Weekly Update 11-October-2023
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October 12, 2023
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!
Sign up in the foyer or email the office if you are able to play for the 3 weeks. Wednesday October 18, 25, Nov 1.
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
5A
1st: Graeme Tuffnell / Mehboob Chiba
2nd: Julia Watson / Peter Watson
5B
1st: Andy Shand / Barbara Ryan
2nd: Juliet Davanney / Judy Parkinson

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

Tournament Results: Marlborough 5A Teams: 1st – Jane Lennon / Max Morrison / David Taylor / Jessie Pelenato 2nd – Leon Meier / Charles Ker / John Patterson / Kate Davies Marlborough 5A Pairs: 1st – Leon Meier / Charles Ker 4th – Tina Sims / Jane Walders Friday Rubber Bridge this Friday 17th April at 6.30pm until 8.30am, no partner required, all welcome. Saturday Night Bridge this coming Saturday, April 18. 7pm start! Hot scones & jam for supper. Prizes!! Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. The tournament is for Club members only. More information can be found on the flyer on the Home page of this website. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. Sunday Bridge Sessions: We are looking for more volunteers to be added to the roster to be a volunteer spare player when required. Please email the office if you can help. Kaikoura Bridge Tournament: A NZ Intermediate grade member is looking for an Intermediate partner to play in the Kaikoura Bridge tournament being held on May 23rd. Please contact the office if you would like to play.

