Weekly Update 8/11-October-2024
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October 8, 2024
Weekly Update 8/11-October-2024
Newest Grand Master:
Congratulations to Max Robb who became a Grand Master up at Congress last week.
Tournament Results from the National Bridge Congress:
National Junior Events:
Junior Pairs:
1st - Jesse Pelenato/Bridget O'Brien, 3rd - Cindy Wang
NZ Junior Swiss Pairs: 2nd - Leo Hammond
NZ Junior Teams: 2nd - Leo Hammond
Congress Junior Teams: 1st - Leo Hammond
National Intermediate Events:
National Intermediate Teams:
3rd - Judy Parkinson/Shawn Adriel-Ai
Congress Intermediate Teams: 1st - Judy Parkinson/Shawn Adriel-Ai
National Restricted Open Events:
National Restricted Open Swiss Pairs:
1st - Tony Quinlivan
Congress Restricted Open Teams:
3rd - Tony Quinlivan
National Senior Events
National Senior Swiss Pairs:
2nd - Ian Southen/Kelvin Tibble
National Open Events:
NZ Open Pairs: 7th - Max Morrison/Leon Meier, 8th - Jane Lennon, 13th - David Skipper/Tim Schumacher
NZ Open Teams: 3rd - Jane Lennon (and part of winning Cornell Cup team for top mixed team overall)
Congress Teams: 1st - Max Morrison/Leon Meier
CHCH All Grades
(8B tournament):
Date:
Sunday 20th October.
Enter on-line.
Refer flyer on the Home Page or foyer noticeboard at the Club for more details.
Club Programme Book 2025:
The club is looking for new advertisers for the Club Programme Book. If you or your friends have a business and would like to place an advert into the Programme Book, please let the office know before the 19th of October.
Seminar: for Senior and Senior Reserve players.
Date:
Sunday 27th October.
Topic:
‘Defence - working with partner to defeat the contract. Signals, 2nd and 3rd hand play, and making the most of your honours!’
Tutor:
Shirley Newton
Sign up sheet is in the foyer.
Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.
NZ Wide Pairs:
Date:
the club will be hosting a session, Friday 15th November at 7:20pm.
$10 from each entry from the event will go to support the New Zealand Bridge Foundation.
Enter on-line.
Refer flyer on the Home Page for more information.
InterClub Teams:
Expressions of Interest to represent the club at the upcoming InterClub teams being held at the club on Sunday, November 3rd. There is a new category this year, Restricted Open. All the information can be found on the foyer noticeboard.
Added 11-Oct-2024
Wednesday Night Teams:
Starts next Wednesday
Attention:
Club Senior/Senior Reserve Players
A 3-night event on Wednesdays Oct 16, 23, 30
Note:
7pm start
We have the teams event for Juniors & Intermediates “Play with an Expert”
- Each team will consist of one senior and 3 juniors or intermediates,
- 3 rounds per night, with the senior playing with each of the juniors/intermediates.
- You must commit to the 3 nights or find a substitute for your team.
- We need 20 helpful kind Seniors / Senior Reserve players.
- These sessions are free for the Senior / SR player.
Attention:
Club Junior / Club Intermediate Players
We have space for another seven teams of 3 junior or intermediate players as long as we get enough senior/senior reserve players.
Play with an expert:
This is your chance to find how much fun teams are and to play with a senior player!!
A 3-night event on Oct 16, 23, 30
Note:
7pm start
You will need three in your team and you will be joined by a Senior player who will play one round with each of your team each night.
If you have any questions or would like to enter, please email the office.
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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.
