Weekly Update 17/19-February-2021
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February 17, 2021
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:
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.
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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.
