Online Bridge 23 August

Back into lockdown once again and online Bridge re-appears. Initially one session, but further details will follow of other sessions being offered if lockdown continues. Contact me if you need help getting online or finding where to go. Monday 23rd August at 7pm 24 boards Nick Cantlon is directing this online Bridge session on Monday evening. Intending participants should logon …

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BOP Interclub Teams 25 July

Rotorua hosted BOP teams from Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Te Puke, Taupo and Whakatane Bridge Clubs to contest the Interclub Ib Thulin Trophy. Unfortunately, we were not able to hold on to the shield, which we had won last year. In the three divisions, our Intermediate Team won their division, with the Senior and Junior teams outside the top two. Congratulations …

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Monday Night Bridge

Great news to announce – Monday Night Bridge is back! After much discussion, we are re-introducing Monday night bridge for an 8 week trial. The purpose of this extra night session of bridge is to accommodate recruits and Wednesday night players (or anyone else for that matter) who are looking for an extra night of play. This is considering the …

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Upcoming Events Winter 2022

Mid Winter Dinner/Welcome to New Recruits Wednesday 13 July 6pm Social hour 7pm Dinner – members to bring a plate of ‘sit down’ dinner food 8pm Social bridge Rotorua Open 5A Tournament Saturday 11 June All entries now being accepted Lunch provided Morning and afternoon sessions BOP Interclub Teams  at Rotorua Sunday 24 July Reminder to get your partnership pairs …

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Kelly Peirse Tournament Results

Once again the Club had a very successful Kelly Peirse 10A Teams Tournament on Saturday 20 March. We had 30 teams entered with a very high calibre of entrants. A huge thank you to our Director, Allan Joseph and Scorer, Jan Spaans. However, no tournament happens without the help of many in the club – to Wendy Fraser, director of …

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Beginner and Refresher Lessons 2021

REFRESHER LESSONS We see these lessons as an opportunity to re-introduce players to the Bridge Club, especially those who have been to lessons and not joined the Club, those who have some experience of the game, or Novice/Junior players who may want to refresh their knowledge. The refresher course will include topics covered in the lessons. There will be four …

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News from AGM

Our Bridge Club AGM was held on 26 November 2020 Elected committee members for 2021 President: Colleen Allen Treasurer: Kathryn Morgan Secretary: Jody Richardson Committee: Suellyn Caldwell, Alan Dick, Wendy Fraser, Rowan Friend,Heini Lux, Marie Milsum, Jim Morgan, Margie Robbie. Colleen said her main goal as president was to improve the culture of the Bridge Club, and make the Club …

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Farewell to Ian and Pam

It is with great regret that we must say farewell to Pam and Ian Moore, both Grand Masters, who have been hugely instrumental in setting the standard to which we bridge players should aspire. They have been members of the club for 35 years and during that time have done so much to support club activities. This includes Pam’s highly …

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