face mask once it has become damp, damaged or dirty.

Club Trophies : Can members who have club trophies at home please return these to the club.

Improver bridge lessons aimed at Novice and Junior players: From Auckland Bridge Club

Good afternoon

This is to let you know that Auckland Bridge Club is trialing Improvers’ RealBridge sessions that are suitable for novice and junior players. We are hoping that you can bring the next session, to be held this Friday 22nd July at 7.00pm, to the attention of your junior players.

We ran our first Improvers’ RealBridge session on 1st July and had 6 tables. Around half of those were players from other clubs, and a third were newer players getting more comfortable using RealBridge without the stress of playing open players. They enjoyed having a more relaxed pace with fewer boards, playing against others of a similar level.

If we can get more tables, AKBC will consider running these every 2 weeks (with gaps for the junior interclub nights), which will be great for developing the confidence of more junior players playing online. They just need to turn up at around 6.30-6.45pm on 22nd July by logging onto the RealBridge page of the AKBC website - https://www.akbc.co.nz/realbridge - and scrolling down to the Friday Improvers session. It is best if they already have a partner but if not, we will try to match up players of similar levels. We ask that partners also be at junior level or below to keep it fair for everyone.

Players will need a Helloclub account, and currently the cost per session is $5 ($1 for youth players). Here’s how to set up a HelloClub account, which is free. https://www.akbc.co.nz/visitors

Thank you.

Kind regards

Auckland Bridge Club

Weekly Update 12&15-July-2022

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:33:21 GMT

Weekly Update 12&15-July-2022

Update 15-July-2022

Mask wearing: Given the increased Covid numbers in the community, the club highly recommends the use of masks at club and tournament sessions.

Mid-Winter teams: Saturday 23rd July. Currently we have 15 teams, we are looking for another a team. Please let the office know. We are looking for spare players for that weekend as well in case of illness.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Julian Cup – Club members only, Saturday August 6th

Christchurch Sixes, Saturday 14th August

Update 12-July-2022

Tournament Results:

Canterbury Regional Swiss Pairs:

1st: Pavla Fenwick / Mehboob Chiba

2nd: Dave Taylor / Tim Schumacher

3rd: Margaret Burgess / John Kruiniger

2nd Division – 2nd Sam Gurney / Tony Quinlivan

3rd Division – 1st Erica Tie / Lyn Mould

Reminder - NZ Online Bridge Strategy:

NZ Bridge is developing an Online Bridge Strategy. As part of the consultation process the NZ Bridge Online Strategy Working Group has asked for submissions from the Bridge community. The game of bridge has had to adapt to the new situation created by COVID. Maintaining a balance between face-to-face club bridge and the increasingly popular online alternative is an issue which NZ Bridge intends to consider in the development of the strategy. For a copy of the consultation document and survey please either click on the button above or pick one up at the club:

Return surveys to the office or email: office@chchbridge.co.nz .

Upcoming Tournaments:

(Refer either the "Home Page" or the "Events and Tournaments" page for more information about these events.)

CHCH Mid-Winter Teams : Saturday, 23rd July

Julian Cup: Club members only, Saturday August 6th. Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers (A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.) For club members only!

CHCH Sixes: Saturday, August 13th (teams of six- 2 open, 2 intermediate, 2 junior players per team -national rankings apply).

Club Dealer:

The office is looking for a volunteer to deal cards for the club sessions on a Tuesday morning. All training given. Contact Sue in the office if you can help.

Car Parking:

If you arrive to bridge after 7.10pm, you can park in the club disabled car parks except for the two marked in yellow closest to the club.

For other sessions, you can park there if there is less than 10 minutes before the start on that session.

Nametag Orders: The office will be putting in another order for name tags, please get your orders in before the end of next week i.e. Friday 22nd July.

NZB-Online-Bridge-Strategy-Consultation

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:15:12 GMT

NZB Online Bridge Strategy Consultation

Hi All,

As you will have learned in earlier communications, NZ Bridge is developing an Online Bridge Strategy. As part of the consultation process the NZ Bridge Online Strategy Working Group has asked for submissions from the Bridge community. The game of bridge has had to adapt to the new situation created by COVID. Maintaining a balance between face-to-face club bridge and the increasingly popular online alternative is an issue which NZ Bridge intends to consider in the development of the strategy.

The document accessible at the following link, https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/user/inline/4311/NZB%20Online%20Bridge%20Strategy%20Consultation%202022%20Final.pdf , from NZ Bridge has been sent to all regional committees and clubs asking for input to inform future strategy. It outlines the consultation process and includes the consultation questions. You may contribute to the consultation process by either:

emailing you response to the Christchurch Bridge Club (office@chchbridge.co.nz) by 17 July 2022, where it will be collated by the committee into a submission from the Christchurch Bridge Club stakeholder group to NZ Bridge; or
emailing your response directly to NZ Bridge following the instructions in the document.

This will be a significant strategy, your input is important. Please read the NZ Bridge document and provide your feedback. We look forward to receiving your responses on or before 17 July 2022 for collation into the Christchurch Bridge Club submission.

Thank you in advance for your input.

Regards,

Sue Edwards

Club Manager

Christchurch Bridge Club

Weekly Update 29-June-2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:59:19 GMT

Weekly Update 29-June-2022

Senior/Junior Teams this Saturday at 10am.

We currently have 12 teams for the club tournament this weekend. One Junior/Intermediate Pair has pulled out due to sickness.

Wanted: We are wanting another junior or Intermediate player or pair to complete the team . Please let the office know asap if you can play.

Remember: In this competition Seniors/SR play Seniors/SR and Juniors/Int play Juniors/Int

Also, we are wanting spare players/pairs of any grade who are willing to come in at short notice in case of sickness. Let the office know if you can help.

Upcoming tournaments:

(Refer either the "Home Page" or the "Events and Tournaments" page for more information about these events.)

CHCH Mid-Winter Teams : Saturday, 23rd July

Julian Cup: Saturday , August 6th Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers (A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.) For club members only!

CHCH Sixes: Saturday, August 13th (teams of six- 2 open, 2 intermediate, 2 junior players per team -national rankings apply)

Rangiora 8B Results:

1st Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger

2nd Jane Lennon / Tony Quinlivan

3rd Sue Southen / Richard Lapthorne

Car Parking: If you arrive to bridge after 7.10pm, you can park in the club disabled car parks except for the two marked in yellow closest to the club.

For other sessions, you can park there if there is less than 10 minutes before the start on that session.

Wednesday Seminar: Wednesday 6th July at 5.50pm. Tutor: Shirley Newton Topic: Doubles. $5

Nametag Orders: The office will be putting in another order for name tags, please get your orders in before the end of next week.

Committee Update 29-June-2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 02:59:14 GMT

Committee Update 29-June-2022

Dear Members,

Welcome back to those who have been gradually reappearing at the club and our thoughts are with those who feel safer staying at home over the winter months. Recently we have been phoning members who haven't attended the club for some time to check on their welfare. The response to these calls has been overwhelmingly positive; people have been pleased to hear from us and are looking forward to returning to the club once COVID numbers begin to decline and the flu season has abated.

Our current membership stands at 754 and the number is steadily rising as people from the Wednesday night classes begin to join up. Our thanks go to Shirley Newton for her excellent teaching, to Liz Armstrong and Lizzie Thompson for their nurturing of the new recruits, and to the steady stream of volunteers who assist at the classes. We have some very promising players coming through and we welcome them to our club.

At the other end of the membership continuum we were delighted last Tuesday night to congratulate John Wignall, not only for having turned 90, but also for having been a member of the club for approximately 69 years. During this time John has led by example in terms of his bridge prowess, his leadership and guidance of the club during difficult times and his ongoing loyalty and commitment to an organisation which he says has always supported him. The comradeship and sense of belonging which members often allude to are the aspects which draw us back and ensure the club's continued survival.

The game of bridge has had to adapt to the new situation created by COVID. Maintaining a balance between face-to -face club bridge and the increasingly popular online alternative is an issue which NZ Bridge intends to address. A questionnaire has been sent to all regional committees and clubs asking for input to inform future strategy. This will be sent out to all CBC members and the data collated by the committee and submitted to the national body.

In the meantime the committee continues to administer the day-to-day business of the club. A new motor has been fitted in the front gate and the spouting cleared of blockages. Bev Johnson, the committee member with responsibility for the Health and Safety and Convenors portfolios, has resigned recently for health reasons, and we have co-opted Jan Lenton onto the committee to take over these responsibilities. We thank Bev for all her hard work and are grateful to Jan for her willingness to step up. Other club members have also helped out during recent staff absences due to illness and we thank you all for what has been a real community effort. The committee also appreciates that members who are unwell are continuing to stay away from the club until they have recovered.

Take care everyone.

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 16-June-2022

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:06:15 GMT

Weekly Update 16-June-2022

Senior/Junior Teams this Saturday at 10am.

We currently have 12 teams for the club tournament this weekend. One Junior/Intermediate Pair has pulled out due to sickness.

Wanted: We are wanting another junior or Intermediate player or pair to complete the team . Please let the office know asap if you can play.

Remember: In this competition Seniors/SR play Seniors/SR and Juniors/Int play Juniors/Int

Also, we are wanting spare players/pairs of any grade who are willing to come in at short notice in case of sickness. Let the office know if you can help.

Weekly Update 7-June-2022

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:07:40 GMT

Weekly Update 7-June-2022

Senior / Junior Teams : Saturday June 18 - Competing for the Life Members Cup

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair.

Christchurch Club Grades will be used. Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up.

Access the flyer on the button below, enter by email or club foyer.

We would like a lot more Senior or Senior Reserve pairs to enter as we have a number of Junior/Intermediate pairs looking for team-mates!

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar : Sunday June 12

Tutor: Jenny Wilkinson

Cost: $15

The focus will be on Pre-empts and how to handle them.

Congratulations to Jane Lennon, 2 ^nd in the Auckland 15A teams held last weekend.

From NZ Bridge:

Online Improver courses: see the poster at NZBridgeA4 poster_improver_online

Rona Driscoll will be taking another online improvers course starting on Tuesday 15 ^th June at 7-9pm (repeated the following Wednesday 2 – 4pm).

These are open to everybody who has a NZBridge number (i.e. member of NZBridge).

Each week is a different topic and you can choose to do one or all of these at a cost of $6 per session. The sessions are a mix of instruction (via zoom) and practice (using RealBridge) and you can come along on your own or with your bridge partner.

Week one is Stayman – how to show your partner that you have got a 4 card major when they open the bidding 1NT.

The schedule is here: Online Lessons and Improver Classes (nzbridge.co.nz)

To register – send an email to teaching@nzbridge.co.nz for links and instruction.

Weekly Update 3-June-2022

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:37:42 GMT

Weekly Update 3-June-2022

Senior / Junior Teams : Saturday June 18 - Competing for the Life Members Cup

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair.

Christchurch Club Grades will be used. Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up.

Access the flyer on the button below, enter by email or club foyer.

NOTE: We would like a lot more Senior or Senior Reserve pairs to enter as we have nine Junior/Intermediate pairs looking for team-mates!

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar : Sunday June 12

Tutor: Jenny Wilkinson

Cost: $15

The focus will be on Pre-empts and how to handle them.

National Swiss Pairs (from NZ Bridge)

As everyone is aware we have a policy that we will not transfer events from face-to-face to online. However, we need to recognise situations might arise where it is not feasible or viable for an event to continue due to an emergency. We need, as a consequence, to be more flexible and find a way that these events can continue.

A situation has arisen in the Nelson area where three bridge clubs have had to close their doors due to COVID. The closure of the Nelson Club has brought into question the ability of the club to run the National Swiss Pairs event face-to-face on the weekend of 18th June.

The application by the Top of the South Region and the Nelson Club has been approved to switch the National Swiss Pairs online. We hope this early notice will allow players to make the necessary arrangements to play in the event if they wish to do so.

The Board is currently finalising a new Contingency Policy which will allow clubs to apply to transfer events online in the event of an emergency (e.g. fire, flood, earthquake, COVID or other health emergency). This will be sent to clubs in the coming week.

Weekly Update 25/27-May-2022

Wed, 25 May 2022 10:16:44 GMT

Weekly Update 25/27-May-2022

Senior / Junior Teams: Saturday June 18

To compete a Senior or Senior Reserve pair forms a team with a Junior or Intermediate Pair.

Christchurch Club Grades will be used. Enter as a team, or a pair and we will match you up.

See below for flyer and Entries, go to the foyer or email the club.

Top of the South 10A pairs results:

1st Max Morrison & Leon Meier

2nd Shirley Newton & Jenny Wilkinson

2022 NZ Bridge On-line pairs - Sunday evenings starting Sunday 29 May

4 categories: Open, Restricted Open, Intermediate, Junior

This is a great initiative from NZ Bridge. To enter: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

It should particularly appeal to junior and intermediate players looking to get a taste of tournament play.

You get to play against your own grades all from the comfort of your own home on a Sunday evening.

Play as many nights as you wish.

The tournaments are to be played using the “RealBridge platform” which is very simple and straightforward.

Give it a go, you will enjoy it.

Added 27-June 2022

Wednesday Seminar: This Wednesday at 5.50pm Topic: Declarer Play in Suit Contracts

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar: Sunday June 12 with Jenny Wilkinson. The focus will be on Pre-empts and how to handle them. Sign up at the club or by return email.

Rangiora All Grade Pairs: Sunday 26 June, access the flyer below for more information.

Weekly Update 18-May-2022

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:52:04 GMT

Weekly Update 18-May-2022

1.Tournament Results:

Canterbury Congress:

Teams

Open: 1st David Skipper , Glenn Coutts, San Coutts, Brad Johnston, Matthew McManus

2nd Jane Lennon , Alan Grant, Annette & Stephen Henry

3rd Pavla Fenwick, Mehboob Chiba, Sarah Garland, Phil Lennon

Intermediate: 1st Jo Hampton, Caroline Caseley, Ian Beattie & Rex Green

2nd Jan Stupples, Lizzie Thompson, Megan Eddy and Bridget Wilcox

Junior: Fiona Findlater, Freddie Wilkie, Marion Parlane, Rogerio Cichota

Pairs

Open: 1st Michael Johnstone & Paula Gregory

2nd Anna Kalma & Richard Solomon

3rd Les Frater & Dave Mikaera

4th Leon Meier & Dave Taylor

Intermediate: 1st Judy Parkinson & Catherine Fitchett

2nd Bridget Wilcox & Megan Eddy

3rd Jo Hampton & Caroline Caseley

Junior: 1st Sandra Frost & Fiona Findlater

2. Kaikoura Bridge Club Request

Pair wanted, see below:

Kaikoura BC are having their 10A tournament this weekend, start time 10.00am Saturday, continuing on Sunday morning, finish around 12.30pm.

We have 10 and a half tables and would like another pair. We will wipe the entry fee for this pair and provide a nights hosted accommodation at one of our members homes if someone would like a terrific weekend in Kaikoura.

They do not need to be Open players.

The problem is this, if no one pulls out prior to Friday, we need them, if someone pulls out we have the correct numbers. So in the current Covid environment, we would notify them on Friday afternoon. Leaving ChCH at 7.00am allows heaps of time to get to Kaikoura, for me it is about 2 hours travel.

PS we have crayfish!

Thanking you in anticipation.

Pam Whitehead

3. Car Parking at the Club:

Click on the button below to access a flyer showing where members can park their cars if the Club car park is full, there seems to be a lot of car parks available on neighbouring streets.

Committee Update 18-May-2022

Tue, 17 May 2022 22:44:13 GMT

Committee Update 18 April-2022

Dear All,

It has been heartening to welcome gradually increasing numbers of players back to the club over recent weeks. At our meeting last night, the committee decided that as from Monday 23 May, mask-wearing will no longer be mandatory at the club. Our directors and other staff will continue to use them however, and we recommend that players do likewise as the most effective way to protect both themselves and others. Please continue to stay away from the club if you feel at all unwell and observe robust hygiene practices when you do attend.

As we face the challenges of COVID, the people of Ukraine continue to suffer the ravages of war. Thank you very much to those of you who contributed to the recent collection to help those affected by the conflict. Over $600 was raised and this has been forwarded to the appeal organiser to assist the Ukranian refugees as they arrive in New Zealand. Our thanks also go to Luba Roth for alerting us to this particular appeal.

Meanwhile, maintenance of the club has been an ongoing process. Two bollards have been installed under the entrance portico to help prevent service vehicles and other oversized traffic from travelling too close to the central concrete circle and damaging the upper part of the structure. Our thanks go to Hedley Bamford for carrying out this work. We are also investigating the installation of more robust permanently-attached bikestands at the rear of the building to help prevent theft. Work will also begin soon on cleaning out the spouting and downpipes on our building to remove the potential for blockages and leaking.

To help with the various demands that running a large club entails, the committee has filled the vacancy which has existed since the AGM, by co-opting Ian Southen as a member. Ian will have responsibility for the Tournament Portfolio and will liaise closely with our Head Director, David Stephen. This will enable us to collate and process feedback from events and continue to improve upon their delivery.

Take care everyone,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 10-May-2022

Tue, 10 May 2022 02:32:18 GMT

Weekly Update 10-May-2022

1. Car Pooling: With car parking at a premium, can members think about car pooling to ease the congestion especially with winter coming up.

2. Canterbury Bridge Congress: Sat 14 / Sun 15 May.

Looking for an open pair to play in the teams event this Saturday. Contact Sue asap in the office if you can help.
We would also like some volunteers who can be on call to be spare players in case of sickness.

3. Tournament Results:

The Inter-provincials were held last weekend: Congratulations to the following people, who will represent Canterbury in November:

Open: David Skipper & Tim Schumacher

Fiona Temple & John Kruiniger

Senior: Jane & John Skipper

Michael Johnstone & Paula Gregory (Timaru)

Intermediate: Jo Hampton & Caroline Caseley

Anna Pavletich & Catherine Preen(Timaru)

Women: Sarah Garland & Liz Fitzgerald

Pam Tibble & Sue Southen

4. Remembering

Members who have recently passed away:

Ursula Holden
Nan Doughty
Gill Thomas
Neil Lanyon
Des Taylor
Tony Hutton - A memorial service for Tony will be held on Saturday 28th May at 11am for those who would like to attend. Venue: City Church, 346 Manchester Street.

Weekly Update 6-May-2022

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:56:43 GMT

Weekly Update 6-May-2022

Club Notices:

Canterbury Congress 14/15 May:

Looking for a national ranked Intermediate or Junior Team for Saturday 14th May. Please let the office know, even if it is a pair wanting to play.
The Pairs competitions on the Sunday: will still accept entries up to midday on Tuesday.
Spare players required for the weekend in case of sickness. If you are available to rung at short notice to fill in, please let the office know.

Car Pooling: Car Parking is becoming a premium at the club due to the rise of new apartments with no off-street parking. Please consider car pooling to ease congestion.

Want to car pool? If you would like to car pool and don’t know who lives in your area? Let the office know the area you live in and what session. Hopefully we maybe able to create some car pool groups.

Club Sponsor: Westende Jeweller’s Anniversary Sale starts on Wednesday 4th May, they have up to 70% Off New & Vintage diamond rings, jewellery, watches and wedding bands along with Designer brands like Karen Walker and Stolen Girlfriends Club on sale at Westende Jewellers - 421 Colombo Street, Sydenham... – see www.westendejewellers.co.nz for more details

Weekly Update 26/27-April-2022

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:14:51 GMT

Weekly Update 26/27-April-2022

1. Free Beginner Bridge Lessons

Date: next class starts Wednesday 4th May at 7.30pm for 11 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Please let your friends and family know.

2. Wednesday Seminar: May 4th, 5.50pm, $5. Topic: Card Play .

3. Tournament Results:

3.1 Anniversary Pairs:

1st Scratch: Mehboob Chiba & Peter Lee
1st Handicapped: Sharon Jackson & Eamon Jackson
2nd Laurie Deans & Ken Harper
3rd Deborah Matthews & Darryl Dowthwaite

4. Canterbury Bridge Congress:

Date: Sat 14 / Sun 15 May.

Refer either the foyer noticeboard or the website Home page or Events & Tournaments page for more details. Enter online.

(National Open/Intermediate/Junior tournaments to play in)

5. Vaccinations passes will no longer be required from the 1st May, however masks remain mandatory. The committee will review compulsory mask wearing at their next committee meeting on Tuesday 17th May.

6. From Canterbury Regional Bridge: Canterbury Inter-Provincial Trials

Just a reminder that entries close next Sunday May 1st for the Canterbury Inter-Provincial Trials.

The Trials will be held online using the Real Bridge platform.

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events/6669/Canterbury-Inter_Provincial-Trials-(Open)-_-ONLINE

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events/6671/Canterbury-Inter_Provincial-Trials-(Women)-_-ONLINE

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events/6670/Canterbury-Inter_Provincial-Trials-(Senior)-_-ONLINE

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events/6668/Canterbury-Inter_Provincial-Trials-(Intermediate)-_-ONLINE

The IP Finals in November will also be held online.

Update 27-April-2022:

7. Wednesday Bridge Volunteers: We require more volunteers for Wednesday night bridge and helpers for the beginner lessons. You would be put on a roster, so the more volunteers we have the better. The next beginners class starting May 4th is already up to 48 enrolled. Wednesday night bridge starts at 6.50pm, so you would be required to be there a little before then.

8. Canterbury Congress May14/15: To confirm that this tournament will be played at the club i.e. face-to-face and that masks are to be worn in line with our current club policy.

Committee Update 23-April-2022

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:09:00 GMT

Committee Update 23 April-2022

Dear All,

With Omicron cases remaining higher than predicted in Canterbury the committee has decided to retain the mandatory wearing of masks at the club. This decision will be reviewed at the next meeting on 17 May.

With the majority of members' vaccine certificates beginning to expire in May these will no longer be a requirement for entry to the club after 30 April.

In the meantime please continue to follow the guidelines of staying away from the club if you are feeling unwell and remaining vigilant in your wearing of masks and the use of hand sanitizer when you do attend.

Thank you for your patience throughout this protracted situation.

Take care,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President

Weekly Update 20/21-April-2022

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:52:05 GMT

Weekly Update 20/21-April-2022

1. Anniversary Pairs

Date & Time: Monday 25th April starting at 10am (2 sessions).

Entry fee: $20.

This is a club member only handicapped tournament.

No food will be provided so bring along your lunch and snacks.

Note: There will be no Monday afternoon or evening sessions due to the Anniversary Pairs.

2. Free Beginner Bridge Lessons

Date: next class starts Wednesday 4th May at 7.30pm for 11 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Please let your friends and family know.

3. Vaccine Passports – these are still required until April 25th , to be reviewed at the next committee meeting.

4. Tournament Results:

4.1 Auckland 10A Teams:

Tim Schumacher and Jan Alabaster were part of the 2nd placed team
John and Jane skipper were part of the 7th placed team

Great results in a very strong field.

4.2 Wellington Mixed Sex 3A pairs

Sam Gurney and Tony Quinlivan 2nd

5. Canterbury Bridge Congress:

Date: Sat 14 / Sun 15 May.

Refer either the Home page or the Events & Tournaments page for more details.

(National Open/Intermediate/Junior tournaments to play in)

Update 21 April 2022

6. Zonta Bridge Tournament is being held at the club Tuesday 3rd May raising funds for the “Grandparents raising Grandchildren Trust”. See the flyer reachable via the button below for more details. There are not many entries at the moment so if you can support this event, please let the office know before midday Friday 22nd April (tomorrow �� ).

7. NZ Bridge Youth Weekend:

8. NZ Bridge ranking report to the 1st April, 2022:

This report listing the top 20 players in each rank can be found on the NZ Bridge website at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/2012-ranks-report.html . An explanation of the masterpoints system and ranks can also be found on the NZ Bridge website at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/master-points-explained.html .

Note: Well done to Leon Meier ( National Master) placed 1st. Marie McHugh ( Novice ) 1st and John O’Leary (Novice) 2nd. There are a few more Christchurch players in the rankings.

