Weekly Update 21-February-2023
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March 1, 2023
Weekly Update 21-February-2023
Club AGM:
Thursday 23rd March.
Nominations are now being taken for the committee.
Forms can be found in the foyer.
Bridge Fundraiser:
for Gabrielle Cyclone Victims.
Date & Time:
Saturday 18th March 2-5pm at the club.
Entry list in the foyer. Donations can be made at the club.
See flyer on the Home page - https://www.chchbridge.co.nz/
Seminar for Senior/Senior Reserve Grades: Sunday 26th Feb
Topic:
‘Doubles – the most underused bid. Learn how to use doubles in varied situations to describe your hand shape’.
Tutor:
Shirley Newton.
Sign up in the foyer.
Wednesday Seminar:
1st March at 5.50pm.
Topic: 'Minimum Invite Game Force Bids'
National Rubber Bridge Tournament:
Free Entry
A knockout tournament suitable for players of all levels
The winners of the Canterbury Region get prize money plus full airfares to the NZ National Congress at Mt. Maunganui in September to play in the quarter finals and a chance to win the grand prize of $1000! Enter on-line, see flyer on the Home Page for details. Entries close March 1st.
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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.
