Weekly Update 15-June-2021
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June 16, 2021
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.
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Tournament Results: Ashburton: Mid-Canterbury Pairs 1st - Jessie Pelenato / Leon Meier 3rd - Graeme Tuffnell / Jan Alabaster Green section: 1st - Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien 2nd - Margaret Fraser / Richard Williams Anniversary Pairs: This Saturday, 10am. This is a Club member only handicapped tournament. Please pay the entry fee $25 by this Thursday to allow the payments to be checked off. You can pay cash or use the EFTPOS at the Club (ask Thea) or pay on-line. Road Closures: Due to the Super Rugby round being held at the new stadium all this weekend, road closures will be in place. Roads will be closed on parts of Barbadoes Street, Madras Street between Hereford Street and St Asaph Street and streets close by around the stadium. Access to the Club will still be open but maybe allow more time to get there. Beginner Bridge Classes: The next class starts Monday 4th May at 7.30pm. Tutor: David Taylor. Please let your friends, family & work colleagues know. Daytime sessions: With a lot of new apartments in the area, there is an increase of children around. Can we ask when leaving the car park particularly for the daytime sessions that you keep the speed down when going down Nova Place. Canterbury Congress: 16/17 May: Competitions for all levels. See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information. An experienced open pair from Auckland are looking for team-mates. Contact the office for further information.
Tournament Results: Marlborough 5A Teams: 1st – Jane Lennon / Max Morrison / David Taylor / Jessie Pelenato 2nd – Leon Meier / Charles Ker / John Patterson / Kate Davies Marlborough 5A Pairs: 1st – Leon Meier / Charles Ker 4th – Tina Sims / Jane Walders Friday Rubber Bridge this Friday 17th April at 6.30pm until 8.30am, no partner required, all welcome. Saturday Night Bridge this coming Saturday, April 18. 7pm start! Hot scones & jam for supper. Prizes!! Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. The tournament is for Club members only. More information can be found on the flyer on the Home page of this website. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. Sunday Bridge Sessions: We are looking for more volunteers to be added to the roster to be a volunteer spare player when required. Please email the office if you can help. Kaikoura Bridge Tournament: A NZ Intermediate grade member is looking for an Intermediate partner to play in the Kaikoura Bridge tournament being held on May 23rd. Please contact the office if you would like to play.
