Weekly Update 20/21-April-2022
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April 20, 2022
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
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:
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. More information is available on the NZ Bridge site at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/youth-bridge-weekend.html.
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.
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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.
