Weekly Update 1-June-2023

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June 1, 2023

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.

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Tournament Results: Ashburton: Mid-Canterbury Pairs 1st - Jessie Pelenato / Leon Meier 3rd - Graeme Tuffnell / Jan Alabaster Green section: 1st - Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien 2nd - Margaret Fraser / Richard Williams Anniversary Pairs: This Saturday, 10am. This is a Club member only handicapped tournament. Please pay the entry fee $25 by this Thursday to allow the payments to be checked off. You can pay cash or use the EFTPOS at the Club (ask Thea) or pay on-line. Road Closures: Due to the Super Rugby round being held at the new stadium all this weekend, road closures will be in place. Roads will be closed on parts of Barbadoes Street, Madras Street between Hereford Street and St Asaph Street and streets close by around the stadium. Access to the Club will still be open but maybe allow more time to get there. Beginner Bridge Classes: The next class starts Monday 4th May at 7.30pm. Tutor: David Taylor. Please let your friends, family & work colleagues know. Daytime sessions: With a lot of new apartments in the area, there is an increase of children around. Can we ask when leaving the car park particularly for the daytime sessions that you keep the speed down when going down Nova Place. Canterbury Congress: 16/17 May: Competitions for all levels. See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information. An experienced open pair from Auckland are looking for team-mates. Contact the office for further information.
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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.