Weekly Update 20-November-2020
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November 20, 2020
Weekly Update 20-November-2020
Christmas Newsletter 2020
Dear Members,
As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank you all for your forbearance and co-operation during what has been a challenging time. Thank you in particular for embracing the opportunity to participate in BBO and to the directors who made this possible.
New Zealand Bridge has made several decisions recently which we wish to share with you:
- Firstly, there will be no discounting of rating points for 2020. Each year rating points are usually discounted by 20% before the adding of the points earned in the current year. With limited bridge in 2020, NZB has decided it would be unfair and act as a disincentive if 2020 rating points were discounted.
- Usually a Youth Week is held annually in Canberra. However, because of the travel restrictions necessitated by COVID, Sam Coutts and Paul Coleman will run a similar event in lieu of the Canberra one during the January holidays.
- Another change for next year is that the NZ Congress venue has moved from Hamilton to the Bay Park complex in Tauranga, a purpose-built event centre which NZB is confident will deliver to expectations.
- There have also been changes to the criteria for players to be graded as Open for tournament purposes in 2021. From January 1st, 2021 players graded as Provincial Master and above will be graded as Open. A Provincial Master is a player with at least 100 A & B points, of which at least 50 are A points. Currently players ranked as Local master 5* and above are graded open. These players will now be eligible for Intermediate level events but are not prohibited from participating in Open events should they so choose.
- NZB is also working towards a possible dissolution of the Regional Committees. A committee has been reviewing the current structure over the past year and recognises that there is considerable duplication between central and regional administration, that marketing would be better served by a nationally coordinated position and that volunteer positions are becoming harder to fill. NZB is also cognisant of the considerable local knowledge held in regional committees and the need to preserve these along with local opportunities. As a result, it is running a pilot of the proposed changes in the Auckland/Northland area while all other regions will continue to operate as in the past.
Our club continues to be in good heart thanks to the ongoing commitment of the staff, committee and volunteers, sponsors & advertisers and the support of a membership which is steadily increasing in number. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas.
Kindest regards,
John McKenzie (President)
Marilyn Copland (Vice President)
Weekly News
To receive updates from NZ Bridge and to be able to enter tournaments on-line you will need to register with NZ Bridge, go to http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/my-nzb.html
To find out about masterpoints go to http://www.nzbridge.co.nz/master-points.html
NZ Youth(ish) Bridge: See flyer on the Club notice board for further details, for players under 35 years old.
Charity Pairs Tournament:
fundraising for Braintree, a wellness centre for brain health. See related Event information on this website.
Club trophies:
Please return trophies that were won last year back to the Club asap.
2021 Club Subs and Match programme book
can now be picked up at the Club.
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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.