Weekly Update 12-April-2022

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:50:08 GMT

Weekly Update 12-April-2022

1. Anniversary Pairs

Date & Time: Monday 25th April starting at 10am (2 sessions).

Entry fee: $20.

This is a club member only handicapped tournament.

No food will be provided so bring along your lunch and snacks.

Note: There will be no Monday afternoon or evening sessions due to the Anniversary Pairs.

2. Free Beginner Bridge Lessons

Date: next class starts Wednesday 4th May at 7.30pm for 11 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Please let your friends and family know.

3. Vaccine Passports – these are still required until April 25th , to be reviewed at the next committee meeting.

4. Sunday Bridge: 12.50pm start time, no partner required.

5. Tournament Results:

Fiona Temple & John Kruiniger have made it to the 2021 Rubber Bridge Final (delayed because of Covid) Good Luck!

South Canterbury Congress:

Open Teams 10A: 1st the Tuffnel team comprising Graeme Tuffnel and Jan Alabaster with two Aucklanders
Open Swiss Pairs: 2nd Max Morrison & Jeremy Fraser-Hoskin (Auck)
Intermediate Swiss Pairs: 2nd Caroline Caseley & Jo Hampton, 3rd Rex Green & Ian Beattie

6. The Club Library:

We are currently doing a stocktake of the library so could members check whether they have any club books and return them to the library.

Weekly Update 5-April-2022

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:21:17 GMT

Weekly Update 5-April-2022

1. Wednesday Seminar

Date: 6th April, 5.50pm

Cost: $5

Topic: Opening & Responding to 1NT

2. Anniversary Pairs

Date: Monday 25th April starting at 10am (2 sessions)

Entry fee: $20

This is a club member only handicapped tournament. No food will be provided so bring along your lunch and snacks.

3. Free Beginner Bridge Lessons

Date: next class starts Wednesday 4th May at 7.30pm for 11 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Please let your friends and family know.

4. Tournament Results: Mid Canterbury Pairs

2nd Liz Fitzgerald & John Kruiniger
3rd overall and 1st in the 2nd Division Wendy Slade & Chris Bras
4th overall Leon Meier & Tim Schumacher

5. Thursday Aft Bridge:

Due to the low numbers, there will be no formal session but if you have a four who want to play, the clubrooms will be available.

6. Vaccine Passports – these are still required until April 25th, to be reviewed at the next committee meeting.

7. Sunday Bridge: 12.50pm start time, no partner required.

8. Akaroa Bridge tournament has been cancelled for this year.

Weekly Update 1-April-2022

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:30:24 GMT

Weekly Update 1-April-2022

1. Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar

Date: Sunday 3rd April at 10am

Cost: $15

Tutor: Jenny Wilkinson

Topic: Doubles.

2. Wednesday Seminar

Date: 6th April, 5.50pm

Cost: $5

Topic: Opening & Responding to 1NT

3. Anniversary Pairs

Date: Monday 25th April starting at 10am (2 sessions)

Entry fee: $20

This is a club member only handicapped tournament. No food will be provided so bring along your lunch and snacks.

4. Free Beginner Bridge Lessons

Date: next class starts Wednesday 4th May at 7.30pm for 11 weeks.

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Please let your friends and family know.

5. Akaroa Bridge tournament has been cancelled for this year.

6. Thursday Aft Bridge: Due to the low numbers, there will be no formal session but if you have a four who want to play, the clubrooms will be available.

7. Online RealBridge on Sunday evenings has been put on the backburner mainly due to lack of interest and difficulty in staffing. The committee will revisit this at a later date.

8. Online Tournament regulations for those who participate in these events can be accessed using the button below.

Committee Update 25-March-2022

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:57:02 GMT

Committee Update 25 March-2022

Dear All,

Thank you to those who attended the 70th AGM of the club last night; your support was much appreciated.

The following committee members were elected unopposed: Marilyn Copland (President), Tony Quinliven (Vice-President), Mark Paget (Treasurer), John Skipper, Lizzie Thompson, Bev Johnson, Deborah Matthews and Hedley Bamford (Committee members).

Two presentations were also made at the meeting. The first was to Nan Caldwell for the distinction of having been a member of the club for 50 years. We were also delighted to present Charles Lapthorne with the Betty Trigwell Cup for the highest scores attained in 2021 for those in the 90 plus years old bracket. Congratulations for these two great achievements.

The recent easing of the COVID regulations announced on Wednesday means that with the increase to 200 people allowed at indoor gatherings we will no longer need to have a booking system. As recommended we will continue with the mask-wearing requirement. The government does recognise that "some businesses, events or venues may still choose to use vaccine passes" and will maintain the infrastructure for them. In light of the current number of cases in Canterbury the committee has decided to continue with the vaccine pass requirement up until and including 25 April. We will review the decision after that date.

In the meantime please continue to observe all safety requirements and stay home if you feel unwell. Hopefully the situation will begin to improve soon and we will be able to welcome greater numbers back to the club. Thank you for your forbearance everyone.

Take care,

Marilyn Copland,

President.

Weekly Update 18-March-2022

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:13:24 GMT

Weekly Update 18-March-2022

1. Junior/Intermediate Seminar

Date: Sunday 27 March at 10am

Cost: $15

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Topic: Card Play Techniques.

2. Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar

Date: Sunday 3rd April at 10am

Cost: $15

Tutor: Jenny Wilkinson

Topic: Doubles.

3. Sunday On-line REALBRIDGE

This is a free session Go to https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/realbridge-sessions

4. Ukraine Fundraiser

The Christchurch Bridge Club is raising funds for the people of the Ukraine. The donation box can be found at the bar or donations can be made through the club’s bank account. For more information see the foyer noticeboard.

5. Club AGM will be held on Thursday 24th March at 6.30pm in the Cambridge Room. The Annual & Finance report has been emailed to the members, can also be viewed on the Club’s website. There are a few hard copies available for members who do not have an email or computer.

Please send any apologies to the office.

Likewise, if you are intending to be present at the meeting please register your name with the office. In the unlikely event of more than 100 members wishing to attend, the meeting will be postponed until such time as the current 100 person limit is removed.

Those members who are scheduled to play bridge on the evening of 24 March, but are not attending the AGM, are asked to enter through the door of the Founders' Room and to remain there until such time as the meeting is concluded.

Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

AGM Update 16-March-2022

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:09:08 GMT

AGM Update 16 March-2022

The Club AGM will be held on Thursday 24th March at 6.30pm in the Cambridge Room.

The Annual and Finance reports can be viewed using the following links:

2022 CBC Annual Report

CBC Audit Report 2021 Financial Year

Nominations for the committee are as follows:

President: Marilyn Copland
Vice President: Tony Quinlivan
Treasurer: Mark Paget

Committee:

John Skipper
Lizzie Thompson
Bev Johnson
Hedley Bamford
Deborah Matthews

AGM:

Please email any apologies to the office.

Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

CBC Update - RealBridge Support Information 13-March-2022

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:54:38 GMT

CBC Update - RealBridge Support Information 13-March-2022

For the latest support information from RealBridge (on-line) for members, see below.

First on-line club session Sunday at 7pm.

https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/realbridge-sessions

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This is the latest support information for RealBridge.

We would be grateful if you would share this information with your players and directors. In particular, if you have iPad users who haven’t already changed their settings as we recommend, please encourage them to do the changes.

Some clubs have reported that there are some specific players who apparently cause other players to have connection problems. This is a symptom of the iPad/Mac problems described below. The players who are affected will be iPad or Mac users. It can be prevented by making the recommended changes on the iPad or Mac (that in, on the machines that are having the connection problem, not on the machine that seems to trigger the problem.)

If your players or tournament directors have problems during a session, please ask them to contact us. We are keen to help, but we can’t help unless we know that there is a problem.

Below is a suggested email for you to send to your players, with all the relevant information.

Contacting RealBridge for help

RealBridge are very happy to help with technical problems relating to RealBridge.

If you would like help with any issue related to RealBridge, please contact them:

Email: support@realbridge.online

Telephone (UK): 0794 232 2209 or 0772 692 0784

Telephone (non-UK): +44 794 232 2209 or +44 772 692 0784

Telephone support is available 07:00 – 23:00 UK time (GMT).

If you have a problem during a session, please ring RealBridge at the time. This applies both to players and to directors.

If you often have problems with RealBridge, please contact RealBridge for advice.

If you are outside the UK and would like to avoid international calling charges, please email RealBridge with your phone number and a short explanation of the problem, and we will call you back.

iPads with iOS 15

This is the advice that we first circulated in December 2021. Many iPad users have followed the advice, and now have no more problems.

The latest release of iOS – version 15 – causes problems when playing on RealBridge. The symptoms are:

Loss of video and/or audio.
Freezing, so that you can’t click anything.

The problem may occur at every table, or it may only occur against some opponents.

There is no need to suffer these problems – RealBridge have a solution which takes a few minutes to do. It will solve the problem permanently.

If you have iOS 15, please do follow RealBridge’s advice. Even if you are not having problems now, this will prevent you from having problems in the future.

If you have an iPad with iOS 15, and you have not already updated your iPad as recommended by RealBridge in December/January , there is a settings change that you should make.

RealBridge are very happy to talk you through the procedure. You can contact them on the number above. It will take only a few minutes.

If you are happy to make the changes yourself, please see:

For experienced users: https://realbridge.online/settings-change-ios-15.html
Step-by-step instructions, with pictures: https://realbridge.online/media-support-settings-change-ios-15-detailed.html

If you have an iPad with iOS 15, and you have already updated your iPad as recommended by RealBridge on or after 8 December, we also recommend that you upgrade to iOS 15.3.1 . You do not need to make any other settings changes.

If you have made the changes but you are still having problems, please contact RealBridge, and they will help you to check your settings.

If you don’t know which version of iOS you have , see https://realbridge.online/media-support-settings-change-ios-15-detailed.html#check_ios_version , or contact RealBridge for help.

For all iPads with iOS 15 , you should use Safari , not Google Chrome.

MacBooks and iMacs with Monterey or Safari 15

If you have a Mac that has been upgraded to macOS Monterey , and you use Safari , please see the instructions here:

https://realbridge.online/media-support-macos-monterey.html

If you have a Mac that has not been upgraded to macOS Monterey, but does have Safari 15 , and you are experiencing freezing or loss of audio , also please see the instructions here:

https://realbridge.online/media-support-macos-monterey.html

Thanks.

Andy Bowles

RealBridge

https://realbridge.online

RealBridge support: +44 (0) 794 232 2209

CBC Update - COVID Status 11-March-2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 02:31:22 GMT

CBC Update: COVID Status 11-March-2022

A member who played at the club last Wednesday 9th March has tested positive for COVID.

We have checked and found:

That this member was well on Wednesday and had no symptoms at all.
Further, this person wore a mask during session time and did not have supper in close proximity to any other member. In fact they had brought their own water bottle and drank that at supper time well away from other members.
Our member has continued to do everything we could hope for. They’ve discussed their options with a medical professional and are now self-isolating for seven days as required.
Their partner has been advised.

The CBC is NOT considered a place of interest and remains open. That does not mean we can guarantee to be COVID-free or that members are safe from catching the virus. Each person needs to assess the risk for themselves and make decisions about their attendance, taking into account their age, health-status and other risks of contracting the virus and possibly becoming very ill. If anyone is in doubt they should discuss this with their doctor or take advice from the Ministry of Health. As before mask-wearing is mandatory and anyone who is a close contact of a COVID case or with any sign of illness is asked to stay away.

Remember:

As COVID numbers increase we need to take all due diligence when playing at the club.
Please sanitise hands regularly and wear good quality well-fitted masks at all times.
If you have a drink please do so away from the table or outside if conditions permit.
The bar facilities will still be available after play for those who choose to stay.

Christchurch Bridge Club

CBC Update - CHCH Bridge Club Updates: On-line bridge with Real Bridge 10-March-2022

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:50:59 GMT

CBC Update: CHCH Bridge Club Updates: On-line bridge with Real Bridge 10-March-2022

The committee has decided to provide two on-line bridge sessions per week for the members on the RealBridge website.

Sundays & Wednesdays at 7pm.

These sessions will cost $5 per session.

Notes re Payment:

1. Different bank account suffix -01
2. Please make sure you complete the payment with the correct information in the Particulars, Code and Reference boxes

The following link will take you to our RealBridge Sessions page where you will find instructions on how to deposit money to be used for these sessions and guidelines for players - RealBridge Sessions

The first session will be held this Sunday, 13th March at 7pm. See link below. This will be a free session as it will also be the first time for our directors to direct a session on this platform. David Stephen & Neal Phillips will be your directors.

Click Here to link to the Sunday session. Future session links will be available on the Club’s website.

Payment for sessions will start on Wednesday 16th March. You will be expected to have money in your account before you play. I.e. Make sure you deposit your money at least one day before the session.

Note: Concession Cards cannot be used for on-line bridge.

C-Points: As the club is running them as club sessions, C-points will be allocated.

Christchurch Bridge Club

CBC Update - Covid Status 2&4-March-2022

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:16:37 GMT

CBC Update: Covid Status 2&4-March-2022

A member who played at the club last night (Tuesday 1-March-2022) has tested positive for COVID. The CBC remains open but that does not mean we can guarantee to be COVID-free or that members are safe from catching the virus. Each person needs to assess the risk for themselves and make decisions about their attendance, taking into account their age, health-status and other risks of contracting the virus and possibly becoming very ill. If anyone is in doubt they should discuss this with their doctor or take advice from the Ministry of Health. As before mask-wearing is mandatory and anyone who is a close contact of a COVID case or with any sign of illness is asked to stay away.

Update 4-March-2022

As COVID numbers increase we need to take all due diligence when playing at the club.
Please sanitise hands regularly and wear good quality well-fitted masks at all times.
If you have a drink please do so away from the table or outside if conditions permit.
The bar facilities will still be available after play for those who choose to stay.

Christchurch Bridge Club

Weekly Update 22-February-2022

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 01:23:04 GMT

Weekly Update 22-February-2022

Tournaments:

We love to celebrate our members when they do well in a tournament so please let the office know when this occurs.

Most recently the National Congress has just finished so hopefully some of our members have done well if so please let us know!

Booking Sessions:

The office appreciates the members who send their bookings along with their NZ Bridge numbers. This makes the process a lot quicker.

Face Masks:

Face masks protect you and those around you

Wearing a face mask helps keep you and others safe. They are particularly useful when physical distancing is not possible.

To be effective, a face mask should:

go over your nose, mouth and chin;
be well-fitting so there are no gaps above, below or on the sides;
be used correctly and consistently; and
not be damp.

A mask that is not fitted correctly may become ineffective. It may not offer enough protection for you or those around you against COVID-19 spreading.

How to Wear a Face Mask Safely

(The following information is from https://covid19.govt.nz/prepare-and-stay-safe/keep-up-healthy-habits/wear-a-face-mask/how-to-wear-a-face-mask-safely/ )

Choosing a face mask

Different types of face masks can provide different levels of protection, depending on the type of mask and how they are used. You should find a face mask that best fits you.

There are several things you should think about when selecting the right face mask for you. This includes:

your level of infection risk;
how well the face mask fits you;
the filtration ability of the material; and
comfort.

However, any face mask is better than no face mask.

Fabric, reusable face masks

You can use a fabric face mask. But the effectiveness of fabric face masks can vary depending on the style and materials used.

You should look for reusable fabric face masks that have at least 3 layers and are made of tightly woven fabric, such as cotton.

Ideally face masks should also use 2 different types of fabric that still allow easy breathing but provide filtration and a good fit. Face masks with more than one layer will help contain any respiratory droplets.

You can increase protection of your fabric face mask by adding a ‘filter layer’ and a nose bridge wire to mould the face mask to your face. A filter layer could be a specific face mask filter or a cut down disposable face mask to add to a face mask pocket.

Fabric face masks can still be effective for short periods of time in well-ventilated areas.

Cleaning your fabric face mask

Taking care of your face mask is important. You should wash fabric face masks daily using soap and hot water, and completely dry them before using again.

You should have enough face masks to at least wash one and wear one. Check for wear and tear to make sure there are no holes and they are still in good condition.

Many stores and online retailers offer these types of face masks. You can also make your own but make sure it has at least 3 layers.

You can find instructions how to make a face covering at https://covid19.govt.nz/prepare-and-stay-safe/keep-up-healthy-habits/wear-a-face-mask/how-to-make-a-face-mask/

Disposable face masks

Disposable face masks with ear loops can offer better protection for a longer period than fabric face masks, especially in higher-risk indoor settings.

These are the widely available ‘blue’ medical masks. They are often called ‘medical’, ‘surgical’ and ‘procedural’ masks.

For use in healthcare, they must comply to a certain standard. Many disposable masks may not be certified to medical standards, but still provide effective protection.

You can find these at many retail stores, supermarkets or pharmacies. Some relevant social services agencies or organisations may also be able to provide some.

To make these masks fit better and get a snug fit:

pinch the nose wire;
try layering them with a fabric mask over top;
knot the ear loops where they attach to the mask, then fold and tuck excess material under the edges; and
try pulling the ear loops back and securing together with a hair tie or clip.

How to wear a face mask safely

Try to avoid twisting the ear loop into a figure 8, as this will likely cause a side gap that could let virus particles in.

Double masking or layering can provide greater protection as the other layer, preferably a fabric mask can help to stop any leaks around the top and sides of the bottom mask.

Cleaning a disposable face mask

To reuse these masks, you can submerge them in boiling water for a few minutes and hang them out to dry. You can do this up to 10 times.

When they start to show wear, dispose of them.

Disposable P2/N95 particulate respirators

Disposable high-filtration face masks or particulate respirators offer the highest level of protection, when used correctly.

These face masks work best when a person is ‘fit tested’ so that there is a tight seal against the wearer’s face. It is important to follow manufacturer’s instructions on how to mold these face masks to your face so there are no gaps.

These face masks can offer hours of protection when in high-risk indoor settings where there is no or little ventilation. But they need to have a very tight seal around the face. If there is not a tight seal around the face, these face masks do not provide any better protection than a well-fitting medical mask.

You can reuse these face masks several times if you leave them for 5 to 7 days between each use. If they no longer provide a tight fit around your face, then you should dispose of them.

Particulate respirator face masks come in a variety of models, prices, availability and suitability. Demand for these masks has been high. They are often identified by which international regulatory standard they meet.

P2 is the Australia/New Zealand respiratory standard.
N95 is the United States respiratory standard.
KN95 is the Chinese respiratory standard.
FFP2 is the European respiratory standard.

Currently frontline staff at the border and in healthcare settings who are at greater risk of exposure to COVID-19 need these face masks.

Weekly Update 16-February-2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:15:51 GMT

Weekly Update 16-February-2022

Under Phase Two of the Red Traffic Light level the government has advised that "vulnerable older people should limit their social interaction". The cancellation of bookings at the club this week suggests that the warning is being heeded. Whenever numbers allow we are now are now using only every second bridge table in an effort to increase distancing. John Skipper has organised our connection to Real Bridge and we hope to have this operating as soon as a method of payment has been set up and our directors have undergone the necessary training. How long we are able to remain playing face-to-face bridge is an unknown, but in the meantime we need to do all we can to operate safely. Those of us who currently attend sessions do so in the knowledge that we must wear a mask. Though the increased level of security we achieve by doing this is a comfort, the actual wearing of the mask can be far from comfortable.

Masks can cause some people to feel claustrophobic, glasses can become fogged up, we can feel hot and bothered- the list goes on. It is easy to inadvertently wear them upside-down or inside-out, and tempting for some to wear them on top of the head, under the nose, or even the chin. Some players are making an art-form out of prolonged cups of tea and strategically placed very long glasses of water. However, we have now had time to adjust, and with the ever-increasing case numbers it is time to get serious. Out of consideration for all our members, including those with mask exemptions, we need to co-operate with requirements and act responsibly. Directors should not be diverted from their duties to act as the mask police. Likewise, committee members should be free to play bridge and not be called upon to intervene in disputes. Please wear your mask when entering the building and leave it on unless you are eating or drinking. Please also have your refreshments at the allocated break-times and do not keep them at the table afterwards.

Our current situation is stressful and challenging so let's please all show tolerance and work together calmly as we make our way through it.

Thank you,

Marilyn Copland,

President.

Thursday and Sunday afternoons starting at 1pm (Be there by 12.50pm). Plenty of room at these sessions to play, no booking or partner required.

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar , Sunday 27th February at 10am, $15 Tutor: Jane Skipper. Topic: Play your cards right! … a look at leads, signals and defence. Sign up in the foyer or email the office.

Weekly Update 8-February-2022

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 03:34:51 GMT

Weekly Update 8/9-February-2022

Club AGM will be held on Thursday 24th March at 6.30pm. Nominations for committee are now open, nominations forms can be found in the foyer.

Club First Aiders: Asking for first aiders, nurses or doctors who are willing to help in an emergency. Please let your convenor know if you want your name added to the list.

Entering for Sessions: Please send your entries in with you and your partners NZ Bridge number. These can be found on the NZ Bridge website.

Players who are on the waiting list and miss out will go to the following weeks entries. Please contact to the office if would like to confirm your entry for the following week. This is to be done after the current session has been played.

Sickness: If you have entered for a session and need to cancel your booking, please do so before 4.30pm on the day so as to give the office time to contact players on the waiting list.

Thursday and Sunday afternoons starting at 1pm. Plenty of room at these sessions to play, no booking or partner required.

Update 9-February-2022

Club Sessions:

The Covid-19 Red Traffic Light level places us in an awkward position, for three of our evening sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The numbers attending these sessions normally exceed the limit of 100 people and so the booking system is in use and used to limit numbers. That means not all players will be able to play all qualifying nights for any events. As such the scheduled match programme for these nights is on hold. We will run non-competition bridge. We will maintain the grades as separate unless the numbers in one grade are very small (<5 tables) in which case they may combine.

All other sessions are below the 100 person limit and as such there is no impediment to people playing and the competitions will continue without change.

A modified match programme for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights will be issued when we have a change in traffic light or allowable numbers.

John Skipper

CBC Committee - Match

Reminder:

In view of the current OMICRON situation the committee has decided to introduce compulsory mask-wearing from Monday 31 January (unless you have a medical exemption) a few days before the government mandated date of 4 February. Please follow government guidelines in terms of the type of masks worn.

These are testing times and we will continue to monitor developments closely. Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

Weekly Update 28-January-2022

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:22:41 GMT

Weekly Update 28-January-2022

In view of the current OMICRON situation the committee has decided to introduce compulsory mask-wearing from Monday 31 January, a few days before the government mandated date of 4 February. Please follow government guidelines in terms of the type of masks worn.

Apologies are due to players from last Wednesday night for the inaccuracy in the booking system which saw too many people turn up for the session. Thank you to those who graciously went home and also to Neal Phillips for stepping up to help in the office at a time of very high demand.

These are testing times and we will continue to monitor developments closely. Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

Marilyn Copland, President

Reminder: People who are unwell, asked to isolate or waiting for Covid test results are to stay away. Please get your booster shot if you are eligible.

Booking for a session: Please make sure that both NZ Bridge numbers and names are emailed to the office at the time of booking. Email: office@chchbridge.co.nz

If you do not know your partners number please copy & paste link into your browser to look up their number. https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html

Wednesday Night Seminar 4th Feb at 6 – 6.50pm, $5 , All welcome, those players who would like to play afterwards must book in with the office before hand. Topic - Review Opening bids and Responses Tutor: Shirley Newton

30-January-2022

Session Bookings: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday sessions are FULL . Thursday afternoon and Sunday afternoon 1pm sessions – no booking required.

No bookings are taken for the following session until the current session for their grade has been played. Players who are on the wait list will be put into the next session first. Players on the wait list are to confirm that they would like to play.

