Weekly Updates 12-15-April-2023
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April 12, 2023
Weekly Update 12-15-April-2023
Sunday Bridge this Sunday while the CH-Ch Marathon is running:
I am still waiting to hear back from the organisers but I will assume it will be the same as in previous years. Bridge players will have access to the club from the Barbadoes st / Bealey Ave intersection from 12.30pm until 1pm. I will update in due course.
Anniversary Pairs:
Tuesday 25th April, A handicapped club member tournament. Enter at the club in the foyer or email the office.
Canterbury Congress:
May 13/14. Open/ Intermediate / Junior events (National rankings apply)
Saturday: Team events Sunday: Pairs events Enter on-line https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html
Masterpoints / Rankings explained:
https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/master-points-explained.html
To find your masterpoints and national ranking:
https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/online-points.html
National Congress:
refer poster accessible using the button below.
Added 13 April
Inter Provincials - Canterbury
Please access information regarding the upcoming IP Trials to be held 5-7 May using the button below. Check for the dates and times for each grade. An opportunity to represent Canterbury.
Enter on-line https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html
Note:
If you haven’t played on-line bridge before, we can give you instructions on how to set this up.
Added 14 April
Sunday Bridge 16th April
Because of the CHCH Marathon being run on Sunday, entry to the club is restricted. See the map, accessed by the button below, detailing what route you need to go to access the club. Please let your partner know in case they don’t read the email.
Added 15 April
Sunday Bridge this Sunday
Refer the button below for updated information re the route to take to bridge, they would like you to print off and have on your dashboard.
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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.
