Weekly Update 18-April-2023
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April 18, 2023
Weekly Update 18-April-2023
Tournament Results:
Timaru Congress Open Teams
- 3rd John Skipper/Jane Skipper/Jane Lennon/Alan Grant (Wellington)
Timaru Congress Open Pairs
- 2nd Leon Meier/Geo Tislevol (Auckland)
- 3rd Tim Schumacher/Michael Ware (Auckland)
Anniversary Pairs:
Tuesday 25th April, a handicapped Club member tournament.
Enter at the club in the foyer or email the club by this Friday.
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
Interprovincial Trials May 5/6/7:
On-line trials. Enter on-line at NZ Bridge under tournaments.
Sections: Intermediate, Open, Senior, Women.
National Rankings apply.
See foyer noticeboard for more details.
Enter on-line at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html
Beginner Bridge Lessons:
Start Wednesday 10th May at 7.30pm.
Please let friends, family and work colleagues know.
Kaikoura tournament:
8B All Grades,
Saturday 20 May 2023, a fun tournament for all grades.
Refer poster accessed using the button below.
Enter on-line at https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/events.html

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.