Weekly Update 23-January-2022

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:30:31 GMT

Weekly Update 23-January-2022

The inevitable arrival of OMICRON is now upon us. Under the Red Traffic Light setting the club is still able to operate, albeit with a maximum of 100 players at any given session. This necessitates a return to the booking system and while the wearing of masks is not compulsory it is highly recommended . All sessions will continue to run, with the Wednesday night Junior section being restricted to 80 players once the Beginners' Lessons (with classes of 20 people) start on 2 February.

The administration of the booking system will be demanding on our office staff and we ask that you exercise patience and consideration at all times. We are investigating the introduction of an on-line system of booking as soon as possible to alleviate the pressure.

In the meantime, for our collective protection, please have a booster shot once you are eligible and attend the club only when in good health.

Thank you everyone.

Booking in a session:

When booking a session, please email your information in the following format: Mon Eve B Johns 81634 / Z Jones 11753
Bookings will on be accepted for the current week only. If players miss out for a session, they will be offered a seat first for the following week.
If you have a booked seat and then are unable to play, please let the office know asap, so the pair next on the wait list can be notified.

25/01/2022 - Please note that Tuesday & Thursday sessions for this week are Full.

Weekly Update 19-January-2022

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:22:38 GMT

Weekly Update 19-January-2022

2022 Subscriptions: are due by the 31st January, 2022.

Wednesday & Sunday bridge sessions: volunteers are wanted as a spare person to partner members who come along without a partner. Please let the office know if you can help. You will be added to a roster.

Need a partner? Remember to either complete the form which was enclosed with your subscription notice or contact the office directly as we have players looking for partners.

Garden volunteers: Volunteers are required to help maintain the clubs garden. If you would be interested please let the office know or add your name to the list in the foyer.

Beginner Lessons (FREE) & Back to Bridge Lessons($25): Start on Wednesday 2nd February at 7.30pm. Please let you friends/work colleagues/family members know.

NZ Bridge Board nominations: If you are interested in standing for the board, please let the office know. See below to access relevant information from NZ Bridge.

Club AGM will be held on Thursday 24th March at 6.30pm. Nominations for committee are now open, nominations forms can be found in the foyer.

Partner Finder: We require a partner finder for Wednesday night bridge, let Sue know in the office if you can help.

Weekly Update 11-January-2022

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:35:32 GMT

Weekly Update 11-January-2022

Happy New Year!

2022 Subscriptions: are due by the 31st January, 2022.

Need a partner? Remember to either complete the form which was enclosed with your subscription notice or contact the office directly.

Garden volunteers: Volunteers are required to help maintain the clubs garden. If you would be interested please let the office know.

South Island Pairs will be held here on Sat 22 /Sun 23 January. Enter on-line.

Weekly Update 21-December-2021

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:11:47 GMT

Weekly Update 21-December-2021

Hi All,

Counterfeit Notes: The Reserve Bank has received and viewed the notes from the Club and they are in fact legal tender i.e. they are NOT counterfeit as first thought which is good news. The reason the club was hesitant in receiving bank notes from the members was because the bank was not accepting them. The bank has now been contacted by the Reserve Bank to update them that the notes are indeed legal.

Volunteers for Wednesdays and Sundays for 2022:

We would like volunteers for the above sessions to act as a spare partner or to be a helper at the beginner lessons. The volunteers will be added to a roster and you may only be needed once every 1-2 months depending how many we get. We require the volunteers for Wednesdays from Wed 5th Jan and Sundays from Sunday, Jan 9th. Please email the office if you can help.

Holiday Bridge: All sessions are Open

Tuesday 21st Dec at 7.20pm

Wednesday 22nd Dec at 7.20pm

Thursday Afternoon 23rd Dec at 1pm

Wednesday 29th Dec at 7.20pm

Thursday Afternoon 30th Dec at 1pm

The office is closed from the 24th December to the 5th January. I will check the emails over the break.

I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New Year.

Regards,

Sue Edwards

Club Manager

Christchurch Bridge Club

Christmas Update 20-December-2021

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:22:45 GMT

Weekly Update 20-December-2021

Dear all,

After a year of uncertainty and challenge it has been heartening to end on a positive note with a week of prize-givings and Christmas cheer, albeit rather more muted than usual. Congratulations to all of those who won competitions and awards. Thank you to the session conveyors for adding the festive touches and for all their work throughout the year. Once again we are reminded that the club runs on the combined effort of both the staff and a host of volunteers.

In the absence of a "President's Shout" this year, I would like to extend my thanks to all of you.

Particular thanks are due to our Club Manager, Sue Edwards, for all the extra work she has had to do, often from home, because of the constraints imposed by the COVID situation. In this she has been greatly assisted by David Stephen, who has updated and streamlined club systems to increase efficiency. Thanks also to the dealers, directors and bar staff who combine to organise and administer the sessions. The teachers, too, have done a sterling job, and we have welcomed a large number of new members to the club as a direct result of their excellent tutelage -not to mention the continued hard work of Lizzie Thompson, who supports and encourages both beginners and Juniors alike.

Finally, thank you to the members for your continued support of the committee as we have negotiated our way through unknown territory.

We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas break and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Take care,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 14-December-2021

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:48:03 GMT

Weekly Update 14-December-2021

Counterfeit Notes:

Over the past week the club has been given a total of 25 counterfeit notes as payment of table fees or at the bar. Clearly there is a significant number of these notes now in circulation in Christchurch.

As a club we cannot allow this to continue.

For COVID reasons it is good practice and we have already recommended all payments to the club for table fees and bar purchases are made by Eftpos. This is yet another reason why Eftpos should be used if at all possible. If you need to pay in cash we ask that in the interim you use coins for table fees.

We thank you for your assistance and cooperation which will hopefully avoid the need for more stringent restrictions on methods of payment.

Note: click on the link below for information re these counterfeit notes or refer to the Reserve Bank site https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/notes-and-coins/security-and-counterfeit-detection/how-to-spot-a-counterfeit .

Kiwis in the Bridge tri-international weekend with Australia and Indonesia:

Congratulations to Leon Meier: First place to our Youth team: Jack James, Jeremy Fraser-Hoskin, Leon Meier, Jacob Kalma.

Prize Giving: will be held for all sessions this week. As a result there maybe a few less boards being played.

Tuesday night players to be seated ready for start of play at 7.15pm tonight!

Friday session are having 1 hour for lunch and a glass of wine. Play to finish by 2.30pm so all boards can be played.

Christmas Holiday Bridge: All sessions are open, see club homepage for dates & times. https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/

Happy Bridging.

Weekly Update 7-9-December-2021

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 03:24:27 GMT

Weekly Update 7/9-December-2021

Prize Giving: will be held for all sessions starting this Sunday 12th December to Friday 17th December. As a result there maybe a few less boards being played at some sessions.

Friday session are having 1 hour for lunch and a glass of wine. Play to finish by 2:30pm so all boards can be played.

Christmas Holiday Bridge:

All sessions are open to all who meet the club's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements:

Sunday 19th Dec 1:00pm
Monday Aft 20th Dec 1:00pm
Monday 20th Dec 7.20pm
Tuesday 21st Dec 7.20pm
Wednesday 22nd Dec 7.20pm
Thursday Aft 23rd Dec 1:00pm
Wednesday 29th Dec 7.20pm
Thursday Aft 30th Dec 1:00pm

Canterbury Holiday Pairs proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing

4/6/11 January, 2022

Prior entry not required, $8 per session. Graded prizes. Play any or all sessions. System cards will be required.

Reminder: Please bring your vaccine passport to bridge to record the expiry date if you have not done so already.

2022 Subscriptions: Invoices and match programme books can be picked up from the club.

Session bookings are no longer required at any session.

Counterfeit Notes are on the rise, click on the "Counterfeit Notes" button below to see wha t to look out for.

Westende Jewellers (Club Sponsor): Click on the link for their latest promotions https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/current-promotions/

Take care & stay safe.

Weekly Update 30-November-2021

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:13:31 GMT

Weekly Update 30-November-2021

Club Match programme books and invoices for 2022 are now available to be picked up from the club. Note: When you pay your subs, you understand that there is now a requirement to be double vaccinated to play bridge at the club.

Club Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday sessions are full. No more booking required from this Friday as long as we are in the traffic light system orange or green.

Dealing: The office is looking for a new dealer for dealing the cards for bridge sessions on a Tuesday morning. Let Sue in the office know if you can help.

Take care & stay safe.

CBC COVID-19 Vaccination Pass Update 24-Nov-2021

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:27:18 GMT

CHCH Bridge Update COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate 24-November-2021

The committee met last night to discuss the ramifications for our club of the government's upcoming move to the Traffic Light system for dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. It was decided unanimously to designate the club as a venue which requires the provision of a valid COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (i.e. My Vaccine Pass) for entry, this designation to take effect from 11.59pm on Thursday 2 December 2021 in line with the recent government announcement. This stipulation will apply to all CBC members, bridge members from other clubs and all those who hire, use or visit the clubrooms for any other purposes. Only those who have been granted a valid government-endorsed Vaccination Exemption Certificate will not be subject to this requirement, but would be required to wear a mask at all times.

In instituting the use of Vaccination Certificates the health and wellbeing of our members has been paramount. Although having the vaccine does not guarantee that we will not contract the virus, it does reduce the likelihood and severity and provide us with greater peace of mind going forward. In addition, the move does mean that the club is now able to operate with more than 100 people at the green and orange levels, and up to 100 at the red. The booking system will end after next Thursday, 2 December.

So that we are able to document vaccination status, please bring your certificate to the club (either on your phone or in hard copy) from this Thursday, 25 November, onwards. It will be sighted and the expiry date recorded against your NZ Bridge number in our database. Please note that entry to the club after 2 December will be dependent upon your provision of this information, either before then or the first time you return to play.

The situation is currently very dynamic and the committee will continue to monitor any changes in legislation and implementation as the situation unfolds. Thank you everyone for your anticipated patience and co-operation as we enter the next phase of this challenging journey.

Marilyn Copland,

President

Weekly Update 17-20-November-2021

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:24:51 GMT

Weekly Update 17-20-November-2021

Booking a Club Session:

1. Booking is no longer required for the Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening and Friday sessions .

2. Booking is still required for the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening sessions.

Note: Please send bookings as follows: 48424 Sue Edwards / 58669 David Stephen . This is to ensure that there are no

duplicates. If you have booked already, please do not send another booking with the correct format.

Only one person is to book for each pair. Please check with your partner who is going to book.
Please cancel booking if you are unable to play as we have a waiting list.

Bookings: When booking, please make sure you send both NZBridge numbers. Following is a link you can use to find out your partners number - https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html

Note: Please make sure to contact the office if you are unable to come to a session. Preferably before 5pm on the day!

Sessions Full: Tuesday 23 November & Thursday 25 November sessions are full. Bookings for the following week will not be taken until the particular session has been played.

Club Trophies: Please return all club trophies to the club asap please. They need to be engraved in time for prize giving.

Take care & stay safe.

Weekly Update 10-November-2021

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:36:04 GMT

Weekly Update 10-November-2021

Booking a Bridge Session: Please read!

Please send bookings as below.

Example:

Mon Aft Smith / Jones

Mon Eve Edwards / Jones

Please make sure only one of the partnership emails the office to book a spot.
Bookings are only made for the current week . Once a session e.g. Monday evening has played, bookings are then open from Tuesday for the following Monday.
If you have booked a spot and then find you are unable to attend that session, please let the office know asap as there are pairs on a waiting list. Email: office@chchbridge.co.nz or phone Sue on 0272577466.

The Committee are concerned that some pairs who have booked a session are failing to turn up to play. This denies other pairs on the waiting-list the opportunity to play, creates phantoms and reduces the clubs income. If you are unable to attend a session because of unforeseen circumstances, please show consideration for your fellow players and notify the office as soon as possible. Email: office@chchbridge.co.nz or phone Sue on 0272577466. Failure to do so may restrict your ability to make bookings.

NZ Wide Pairs:

This event is being held this Friday at 7.20pm at the club. The entry fee has been reduced to $12 as supper is not being provided. Entries close tonight. You can enter on-line at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html Remember to look down the list and click on the Christchurch event:

BABICH WINES NZ WIDE PAIRS 12 November 2021 Christchurch

Take care & stay safe.

Weekly Update 7-November-2021

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 01:06:36 GMT

Weekly Update 7-November-2021

Bridge Session Bookings:

1. Tuesday & Thursday sessions are full for this week.
2. Reminder, please send bookings as below.
Example:
Mon Aft: Smith / Jones
Mon Eve: Edwards / Jones

3. Please make sure only one of the partnership emails the office to book a spot.
4. Bookings are only made for the current week. Once a session e.g. Monday Eve has played, bookings are then open from Tuesday for the following Monday.
5. If you have booked a spot and then find you are unable to attend that session, please let the office know asap as there are pairs on a waiting list.

Happy Bridging

Committee Update 5-November-2021

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:41:33 GMT

Committee Update 5-November-2021

The committee met today and in line with our defined status has decided to return to the booking system for all sessions except Sunday and Thursday afternoons. Please note that competitions will continue to run. It will be important for those who are competing in teams events to make sure that bookings are made so that the events are not disrupted. Attendance at all sessions will continue to be for club members only.

Thank you all for your co-operation with the wearing of masks over the last week. Although this is no longer compulsory, we respect the desire of those members who wish to continue doing so.

Some people have enquired about prize-givings. These will take place as planned in the week beginning 13 December.

We wish to bring your attention to the latest update from the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Response and Co-ordination team which states:

"Under Alert Level 2, private social gatherings (which includes Bridge club tournaments) can go ahead as long as they are limited to 100 people."

Here are some further guidelines for social gatherings at Alert Level 2

You do not need to physically distance.
You do not have to wear a face covering, but we encourage you to wear one.
Everyone working at a social gathering must wear a face covering — this includes caterers, anyone serving food and drinks, performers and other staff.
Attendees must have ways to record their visit, such as a QR code poster for them to scan, or another safe and secure way to manually record their contact details.
The 100-person limit does not include workers providing services to a gathering.

Take care everyone,

Marilyn Copland.

President.

Weekly Update 2-November-2021

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:26:13 GMT

Weekly Update 2-November-2021

Bridge Sessions:

The presence of COVID in the city has led to the decision that mask-wearing during play at the club will be compulsory for the next week. We will review the situation in relation to the Christchurch cluster next Sunday and decide then whether or not to continue with this stipulation.

Bookings for sessions are not required.

The Canterbury Intermediate and Junior Leagues are now completed for 2021.

https://sites.google.com/view/canterburybridge/leagues/platinum-intermediate - 1st Tony Quinlivan, 2nd Sam Gurney
https://sites.google.com/view/canterburybridge/leagues/gold-intermediate
https://sites.google.com/view/canterburybridge/leagues/junior

Congratulations to all the winners !

Wednesday Seminar: Tomorrow night, Nov 3rd at 5.50pm: Topic Competing over their 1 NT

Club Trophies: Please bring the club trophies won last year back to the club to be engraved for this year.

Session Convenor Elections: Voting for session convenors will take place the week of Monday 22nd November.

Happy Bridging

Committee Newsletter 31-October-2021

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:13:23 GMT

Committee Newsletter 31-October-2021

Dear Members,

The committee met this afternoon to discuss the way forward following our decision to close the club for bridge sessions last Friday. The casual contact has tested negative for COVID and we will be opening again from tomorrow, Monday 1 November.

The presence of COVID in the city has led to the decision that mask-wearing during play at the club will be compulsory for the next week . We will review the situation in relation to the Christchurch cluster next Sunday and decide then whether or not to continue with this stipulation.

Bridge sessions will return to being for Christchurch Bridge Club members only, tables will be spaced further apart when conditions/numbers allow, and all staff will wear masks. Please pass this information on to bridge partners and friends if you think that they may not see this update tonight. Please also continue to be vigilant in terms of signing in, hand sanitation and hygiene in general. Our policy of not providing or serving food for tournaments precludes us from doing so for any event and we have decided not to have Xmas parties this year.

We continue to be guided by the decisions made by government. The proposed “Traffic Light System” has clarified how we should proceed to a certain extent. As any venues/businesses wishing to have more than 100 people at any given time must require proof of vaccination for entry, we will need to comply with this requirement if we wish to have a viable club. The system also requires that all staff in these establishments must also be vaccinated. November 27 has been signposted as a possible date for the availability of vaccination certificates but the use of the Traffic Light system will vary from region to region because of its dependency upon vaccination percentages. The next few months will be demanding but will hopefully provide some positive outcomes as percentages rise.

In the meantime take care everyone and we look forward to seeing you back at the club.

Marilyn Copland,

President.

Weekly Update 27/29-October-2021

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:00:35 GMT

Weekly Update 27/29-October-2021

Canterbury Interclub Teams: Congratulations to those who have been selected to represent the Christchurch Bridge Club for the Canterbury Interclub teams. Good Luck for this weekend.

2021 Grade Promotions are now out. Congratulations to those who have been promoted. See foyer noticeboard for promotion list.

Important Reminder: Anyone who has been in the upper North Island in the last 14 days should stay away from the club for 14 days.

Club Trophies: Please bring the club trophies won last year back to the club to be engraved for this year.

Session Convenor Elections: Voting for session convenors will take place the week of Monday 22nd November.

Club Match programme restarts: on the week of Monday 25th October – but note the Programme changes below.

Match Programme changes:

Monday Afternoon:

Rose Bowl – reduced to the 10 sessions already played – the best 7 scores to count – at least two scores with different partners

Sir Joseph Ward Ladder – still being played – reduced to 10 sessions – the best 8 scores to count – at least 7 must be played with the same partner

Monday Evening:

Oxford Ladder/John Hay Ladder to replace the last event – commences 15th November

Tuesday Evening:

Events between 17 Aug and 26 Oct cancelled

Wednesday Evening:

Charitable Trusts Cup – the last 6 sessions to replace the Teams & Fourth match Point Ladder

Third Match point Ladder and the Teams events to be switched, i.e. the Third MP Ladder commences this week

Friday:

Open Pairs – reduced to the 8 sessions played

Diana Isaac Retirement Village Pairs – replaced the last 6 sessions on the calendar

Update 29-October:

With the 2 cases of Covid in the community, the Club’s expectations, if you have been in one of these locations they are advised to “Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days after you were exposed at this location of interest. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result AND until 24 hours after symptoms resolve.”

The 13 locations of interest identified and released by the Ministry of Health so far are spread across many Christchurch suburbs - Bishopdale (where the cases live) Sockburn, Hornby, Bryndwr, Riccarton, Islington, and Linwood.

October 18

The Mad Dairy Hornby from 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm

Burger King Curletts Rd Sockburn from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Supervalue Fendalton Village from 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Hornby Chinese Takeaways from 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm (new)

Z Curletts Rd Sockburn from 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (new)

October 20

Caltex Blenheim Road Riccarton from 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm

Try's Bakery Islington from 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Gloucester & Stanmore Corner Dairy Linwood from 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm (new)

October 22

Pannell Discounter Wainoni from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

October 23

Kims Corner Dairy Bryndwr from 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Waimairi Takeaway Bryndwr from 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm (new)

October 25

New World Bishopdale from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

October 27

Kens Takeaways Bishopdale from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Note: for more sites please check the following website as new site are being updated to it regularly:

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-public/contact-tracing-covid-19/covid-19-contact-tracing-locations-interest

Further Update 29-Oct:

A club member has been identified as an indirect contact of a recently diagnosed COVID case in Christchurch. As a precaution we have cancelled bridge this morning and the club will remain closed for bridge sessions until further notice. The member concerned has followed all protocols, is fully vaccinated and has not attended bridge in the last week.

In the meantime please follow the advice of the Director of Health, get tested if you feel unwell and vaccinate if you have not already done so.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 12-13-October-2021

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:33:31 GMT

Weekly Update 12-13-October-2021

Club Covid conditions: If you have visited the north of the North Island in the last 14 days (or have been a close contact), please do not come to the bridge club for 14 days.

Christchurch All Grades 8B Pairs Tournament on Sunday the 17th October is going ahead. Entries close midday this Friday. The entry fee has been reduced to $20. Graded prize list.

Please note:

The tournament is open to players from other clubs, however…
No entries will be accepted from anyone who has visited the north of the North Island in the last 14 days (or has been a close contact)
This is a BYO food and nibbles event
Masks are recommended but not mandatory
If you wish to play please enter online at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/tournament-entry.html?event_id=5788 .

Interclub Teams: Sunday, October 31st, Crockfords Bridge Club

If you wish to be put forward for consideration to represent the club please enter your names at the club or email the office.
Entries can be as pairs.

The tournament sub-committee will select teams to represent the club in the 3 categories: Junior, Intermediate & Open (Categories based on NZ Bridge rating points)

Club Trophies: Please bring the club trophies won last year back to the club to be engraved for this year.

Club Sponsor: Westende Jewellers have got a Sale starting on Wednesday 13th October.

For keen tournament bridge players

Event: The Hamilton Congress 24th and 25th October 2021 is open to 15A Open Teams on RealBridge, refer the flyer you can download on the button below.

Tournament results from other clubs: Can players who attend tournaments at other clubs and have been mentioned in the final placings, please email the results or ask the host club to email them to the office so they can be mentioned in the club news.

Recent Tournament Winners:

Crockfords Open: Deborah Matthews & Darryl Dowthwaite

Crockfords Intermediate: Judy Parkinson & Helen Bremner

Real Bridge (on-line) refer the button below to download more information.

Covid reminder: Remember - if you have been in the upper North Island, places of interest or overseas in the past 2 weeks, please do not attend any club sessions for 2 weeks.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 6-October-2021

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:13:39 GMT

Weekly Update 6-October-2021

Club Sessions: The limit of 100 members at each session has now been lifted so no more booking is required. Competitions are still on hold until further notice.

NOTE: All Club sessions are for Club Members only at this stage.

Interclub Teams: Sunday, October 31st , Crockfords Bridge Club

If you wish to be put forward for consideration to represent the club please enter your names at the club or email the office.
Entries can be as pairs.
The tournament sub-committee will select teams to represent the club in the 3 categories: Junior, Intermediate & Open (Categories based on NZ Bridge rating points).

CHCH All Grade Pairs: will make an announcement next week if this tournament is to proceed.

Important Reminders:

Scanning in, is a legal requirement and everyone must do this as a condition of coming in.
Mask use is recommended but not compulsory.
Anyone who has been in the upper North Island in the last 14 days should stay away.
Do not come if you are a known contact or have been asked to self-isolate.
Anyone who has any respiratory condition or otherwise unwell is to stay away.
If you have to cough or sneeze, do it well away from tables and other people.
Club members only are allowed to attend sessions at the club.
Sunday & Wednesday Bridge: The Junior section will have a spare partner if required. Intermediate & Open Grades are required to have a partner.

Take care and stay safe.

Committee Newsletter 4-October-2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:28:37 GMT

Committee Newsletter 4-October-2021

Dear Members,

At a time when we dread to turn on the TV for another dose of gloom and doom, let’s start with some good news. You may have noticed that the installation of LED lights throughout the club has been completed over the last few weeks. In addition, the lines in the carpark have been repainted and the old hot/cold tap has been replaced by one with a greater cup capacity and hopefully a more sustained performance.

It’s good to be back at the club, albeit under Level 2 restrictions, playing the game which we all enjoy and reconnecting with those whom we haven’t seen for a while. Our thanks go to the directors who worked hard to administer BBO during Levels 3 and 4, and to Sue who now has the daily task of processing the bookings needed for play under Level 2. We are grateful also to John Skipper for undertaking the onerous task of sorting out the details of competition play into a coherent form after all the missed nights, and for collating the input from other committee members to finalise the layout for the 2022 Programme Book.

