Kia Ora and Haere Mai!
Welcome to the Rotorua Bridge Club’s website. Formed in 1955, Rotorua Bridge Club is one of the strongest bridge clubs in the region, with about 150 members ranging from novices to grandmasters.
The club is situated not far from town, in Neil Hunt Park, on Tarawera Rd, just near the Te Ngae roundabout. (See map)
Learn Bridge
If you've never played bridge and are interested in learning, Rotorua Bridge Club runs a series of lessons each year. See the beginners’ page for more information about learning bridge. Click here to find out what players enjoy most about bridge.
Playing Sessions
There are four playing sessions each week – on Monday afternoons, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons. Visitors are always very welcome to all sessions, with the exception of team competitions, where it is often not possible to fit in an extra pair. If you’re in Rotorua alone and would like a partner, please contact a partnership steward – we can nearly always find you someone to play with. Most members use the Acol system, but Standard American is also played by some.
Congratulations!
Congratulations are due to Marie Milsum, who has just attained the illustrious rank of Grandmaster. Well done Marie!
Latest News
Catch up on the latest news of club members' successes and upcoming events and tournaments in the August Newsletter.
Mid-winter Welcome Dinner
We had a great time on Wednesday night with the Welcome Dinner. There was a very good turnout, and lots and lots of delicious food. We welcomed 16 new learners, who joined in with some fun bridge afterwards. Many thanks to Val and Margie and all their helpers for making this possible. The new players will be playing on Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons from now on, so please be helpful and accommodating, as they get used to playing in the club sessions.
Online Practice Sessions
NZ Bridge is offering online practice games for new bridge players on Sundays 4- 6pm. Sign up to Hello Club and log in by 3.45 pm each Sunday. Games are $5 or a Winter Pass of $25 for all 15 sessions. For more information see here or on NZ Bridge website.