Weekly Update 20/23-June-2023

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June 20, 2023

Weekly Update 20/23-June-2023

Congratulations to Leon Meier, representing NZ at the upcoming 18th World Youth Bridge Team Championships (Under 21 section) and the 15th European & Transnational Youth Pairs Championship.
We will be having a fundraising bridge session for Leon on Saturday 15th July at 1pm to raise funds to help with his expenses. Use the button below to access the flyer.  Includes afternoon tea, raffle and a hand commentary on some of the dealt hands Leon has provided.

Results South Island Online Teams
This was a very strong field of 48 teams.
  • 3rd: Jan Alabaster with Livingston, Mayer and Ware
  • 4th: Tim Schumacher, David Skipper with Wilson and Hurley
  • 9th: Max Robb, Tony Quinlivan with Henry and Sutton
A team of Australian internationals beat the Alabaster team in the final round to win the event.

The next set of Beginner Bridge Lessons: start this Sunday 25th June at 1pm
Tutor: Fiona Temple. 
The lessons are free so please tell your friends, family to come along.

Added 23-June 2023
Canterbury Bridge Regional Committee newsletter: use the button below to access the newsletter.

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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.
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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.