In the meantime we are all adapting to the changed landscape created by playing bridge at Level 2. The committee has continued to meet via Zoom and to monitor the constantly evolving situation. We are mindful of observing the protocols as laid down by government and of taking guidance from NZ Bridge. In a club with a membership of over 800, we no doubt occupy a variety of positions on the vaccination/non-vaccination spectrum. Given that our demographic includes a considerable number of vulnerable people, we would encourage members to undertake vaccination but are aware that there are some members who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons (and whom the government has indicated may be eligible for vaccination exemptions), and that there will be others who do not wish to be vaccinated for a variety of reasons. We need to be aware of privacy issues and of the fact that the government has not mandated disclosure of vaccination status, or compulsory vaccination. Thus it would seem premature for us to consider any such actions .Instead, let’s be calm and moderate in our approach, show support and respect for others, observe Level 2 protocols and enjoy playing the game we value so much.

Take care everyone,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 28-September-2021

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:54 GMT

Weekly Update 28-September/1-October-2021

Important Reminders:

Scanning in, is a legal requirement and everyone must do this as a condition of coming in.
Mask use is recommended but not compulsory.
Anyone who has been in the upper North Island in the last 14 days should stay away.
Do not come if you are a known contact or have been asked to self-isolate.
Anyone who has any respiratory condition or otherwise unwell is to stay away.
If you have to cough or sneeze, do it well away from tables and other people.
Club members only are allowed to attend sessions at the club.
Sunday Bridge: Open Grade are to have a partner. The Junior section will have a spare partner if required.
Booking a session: Which session? Aft or evening and type names as example would be helpful e.g. Mon Aft S Smith / J Bloggs.
Please contact the office if you cannot attend a session you are booked in for as there maybe others waiting.

Additional Information 1-Oct-2021:

Covid Advisory from NZ Bridge: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/blog/7563/Covid_19-Advisory-from-NZ-Bridge

Vaccination: If there is any member who requires assistance to get their vaccinations, please let the office know.

Booking in for sessions: Remember to state which session: e.g. Monday Afternoon or Monday Evening and the pairs names written as J Bloggs / S Smith

Need a partner? Contact the partner finder for your session. Note: Bridge sessions at the club are for club members only at Level 2.

CHCH All Grade Pairs: Sunday 17th October see the "Events and Tournaments" page for further information and the flyer. This tournament will only proceed if we are down to Level 1.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 20/22-September-2021

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:50:48 GMT

Weekly Update 20/22-September-2021

The government announced today that Level 2 can now have up to 100 people indoors which means the Club will reopen on Wednesday 22nd September.

Club Session Size is Limited to 100 players.

Please book through the office email ( office@chchbridge.co.nz ) if you want to attend. We will only take bookings for the current sessions i.e. no booking in advance for future sessions. Please play at your usual session.

The match programme is suspended until we are back at level 1.

Note:

Please do not come to the club if you are unwell.
Please do not come to the club if you have not booked a place.
Make sure you use your contact tracer app on your phone to sign in or there will be a few places where you can sign in on paper.
Please bring your masks in case you require them. We will know more tomorrow when the government website is updated.

We encourage all members to follow COVID-19 guidelines and visit their health centre if they exhibit any symptoms.

The Club will keep you updated as news comes to hand.

21-September-2021

Booking in for Sessions:

Email the office: office@chchbridge.co.nz with your partners name and yours and which session you would like to attend.
If you are unable to attend a session you are booked in for, please let the office know asap as there is a waiting list for some sessions.

Other:

Staff members will be wearing facemasks. NZ Bridge has recommended them for players but this is voluntary.
Please ensure that you use the tracer app on your mobile phone when you arrive at the club. The app notice has been put up in a number of places in the clubrooms. If you don’t have a mobile phone, there is a register by the office door to sign in.
Ensure you sanitize your hands or wash/dry them in the restrooms before play.
If you are unwell, please do not come to the club and stay home.

Happy Bridging ��

22-September-2021

Thursday night is full, other sessions still open.

There is the Thursday & Sunday afternoon sessions at 1pm for those wanting to play more bridge. No partner required.

If you are booking a session on the day of play, please email the office by 3.30pm on that day to make sure you are included on the booking sheet for the directors.

Important Reminders when coming to the Club:

Scanning in is a legal requirement and everyone must do this as a condition of coming in.
Mask use is recommended but not compulsory.
Anyone who has been in the upper North Island in the last 14 days should stay away.
Do not come if you are a known contact or have been asked to self-isolate.
Anyone who has any respiratory condition or otherwise unwell is to stay away.
If you have to cough or sneeze, do it well away from tables and other people.

Membership Details:

Please let the office know if you have made changes to your contact details by emailing the office.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 13-September-2021

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:42:47 GMT

Weekly Update 13-September-2021

Covid-19 Update:

The committee has met via Zoom again today. After the government announcement today at 4pm, the committee has decided the Club will remain closed until Tuesday 21st September. If all goes well with Auckland this week we hope to open the Club on Wednesday 22nd September assuming alert levels allow.

Unfortunately this means the Christchurch Congress planned for this weekend is cancelled.

BBO sessions will continue until then.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 6-September-2021

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:07:52 GMT

Weekly Update 6-September-2021

Covid-19 Update:

The committee met via Zoom after today's Covid alert announcement. The club will remain closed at Level 2 due to the restriction of only 50 people allowed at indoor venues.

This will be reviewed next Monday, September 13th after the government's next 4pm announcement.

The club will continue on-line bridge until then.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 27-August-2021

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:42:02 GMT

Weekly Update 27-August-2021

Covid-19 Update: The country below Auckland will remain at Level 4 until midnight Tuesday 31 August, then we will move to Level 3, this will mean the club remains closed and on-line club sessions will continue. See below for session times.

BBO:

Play bridge on-line. The club is continuing BBO sessions for members until we are at Level 2 which may be a few weeks away.

Sessions start at 7pm (1pm for Friday and Monday afternoon) and you can register up to 90 minutes beforehand. All sessions are Open. The following sessions are planned

Monday Afternoon: 1pm
Monday Evening: 7pm
Tuesday Evening: 7pm
Wednesday Evening: 7pm
Thursday Evening: 7pm
Friday Afternoon: 1pm

These sessions are restricted to club members – we achieve this by maintaining an “include list” on BBO. You need to be on our include list to gain access. If you played in any of the sessions last year you do not need to do anything. However, if you didn’t play any of our sessions last year you need to let the office know (by return email) your BBO username well before the session you wish to play.

The instructions from last year may be helpful and are reproduced below

See below for those who haven’t played BBO before. Please read ALL instructions:

If you have registered with BBO and emailed the office your BBO username go to: No.2 REGISTER FOR A SESSION

1. REGISTER ON BBO (Bridge Base Online)

If you are wanting to play, you must register with BBO first to get your username.

See below how to achieve this. Once you have done this, email the club; office@chchbridge.co.nz with your BBO username.

PLEASE do this well in advance for any session you want to play! You only need to do this once.

If you wanted to play you must have registered on www.bridgebase.com

Freddie Wilkie, one of our younger members has created a tutorial on how to do this. Thanks Freddie!

Click on the link below.

https://chchbridge.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce7a6455345995f4b49e1a2d2&id=b0f46c872d&e=a9c0a8184d

In the set up (account) make sure you type your real name under “real name” and under ‘other” your system you play. Also under convention cards, a more details about your system. There is a default but for Simple Acol if you wanted.

2. REGISTER FOR A SESSION

Registration is open 90 minutes from the session start, 11.30am for 1pm start and 6pm for 7.30pm start. Once you have registered make sure are seated ready to go at least 5 minutes before the start time.

To register from 90 minutes before each session:

Log on to BBO, make sure your partner is logged on as well.
Click on Competitive
Click on All Tournaments
Under pending, Scroll down to our club session, it will will have the words ChCh Club. Click on that session to register. Only one player from each partnership needs to click onto that session to register. It will then ask you for your partners BBO Id to invite them into the session as your partner. They will need to be logged in as well. This will then show up on their screen.
Please be seated ready to play at least five minutes before the start time.

Any issues registering, please ring Dave Stephen 027 251 9027.

3. TIPS FOR PLAYING:

Generous amounts of time is given to play the hands, please keep an eye on the time.
Claiming: It is good etiquette to claim when all the remaining tricks are yours.
Alert your own bids, the opposition will be able to see but not your partner.

Take care and stay safe.

Update 23-August-2021

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:22:56 GMT

Update 23-August-2021

BBO: – play bridge on-line. The club is resurrecting BBO sessions for members for the remainder of this week. The Committee will review this after the government’s Friday COVID/lockdown announcement. Sessions start at 7pm (1pm for Friday) and you can register up to 90 minutes before hand. All sessions are Open:

Tuesday Evening: 7pm
Wednesday Evening: 7pm
Thursday Evening: 7pm
Friday 1pm

The instructions from last year may be helpful and are reproduced below

See below for those who haven’t played BBO before:

Please read ALL instructions:

If you have registered with BBO and emailed the office your BBO username go to:

No.2 REGISTER FOR A SESSION

1. REGISTER ON BBO (Bridge Base Online)

If you are wanting to play, you must register with BBO first to get your username.

See below how to achieve this. Once you have done this, email the club; office@chchbridge.co.nz with your BBO username.

PLEASE do this well in advance for any session you want to play! You only need to do this once.

If you wanted to play you must have registered on www.bridgebase.com

Freddie Wilkie, one of our younger members has created a tutorial on how to do this. Thanks Freddie!

Click on the link below.

https://chchbridge.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce7a6455345995f4b49e1a2d2&id=b0f46c872d&e=a9c0a8184d

2. REGISTER FOR A SESSION

To register from 90 minutes before each session:

Log on to BBO, make sure your partner is logged on as well.
Click on Competitive
Click on All Tournaments
Under pending, scroll down to our club session, it will have the words ChCh Club. Click on that session to register. Only one player from each partnership needs to click onto that session to register. It will then ask you for your partners BBO Id to invite them into the session as your partner. They will need to be logged in as well. This will then show up on their screen.
Please be seated ready to play at least five minutes before the start time.

Any issues registering, please ring Sue Edwards 0272577466.

3. TIPS FOR PLAYING:

Generous amounts of time is given to play the hands, please keep an eye on the time.
Claiming: It is good etiquette to claim when all the remaining tricks are yours.
Alert your own bids, the opposition will be able to see but not your partner.

I Never Get Any Cards!

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 01:13:22 GMT

I Never Get Any Cards!

By: John Skipper

This is a common cry from members who haven’t done well. The game is crooked. The points are all the other way. How can I do any good when it is stacked against me?

Well, it may not be that way at all.

The 2021 Tuesday night Club Championship and Restricted pairs ran over 11 nights (we lost one with Covid-19). There were 26 boards each night for a total of 286 boards.

The numbers below show the average number of HCP for each of the directions for the entire event. Looks very average to me. East had a slight edge.

This is a small sample, and no real conclusions can be drawn about bias on an ongoing basis. In other words there is no evidence of bias on the basis of this sample.

Some other points of note:

Seven hands held zero points
Seven hands held 1 point
Eight hands had 20 or more points, with 24 HCP the biggest hand.

COVID-19 Update 20-August-2021

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:14:25 GMT

COVID-19 Update 20-Aug-2021

Club Operation - Update 20-Aug-2021

The government has continued the level 4 lockdown across NZ until 11:59pm Tuesday 24th August.

All Bridge sessions and seminars during this period are cancelled.

Information re sessions later next week will updated to the website as government decisions are made. Please keep checking the website.

Meantime take care and stay safe.

COVID-19 Update 17-August-2021

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:14:36 GMT

COVID-19 Update 27-Feb-2021

Bridge Sessions Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Restrictions

The government has put NZ into level 4 lockdown as from midnight tonight, Tuesday 17th August.

This means bridge on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week is cancelled.

Further information about Sunday and sessions next week will be made in the next few days. Please keep checking the website.

The Club will keep you updated as news comes to hand.

Take care and stay safe.

Discussion #7: August 2021 - Defence - Half the Game

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:03:29 GMT

Defence - Half the Game?

By: Shirley Newton

Defence is really satisfying if you and partner get it just right and defeat a contract or hold declarer to their minimum number of tricks! The last Wednesday tutorial was very well attended with nearly 50 players coming to learn about signals and discards. Communicating with your partner is essential so that you know whether to continue a suit (or switch to another suit). Count the HCP once dummy goes down and work out your partners point range. Think about what distribution declarer has shown and where you can get tricks to defeat the contract.

LEADS: Firstly, you need to get the opening lead right. Listen to the auction and try to work out declarer and dummy’s shape . You may have several choices depending on whether it is a suit or NT contract. Some better leads will be:

top of a sequence ( K QJ6, Q J108, A K975)
partner’s suit ( 9 5, Q7 2 )
small from an honour (Q75 2 , K7 4 , Q1065 2 )
high card with no honour ( 9 864, 9 72)
unbid suit – as above
your longest suit against NT’s – as above
opening lead of a small card is fine against a NT contract with A86 2 . However, find another suit to lead against a suit contract. Leading the Ace promises the King , and a small card may mean you never score your ace if declarer wins with the king and dummy has a singleton!

SIGNALS: If your partner leads an honour then you need to signal whether you want them to continue:

low = like … partner leads A and you have Q72, (or 72 vs a suit contract – can ruff the third round)
high = hate … you have nothing to contribute 874, 7652

( With more experience you can learn about count signals to get a count of even/odd from partner depending how many cards they hold in a suit )

Apply the same leading and signalling rules in mid-game, low from an honour and high showing no honour.

It is fine to lead away from an ace mid-game , as long as you don’t think declarer has a singleton – for example, you are leading up to dummy’s 76 with A952. Declarer may hold KJ and partner the Q. If you play a small card, they will have to guess which to play, and you may score two tricks. However, if you play A then small, they will always get it right!

DISCARDS: When discarding , on your first opportunity you can play a high card from the suit you don’t want ( best choice ) or a low card if you like a suit 8 64, AJ7 3 .

So, enjoy defending and remember to look at your partner’s signals – there will be a difference between a 7 and a 3!

Committee Newsletter 5-August-2021

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:15:38 GMT

Committee Newsletter 5-August-2021

Christchurch Bridge Club members have had outstanding success in recent local and national tournaments. Of particular note is the gaining of Gold Grand Master Status (which requires 4,000 A plus B points, including at least 2,500 A points) by Jane Skipper after her recent success in the Auckland/Northland Pairs and Teams in Whangarei. Jane is the first woman in our club’s history to gain this distinction and we congratulate her for dedication to the game and her outstanding performance over many years.

The top positions in the Crockford’s All Grade Pairs, the Christchurch Mid-Winter teams and the Ashburton All Grades Pairs were dominated by Christchurch Club players , with impressive results being achieved by many of our Intermediate players. Well done to all these members and also to Leon Meier who continues his meteoric rise with a third place in the North Island Pairs last weekend.

Pivotal to the running of these events is the service provided by a network of Directors. Nation-wide there is a shortage of people willing to take on this challenging role, particularly at the national level. We are fortunate at our club to have eleven Directors, with various levels of certification and training, who are absolutely essential for our core business of delivering club programmes and administering various events which members from other clubs are able to attend.

The job of Directors is complex and demanding. Those who undertake the challenge must possess a multitude of skills; the ability to work under time-pressure, to multi-task, to utilise the IT component, to manage staff, to trouble-shoot and to meet the expectations of the players who wish to play their best under optimum conditions. It is not a job for the faint-hearted, and although it is a paid position, the remuneration is modest and Directors tend to do the job for the love of the game rather than financial gain. As playing members we need to ensure that we preserve our pool of Directors by showing appreciation, support and respect. If we are unhappy with a ruling, we have recourse to an appeal at the end of any given session. We need also to be aware that the role of Directors is to direct; they are not to act as partner-finders or to substitute for partners who fail to arrive. The partner-finder system for each grade is available to meet these needs. In addition, the grade Convenors are responsible for ensuring that we all tidy the room at the end of a session so that the Director is not left with that task and can focus on posting results, charging bridge-pads and so on.

Our maintenance work around the club is progressing, albeit rather slowly. The installation of the new LED lights has halted while new materials are sourced. The repainting of the lines in the carpark has been delayed by the recent wet weather but is scheduled to start in the middle of next week. Talks with the Williams Group currently working in Nova Place have resulted in less congestion but we are all looking forward to the day when the army of orange cones disappears. Thank you to those who carried out a mini-working bee in the garden last week. The mountains of woodchips have now been distributed around the grounds and we hope to do a few more jobs as the weather improves.

Thank you also to all those volunteers who continue to beaver away at various tasks around the club-be it card-dealing, flower-arranging, helping out in the kitchen at tournaments or assisting at lessons for the beginners. Your efforts are very much appreciated by the committee.

Take care everyone,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 3/6-August-2021

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:37:48 GMT

Weekly Update 3/6-August-2021

Sunday Junior Bridge Roster: The club is looking for volunteers to be a spare player for the Junior section on Sunday afternoons. You maybe only rostered 2 to 3 times a year depending how many volunteers we get. Please let the office know if you can help.

Christchurch Sixes Tournament – Saturday 14th August, starts 9:30am

Would like one Open & Junior pair to make up a team for the tournament.
Looking for spare players/pairs in case of illness.
Volunteers wanted to help out at the tournament in the kitchen between 9.00am and 5.30pm (morning tea/after-play food, just need to heat and put out.)

Let the office know if you can help with any of the above.

This Wednesday Seminar: 4th August at 5.50pm with Shirley Newton. $5 Tutorial: Leads, Signals and Discards – start your partnership understandings

Membership Details: Please let the office know if you have made changes to your contact details, either email the office or check the membership folder in the foyer and make any amendments.

Looking for a partner? We have members looking for partners at various sessions. Please contact the partner finder for the session you would like to play in. Contact details are in your match programme book, page 4.

Thursday Afternoon bridge session: Every week, 1 pm start , no partner required.

Tournament Results:

Ashburton All Grades: a clean sweep by Christchurch

1st Liz Fitzgerald & John Kruiniger
2nd Meladey & Chris Bras
3rd Pam Tibble & Max Morrison

Section Winners:

Section 2: Deborah Matthews/Darryl Dowthwaite
Section 3: Caroline Caseley/Jo Hampton

North Island Pairs:

3rd Leon Meier & John Davidson (Wellington)

Foreign coins: The Lions are still collecting foreign coins for charity, there is a collection box in the foyer.

Take care and stay safe.

Discussion #6: July 2021 - The Latest Thing in Opening Bids

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:44:19 GMT

The Latest Thing in Opening Bids

By: Jane Skipper

When I learned this game, a 2-of-a-major opening showed a strong suit in a strong hand. Since then, the dominant trend in systems has been to bid more and more often, to obstruct the opponents. So strong twos became weak twos, and then weak 5/4s.

In this popular modern development, an opening bid of 2H or 2S shows 5 of that suit, with 4-plus of a minor (the retreat in case of a misfit). Since these hands occur significantly more often than 6-card suits, the bid is a more effective weapon. This hand came up in the recent Auckland Regional Teams event:

First, notice that no hand in this deal contains as many as 12 High Card Points…..

At the first table (my partner and I were North/South)

The play was not difficult; I lost a heart trick and a diamond trick and made the rest.

At the other table our youthful team-mates sat East/West.

After a spade lead, West drew trumps and cashed out his heart tricks, never in danger of going down. So, our team score was +650 for 4S, and +600 for 5C, +1250 in total, and a gain of 15 IMPs, a match-winning score at teams-of-four bridge.

This second deal happened a while back, and illustrates the escape mechanism:

South opened 2H, and West passed happily. North looked at the vulnerability, took a deep breath, and bid 6C. Any club bid after one of these 2H opening bids is an offer to play in either minor, so after East doubled, South duly converted to 6D. West doubled, North passed, and East, thoroughly puzzled, also passed. South found that they had to lose 3 Aces but nothing else, so that was 500 to East/West. A good score you might think, except that an easy contract of 4S would bring in 680, and in fact it is impossible to beat 6S, which would score 1430.

Weekly Update 28/30-July-2021

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:53:51 GMT

Weekly Update 28/30-July-2021

Congratulations

Mid Winter Team Results:

Open: 1st Jan Alabaster, Graeme Tuffnell, Tim Schmacher & David Skipper

2nd Jane Lennon, Dallas Dagg, Jane & John Skipper

Restricted Open: 1st Caroline Caseley, Tina McVeigh, Jo Hampton, Mehboob Chiba

Intermediate: 1st John McKenzie, Deborah Gudgeon, Shawn Adriel-Ai & Jane Walders

Junior: 1st Fiona Findlater, Brigit Hearn, Rex Denley, Denise Denley

Improvers Lessons for Senior/Senior Reserves: all welcome

Date & Time: Sunday 1st August at 10am

Tutor: Graeme Tuffnell

Topic: Simple Effective Bidding.

Cost: $15

Christchurch Sixes Tournament:

Date & Time: Saturday 14th August, starts 9:30am

There are 2 part-entries at the club requiring two Open pairs and one Intermediate pair (National ranking applies), please let the office know if you would like to join a team.

Also looking for spare players in case of illness. Please let the office know if you can help.

Entries can be made through the following link: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Looking for a partner? We have members looking for partners at various sessions. Please contact the partner finder for the session you would like to play in. Contact details are in your match programme book, page 4.

Next Wednesday Seminar:

Date & Time: 4th August at 5.50pm

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Cost: $5

Tutorial Topic: Leads, Signals and Discards – start your partnership understandings

Membership Details: Please let the office know if you have made changes to your contact details, either email the office or check the membership folder in the foyer and make any amendments.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 20-July-2021

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:16:43 GMT

Weekly Update 20-July-2021

Congratulations to:

Crockfords 8B Pairs results:

Section One:

1st Richard Lapthorne & Neil Hawkins
2nd Pam Tibble & Margaret Burgess
3rd Max Robb & Bill Mecchia (Timaru)
4th Sam Gurney & Tony Quinlivan

Section Two:

1st Sally Croy & Gordon McCormick

Northland 10A Pairs results:

2nd Jane Lennon & Jane Skipper
5th Tim Schumacher

Northland 10A Teams results:

2nd Tim Schumacher & Leon Meier
4th Jane Lennon & Jane Skipper

Jane Skipper has become the first woman in our club to achieve Gold Grand Master status (2500+ A points and 4000+ total points).

Upcoming tournaments at the club: see the "Events & Tournaments" page on this website for the tournament flyers.

Christchurch Mid-Winter Teams - this Saturday 24th July starting at 9:30am. We would like one additional team. Also, spare players/pairs required in case of illness (there would be no cost if you do play) - let the office know if can help.
Christchurch Sixes Tournament – Saturday 14th August.

Entries for these tournaments can be made through the following link: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Free Beginner Bridge lessons starts Sunday, July 25th at 1pm. Please let friends, family and work colleagues know.

Improvers Lessons for Senior/Senior Reserves:

Date & Time: Sunday 1st August at 10am.

Tutor: Graeme Tuffnell

Topic: Simple Effective Bidding.

Cost: $15

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 13-July-2021

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:12:18 GMT

Weekly Update 13-July-2021

Colds/Flus:

Please DO NOT come to the club if you are in any way unwell and whenever you play at the club make sure your hands are regularly washed to prevent the spread of infection.

Bar Person:

The club is looking for a volunteer bar person to help in the bar on Thursday evenings after play for 15 minutes - 10.30pm – 10.45pm.

The club would also like a volunteer to be able to work in the bar at club tournaments. The club would be happy to support this person in getting their Bar Managers licence.

Please contact the office if you are interested in either of these roles.

Canterbury Swiss Pairs results:

3rd Jane & John Skipper

Upcoming tournaments at the club: see the "Events & Tournaments" page on this website for the tournament flyers.

Christchurch Mid-Winter Teams - Saturday 24th July. Spare players/pairs required in case of illness - let the office know if can help.
Christchurch Sixes Tournament – Saturday 14th August. Spare players/pairs required in case of illness - let the office know if can help.

Entries for these tournaments can be made through the following link: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Improvers Lessons for Senior/Senior Reserves:

Date & Time: Sunday 1st August at 10am.

Tutor: Graeme Tuffnell

Topic: Simple Effective Bidding.

