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.
Online supported playing
This looks like an awesome opportunity to improve your game! Supported online play is like having a friend at the table, offering support whenever you need it. Imagine it like using Zoom; you can see and talk to each other while playing cards, with an experienced player available to offer advice or answer questions. Free every Sunday afternoon at 4pm, thanks to NZ Bridge. Details here
July Newsletter
Here is the July Newsletter, with another article in the series on etiquette and news on tournaments,and upcoming events at the club.
Rotorua Open Tournament
Congratulations to Christine and Jenna gibbons, who were winners of the Rotorua Open held on Saturday 15 June. Runners-up were Richard Solomon and Anna Kalma, and the top Rotorua pair and winners of the Marg Angus Trophy were Marie Milsum and Margie Robbie. Well done all!
Coaching Sessions
Wednesday morning coaching sessions will continue on the first Wednesdays of each month until further notice. If you have any queries, please contact Marilyn Field.