Weekly Update 29-June-2022
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June 30, 2022
Weekly Update 29-June-2022
Senior/Junior Teams this Saturday at 10am.
We currently have 12 teams for the club tournament this weekend. One Junior/Intermediate Pair has pulled out due to sickness.
Wanted: We are wanting another junior or Intermediate player or pair to complete the team.
Please let the office know asap if you can play.
Remember: In this competition Seniors/SR play Seniors/SR and Juniors/Int play Juniors/Int
Also, we are wanting spare players/pairs of any grade who are willing to come in at short notice in case of sickness.
Let the office know if you can help.
Upcoming tournaments:
(Refer either the "Home Page" or the "Events and Tournaments" page for more information about these events.)
CHCH Mid-Winter Teams: Saturday, 23rd July
Julian Cup:
Saturday , August 6th Proudly sponsored by Westende Jewellers
(A Senior or Senior Reserve Player will partner an Intermediate or Junior Player.) For club members only!
CHCH Sixes:
Saturday, August 13th (teams of six- 2 open, 2 intermediate, 2 junior players per team -national rankings apply)
Rangiora 8B Results:
1st Liz Fitzgerald / John Kruiniger
2nd Jane Lennon / Tony Quinlivan
3rd Sue Southen / Richard Lapthorne
Car Parking:
If you arrive to bridge after 7.10pm, you can park in the club disabled car parks except for the two marked in yellow closest to the club.
For other sessions, you can park there if there is less than 10 minutes before the start on that session.
Wednesday Seminar:
Wednesday 6th July at 5.50pm. Tutor: Shirley Newton Topic: Doubles. $5
Nametag Orders:
The office will be putting in another order for name tags, please get your orders in before the end of next week.

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.