Cost: $15

Free Beginner Bridge lessons start Sunday, July 25th at 1pm. Please let friends, family and work colleagues know.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 6-July-2021

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:25:16 GMT

Weekly Update 6-July-2021

South Island Pairs results:

2nd Graeme Tuffnell & Ian Berrington

Upcoming tournaments at the club: see the "Events & Tournaments" page on this website for the tournament flyers.

Christchurch Mid-Winter teams - Saturday 24th July
Christchurch Sixes Tournament – Saturday 14th August

Entries for these tournaments can be made through the following link: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Canterbury Regional News: see below for a link to the newsletter

Rising star Leon Meier
National Congress sponsorship
Upcoming fun event - Christchurch Sixes

Self Service Eftpos machine:

When using the eftpos machine to pay for a session, please pay for the current session only. DO NOT pay for sessions in which you will be attending at a later date.

If you have selected the incorrect session, please write clearly that the ticket is for the current session. Please don’t use at a later date.

Entertainment Books:

A fundraiser for the club, if you use the link below to purchase your digital book, $14 goes to the club for each digital book sold.

https://nz.entdigital.net/orderbooks/137h157

Take care and stay safe.

Discussion #5: June 2021 - How to Squeeze an Opponent Even If They are the Last to Play

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:26:00 GMT

How to Squeeze an Opponent Even If They are the Last to Play

By: Max Morrison

During COVID lockdown last year, many people took the opportunity to play bridge on-line. I was declarer (sitting South) when this hand came up. Needless to say, I failed to make the 4H contract going one down. The auction was not complicated but the play of the hand was .......

The 6 ♦ was led by West, dummy plays 2 ♦ and East wins Q ♦ and cashes the A ♦ . East then cashes the A ♥ and exits with the J♣. You have seen East play 11 points, East is likely to also hold the K♠ given the opening bid. If the clubs break 3/3 then you can pitch your losing spade and you have ten tricks. So this was my line - draw another round of trumps, play on clubs and if they break 3/3 pitch a spade. If not, fall back on the spade finesse. East had four clubs and West two. Last resort, try the spade finesse which also failed. Down one! Can you find a better line before looking at the solution?

Solution: Declarer wins trick four with the Q♣ and continues with the K ♥ , the A♣ and the A♠, then three more hearts leaving the following position:

When South plays the 9 ♥ , the J♠ is discarded from dummy. Now what is East going to play? If they play the K♠ you can cash Q♠. If East lets go a club, you can take two club tricks. The key play was cashing the A♠ early. This ensures that your side is not squeezed before the defending East. If the A♠ is not cashed early and the 9 ♥ is played, dummy will be squeezed before East. I think cashing the A♠ early is a bit like ‘rectifying the count’. You are establishing an opponent’s card to master rank on a temporary basis.

Weekly Update 30-June-2021

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:00:56 GMT

Weekly Update 30-June-2021

Club’s Main gate is up and running again.

Rangiora All Grades results:

1st Liz Fitzgerald & John Kruiniger

3rd Dallas Dagg & Pam Tibble

Bar Prices: As of Thursday 1st July, the price of a glass of wine will be $6 at the bar.

Self Service Eftpos machine:

When using the eftpos machine to pay for a session, please pay for the current session only. DO NOT pay for sessions in which you will be attending at a later date.

If you have selected the incorrect session, please write clearly that the ticket is for the current session. Please don’t use at a later date.

Entertainment Books:

A fundraiser for the club, if you use the link below to purchase your digital book, $14 goes to the club for each digital book sold.

https://nz.entdigital.net/orderbooks/137h157

Match Programme Changes:

Covid-19 in February and how it affects competitions (just read your session) :

Sunday: Otautahi will be five sessions, not six. Best four scores will be calculated.
Monday afternoon: As this is a 15 session event, missing one is not significant and so the rules do not change.
Monday evening: As both sections are playing 15 night events, missing one is not significant and so the rules do not change.
Tuesday: Two nights only possible (out of three) for the back-to-the-future teams. The winners are the best team after two nights.
Wednesday evening: As both sections are playing 15 night events, missing one is not significant and so the rules do not change.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 22-June-2021

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:43:57 GMT

Weekly Update 22-June-2021

Julian Cup Results:

1st: Leon Meier & Des Gorrie

2nd: Liz Fitzgerald & Mark Rademaker

3rd: Lia & Kees deVocht

Senior/Junior Teams Results:

1st: Leon Meier, Pam Tibble, Sharron Philip, Valerie Wood

2nd: Ronnie Gudgeon, Jane Walders, Deborah Gudgeon, Wym Dykoff

Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserve Players will be held this Sunday , June 27 at 10am.

Tutor: Shirley Newton. Sign up at the Club. $15

Topic: ‘High Level Bidding’ Do you bid to the 5 level or double your opponents?

Cost: $15

See the flyer below for more information.

Bring your lunch and play in the Sunday afternoon session at 1pm.

Bar Prices:

As of Thursday 1st July, the price of a glass of wine will increase by $1 to $6.

Entertainment Books:

A fundraiser for the club, if you use the link below to purchase your digital book, $14 goes to the club for each digital book sold.

https://nz.entdigital.net/orderbooks/137h157

Match Programme Changes:

Covid-19 in February and how it affects competitions:

Sunday: Otautahi will be five sessions, not six. Best four scores will be calculated.
Monday afternoon: As this is a 15 session event, missing one is not significant and so the rules do not change.
Monday evening: As both sections are playing 15 night events, missing one is not significant and so the rules do not change.
Tuesday: Two nights only possible (out of three) for the back-to-the-future teams. The winners are the best team after two nights.
Wednesday evening: As both sections are playing 15 night events, missing one is not significant and so the rules do not change.

Bank Cheques:

Due to the banks not processing cheques anymore, they will not be accepted any longer at the club. Payments can be made by Direct Credit, Eftpos or Cash.

Take care and stay safe.

Committee Newsletter 17-June-2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:30:10 GMT

Committee Newsletter 17-June-2021

Despite the fact that the shortest day is nearly upon us, last Sunday was fine and sunny for our club Working Bee. Thank you to all those who helped with weeding, pruning, spreading fertiliser and woodchips, rubbish removal, furniture staining, and exterior light cleaning. Particular thanks must go to Steve Renall and his team for the repair of the main gate whose electrical components were damaged in the recent heavy rains. New cement and track replacement have also been required to restore the gate to a safe working condition. All going well it should be usable again by the end of next week.

The interior of the club also received attention. Thank you to those who cleaned windows and hung pictures, and to Myra Samuels, who in her usual quiet and efficient way, organised the substantial and much-appreciated morning tea provided by yet more volunteers.

An often unseen army of volunteers is vital to the running of our club. Countless hours are given by those who operate the dealing machines, arrange flowers, maintain the gardens, act as helpers at the lessons for beginners and run the bar. Our Convenors and their helpers also do a great job and it has been gratifying to see a recent increased awareness among players to lessen the load by tidying up tables at the end of sessions.

Our thanks also go to David Stephen for his ongoing training and support of new directors. David has recently updated and strengthened the appraisal system for directors and has submitted a proposal for the provision of dedicated scorers for future large tournaments. This would take the pressure off directors who have a multitude of tasks to perform at such events.

Thank you to players from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions for participating in the recent survey regarding starting times. The status quo of a 7.30pm start has been retained with results as follows:

Monday: 7pm (30.2%), 7.15pm (19.8%), 7.30pm (50%)
Tuesday: 7pm (28%), 7.15pm (20%), 7.30 (52%)
Thursday 7pm (33.5%), 7.15pm (21%), 7.30pm (45.5%).

Our retention rate from recent beginners’ classes has continued to be very good and our membership currently stands at 808. In this regard we seem to be bucking the nation-wide trend of declining player numbers as relayed to us by John Skipper after his latest attendance at New Zealand Bridge. Club-only events such as this weekend’s Julian Cup give us all the opportunity to mix with existing and new members and to foster our club identity.

Many thanks everyone,

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 15-June-2021

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:04:34 GMT

Weekly Update 15-June-2021

Main Gate Entrance to the Club:

Our vehicle entry gate at the end of Nova Place is being repaired and consequently cannot be used.

Vehicle access (entry and exit) is available through the side gate into the car park. The repairs will take at least one week.

Please drive carefully!

Julian Cup & Senior/Junior Teams:

These are Club member only tournaments which will be held this weekend 19/20 June.

The Julian Cup is sponsored by Westende Jewellers, where a Senior/Senior Reserve player partners an Intermediate or Junior player. Morning tea, catered lunch and after play food is provided.

The following day will be the teams event where a Senior/Senior Reserve pair teams up with an Intermediate or Junior pair. Seniors play seniors and Junior play juniors. BYO Lunch, Morning tea and after play food provided.

We do need more Senior/SR players to partner the Intermediate/Juniors, please let the office know if you can help.

Please Note:

Information on what systems you can play are attached to the event on the Play Bridge/Events & Tournaments page and entry lists can be found on the foyer noticeboard.

“The aim of these tournaments is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserve Players will be held on Sunday, June 27.

Tutor: Shirley Newton.

Topic: ‘High Level Bidding’ Do you bid to the 5 level or double your opponents? See below for more information.

Bank Cheques:

Due to the banks not processing cheques anymore, they will not be accepted any longer at the club. Payments can be made by Direct Credit, Eftpos or Cash.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 8-June-2021

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:18:55 GMT

Weekly Update 8-June-2021

Well done to Leon Meier & Wellington partner Johnny Davidson winning the Hawkes Bay Swiss Pairs last weekend.

Julian Cup & Senior/Junior Teams:

These are Club member only tournaments which will be held over the weekend 19/20 June.

The Julian Cup is sponsored by Westende Jewellers where a Senior/Senior Reserve player partners an Intermediate or Junior player.
The following day will be the teams event where a Senior/Senior Reserve pair teams up with an Intermediate or Junior pair. Seniors play Seniors and Juniors play Juniors.

Please Note:

Information on what systems you can play are attached to the event on the Play Bridge/Events & Tournaments page and entry lists can be found on the foyer noticeboard.

“The aim of these tournaments is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Bank Cheques:

Due to the banks not processing cheques anymore, they will not be accepted any longer at the club. Payments can be made by Direct Credit, Eftpos or Cash.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 1/4-June-2021

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:00:11 GMT

Weekly Update 1/4-June-2021

Update re the Club entry gates:

Water has got into the electrics for the gates. The Main entry gate can be opened and closed manually. The pedestrian gate can be pushed open. The other gate will remain closed as we can’t get it to unlock. The parts had been ordered and hopefully will be fixed later this week. Please take care when entering and leaving the carpark.

Julian Cup & Senior/Junior Teams:

These are Club member only tournaments which will be held over the weekend 19/20 June.

The Julian Cup is sponsored by Westende Jewellers where a Senior/Senior Reserve player partners an Intermediate or Junior player.
The following day will be the teams event where a Senior/Senior Reserve pair teams up with an Intermediate or Junior pair. Seniors play Seniors and Juniors play Juniors.

Information and entry lists can be found on the foyer noticeboard.

“The aim of these tournaments is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Julian Cup Sponsor: Westende Jewellers

Westende Jewellers are in the final stages of their Isadora & Union Street Watch Clearance. It started at 20% Off, progressing to 70% Off this week & starting Monday (note the store is closed Monday for Queens Birthday) they’re at 80% Off where they will stay until they are all sold. They are on our website to purchase also.

Here’s a link to our Promotions Page on our website: https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/current-promotions/

Wednesday Seminar

Date: Wednesday June 2 at 5.50pm

Topic: Trump Contracts - when to draw trumps or ruff in dummy.

Queens Birthday (Monday 7th June) - afternoon and evening bridge sessions are open to all.

Starting Time Survey for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions:

In response to requests from some members for a possible change in starting times we will be conducting a survey over the next 2 weeks.

Please vote for your session/s only. Survey forms will be given out at the sessions. Spare forms will be available if you are absent in week one.

Bank Cheques:

Due to the banks not processing cheques anymore, they will not be accepted any longer at the club. Payments can be made by Direct Credit, Eftpos or Cash.

Take care and stay safe.

Discussion #4: May 2021 - Keep Trying, it’s Kind of Fun

Mon, 31 May 2021 02:20:15 GMT

Keep Trying, it’s Kind of Fun

By: Graeme Tuffnell

So many different bidding situations to remember and even the most experienced partnerships will sometimes find themselves in uncharted auction territory. Any work you and your partner do away from the table and in preparation will be helpful.

Do you know what this bidding sequence shows?
1 ♥ P 2♣ P
4♣

It's a pretty simple auction, just the first three bids with no interference from the opposition but I suspect there will be quite a few different views on the meaning of that 4C bid. Some players will automatically assume 4C is Gerber, asking for aces. Some players will think that the 4C bid shows club support and it's a jump so it's strong, I guess, but exactly how strong?

In any partnership I play in that 4C bid would show 4-card club support and a strong hand. Stronger than 5C. Forcing to game. It's an auction that I'm familiar with and I've had the discussion.

While we're at it, let's simplify the auction.
1 ♥ P 2♣

An opening bid and a change of suit at the 2 level. What could be simpler? That 2C bid shows 10+ points for most players and I like to have the agreement that it's forcing to 2NT. Now the auction continues:
1 ♥ P 2♣ P

2 ♦

Can that 2D bid be passed? Not for me, because of that agreement; after a 2-level response the bidding can't stop before 2NT. You and your partner might think differently but I sure hope you have an agreement because it's a pretty simple auction! If you have agreements about some weird convention that you love to play but you haven't discussed whether 1H 2C 2D is forcing then it's time to have that discussion.

Luckily, many players love talking about bidding. For a lot of players, having a bidding system discussion is a fun, interesting thing to do. Useful, too, because it's work you can do away from the table that'll enable you to reap the rewards when you play.

Unluckily for me, I find system discussions useful but painfully boring. But I know that if I do the bidding preparation then, heck, there just aren't that many contracts that you can end up in and bidding becomes kind of easy.

Card play is something else.

West leads the Ace, King and Queen of spades against your rather adventurous 4H contract and you ruff the third spade in your hand.

You've lost two spades and still have the heart Ace to lose. Somehow you need to avoid losing a second heart trick. Can you see how to do that?

You need to hope that one player has the doubleton Ace of hearts. Suppose West has Ax. You play a low heart towards the Q in the North hand. West plays low and your Queen wins. Now you play a low heart from both hands. West has to play the Ace now and you've still got the King to draw East's last trump.

But wait! - West passed on the first round and then led the three top spades. West would have opened the bidding with the Ace, King, Queen of spades and the Ace of hearts. East must have the Ace of hearts. It'll need to be East with the doubleton Ace to make the contract.

Here's the full hand:

After ruffing the third spade in your hand play a club to the King and a low heart towards the King of hearts in your hand. East plays low and your King wins. Now play a low heart from both hands on which East plays the Ace. You've still got the Queen left to draw the last trump.

Phew! But how do you do that stuff at the table and how do you do it quickly enough that you can finish the hand in time?

Playing the cards is hard work and you're going to have to think.

On Saturday and Sunday I played bridge. I'm not 20 years old anymore and two days of bridge wears me out. It's Monday morning, my back is sore and I'm tired.

When I play bridge I know I'm going to have to work hard on every hand. Even then I'll make lots of mistakes. Perhaps you know the simple secret to good card play. I don't. Thinking makes my brain stronger so I just keep trying.

Weekly Update 25-May-2021

Thu, 27 May 2021 03:36:28 GMT

Weekly Update 25-May-2021

Zone 7 Playoffs: Basically a test between Australia and New Zealand. NZ won the Open, Women and Mixed.

The Women's team included Jan Alabaster, Shirley Newton and Jenny Wilkinson from our club.

Kaikoura Tournament:

Intermediate-Saturday (5B)

Linda White and Viv Hurst - 3rd

Open 10A

David Skipper and Michael Ware - 1st
Tim Schumacher and Jeremy Fraser Hoskins - 2nd

Restricted Open

Sam Gurney and Tony Quinlivan - 1st

Julian Cup & Senior/Junior Teams:

These are Club member only tournaments which will be held over the weekend 19/20 June.

The Julian Cup is sponsored by Westende Jewellers where a Senior/Senior Reserve player partners an Intermediate or Junior player.
The following day will be the teams event where a Senior/Senior Reserve pair teams up with an Intermediate or Junior pair. Seniors play Seniors and Juniors play Juniors.

Information and entry lists can be found on the foyer noticeboard.

“The aim of these tournaments is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar

Date: Sunday 30 at 10am.

Tutor: Max Morrison

Topic: Improve your technical skill in the play of the hand

Wednesday Seminar

Date: Wednesday June 2 at 5.50pm-

Topic: Trump Contracts - when to draw trumps or ruff in dummy.

Club Working Bee:

The Working Bee scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed until Sunday 13th June as the weather forecast is for rain all weekend.

Sunday bridge at 1pm, no partner required.

Starting Time Survey for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions:

In response to requests from some members for a possible change in starting times we will be conducting a survey over the next 2 weeks.

Please vote for your session/s only. Survey forms will be given out at the sessions. Spare forms will be available if you are absent in week one.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 19-May-2021

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:20:45 GMT

Weekly Update 19-May-2021

Kaikoura Tournament is looking for 2 more National rated Junior or Intermediate pairs to play in their tournament this weekend.

Your could leave Saturday at 7am, the tournaments start at 10am, and drive home after or stay the night.

See below for tournament details.

Canterbury Congress Results:

Intermediate Teams:

1st Jo Hampton, Caroline Caseley, Sam Gurney, Tony Quinlivan

Best Junior Team: Wayne & Jennifer Pierce, Lynda Hunter, Lynne Parker

Intermediate Pairs:

1st Judy Parkinson & Helen Bremner

2nd Caroline Caseley & Jo Hampton

3rd Stuart Grant & June Jung

For all results, go to the club’s website

Seminars:

Junior/Intermediate Seminar - Sunday 23 May at 10am. Tutor: Jane Skipper Topic: ‘Hand Evaluation – a guide to more accurate bidding’.

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar - Sunday 30 at 10am. Tutor: Max Morrison Topic‘ Improve your technical skill in the play of the hand’.

Emergency Contact details

If you would like your emergency contact details and any other relevant information recorded, forms will be available from the bar and foyer. Please return to the office or hand to Thea at the bar. This is totally voluntary and records are kept securely.

Club Working Bee: This will be held on Sunday May 30th, starting at 9.30am. Gardening/staining outdoor furniture etc. Please let the office know if you can help or could provide some baking for morning tea.

Take care and stay safe.

Committee Newsletter 17-May-2021

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:51:12 GMT

Committee Newsletter 17-May-2021

It has been a busy time for the new Committee since our AGM in March. All members have portfolios for which they are responsible, either individually or jointly, and have been working to streamline and improve procedures, many of which were updated during the review of policies over the past two years.

On 29 March Lyn Mould and I attended the Christchurch City Council Community Gardens’ Award Ceremony where the club received recognition for the second time. Our thanks and congratulations go to Lyn and her team for their ongoing dedication and hard work in keeping our gardens and grounds in such beautiful order.

Maintenance is continuing both outside and inside the club. Remediation will be carried out soon on the circular area underneath the portico to make it a safer area for pedestrians. Safety in terms of visibility has also been improved by the recent removal of two tall trees which were obscuring the main light in the carpark. A Working Bee will be held on 30 May to carry out gardening and other outside maintenance.

There are areas inside the clubrooms which also need attention. We are currently investigating the cost of replacing the existing fluorescent lights with LED ones which give improved lighting and are longer-lasting. A new light will soon be installed above the whiteboard which is used for lessons in the Cambridge Room.

Another ongoing issue has been the heating and ventilation system which sees us catapulting between tropical and arctic conditions on a regular basis. We have employed a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning firm which has installed sensors to collect data that will be analysed to hopefully allow the engineers to provide us with more equable playing conditions.

On the bridge-playing scene, many of our players have performed very well in recent local and provincial events. The Inter-Provincial Trials were held last weekend, and with the exception of one Intermediate pair from Timaru, the Canterbury team to play in the Nationals later in the year, consists entirely of CBC players. We congratulate them all on their success.

Our ANZAC Day Anniversary Pairs event was very well-attended, and despite the initial mix-up over results, provided a good opportunity for interaction among the grades in a pleasant atmosphere. Funds raised from the raffle will be forwarded to the RSA after our next Committee meeting.

The free lessons offered by the club continue to provide us with an important source of new members. Our thanks go to Lizzie Thompson for her tireless work in advertising the lessons and nurturing the beginners. Liz Armstrong and her team of volunteers also do a sterling job encouraging and supporting these new players on Wednesday nights. Our current membership stands at 810.

Happy bridging everyone.

Marilyn Copland,

Club President.

Weekly Update 10-May-2021

Tue, 11 May 2021 04:12:48 GMT

Weekly Update 10-May-2021

Canterbury Congress Sat 15/Sun 16 May

Help is wanted for this weekends congress:

1. Spare Pairs:

Saturday: We would like two spare pairs for the Open to form a team if required at short notice and the same for the Junior/Intermediates. This would be at no cost to play.

Sunday: We would like two spare pairs, one junior/intermediate pair and one open pair. This would be at no cost to play.

2. Volunteers: for Sat 15 and Sun 16 May. Let the office know if you could help out on either day.

Upcoming Seminars: see below for more details, sign up in the foyer or email the office.

Junior/Intermediate - Sunday 23 May at 10am. Tutor: Jane Skipper Topic: ‘Hand Evaluation – a guide to more accurate bidding’

Senior/Senior Reserve -Sunday 30 at 10am. Tutor: Max Morrison Topic‘ Improve your technical skill in the play of the hand’

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 6-May-2021

Thu, 06 May 2021 02:31:39 GMT

Weekly Update 6-May-2021

Canterbury Congress

Date: 15/16 May 2021

There are events for all levels of players.

Intermediate/Junior Teams: We would like more entries!

A Junior pair from Oamaru are wanting to play in the Int/Jun teams on Saturday 15th May. We do have a Junior member wanting to play as well. Let Sue in the office know if you can help.

Daytime Bridge

Club sessions: Monday/Thursday/Sunday Afternoons at 1pm and Fridays at 10.20am (bring your lunch).

Emergency Contact Details

Since the earthquakes, the club has seen many more members requiring medical attention and on several occasions being taken to hospital. The Scorer programme used at the club has an emergency contact details function. The information would stay confidential and not be given out to a third party. The office staff & directors would be the only people to be able to access the information in an emergency.

Having all the essential information accessible could help medical responders provide the best help and care, and to contact your next of kin promptly. Information about medications and allergies facilitates making fast decisions about treatments.

If you would like your emergency contact details and any other relevant information recorded, forms will be available from the directors desk. Please return to the office or hand to Thea at the bar. This is totally voluntary .

Club Working Bee

This will be held on Sunday May 30th, starting at 9.30am. Gardening/staining outdoor furniture etc. Please let the office know if you can help or could provide some baking for morning tea.

Heads Up for Kids

The Lions are running a fundraiser to help Kiwi kids. They are after Old NZ coins and foreign currency . This can be left at the bar in the box provided or can be left an any Resene Shop.

Take care and stay safe.

Discussion #3: April 2021 - Michaels Cue Bid

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:14:28 GMT

Michaels Cue Bids

By: Jenny Wilkinson

After the opponents open one of a suit most players use an immediate cue-bid of that suit to show a two-suited hand, as follows:

The Michaels Cue-Bidder should be at least 5-5 in two suits. This is a very powerful tool to use in competitive auctions, but one must be more careful when you are vulnerable and the opponents are not. There is a down side in that, if your opponents win the contract, you have described the shape of your hand. However, it can often be right to sacrifice over opponents when you know you have good fit/s and right vulnerability.

Strength?

The most common approach is for the Michaels cue bidder to be either weak or strong (6+ points), but not somewhere in between. With middle-of-the-road hands, the recommended approach is simply to overcall naturally and, if possible, to bid the second suit next time around.

