Weekly Update 23-January-2022
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January 23, 2022
Weekly Update 23-January-2022
The inevitable arrival of OMICRON is now upon us. Under the Red Traffic Light setting the club is still able to operate, albeit with a maximum of 100 players at any given session. This necessitates a return to the booking system and while the wearing of masks is not compulsory it is highly recommended. All sessions will continue to run, with the Wednesday night Junior section being restricted to 80 players once the Beginners' Lessons (with classes of 20 people) start on 2 February.
The administration of the booking system will be demanding on our office staff and we ask that you exercise patience and consideration at all times. We are investigating the introduction of an on-line system of booking as soon as possible to alleviate the pressure.
In the meantime, for our collective protection, please have a booster shot once you are eligible and attend the club only when in good health.
Thank you everyone.
Booking in a session:
- When booking a session, please email your information in the following format: Mon Eve B Johns 81634 / Z Jones 11753
- Bookings will on be accepted for the current week only. If players miss out for a session, they will be offered a seat first for the following week.
- If you have a booked seat and then are unable to play, please let the office know asap, so the pair next on the wait list can be notified.
25/01/2022 - Please note that Tuesday & Thursday sessions for this week are Full.

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.

