The Rotorua Restricted was held on Saturday 13 September. Although there was a small field with not many pairs from other clubs, it was a very successful and enjoyable day. Thank you to those players who did make the trip here, some of whom commented that they always enjoy the excellent hospitality at Rotorua and love coming here. There was …
Congratulations to the winners and place-getters in this year’s Ib Thulin Tournament. There were 16 tables playing, which is an excellent turnout for a Rotorua only event, and it was great to see some of the new players competing. Top pair on handicap were Graham Wallace & Deryck Pilkington. Runners-up were Susan Little & John Powell, and in third place …
Many thanks to Hilary Williams for organising this day. AN INVITATION for 8 September 2024 A CLUB MINGLE You are invited to join us on the 8 September from 1pm to 4.30pm for an afternoon of Social Bridge – “World Café” – Socialising with a drink We need your input into our reconstituted constitution*. This is your chance to contribute …
The prizegiving for 2023 was held on Thursday 23 November, along with the AGM, and election of officers for 2024. Ruth Lewis is the incoming president, and Christine de Vries and Kathryn Morgan continue as secretary and treasurer respectively. We welcome a new committee member, Tony McCarthy. Congratulations to all those members who won prizes in all the various competitions …
Saturday 9th September 2023 saw the successful completion of yet another Restricted tournament at the Rotorua Bridge Club. This longstanding event was enjoyed by all attendees and celebrated by the various winners in their categories.
A successful Rotorua Open Tournament was held on 10th June, with a high standard field from many different clubs, although less tables than usual in a sign of the times. The winners were Blair Fisher and Michael Curry from Hamilton, looking very happy in this photo with club president Alan Dick. Runners-up were Gary Foidl and Kathy Yule from Waikato/Matamata. …
The AGM was held on Thursday evening, with Alan Dick elected as new president, and Christine de Vries and Kathryn Morgan remaining as secretary and treasurer respectively. You can read the President’s Report by outgoing president Colleen Allen here. The meeting was followed by the prizegiving, and bridge and supper. Click here for a list of all prizewinners. Congratulations to …
Sponsored by Goodrick Contracting Ltd. Saturday 19th March 2022 Welcome to this event. Your Director is Allan Joseph and Scorer Mike Neels. The Tournament Lobby will be opened at 9:05am Saturday for a 9:30am start. Please sit at the table number of you Team number which will be your “home” table. Tournament Real Bridge link: https://oceania.realbridge.online/dg.html?p=220319227049&q=KPPlayerrbQLojCxaN2bf Click here for Tournament regs. …
CHRISTMAS OPEN TOURNAMENT Unfortunately we have no choice but to cancel this tournament with travel restrictions now not only in Auckland, but also in the Waikato District. CHRISTMAS MEMBERS TOURNAMENT We have made the decision to replace the Christmas Tournament with a members only Christmas Tournament on Saturday 4 December Details: Two Sessions am and pm Start time 10am Entry …
Second place in Team Results for the Cambridge Sixes held at Karapiro on Saturday. A big WELL DONE for a great result. Loving the Team Uniform! Left to right: Wendy Blackman, Elspeth Goodrick, Christine de Vries, Heini Lux, Mareli Esterhuysen, Alan Dick.
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 …
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 …
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 …
The year is rapidly drawing to a close and what a strange year it has been. Of the 37/38 playing sessions scheduled this year for each playing day, 18 or 19 have been cancelled due to Covid 19 lockdowns. We are fortunate that we are able to play our club championships which conclude this week. A big thank you to …