Hand A: With this one you can use Michaels Cue-Bid at all vulnerabilities except when unfavourable. Your points are all in your long suits, so Michaels Cue-Bid is most descriptive.

Hand B: You should not use Michael's Cue bid here just because you have the right shape and are trying to jam the opponents’ auction. With this hand, pass and perhaps compete later if the auction is about to die at a low level.

Hand C: With this hand you have great playing strength, so here I suggest you double and cue the opponent's suit later. This suggests a strong hand.

Hand D: This is the perfect time to employ 2NT, showing the minors.

Hand E: Pass and come in later if you can. Points are in the wrong suits.

Weekly Update 21-April-2021

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:47:45 GMT

Weekly Update 21-April-2021

Anniversary Pairs: Last chance to enter this tournament, Sunday 25th April, sponsored by John Rhind Funeral Directors.

This is a handicapped tournament, generous handicaps to the lower grades. Club grades are used for this tournament. Entries close on Thursday, either email the office or sign up in the foyer. Everyone has a chance to win. Always a good day with lunch provided.

There is a raffle in the foyer for you to support.

Sunday bridge will still be on.

Tournament players:

Extra B points can be awarded for 8B tournaments:

The best Intermediate/Intermediate pair, and the best Junior/Junior pair can be awarded a B point each, as long as they don't finish in the normal overall masterpoints.

NBZ Manual page E51. (Intermediate/Junior pairs don't qualify !)

So you need to check out who gained B points in the tournament, and then find the next Intermediate/Intermediate pair and also the next Junior/Junior pair. You need to email Alister at secretary@nzbridge.co.nz with the tournament details plus the names of these two pairs, and their computer numbers.

Note that this is for 8B tournaments only. If you had an 8B tournament earlier in the year and forgot to do this, try emailing Alister with a late request.

Inter Provincial Trials

For those who wish to trial for the Canterbury Teams: Categories: Open, Women, Seniors and Intermediate(National Grades)

See below for IP Trial Notice. Entries close Wednesday, May 1st.

Take care and stay safe.

Weekly Update 13-April-2021

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 23:39:56 GMT

Weekly Update 13-April-2021

Anniversary Pairs: Sunday 25th April, sponsored by John Rhind Funeral Directors.

This is a handicapped tournament. Club grades are used for this tournament.

Sunday Bridge will still be on.

2 over 1 Refresher class this Sunday 18th April at 10.30am for those who have attended the 2 over 1 seminars.

Tournament Results:

Congratulations to Caroline Caseley and Jo Hampton, 2nd in the South Canterbury Congress Intermediate Pairs.

Weekly Update 7-April-2021

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:42:35 GMT

Weekly Update 7-April-2021

Congratulations to:

Leon Meier, first in the Auckland Easter 10A pairs tournament playing with Grant Jarvis.
John Skipper was re-elected to the NZ Bridge Board for a further 3 years.
Jenny Wilkinson, Shirley Newton and John Skipper being selected for the National Teams.

Sunday Bridge: The Christchurch Marathon is being held this Sunday so there will be road closures. Players wanting to play bridge this Sunday are asked to go to the Bealey Ave/Barbadoes St intersection to get access to the Club between 12.30pm and 1pm. Jan Stupples will be there to identify the Bridge Club players.

Security: Two cars were broken into last Thursday night, one was stolen and is yet to be recovered. The cars were parked on the street (not in our car park).

Please do not leave valuables in your cars AND consider carpooling, this:

Reduces the risk of members vehicles being targeted.
With the construction of high-density units in the neighbourhood there will be much “competition” for street parking.

Anniversary Pairs: Sunday 25th April, sponsored by John Rhind Funeral Directors. This is a handicapped tournament. Club grades are used for this tournament.

Discussion #2: March 2021 - ACRONYMS AND SAYINGS TO HELP NEW PLAYERS (and some not-so-new!)

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:19:54 GMT

ACRONYMS AND SAYINGS TO HELP NEW PLAYERS (and some not-so-new!)

By: Shirley Newton

The 3 C’s – Counting, Concentration and Confidence are the three most important factors in learning and improving your bridge game.

PST! Points, Shape, Tricks – count these on every hand, whether you are declarer or defending.

You know you go! - If you know there are game values, YOU must bid the game or make a forcing bid.

Wimps don’t win! – don’t be a timid bidder, especially with good fits and distributional hands.

Don’t fall in love with your hand! Once you’ve bid a distributional hand don’t bid it again – leave partner to decide on the action. This also applies once you have shown a strong hand.

The auction often tells you what to lead – the correct opening lead may be vital.

Don’t let opponents get under your skin – remain calm and courteous.

Lead trumps against any doubled part-score contracts.

A 9 trick game is easier than an 11 trick game! – 5 of a minor should be rare.

So now let’s focus on counting and look at the following hand (this will be a challenge for newer players):

Auction: S W N E

1NT(15-17) P 2C P

2S P 6S All P

As West you lead a small trump. Declarer draws trumps (partner following twice) then plays a diamond to the Q and a small club towards dummy. Were you prepared?

If you have c ounted the High Card Points you will know partner has 0 - 2 points. Declarer hasn’t claimed so East MUST hold J clubs . You need to have worked this out so you play low smoothly. Declarer will probably play the K or Q. When they return to hand with a heart or diamond and play clubs again, you must duck smoothly AGAIN! Declarer has to guess and may go wrong by playing the 10 - they are not sure who holds the Ace and Jack . I recall a very similar hand played by my partner Lyn Geursen at the 1988 Canberra Teams against the one and only Lionel Wright. Lionel ducked twice and Lyn guessed correctly to play the Q and make her slam. East could have been holding up the Ace hoping declarer would play towards the Q again! The other hands:

*This hand is courtesy of Victor Mollo

**If you don’t know who Lionel Wright is then google him ��

Weekly Update 30-March-2021

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:08:02 GMT

Weekly Update 30-March-2021

Annual General Meeting: Was held last Thursday. Those elected were:

President: Marilyn Copland

Vice President: John Mckenzie

Committee: Hedley Bamford, Bev, Johnson, Deborah Matthews, Tony Quinlivan, John Skipper, Lizzie Thompson

Shirley Newton and Jenny Wilkinson were made Life Members of the Club.

50-year membership awards were presented to Anna Bullen, Ronnie Gudgeon, Tony Hutton, Jane Skipper and Kris Wooles .

Tripping Hazards: Players are reminded not to leave their bags/walking sticks on the floor as they are a tripping hazard. We had a member who had a fall last week.

Congratulations to:

Max Morrison, Tracey Gundry, Michelle Ritchie & Dallas Dagg - 2nd in the Marlborough Teams;
Max Robb & Ernie Sutton(Queenstown) - 1st in the Marlborough pairs; and
Tony Quinlivan & Sam Gurney - 1st in the Restricted Open pairs.

Easter Bridge: There will be bridge as usual on the Friday, Sunday & both sessions on Monday at Easter. All sessions are open to all.

Anniversary Pairs: Sunday 25th April, sponsored by John Rhind Funeral Directors.

This is a handicapped tournament so you can pair up with any member to play so all have a chance to win. This is a Club member tournament only . Club grades are used for this tournament.

For more tournament information and flyers see both the foyer and main room noticeboards.

Timaru Intermediate Teams:

Madge Baker & Luba Roth are looking for an intermediate pair to play in the Timaru Intermediate Teams on April 10th . Please make contact with them if you would like to play.

BBO News:

The following information was emailed to the Club for those who are interested in participating. For this event they charge US$10 BBO per team per round.

So if there are 5 rounds, it's BBO US$50 or 7 rounds BBO US $70.

BBO Teams Events

Hello Bridge enthusiasts everywhere,

GBL Teams (a global Teams League) restarts on Friday 9th April.

For those who haven’t played in the league before, each series of GBL Teams is played on the bridgebase (BBO) platform over a period of about 7 weeks. We target the league for social bridge players who want to foster friendships through regular games of international Teams bridge. We play our matches each week at a set time on Fridays at 0700 GMT. We only operate the league between April and October each year due to the variances of different summer-times around the world. Our playing season allows us to include regions of the world from UK & Ireland east as far as New Zealand.

The format is a true Teams affair where one team plays another team over 24 boards. There is a short half time break to swap opponent pairs.

GBL is introducing some new features for the next series.

Games will now be started centrally by us rather than by Team Captains. Team members may log in to BBO any time from 0630 GMT. As soon as all team members and their match opponents are on line their game will be started.

Starting the matches centrally provides us with another advantage. It allows us to use the same deals for every match in that round. Thus the league will benefit from common hands and help to make a fairer competition.

An informative flier for email or download to your bridge playing friends and clubs is attached. Help us spread the word and grow our worldwide bridge community.

Registrations close on 31st March so register your interest NOW by completing the webform on www.gblteams.com home page.

Best,

GBLTeams

Weekly Update 22-March-2021

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:18:39 GMT

Weekly Update 22-March-2021

Annual General Meeting: this Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 6.30pm in the Clubrooms.

The Annual & Financial Reports are now available on this website (on the "About" page), some hard copies are available at the Club for those who do not have access to a computer.

Tripping Hazards: Players are reminded not to leave their bags/walking sticks on the floor as they are a tripping hazard.

Senior/Senior Reserve Seminar: Topic: All about Doubles! Tutor: Jenny Wilkinson. This Sunday 28th March at 10am. Sign up in the foyer or email the office.

Easter Bridge: There will be bridge as usual on the Friday, Sunday & both sessions on Monday at Easter. Sessions are open to all.

Weekly Update 16-March-2021

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:08:40 GMT

Weekly Update 16-March-2021

Club AGM, Thursday 25th March at 6.30pm. The Annual & Financial reports can be found on-line at https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/about

Bridge Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserves: see the flyer below for more information. Sign up list at the club. The focus will be on “All About Doubles” .

2 over 1 seminars: Note the session which was to be held on the Sunday 21st March will now be held on Saturday 20th March at 10.30am due to the Rangiora tournament being held on the Sunday.

Name Badges: last orders will be taken this week, see the foyer noticeboard for the options.

AGM Voting

Because there are seven candidates standing for only six positions on the committee, a vote will be required.

According to the Club’s constitution:

Rule 27:

(a) At all general meetings voting shall be on a show of hands or a ballot shall be conducted in such manner as the chairperson shall determine. In the event of any vote being tied the tie shall be resolved by another ballot.

(b) Two members (who are not nominees) appointed by the meeting shall act as scrutineers for the counting of votes and destruction of any voting papers.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 27 (a), in addition to voting at the actual annual general meeting for the election of officers and committee, a rolling ballot will be conducted in the one hour period preceding play at scheduled club sessions during the seven days immediately prior to the annual general meeting. All votes cast shall be deemed to have been made at the annual general meeting.

Thus if you are unable to attend the AGM the rolling ballot is available to you at all sessions beginning Thursday 18th March from 6.20 -7.20pm.

Westende Jewellers - Club Sponsor are having a sale: follow the link below for more information.

www.westendejewellers.co.nz

Weekly Update 9-March-2021

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:52:37 GMT

Weekly Update 9-March-2021

Annual General Meeting: Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 6.30pm in the clubrooms.

The Annual & Financial Reports are available on this website at https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/about , some hard copies are available at the Club for those who do not have access to a computer.

2 Over 1 Seminars: The 3rd Seminar will now be on Saturday 20th March at 10.30am due to the Rangiora Tournament being on the following day.

Results:

Ashburton 8B Tournament:

John Kruniger/Liz Fitzgerald 2nd overall

Tony Quinlivan/Sam Gurney 8th overall 1st in 2nd division

Dave Lawrence/Lizzy Hornsey 14th overall 1st in 3rd division

Oamaru 5A:

Tony Quinlivan/Sam Gurney 1st overall

Weekly Update 2-March-2021

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:43:21 GMT

Weekly Update 2-March-2021

Booking for Sessions: The office is taking bookings for sessions up to this Friday only. Hopefully we will be back at level-one on Sunday. If not we will open the session bookings again for next week.

When booking a session please:

Check with partner who is going to email in as we get a lot of double-ups.
Type names as: Smith/Jones
Which session: Monday Aft (make sure you stipulate afternoon or evening session for Mondays and Thursdays)
Make sure your bookings are ahead of time. I.e. by midday for an evening session, by 3.30pm the previous day for the daytime session otherwise your emails may not be answered in time.
Cancellation: please email the office if you can’t play for a particular session as we do have waiting lists especially for Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Club Competitions:

In the event that those wanting a booking exceeds 96, then we cannot run an event, as it becomes unfair to exclude people. For example: This means that Sunday runs as normal as they never get to 96.

Wednesday Tutorial: is still on, 5.50pm-6.50pm tomorrow night. Jenny Wilkinson Tutor: Openers Rebid after a 1-level Suit Opening.

Refresher & Beginner Lessons are postponed until next week.

Thursday Afternoon Session: 1pm start, no partner required. We had 6 tables last week, lets keep it growing!

Annual General Meeting: Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 6.30pm in the Clubrooms.

Take care and stay safe.

COVID-19 Update 27-February-2021

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:12:55 GMT

COVID-19 Update 27-Feb-2021

Club Session Size Limited Due to COVID-19 Restrictions

As of 6am tomorrow (28 February) morning we are back at level-2 for 7 days.

So for the next week we can only have 100 people at any of the Club sessions.

All bookings should be emailed to office@chchbridge.co.nz
Please only one person of the partnership email the office.
If you turn up to the Club without booking in, you may be turned away if we are at our maximum.
If you have booked a session and are unable to make it, please let the office know as there will be a wait list.
Please do not come to the Club if you are unwell.

At this stage the 2 over 1 seminar with Jane Skipper is still on tomorrow (28 February) at the Club as is Sunday bridge at 1pm.

The Club will keep you updated as news comes to hand.

Weekly Update 23-February-2021

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:20:11 GMT

Weekly Update 23-February-2021

Thursday Afternoon Bridge: Don’t forget to support our new session on a Thursday afternoon. Play starts at 1pm, no partner required and open to all.

Annual General Meeting: Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 6.30pm in the clubrooms.

Committee Nominations are now being asked for 2021. Nominations forms can be found at the Club and close at midday on March 3rd.

Rubber Bridge Competition: entries are now open, enter on-line at www.nzbridge.co.nz/events go to the date March 1st. See below to download the flyer.

2 over 1 seminars: Sundays Feb 28, Mar 7, 21 and Refresher Sunday April 18 at 10.30am. Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Name badges: Orders are now been taken for two styles of name badges. Pick up an order form from the foyer and give to Thea in the bar or leave at the office completed and with payment.

Education: The bridge teachers are contributing hand discussion articles to the website.

To find them go to ‘Play Bridge’ and then scroll down to ‘Hand Discussion’. https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/hand-discussions

Take care and stay safe.

Discussion #1: February 2021 - DANGER ..... Incoming pre-empts!

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:00:37 GMT

DANGER ..... Incoming pre-empts!

By: Jane Skipper

At Table 1, after West’s normal pre-empt, no-one took any further action. The defence cashed their 5 tricks, which were A and K of spades, A and K of clubs, and A of diamonds. One down, for a score of 100 to North/South, an unremarkable result.

At Table 2, North was devoted to the idea “Make a take-out double with any opening hand”. South then counted up 10 points and bid game, and East closed the auction with a penalty double.

West led the AH, then the KH, and switched to a diamond. South as declarer, surveyed his dismal prospects, grabbed the AD, and played AS, KS, and a third round, hoping that the suit was breaking 3-3, and that maybe the QC would drop….

When none of this happened, East made 2 trump tricks, 2 diamonds, and the QC. Together with the two heart tricks, this made 7 tricks for East/West, and a whopping penalty of 1100. Note that even if South had bid a conservative 3S, and been doubled, the penalty would have been a sizable 800.

North’s double is a dangerous and costly action. Here is the arithmetic: West has shown a weak hand; maybe 7 or 8 points. North is looking at 13, so that leaves about 20. Unless South has the lion’s share of these points, and a good suit, game seems a long way off. As it was South had 10 points, but it was not nearly enough.

Useful advice in this situation is: when considering a take-out double over a 3-level major suit opening, wait until you have 4 cards in the other major, and around 15 points or more. In the above example, North at Table 1 took her best opportunity by settling for a small penalty rather than trying for an unlikely game.

Weekly Update 17/19-February-2021

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:14:47 GMT

Weekly Update 17/19-February-2021

There will be Bridge as normal as from Wednesday 17-Feb 11:59pm now that we have returned to Level 1. We will review this if necessary as updates come through from government next week. We encourage all members to follow COVID guidelines and visit their health centre if they exhibit any symptoms.

Thursday Afternoon Bridge:

Don’t forget to support our new session on a Thursday afternoon. Play starts at 1pm, no partner required.

South Island Teams results:

Christchurch was the place to be last weekend for 192 bridge players, along with the many involved with the event’s organisation. A turn-out of 48 teams was a wonderful number…..

Results: CHCH Players

Open 3rd: Tim Schumacher, David Skipper, Leon Meier and John Davidson(Wellington) Well done Leon, one of our newer younger players!

Top Intermediate Team: Jo Hampton, Caroline Caseley, Sam Gurney and Tony Quinlivan.

Copy & paste the link on your browser below for further news and photos:

https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/blog/7171/South-Island-Teams-A-Big-Hit-in-Christchurch

Rubber Bridge Competition: see below to access the flyer for more details. Our very own Tony Quinlivan and Stuart Grant won the national title last year! Entries are now open, enter on-line at www.nzbridge.co.nz/events go to the date March 1st.

Annual General Meeting: Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 6.30pm in the clubrooms.

Committee Nominations are now being asked for 2021. Nominations forms can be found at the club and close at midday on March 3rd.

2 over 1 seminars: Sundays Feb 28, Mar 7, 21 and Refresher Sunday April 18 at 10.30am. Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Education: The bridge teachers are contributing hand discussion articles to the website.

To find them go to ‘Play Bridge’ and then scroll down to ‘Hand Discussion’. https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/hand-discussions

Take care and stay safe.

COVID-19 Update 14-February-2021

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 07:39:50 GMT

COVID-19 Update 14-Feb-2021

Club Sessions Suspended

With the announcement of a community outbreak in Auckland and the move to alert level 2, the Club will remained closed until Thursday 18-Feb. The Club hosted a major tournament over the weekend with players attending from all over the country. We are making contact with the players from Auckland and New Plymouth to go to the Government COVID-19 website to check if they have been at any of the locations where the infected people had been.

The Club will keep you updated as news comes to hand.

Weekly Update 9-February-2021

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 02:41:31 GMT

Weekly Update 9-February-2021

The South Island Teams are on this Sat 13 / Sun 14 February. We have 48 teams which is the biggest entry ever at a club outside of the national congress in New Zealand.

We would love some more volunteers for kitchen, gophers, easy miscellaneous jobs. Contact Sue in the office or add your name to the list in the foyer.

Spare players: We need players or pairs to act as substitute players in case of sickness.

Sunday Bridge 14th February is cancelled due to the number of teams entered in the South Island Teams.

Thursday Afternoon Bridge Session: Don’t forget about the new Thursday Afternoon session at the club, starts at 12.50pm and no partner required.

Rubber Bridge Competition: see below to access the flyer for more details. Our very own Tony Quinlivan and Stuart Grant won the national title last year!

New EFTPOS system: The new EFTPOS system at the club has worked well for player session tickets. There are a few minor issues which players need to be aware of:

Please use the tablet beside the EFTPOS to purchase your player ticket, press the EFTPOS button at the bottom right-hand side of the screen (green), NOT the EFTPOS itself. Then you can use your EFTPOS card on the EFTPOS terminal. Two tickets are issued, the first is your receipt and the second is to be put on the table.
Another issue with some players purchasing session tickets and not using them at that session. If you have purchased a ticket which you cannot use at that session, you may use for another session but please let the directors know on that night to make a note of it for the office. When you do use this ticket at another session, please let the directors know as the date will not relate to that session. The office has to reconcile the EFTPOS transactions daily.

Weekly Update 2-February-2021

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:49:04 GMT

Weekly Update 2-5-February-2021

Beginner Bridge Lessons start this Wednesday 3rd February at 7.30pm. Please let you friends know.

Back to Bridge Refresher course starts Wednesday 10th February for 4 weeks at 7.30pm.

2021 Subscriptions are now overdue, the subs will remain $80 if paid by the 7th February otherwise they will be $90 .

South Island Teams: are being held here at the Club on the 13/14 February. So far there are 47 teams, the biggest entry ever in NZ outside of Congress.

We are looking for volunteers to help out with the kitchen/catering, transport, gophers, caddies for both days, so please if you can please help sign up now!

There is a sign up list in the foyer or email the office if you can help on either day, morning or afternoon.

We also require a spare pair/team in case of sickness, if you are available to play at short notice, let the office know.

Want to play: we have an open pair looking for team-mates .

Annual General Meeting: Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 6.30pm in the clubrooms.

Committee Nominations are now being asked for 2021. Nomination forms can be found at the Club and close at midday on March 3rd.

2 over 1 seminars: Sundays Feb28, Mar7, 21 and Refresher Sunday April 18. Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Wednesday Seminar:

Wednesday 3rd Feb, tutorial Start 5.50pm For Juniors and Intermediates: Topic "Review all Opening Bids and Responses - what suit to bid first?

Congratulations to Pam Tibble, Margaret Burgess, Jenny Wilkinson & Shirley Newton: 2nd Top of the South Teams last weekend.

Added 5-February-2021:

The South Island Teams are on Sat 13 / Sun 14 February. So far we have 49 teams which is the biggest entry ever at a club outside of the national congress in New Zealand.

We would love some more volunteers for kitchen, gophers, easy miscellaneous jobs. Contact Sue in the office or add your name to the list in the foyer.

Spare players & team: The entries close off on Monday 8th Feb at 5pm and we need to have an even number of teams. We need players or pairs to act as substitute players in case of sickness, and we may need a spare team, if this is the case then that team will have free entry to the competition, we are also still looking for a pair for one team, the other pair is coming down from Wellington.

Sunday Bridge 14th February is cancelled due to the number of teams entered in the South Island Teams.

Note: This week Independent Line Services are removing power lines and pole from the club premises. Some of the parking spots will be unavailable during this week. Please be aware of the hazards which are cordoned off with orange cones. Hopefully the work will be finished on Thursday. The power will be off at the club this Thursday morning.

Weekly Update 26-January-2021

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:39:55 GMT

Weekly Update 26-January-2021

Beginner Bridge Lessons starts Wednesday 3rd February at 7:30pm. Please let your friends know.

Back to Bridge Refresher course starts Wednesday 10th February for 4 weeks at 7:30pm

2021 Subscriptions are due by the 31st Jan.

South Island Teams: is being held here at the Club on the 13/14 February. We are looking for volunteers to help out with the catering, transport, gophers, caddies for both days. There is a sign up list in the foyer or email the office if you can help on either day, morning or afternoon.

We also require a spare pair/team in case of sickness, if you are available to play at short notice, let the office know.

Want to play: we have an open pair looking for team-mates .

Annual General Meeting: Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 6:30pm in the clubrooms.

Committee Nominations are now being asked for 2021. Nominations forms can be found at the Club and close at midday on March 3rd.

2 over 1 seminars: Sundays Feb28, Mar7, 21 and Refresher Sunday April 18. Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Wednesday Seminar:

Wednesday 3rd Feb, tutorial Start 5.50pm For Juniors and Intermediates: Topic "Review all Opening Bids and Responses - what suit to bid first?

Table Fees: If you are paying table fees with cash, please could you bring along the correct change. This would be appreciated.

Weekly Update 20-January-2021

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:31:49 GMT

Weekly Update 20-January-2021

Beginner Bridge Lessons starts Wednesday 3rd February at 7:30pm. Please let your friends know.

Back to Bridge Refresher course starts Wednesday 10th February for 4 weeks at 7:30pm

2021 Subscriptions are due by the 31st Jan.

South Island Teams:

Is being held here at the Club on the 13/14 February. We are looking for volunteers to help out with the catering, transport, gophers, caddies for both days.

