Weekly Update 20-July-2021
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July 20, 2021
Weekly Update 20-July-2021
Congratulations to:
Crockfords 8B Pairs results:
Section One:
- 1st Richard Lapthorne & Neil Hawkins
- 2nd Pam Tibble & Margaret Burgess
- 3rd Max Robb & Bill Mecchia (Timaru)
- 4th Sam Gurney & Tony Quinlivan
Section Two:
- 1st Sally Croy & Gordon McCormick
Northland 10A Pairs results:
- 2nd Jane Lennon & Jane Skipper
- 5th Tim Schumacher
Northland 10A Teams results:
- 2nd Tim Schumacher & Leon Meier
- 4th Jane Lennon & Jane Skipper
Jane Skipper
has become the first woman in our club to achieve Gold Grand Master status (2500+ A points and 4000+ total points).
Upcoming tournaments at the club:
see the "Events & Tournaments" page on this website for the tournament flyers.
- Christchurch Mid-Winter Teams - this Saturday 24th July starting at 9:30am. We would like one additional team. Also, spare players/pairs required in case of illness (there would be no cost if you do play) - let the office know if can help.
- Christchurch Sixes Tournament – Saturday 14th August.
Entries for these tournaments can be made through the following link: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html
Free Beginner Bridge
lessons starts Sunday, July 25th at 1pm. Please let friends, family and work colleagues know.
Improvers Lessons for Senior/Senior Reserves:
Date & Time:
Sunday 1st August at 10am.
Tutor:
Graeme Tuffnell
Topic:
Simple Effective Bidding.
Cost:
$15
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.
