Ib Thulin Tournament 2024

The club held a very enjoyable and successful Ib Thulin Handicap Tournament on Sunday. This is always a popular tournament among Rotorua club members, and it was great to see so many of the newer players taking part. Congratulations to the winners, Jude Lipanovic and Suzette White. Other handicap placings were: Second: Shirley Gainsford and Maureen Carter Fourth: Trevor Heath …

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Interclub Teams

Our club once again hosted the BOP Interclub Teams on Sunday 28 July .We had a full turnout of 3 teams from each of 6 clubs in the BOP, 18 teams in all. This meant a full day of bridge; 5 ten board matches for each team against the other 5 other teams in their grade. The day went exceedingly …

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Christmas Tournament 2023

The Rotorua Christmas Tournament was a great success again this year, with 44 pairs coming from many clubs around the North Island to enjoy the day – as well as one player (Lode Van Grootel) from Sydney! Many thanks to Wendy Fraser and her hard-working team of helpers in the kitchen. We could not run this tournament without a lot …

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BOP Interclub Teams

Congratulations to the Tauranga Bridge Club, who are the winners of the BOP Interclub Teams Shield. Six clubs from around the region battled it out at Rotorua on Sunday, in Junior, Intermediate and Open grades, and Tauranga were the overall winners. Unfortunately Rotorua did not quite make it to the finals in any of the grades, although the Intermediate team …

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Farewell to Evan

On Monday we had an afternoon tea to farewell Evan Dorrington. Evan has retired from the bridge club after many years as an active playing member, director and committee member. He ran Monday afternoon bridge for many years. You will be greatly missed at the club, Evan! A true gentleman at the bridge table and away from it. Best wishes …

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Monday night lessons

Refresher lessons – 14, 21, 28 February; 7-9:30pmRefresher 1 – One Level opening bids, responders limit bids, responders new suit bid, balanced hands & NT play.Refresher 2 – Responders rebids, overcalls, take out doubles & opening leads. Refresher 3 – Pre-emptive (weak) openings, strong openings & ….. We look forward to seeing you at these sessions and please do encourage anyone else …

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Covid Update January

Under current traffic light system, we are able to continue bridge play at the Club. Vaccine passports are required. The latest Covid advisory from NZ Bridge is available here: https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/blog/7495/Covid_19-Advisory-from-NZ-Bridge Some personal responsibilities are in place: Face masks are optional. Ensure you use the hand sanitiser when entering the clubhouse. Cups/glasses used by you are to be personally put into …

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