There is a sign up list in the foyer or email the office if you can help on either day, morning or afternoon.

We also require a spare team in case of sickness, if you are available to play at short notice, let the office know.

Want to play: we have a pair looking for team-mates.

Annual General Meeting: Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 6:30pm in the clubrooms.

Committee Nominations are now being asked for 2021. Nominations forms can be found at the Club and close at midday on March 3rd.

2 over 1 seminars: Sundays Feb28, Mar7, 21 and Refresher Sunday April 18. Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Happy Bridging!

Weekly Update 14-January-2021

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:00:55 GMT

Weekly Update 14-January-2021

Happy New Year!

Canterbury Holiday Pairs : Sponsored By Maxwell Plumbing

1st: Graeme Tufnell & Mehboob Chiba

2nd: Jane Lennon & David Taylor

3rd: John & Jane Skipper

Volunteers wanted for Wednesday night sessions/and beginners class. Please let the office know or add your name to the list in the foyer at the Club if you can help by Friday 22 January so a roster can be done.

Beginner Bridge Lessons starts Wednesday 3rd February at 7:30pm. Please let your friends know.

Back to Bridge Refresher course starts Wednesday 10th February for 4 weeks at 7:30pm.

2021 Subscriptions are due by the 31st Jan.

2 over 1 seminars: Sundays Feb28, Mar7, 21 and Refresher Sunday April 18. Tutor: Jane Skipper.

Happy Bridging!

Weekly Update 22-December-2020

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 02:52:23 GMT

Weekly Update 22-December-2020

Holiday Bridge Sessions

Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th December at 7.20pm. No partner required.

Monday 4th Jan at 12.50pm and 7.20pm.

Canterbury Holiday Pairs sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing

Tuesday 5th, Thursday 7th, Tuesday 12th January, 2021

$8 per session, play any or all sessions, graded prizes.

No concession cards to be used as this is a tournament.

2021 Subscriptions

Subs are due by Jan 31st, 2021.

Office Hours:

The office will close midday on Thursday 24th December and will re-open on Monday 4th January, 2021

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Weekly Update 16-December-2020

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:32:16 GMT

Weekly Update 16 December 2020

Season Greetings

Holiday Bridge: Open to all.

Friday 18th December at 10.20am – Bring Your Lunch

Next week: 21st to the 23rd December

Monday afternoon at 1pm
Monday Evening at 7.20pm
Tuesday evening at 7.20pm
Wednesday evening at 7.20pm

Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th December, both sessions are at 7.20pm.

Bridge starts back on Monday 4th January, 2021

Canterbury Holiday Pairs: 5/7/12 January at 7.20pm. Proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing .

Pre-entry is NOT required.

Weekly Update 8-December-2020

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 04:32:36 GMT

Weekly Update 8-December-2020

Canterbury Holiday Pairs: 5/7/12 January at 7.20pm. Proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing. Pre-entry is NOT required.

Christmas Parties & Prizegiving start at this Friday’s session and go through to the following Thursday evening session. Please make sure you know what your session is doing when playing this week.

Charity Raffle Winners: 1st Lizzy Hornsey, 2nd Lynda Grieson, also Jan Smith, Nancy Buxton, Rosemary Milburn

Weekly Update 2-December-2020

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:19:04 GMT

Weekly Update 2-December-2020

Congratulations to the Charity Pairs winners:

Open: 1st Pavla Fenwick & David Taylor, 2nd Leon Meier & Tim Schumacher
Restricted Open: 1st Anne Deaker & Marilyn Copland, 2nd Normand & Ann MacLaurin
Intermediate: 1st Kathryn Gardner & Adrian de Mooij, 2nd Dave Lawrence & Lizzy Hornsey
Junior: Rosa-Jane Whitcombe & Gillian O’Hara, 2nd Jo Hampton & Kate Harris

2021 Invoices & Match Programme book: Please pick up from the club this week to save money on postage!!. The remainder will be posted on Friday 4-Dec.

National Rubber Bridge Tournament: Congratulations to Tony Quinlivan & Stuart Grant for winning the National Rubber Bridge tournament. They are still Intermediate players and represented Canterbury in that grade in the recent Inter Provincial Championships. They have knocked out several Open pairs on their way to the title and are living proof that this event is not just the territory of strong Open players. You need some reasonably good hands, a reasonable share of good fortune and some basic understanding of the rules and tactics of Rubber Bridge…. and the trophy and the decent slab of prize-money could be yours.

Holiday Bridge: Holiday Bridge times are displayed on the Home Page - Open to all. For the sessions of the 29th and 30th of December, you can come along without a partner.

Wednesday Night Volunteers for 2021: Can you spare a Wednesday night to come along as a spare person or to help in the beginners class. If we get enough names you would probably only be on about once every 6 weeks. Let the office know if you can help or there is a sign up list in the foyer at the club.

Westende Jewellers – Club Sponsor have their Xmas Catalogue and Bon Bon (Cracker) promotion on now. Go to https://www.westendejewellers.co.nz/ for further details.

Weekly Update 20-November-2020

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:50:20 GMT

Weekly Update 20-November-2020

Christmas Newsletter 2020

Dear Members,

As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank you all for your forbearance and co-operation during what has been a challenging time. Thank you in particular for embracing the opportunity to participate in BBO and to the directors who made this possible.

New Zealand Bridge has made several decisions recently which we wish to share with you:

Firstly, there will be no discounting of rating points for 2020. Each year rating points are usually discounted by 20% before the adding of the points earned in the current year. With limited bridge in 2020, NZB has decided it would be unfair and act as a disincentive if 2020 rating points were discounted.
Usually a Youth Week is held annually in Canberra. However, because of the travel restrictions necessitated by COVID, Sam Coutts and Paul Coleman will run a similar event in lieu of the Canberra one during the January holidays.
Another change for next year is that the NZ Congress venue has moved from Hamilton to the Bay Park complex in Tauranga, a purpose-built event centre which NZB is confident will deliver to expectations.
There have also been changes to the criteria for players to be graded as Open for tournament purposes in 2021. From January 1st, 2021 players graded as Provincial Master and above will be graded as Open. A Provincial Master is a player with at least 100 A & B points, of which at least 50 are A points. Currently players ranked as Local master 5* and above are graded open. These players will now be eligible for Intermediate level events but are not prohibited from participating in Open events should they so choose.
NZB is also working towards a possible dissolution of the Regional Committees. A committee has been reviewing the current structure over the past year and recognises that there is considerable duplication between central and regional administration, that marketing would be better served by a nationally coordinated position and that volunteer positions are becoming harder to fill. NZB is also cognisant of the considerable local knowledge held in regional committees and the need to preserve these along with local opportunities. As a result, it is running a pilot of the proposed changes in the Auckland/Northland area while all other regions will continue to operate as in the past.

Our club continues to be in good heart thanks to the ongoing commitment of the staff, committee and volunteers, sponsors & advertisers and the support of a membership which is steadily increasing in number. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas.

Kindest regards,

John McKenzie (President)

Marilyn Copland (Vice President)

Weekly News

To receive updates from NZ Bridge and to be able to enter tournaments on-line you will need to register with NZ Bridge, go to http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/my-nzb.html

To find out about masterpoints go to http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/master-points.html

NZ Youth(ish) Bridge: See flyer on the Club notice board for further details, for players under 35 years old.

Charity Pairs Tournament: fundraising for Braintree, a wellness centre for brain health. See related Event information on this website.

Club trophies: Please return trophies that were won last year back to the Club asap.

2021 Club Subs and Match programme book can now be picked up at the Club.

Weekly Update 10-November-2020

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:10:38 GMT

Weekly Update 10-November-2020

Canterbury Charity Pairs: Sunday 29th November. The charity the club is supporting this year is Braintree. Go to https://www.canterburybraincollective.org/about-us for more information.

Charity Raffle: Donations for the raffle wanted. Eg food items for gift baskets, boxes of choc/biscuits.

2021 Subscription Invoices: are now ready for pick up from the club. Please remember to pick up when you are playing next. If subs are paid by the 31st January, 2021 they are $80, after then they will be $90.

2021 Convenor Elections: These will be held on the week of Monday 23 November. See the noticeboard at the club for more information and nominations.

Show Day this Friday: Bridge starts as usual 10.20am and bring your lunch.

Canterbury Interclub Teams was held last weekend in Timaru: Well done to the Christchurch Team who were overall placed 1st.

The winning team:

Open: Max Morrison & Dave Taylor, John & David Skipper – Placed 3rd
Intermediate: Caroline Caseley & Jo Hampton, Ian Beattie & Rex Green – Placed 3rd
Junior: Jane Walders & Philippa Gibson, Andrew Hudson & Shawn Adriel-Ai - Placed 1st

Weekly Update 4-November-2020

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:43:24 GMT

Weekly Update 4-November-2020

Julian Cup sponsored by Westende Jewellers was held last Saturday.

Winners were:

1st Les Frater and Jordan Frater (Grandfather/Grandson)
2nd Rosa-Jane Whitcombe & John Skipper
3rd Eamon Jackson & Andrew Hudson

NZ Wide Pairs club winners were:

N/S Andrew Purves & Marty Holman
E/W Andrew Hudson & Gillian O’Hara

Last Wednesday & Thursday Seminars for the year this week:

Wednesday 4th November: Topic: 1NT and responses. Tutor: Shirley Newton Cost: $5 Time: 5.50pm
Thursday 5th November: Topic: The unassuming cue bid. Tutor: Max Morrison Cost: $5 Time: 6pm

Thursday afternoon session: 1pm start, no partner required. A great social session.

Weekly Update 28-October-2020

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:58:43 GMT

Weekly Update 28-October-2020

Last Wednesday & Thursday Seminars for the year next week:

Wednesday 4th November: Topic: 1NT and responses. Tutor: Shirley Newton Cost: $5 Time: 5.50pm
Thursday 5th November: Topic: The unassuming cue bid. Tutor: Max Morrison Cost: $5 Time: 6pm

Julian Cup this Saturday, looking for 2 Senior Reserve or Senior players to partner 2 Junior players, let the office know asap if you can help.

Canterbury Charity Pairs: Sunday, November 29th, 10:00am, proceeds donated to BrainTree.

Club Trophies: If you have any trophies at home, please bring back to the club for this years prize giving.

Bidding Pads:

The club is looking for two more advertisers for the bidding pads which helps to reduce the printing costs. The cost for advertising is $350 GST inclusive. Please let the office know if you are interested.

Christmas Holiday Bridge Timetable:

Note: All sessions are open to all.

Monday 21st Dec 1pm
Monday 21st Dec 7.20pm
Tuesday 22nd Dec 7.20pm
Wednesday 23rd Dec 7.20pm
Tuesday 29th Dec 7.20pm
Wednesday 30th Dec 7.20pm
Monday 4th Jan, 2021 1pm
Monday 4th Jan, 2021 7.20pm

Weekly Update 23-October-2020

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 02:06:58 GMT

Weekly Update 23-October-2020

Upcoming Tournaments:

Julian Cup: Sponsored by Westende Jewelers. This tournament is on Saturday 31st October. 10am start.

This a club member only tournament whereby a Senior/Senior Reserve player partners an Intermediate/Junior Player. Club grades are used. More details can be found on the club’s noticeboard and in the Events section on this website. Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner, add your name to the list and we can match you up.

Babich NZ Wide Pairs: Friday 30th October Time: 7.20pm Entry: $15 and you receive a booklet with a commentary on the hands at the end of play. One session only. Supper provided.

Enter on-line http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events,listing,6406,babich-wines-nz-wide-pairs-christchurch.html or at the club.

Bidding Pads:

Christmas Holiday Bridge Timetable:

Note: All sessions are open to all.

Monday 21st Dec 1pm
Monday 21st Dec 7.20pm
Tuesday 22nd Dec 7.20pm
Wednesday 23rd Dec 7.20pm
Tuesday 29th Dec 7.20pm
Wednesday 30th Dec 7.20pm
Monday 4th Jan, 2021 1pm
Monday 4th Jan, 2021 7.20pm

Weekly Update 7-October-2020

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:14:48 GMT

Weekly Update 7-October-2020

New Club Session:

Every Thursday afternoon at 1pm.

No Partner required, all welcome.

Canterbury Interclub Teams:

We are looking for Expressions of Interest for representing the club in Timaru on November 8th.

We need National Open, Intermediate and Junior ranked players.

Go to http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/master-points.html if you don’t know your national ranking.

Enter your names as pairs on the noticeboard at the Club or email office@chchbridge.co.nz asap.

Weekly Update 29-September-2020

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:24:31 GMT

Weekly Update 29-September 2020

Bridge Promotion: at the Women’s Expo at the Horncastle Arena THIS WEEKEND! Sat 3rd / Sun 4th October https://www.womenslifestyleexpo.co.nz/

We are URGENTLY looking for more volunteers, male or female of all ages to play bridge at the upcoming Expo.
Approx. 2 hour slots between 10am – 5pm each day.
How about a practice with your Julian Cup partner? Dealt boards and hand records will be provided.

T imes available:

Saturday:

10am – midday : 2 players required
Midday – 1.45pm: 2 players required
1.45-3.30: 4 players required
3.30-5pm: 4 players required

Sunday:

10am-midday: Full
Midday – 1.45pm: 5 players required
1.45-3.30: 3 players required
3.30-5pm: Full

Bridge Club Library:

There are currently a lot of bridge books out of the library. If you have club bridge books at home and have finished with them, please return to the club.

Christchurch Bridge Club Sponsors and Advertisers:

These businesses are supporting our Club. Please note their names and support them whenever possible.

Diana Isaac Retirement Village: Adrienne Todd www.rymanhealthcare.co.nz/villages/christchurch/diana-isaac
Fox & Associates Ltd: David Fox www.foxsurvey.co.nz
Hamilton Hindin Greene: Grant Williamson www.hhg.co.nz
John Rhind Funeral Directors: Tony Garing www.johnrhind.co.nz
Maxwell Plumbing: Tom Whittaker www.maxwellplumbing.co.nz
Papanui Press: Karen Craigie www.papanuipress.co.nz
Plugged in Computing: Francesco Lee www.pluggedincomputing.com
Red Hot Real Estate: Darryl Jones www.redhotrealestate.nz Email: darryl.jones@redhotrealestate.nz
Westende Jewellers: Andrew Kelso www.westendejewellers.co.nz

Weekly Update 22-September-2020

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:28:20 GMT

Weekly Update 22-September-2020

Now we are at Level 1, it is no longer required to book-in for sessions.

New Club Session: starts this Thursday afternoon at 1pm. No Partner required, all welcome.

Womens Expo at Horncastle Arena: Sat 3rd / Sun 4th October

We are looking for volunteers, male/female of all ages to play bridge at the upcoming Expo assuming we are still at Level one. Usually 2-hour slots between 10am – 5pm each day. See noticeboard in foyer to add your name.

2021 Programme Book: Please check your membership details are correct in the foyer at the Club or email the Club with corrections.

Canterbury Interclub Teams: We are looking for Expressions of Interest for representing the Club in Timaru on November 8th.

We need National Open, Intermediate and Junior ranked players.

Enter your names as pairs on the noticeboard.

Julian Cup: Sponsored by Westende Jewellers. This tournament is on Saturday 31st October.

This a Club member only tournament where by a Senior/Senior Reserve player partners an Intermediate/Junior Player. Club grades are used. More details can be found on the Club’s noticeboard and on the website.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Christchurch Open B Tournament: Sunday 11th October. Enter on-line http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html
NZ Wide Pairs: Friday 30th October Time: 7.20pm 1 session. Entry List is in the Club foyer.
Julian Cup: Saturday 31st October. Enter at the Club.

Weekly Update 15-September-2020

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:12:57 GMT

Weekly Update 15/16-September-2020

Sessions for this week remain at level 2: (limited to 100 people)

Tuesday and Thursday sessions this week are fully booked. NOTE: If you are registered for any session and find you cannot play, PLEASE let the office know as there are players who are wanting to play.

Sunday 20th Sept, bridge is cancelled for this weekend due the Christchurch Mini Congress tournament. T he Sunday beginner lessons are on!

Canterbury Regional Pairs Results

Open:

1st – Pam Tibble and Brian Goulter
2nd – Jane Lennon and David Taylor

Restricted Open:

1st – Kathryn Tennant & Hayden Seal

Intermediate:

1st – Helen Gardener & Margaret Fraser

Junior:

1st – Shawn Adriel-Ai & Andrew Hudson

National Congress 2020 has been cancelled.

Womens Expo at Horncastle arena: Sat 3rd / Sun 4th October

We are looking for volunteers, male/female of all ages to play bridge at the upcoming Expo assuming we have gone to Level one. Usually 2 hour slots between 10am – 5pm each day. See noticeboard in foyer to add your name.

Christchurch Congress: The tournament for this weekend is now Full. If there are any players or pairs who can fill in if required over the weekend, please let the office know.

Christchurch Congress this weekend (19-20 September): We are looking for volunteers to help clean up after play this Saturday and Sunday. Time: 5-7pm approx.

Julian Cup: Sponsored by Westende Jewelers. This tournament is on Saturday 31st October . (There was some confusion about the day and date).

2021 Programme Book:

Advertisers: We are looking for business’s to advertise in next years programme book. The adverts are in black & white and cost $200 + GST for a full page and $100 + GST for a half page. Please let the office know by the end of September if you are interested.
Club membership details: If you have had a change of address and/or phone number in the last year. Please let the office know so we can update your details.

Partner Finder: If you are looking for a permanent partner, please let your partner finder know for your particular session. (Their numbers are on page 4 of the programme book). I have a Senior player currently looking for a partner for a Thursday.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Christchurch All Grade Pairs: Sunday 11th October
NZ Wide Pairs: Friday 30th October Time: 7:20pm 1 session
Julian Cup: Saturday 31st October
Canterbury Interclub Teams: Sunday November 8th in Timaru: The club is looking for expressions of interest for players to represent the club in Open, Intermediate and Junior grades (NZ Rankings apply).

New Bridge Session at the Christchurch Bridge Club starting next Thursday 24th September, 1pm. Open to all.

Weekly Update 8-September-2020

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:32:02 GMT

Weekly Update 8-September-2020

Club Sessions:

All sessions are still required to book via email to the office at office@chchbridge.co.nz At this stage until and including Wednesday 16th September.

Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th September are FULL and there is a waiting list.

NOTE: If you have registered for a session and are unable to make it, PLEASE let the office know as we havers players wanting to play.

Club Competitions are cancelled until the club is back at level one.

Tournaments:

Canterbury Regional Pairs: For those who have entered for this Saturday. No lunch/snacks will be provided. All players are to bring their meals/snacks with them.

CHCH Mini Congress: 19/20 September: Entries are still be taken on-line. See link for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W4EMKO8CqvFgpXiBTwHsJrNW-l0FJGyf/view

To enter: click on link: http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Womens Expo at the Horncastle Arena: Sat 3rd / Sun 4th October

We are looking for volunteers, male/female of all ages to play bridge at the upcoming Expo assuming we have gone to Level one. Usually 2 hour slots between 10am – 5pm each day. Let the club know if you are available.

Weekly Update 2-September-2020

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 03:05:23 GMT

Weekly Update 2-September-2020

Booking to play in the Club sessions: Restricted to 24 tables.

Please EMAIL the club if you want to book a place for a session, preferably before 2pm on the day of the session (Thursday 2pm for the Friday session as well). Please do not ring the club.
Bookings are only taken for the upcoming 7 days. Once you have played the session you had booked for, you can then book for the following session.

New Self Service EFTPOS machine: This is located at the bar and allows members to purchase a session ticket to play in that session using their EFTPOS card (no credit cards). You will receive an EFTPOS receipt to keep and a playing ticket to put on your table for the director to pick up. Thea will be available to help if required.

Old Debit Card system: This will still be running for the next month or so to allow members to use their credit. Please DO NOT deposit any more funds into the club’s bank account.

Tournaments:

Canterbury Regional Pairs: At this stage the tournament is still going ahead. There will be NO CATERING at all so players will need to bring all meals/snacks with them. The entry fee will be reduced and we will let the players know when that information comes to hand.
CHCH Congress 19/20 Sept: This tournament is also is still going ahead.

Wednesday Seminar: Shirley will be giving her monthly tutorial tonight at 5:45pm

Topic: 2nd and 3rd hand play, $5

Thursday Seminar is cancelled for this month.

Thursday 3 Sept Bridge session is FULL

If you have booked in to play this session and are unable to play, please let the office know.

Update 29-August-2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:42:55 GMT

Update 29-August-2020

The Christchurch Bridge Club will reopen from the evening of Monday 31 August in accordance with recommendations from NZ Bridge. Please note that there will NOT be a Monday afternoon session on the 31st Aug but all other sessions will be available from Monday night onwards. As numbers are restricted to only 100, the first 48 pairs to email the club at office@chchbridge.co.nz will be accepted. This allows us to account for the directors and any ancillary staff who may be present. Please note that only ONE member of each pair should register, stating the names of the two players and their grade (eg senior, senior reserve etc.). Please do not book for more than ONE session at a time. NOTE: Entries should be made by 1pm on day of the evening session you are attending and by 1pm Thursday for the Friday morning session. (Late entries will be accepted if the session is not fully subscribed.) Once sessions are fully subscribed an email will be sent out by the office. Normal competitions are suspended for the week.

BBO

The last BBO session will be Sunday night.

It is important that we all adhere to the following guidelines sent out by NZ Bridge:

Bridge under Alert Level 2: The Board has considered the Government's new settings and concluded Clubs will be able to resume club and organised events provided they meet and adhere to the requirements set out by Government. We have historically adopted a cautious and conservative path with a single focus of - protection and welfare of the player. It is now clear the Government has more tools at its disposal and has approved gatherings of no more than 100 people can take place. NB: At Alert level 2 the disease is contained, but there is still a risk of community transmission.

Applicable to all Bridge Clubs in New Zealand

Gatherings must have no more than 100 people in each defined space*. (* a defined space has walls or partitions that divide it from other spaces)
Remind players if they are sick to stay at home.
Remind players if they have COVID-19 symptoms they must not enter the clubrooms
Maintain high hygiene standards (wash hands, use hand sanitizer, sneeze, or cough into elbow).
Maintain contact tracing and display the QR code. Please actively encourage our members to scan this code if they have an appropriate phone.
Maintain physical distancing from people you do not know, consider wearing a face mask.

Weekly Update 25-August-2020

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:13:20 GMT

Weekly Update 25-August-2020

Club Closure: The committee met via zoom last night and decided the club will remain closed until Sunday 6th September due to being at level 2 restrictions. The committee will update you if any new information comes to hand.

BBO: play bridge on-line. The club continues to run on-line bridge sessions for members, evening sessions start at 7pm and you can register up to 90 minutes before hand.

Monday Afternoon: 1pm
Monday Evening: 7pm
Tuesday Evening: 7pm
Wednesday Evening: 7pm
Thursday Evening: 7pm
Friday: 10:30am
Sunday Evening: 7pm

See below for those who haven’t played BBO before:

Please read ALL instructions:

If you have registered with BBO and emailed the office your BBO username go to:

No.2 REGISTER FOR A SESSION

1. REGISTER ON BBO (Bridge Base Online)

If you are wanting to play, you must register with BBO first to get your username.

See below how to achieve this. Once you have done this, email the club; office@chchbridge.co.nz with your BBO username.

PLEASE do this well in advance for any session you want to play! You only need to do this once.

If you wanted to play you must have registered on www.bridgebase.com

Freddie Wilkie, one of our younger members has created a tutorial on how to do this. Thanks Freddie!

Click on the link below.

https://chchbridge.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce7a6455345995f4b49e1a2d2&id=b0f46c872d&e=a9c0a8184d

2. REGISTER FOR A SESSION

To register from 90 minutes before each session:

1. Log on to BBO, make sure your partner is logged on as well.

2. Click on Competitive

3. Click on All Tournaments

4. Under pending, Scroll down to our club session:

Will have the words ChCh Club.
Click on that session to register.
Only one player from each partnership needs to click onto that session to register. It will then ask you for your partners BBO Id to invite them into the session as your partner. They will need to be logged in as well. This will then show up on their screen.

5. Please be seated ready to play at least five minutes before the start time.

Any issues registering, please ring Sue Edwards 0272577466.

3. TIPS FOR PLAYING:

1. Generous amounts of time is given to play the hands, please keep an eye on the time.

2. Claiming: It is good etiquette to claim when all the remaining tricks are yours.

3. Alert your own bids, the opposition will be able to see but not your partner.

Weekly Update 18-August-2020

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:16:35 GMT

Weekly Update 18-August-2020

Club Closure: At this stage the club is closed until the 26th August. The committee will review this after the Prime Minster’s announcement on Friday.

Julian Cup has been postponed. We will let you know the date when this is finalised.

BBO: Bridge sessions on line will continue as usual. There will be a BBO Honour Board displayed at the club so play in the sessions below and your names may appear on the board.

Session times are:

Sun Eve 16/08 7:00 pm
Mon Aft 17/08 1:00 pm
Mon Eve 17/08 7:00 pm
Tue Eve 18/08 7:00 pm
Wed Eve 19/08 7:00 pm
Thu Eve 20/08 7:00 pm
Fri Morn 21/08 10:30 am

Players need to be registered on BBO to play, see below. Once registered, please email the office with your Name and Username.

BBO instructions:

https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/d7857306/files/uploaded/Bridge-Base-Online-Instructions.pdf

Tutorial on how to register on BBO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUpEWEwIBdc&t=1s

BBO Tricks & Tips:

https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/d7857306/files/uploaded/Tips-and-Tricks-May-2020.pdf

Club Debit Card: The club is closing down the debit card system in the near future and in its place will be a self service eftpos system in which you will be able to print off a ticket using your eftpos card.

The two systems will run for a period of time for members to use up credit in their account. We will let the members know when to stop depositing money into the club’s account for their debit card.

Update 15-August-2020

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:43:50 GMT

Update 15-August-2020

The club will be closed due to level 2 at least for the next weeks, this will be reviewed by the committee next Friday (21-Aug). The committee will meet via zoom this Monday and will update the members as information comes to hand.

The BBO on-line sessions will resume tomorrow evening, Sunday at 7pm. The sessions will run each evening, Sunday to Thursday starting at 7pm. You can register up to 90 minutes before hand. There will need to be at least 6 tables for a session to run so please support the bbo on-line sessions if you wish them to continue while the club is closed. There will also be the Monday Afternoon session starting at 1pm and Friday session starting at 10.30am.

COVID-19 Update 12-August-2020

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:45:19 GMT

COVID-19 Update 12-Aug-2020

Club Sessions Suspended

Due the Covid Level 2 restrictions the club is closed until Friday evening. This will be continually reviewed as the government makes announcements. We will let you know about next week before the end of this week.

Christchurch Sixes Tournament

At this stage the Christchurch Sixes Tournament is going ahead. We still require one national ranked Junior pair to complete the field, so please let us know if you can play. We will advise if there is any change asap.

Weekly Update 3-August-2020

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 03:25:22 GMT

Weekly Update 3-August-2020

Upcoming Seminars:

Senior/Senior Reserve

Date: Sunday August 23rd

Time: 10am-12.30pm

Topic: Doubles –The Most Under-used and Misused Bid

Tutor: Jenny Wilkinson

Cost $15

Bring your lunch and play in the Sunday 1pm session. Sign up list at the club.

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BBO: The Club is no longer running the BBO sessions due to lack of support.

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Canterbury Rubber Bridge Winners:

Tony Quinliven & Stuart Grant and will compete up at the National rubber Bridge Finals

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Tutorials:

1. Wednesday 5th August, 5.45pm-6.45pm:

Topic: Leads, Signals, Discards-learn to communicate with partner;

Tutor: Shirley Newton

Cost: $5

2. Thursday 6th August, 6pm -7pm:

Topic: Checkback Stayman

Tutor: Max Morrison

Cost: $5

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Christchurch Sixes Tournament: Saturday, August 15

This event is intended as a fun introduction to tournament bridge and not a serious competition. Bridge is fun!

Enter as a team of six, partial team or as a pair & we will arrange a team for you.

Team: 2 Open, 2 Intermediate and 2 Junior players

NZ Rating applies but we reserve the right to adjust to make the draw work.

Format: Run as Swiss pairs, Open play Open, Int play Int & Jun play Jun, scores are then tallied with your team mates to get the winning team.

BYO Lunch, you can enter on-line or at the club in the foyer.

To find out what national ranking you are, go to http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html

Put your name in the ‘SEARCH MASTERPOINTS” player name, look for your name and it will tell you what your national ranking is.

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Julian Cup: Saturday August 22nd - Note: Club member only tournament

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

Club grades apply.

The Junior partner selects the system to be played and should fall within the guidelines as on the club noticeboard.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Catered Lunch provided.

Sign up at the club. If you do not have a partner and would like to play, please enter your name on the list at the club in the foyer.

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Other Tournaments:

Ashburton Intermediate & Junior Pairs: Sat, Aug 29
Crockfords Spring Bridge Luncheon: Thursday 27th August
Rangiora Spring Social Tournament: Tuesday 1st September , seated by 10am. Email d.j.gray@xtra.co.nz or phone Joyce on 0211858538
Waimate All grades 8B: Tournament: Sunday 6th September
Canterbury Regional Pairs: Saturday 12th September, hosted by the CHCH Bridge Club, enter on line.

Weekly Update 28-July-2020

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:10:05 GMT

Upcoming Seminars:

Junior/Intermediate: Sunday August 2nd 10am-12.30pm THIS SUNDAY!!

Topic: No Trumps – Card Play Tutor: Shirley Newton Cost $15

Senior/Senior Reserve: Sunday August 23rd 10am-12.30pm

Topic: Doubles –The Most Under-used and Misused Bid Tutor: Jenny Wilkinson Cost $15

Bring your lunch and play in the Sunday 1pm session.

Email the office if you want to attend this Sunday or add your name to the list at the club.

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BBO: There is a club on-line session held every Sunday at 7pm. You can register to play up to 90 minutes before the sessions starts. We would love more players to participate.

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CHCH Mid Winter teams winners:

Open: 1st Jane Lennon, John Skipper, Richard Lapthorne, Neil Hawkins

Intermediate: Tracey Bruce, Toni Jones, Janene Mussen, Denise Urquhart

Junior: Janine Tyler, Tessa Holland, Caroline Calderwood, Shawn Adriel-Ai

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Tutorials:

Wednesday 5th August: Leads, Signals, Discards-learn to communicate with partner; Tutor: Shirley Newton

6pm-6.50pm, $5

Thursday 6th August: Check back Stayman Tutor: Max Morrison Time 6pm -7pm , $5

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Christchurch Sixes Tournament: Saturday, August 15

This event is intended as a fun introduction to tournament bridge and not a serious competition. Bridge is fun!

Enter as a team of six, partial team or as a pair & we will arrange a team for you.

Team: 2 Open, 2 Intermediate and 2 Junior players

NZ Rating applies but we reserve the right to adjust to make the draw work.

Format: Run as Swiss pairs, Open play Open, Int play Int & Jun play Jun, scores are then tallied with your team mates to get the winning team.

BYO Lunch, you can enter on-line or at the club in the foyer.

To find out what national ranking you are, go to http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html

Put your name in the ‘SEARCH MASTERPOINTS” player name, look for your name and it will tell you what your national ranking is.

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Julian Cup: Saturday August 22nd Club member only tournament

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

Club grades apply.

The Junior partner selects the system to be played and should fall within the guidelines of the notice attached.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Catered Lunch provided.

Sign up at the club. If you do not have a partner and would like to play, please enter your name on the list at the club in the foyer.

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Other Tournaments:

Ashburton All Grades: Sat, Aug 1

Ashburton Intermediate & Junior Pairs: Sat, Aug 29

Note: All the tournaments except the Julian Cup can be entered on-line.

http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Weekly Update 20-July-2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:18:27 GMT

Beginner Bridge Lessons: Start this Sunday!

Sunday 26th July, starting at 1pm. Tutor: Graeme Tuffnell

Please let your friends and family know.

BBO: There is a club on-line session held every Sunday at 7pm. You can register to play up to 90 minutes before the sessions starts. We would love more players to participate.

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Crockfords All Grade Pairs winners:

Open

1st Jane Lennon & Max Morrison

2nd Margaret Burgess & Pam Tibble

3rd Sharon Jackson & Eamon Jackson

Intermediate

1st Jo Hampton & Caroline Caseley

2nd Helen Conroy & Jenny Shore

A huge congratulations to Jo Hampton & Caroline Caseley, who were the top Intermediate pair and who came second overall. What an achievement.

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Christchurch Mid-Winter Teams this Saturday 25th July at 9:30am. We have 23.5 teams and need a pair to make up the 24th team, the pair are keen juniors who are wanting team-mates. Please let the office know if you can help.

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Christchurch Sixes Tournament: Saturday, August 15

This event is intended as a fun introduction to tournament bridge and not a serious competition. Bridge is fun!

Enter as a team of six, partial team or as a pair & we will arrange a team for you.

Team: 2 Open, 2 Intermediate and 2 Junior players

NZ Rating applies but we reserve the right to adjust to make the draw work.

Format: Run as Swiss pairs, Open play Open, Int play Int & Jun play Jun, scores are then tallied with your team mates to get the winning team.

BYO Lunch, you can enter on-line or at the club in the foyer.

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Julian Cup: Saturday August 22nd Club member only tournament

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

Club grades apply.

The Junior partner selects the system to be played and should fall within the guidelines of the notice attached.

"The aim of the Julian Cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Catered Lunch provided.

Sign up at the club. If you do not have a partner and would like to play, please enter your name on the list at the club in the foyer.

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Other Tournaments:

Ashburton All Grades: Sat, Aug 1

Ashburton Intermediate & Junior Pairs: Sat, Aug 29

Note: All the tournaments except the Julian Cup can be entered on-line at http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Weekly Update 13-July-2020

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 23:55:50 GMT

Weekly Update 13-July-2020

Beginner Bridge Lessons: There will be two classes starting in July.

Wednesday, 15th July at 7.30pm Tutor: Shirley Newton
Sunday 26th July, starting at 1pm. Tutor: Graeme Tuffnell

Please let your friends and family know.

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ChCh Bridge AGM was held last Thursday.

The current committee is:

President: John McKenzie
Vice President: Marilyn Copland
Treasurer: Mark Paget
Committee: John Skipper, Lizzie Thompson, Deborah Matthews.

The Sheila Walker Award for Exceptional Service was presented to two recipients this year, Lorelei Le Beau and Lizzie Thompson.

The club also had 5 members who reached the milestone of being a member for 50 years. They are Natalie Lofts, Catherine Stowell, Margot Thomson, Sheila Walker and Bill Sadler.

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Selection for Canterbury IP team:

Just a reminder that we are calling on players to nominate themselves as pairs for selection to the Canterbury IP team. Entries close on Friday 17th July at 6pm. Enter on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4x3T1tDkBXdDHEAF-SXumXnL_VPouwxXRaIEaeaYJy7QQmA/viewform

Current number of entries :

Open 5 pairs
Women 2 pairs
Senior 4 pairs
Intermediate 4 pairs

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Christchurch Mid-Winter Teams: Saturday 25th July at 9.30am

We have a junior pair looking for team-mates, please let the office know if you would like to play.

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Christchurch Sixes Tournament: Saturday, August 15

This event is intended as a fun introduction to tournament bridge and not a serious competition. Bridge is fun!

Enter as a team of six, partial team or as a pair & we will arrange a team for you.

Team: 2 Open, 2 Intermediate and 2 Junior players

NZ Rating applies but we reserve the right to adjust to make the draw work.

Format: Run as Swiss pairs, Open play Open, Int play Int & Jun play Jun, scores are then tallied with your team mates to get the winning team.

BYO Lunch, you can enter on-line or at the club in the foyer.

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Julian Cup: Saturday August 22nd Club member only tournament

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

Club grades apply.

The Junior partner selects the system to be played and should fall within the guidelines of the notice attached.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Catered Lunch provided.

Sign up at the club. If you do not have a partner and would like to play, please enter your name on the list at the club in the foyer.

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Other Tournaments:

Crockfords All Grades: Sun, July 19

Ashburton All Grades: Sat, Aug 1

Ashburton Intermediate & Junior Pairs: Sat, Aug 29

Note: All the tournaments except the Julian Cup can be entered on-line at http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Weekly Update 6-July-2020

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 02:42:53 GMT

Weekly Update 6-July-2020

Beginner Bridge Lessons: There will be two classes starting in July.

Wednesday, 15th July at 7.30pm Tutor: Shirley Newton and

Sunday 26th July, starting at 1pm. Tutor: Graeme Tuffnell

Please let your friends and family know.

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ChCh Bridge AGM will be held this Thursday, 9th July at 6.30pm at the club.

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Christchurch Mid-Winter Teams: Saturday 25th July at 9.30am

We have a junior pair looking for team-mates, please let the office know if you would like to play.

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Christchurch Sixes Tournament: Saturday, August 15

This event is intended as a fun introduction to tournament bridge and not a serious competition. Bridge is fun!

Enter as a team of six, partial team or as a pair & we will arrange a team for you.

Team: 2 Open, 2 Intermediate and 2 Junior players

NZ Rating applies but we reserve the right to adjust to make the draw work.

Format: Run as Swiss pairs, Open play Open, Int play Int & Jun play Jun, scores are then tallied with your team mates to get the winning team.

BYO Lunch, you can enter on-line or at the club in the foyer.

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Julian Cup: Saturday August 22nd Club member only tournament

A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.

Club grades apply.

The Junior partner selects the system to be played and should fall within the guidelines of the notice attached.

"The aim of the Julian cup is to promote social interaction between the grades and club spirit"

Catered Lunch provided.

Sign up at the club. If you do not have a partner and would like to play, please enter your name on the list at the club in the foyer.

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Other Tournaments:

Canterbury Regional Swiss Pairs, Sunday 12th July at Rangiora Bridge Club

Crockfords All Grades Sunday, July19

Note: All the tournaments except the Julian Cup can be entered on-line.

http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

Christchurch Bridge Club - Newsletter May 2020

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:20:37 GMT

From the President and Vice President

Dear Members

We hope that you are all enjoying the greater freedom allowed under Level 2. Unfortunately, we are not permitted to operate at the Club under the current restrictions (see below) but are hoping to be able to do so once the Level 1 conditions are announced. In the meantime, BBO has proved very successful, with 306 members currently registered. It has been so good to play with our own club colleagues in what feels like normal sessions. We are very thankful to our directors for running these sessions so successfully.

The Committee has continued to meet weekly via Zoom. We have decided to award a COVID Challenge Cup for the dates 3 to 30 May, the criteria for which are still under discussion. We thank all who have played with such enthusiasm, and Sue for assisting many of you with the registration process. This week the installation of our Fibre Broadband connection will be completed, allowing faster access to the internet. In addition, we are in discussions with a web-design team as to ways of updating and improving our CBC website.

Advisory 5 - COVID-19 from NZ Bridge

After consulting with the COVID-19 National Crisis Management Centre and on the advice of the Deputy Director of Public Health we strongly recommend that no bridge club opens until Alert Level 1. The Deputy Director is genuinely concerned in terms of transmission of the disease for the following reasons:

Social distancing due to bridge being played in relatively proximity.
Transmission due to touching of cards, bidding boxes, bidding pads, score sheets, & electronic scoring devices.
Transmission due to chairs being handled as players rotate around the room.
Large number over 70 years with some having underlying health conditions.
Duration of a bridge session.
Cleaning and disinfecting during a match are not practical.
If players cough or sneeze during a hand, they need to immediately go and wash their hands.

We are sorry that we are not the bearer of better news, but the health of players and staff is of paramount importance. We will continue to take direction from the Deputy Director of Public Health and keep you advised. In the meantime, any remaining tournaments scheduled up to and including the weekend of May 30-31 will be recorded as cancelled.

Happy bridging everyone!

John McKenzie(Acting President),
Marilyn Copeland(Acting Vice President)

Christchurch Bridge Club - Newsletter June 2020

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:20:36 GMT

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

NZ Bridge Newsletters - 4

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:20:19 GMT

Newsletter No: 4 for 2020

The move from Alert level 3 to Alert Level 2 is a positive step towards some normality. Regrettably, we could not in all consciousness recommend that Clubs open. Like everyone we will continue to monitor the situation and will provide a further advisory following the Government’s next update. In the meantime, we hope online bridge is filling the void. It is clear people are becoming more comfortable with online bridge. You may have seen the interview with Cybil Cornell on Breakfast TV (TV1). It showed we can all master technology no matter our age. Online bridge is however quite different to playing face to face as there is a need to self-alert the meaning of bids, avoid mis-clicks and minimize distractions.

The increase in use of online bridge has created new opportunities for players to act in a manner not consistent with the code of conduct or the intended values of the game we love so much. Online bridge is a new area for the regulation of the game and an area where changes occur, and understandings grow.

There is a new section in the NZ Bridge Manual, which is repeated below:

Clubs and Regions within New Zealand are increasingly organizing bridge online using platforms such as Bridge Base Online. All bridge sessions organised by Clubs and Regions including online bridge, come under the auspices of NZ Bridge. The Laws of Duplicate Bridge 2017 and the Regulations in this manual including the Code of Conduct apply to online bridge but with any modifications that are necessary due to the differences between online bridge and face to face bridge. In addition, and for the avoidance of doubt the following regulations also apply to online bridge:

The obtaining of any information about any hand, other than information obtained by proper means during the hand is prohibited. (Law16)
Communication during play between partners, by any means other than via the online platform is prohibited.
Logging onto the online platform under more than one account simultaneously, during play, is prohibited.
Any breaches of 1), 2) or 3) above is a serious transgression of the proprieties of bridge.

Over the last few weeks we have been working with our counterparts, the ABF in Australia to develop a response to the WBF’s decision to postpone the World Bridge Games until February/March next year plus proceed with the Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup and other events later in the year. All putting significant pressure on National Bridge Organisations to support and fund these events in these unusual times. Interestingly our letter was picked up by the International Bridge Press Association with the editor supporting our representations. We will see what happens next week when the management committee of the WBF meets.

COVID-19 for some clubs is causing hardship. Pleasingly however the majority are managing and not in need of help. We have received a call for the organisation to suspend, reduce or cancel the annual levy paid to NZ Bridge. There seems to be a misconception that the annual levy collected by the Clubs belongs to the Clubs. Think of it like GST, businesses collect the GST and pay it onto the Government. In our case Clubs collect the levy on our behalf and pay it to us in quarterly instalments. If we were going to offer relief the money would have to be returned to the players. In real terms we are talking about $1.67 a month. For those who do not separate the funds from Club revenue we suggest the affiliation fee collected on behalf of NZ Bridge is maintained in a separate account and not used to cover usual operating costs. COVID-19 highlights the need to plan for a rainy day. Clubs need to think about what level their annual subscription should be pitched and the level of table money. We are not necessarily advocating increasing the cost of the game but a need to be realistic.

We understand the challenges clubs are encountering. We derive our revenue from the affiliation fee and from masterpoints. With no club sessions or tournaments our revenue has also dried up. We will be issuing invoices for the present quarter but have said to clubs we will consider relief on an individual basis, based on application

The other significant request for help relates to resuming bridge and health and safety guidelines. The latter we have prepared and is presently being peer reviewed. Once complete detail will be released to clubs. Health and Safety will be part of the requirement of returning to bridge. Clubs will need to set up a COVID-19 prevention structure with protocols and rules which follow the best medical advice. We are working on guidelines for clubs to adopt. We will get these published as soon as possible to allow clubs plenty of preparation time. One of the things clubs can do is to stay in touch with their membership. When the time comes players might requirement support to return to the table. Lockdown has allowed us to finish drafting of the NZ Bridge manual. The new manual will be on the website very shortly.

Over the last few months, we have been working on a top-level marketing plan to form part of an overarching strategy for rejuvenating the game, and more importantly to build club membership and increase player participation. We are in the infancy of this project and best described as work in progress. The largest marketing tool currently is the website; however, it is largely an operational platform, not a consumer-friendly advertising mechanism to reach out to bridge players. Do not get us wrong there is a huge repository of information on the platform and the platform delivers significant value- e.g. Masterpoints and tournament entry.

There is no publicity plan to share the stories of the players, a tool that brings the game to life. All public facing channels need to be as polished as they can be, particularly those used by the key target audience. Part of the work we need to do is look at our website and ensure it is consumer facing. The information and much of the functionality is great but as indicated above is focused towards existing players not set up to entice new players. We are keen to hear from anyone out there who might be able and are willing to help us. If you are interested can you contact Alister.

One of the casualties of COVID-19 has been cancelation of several of our tournaments. To date 95 Club Tournaments, 7 Regional Congress’s, and the Interprovincial trials have been cancelled. Many clubs have approached us to see if there is a window in the tournament calendar to reinstate these events when we are back playing. The Tournament calendar is congested and finding space that does not conflict with a neighbouring region is a challenge. We should satisfy ourselves there will be plenty of face to face bridge when we return.

Cheers Allan

Christchurch Bridge Club - Newsletter April 2020

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:42:08 GMT

From the President and Vice President

Dear Members

This is a newsletter to keep you up to date with recent developments. We hope you are all safe and sound in your “Bubbles” and taking advantage of this time to play bridge online, both Graeme’s generous offer on Sky Bridge and our Club’s BBO.

The Committee has continued to meet weekly on Zoom. Our thanks go to all of the committee members for the skill levels that they are showing through the shut-down. We are all on the same page and working very well together for the benefit of the club. It has been nice to receive emails in support of our decisions and the work we are doing behind the scenes.

Special thanks go to Lizzy for ringing around our members and checking on their welfare. We would like to take this opportunity to also thank Sue for the hours she is putting in running the office from home. Her busy time seems to be from 6pm onwards helping members to log on to BBO.

Bridge Online (BBO)

Our Club had two sessions last week. From this week on we are running six sessions. Monday, and Friday afternoon starting at 1pm. Monday through to Thursday nights, starting at 7.30pm. Members can talk privately and catch up with their friends and other members on BBO prior to the start. Over 170 members have sent in their BBO IDs. We are getting great feedback, the main one being that ‘it feels like a normal club session’.

The Club has been fortunate in that Liz Fitzgerald has the knowledge and previous experience in running and directing BBO tournaments. Liz has joined our BBO directing team. Thank you, Liz, for your input and for training our directors. Special thanks also to David Stephen for organising the BBO sessions and directors for these sessions.

Note: If you need instructions on how to join BBO and /or to sign up for the on-line sessions, contact Sue in the office: office@chchbridge.co.nz or 027 2577466. Instructions are also available on the website.

ANZAC Day

Sadly, we are not able to celebrate our Club’s anniversary by playing in the Anniversary Pairs, traditionally held on 25 April each year. However, the ANZAC blanket which we had intended to display on that day has been completed, as shown in the attached photos. Thank you to all those who knitted or crocheted poppies in a wide variety of colours, sizes, and shapes. It has been a real team effort and source of great camaraderie. Special thanks in particular are due to Marilyn Copland, Bev Johnson, Glenda Frapwell and Deborah Matthews who helped in the creation of the final product. Deborah was also responsible for assembling the purple poppy wreath which commemorates the large number of animals who perished as a result of the wars. We will put both items on display once the club re-opens.

Because of COVID-19 the RSA is unable to carry out its usual poppy day sales. In lieu of buying a poppy this year, you may wish to make a donation on the following website:

https://chchbridge.us11.listmanage.com/track/click?u=ce7a6455345995f4b49e1a2d 2&id=bad6da8487&e=22e2d6aa8d

Enjoy your bridge!

John McKenzie(Acting President),
Marilyn Copeland(Acting Vice President)