New Zealand Champions: Ruth Lewis and Trish Stephens
Huge congratulations to Ruth and Trish who have had a stunning win in the New Zealand wide Babich Pairs held on Friday evening, 1 November. This is an event played simultaneously across the country and where X Club scoring means scores are evaluated against all players who have entered and a national ranking is obtained. There were 1012 pairs entered …
Summer bridge, 2020 programme and handicaps
Summer Bridge will be on WEDNESDAY EVENING-start time 7.00pm (not 7.30pm as in the programme) The 2020 programme is being compiled-if there are any changes to your personal details (address, phone numbers etc) please email the Bridge Club or add to the list on the wall. Handicaps– the new handicaps will be on the wall at the club after Thursday …
NZ Congress – silver all the way!
A number of members of our club members played in the National Congress last week in Hamilton. Pam and Ian Moore were 2nd in the NZ Senior Teams with Ian Clayton and Noel Woodhall. Liz Wilcox and her brother Michael were 2nd in the NZ Restricted Teams with players from Hamilton and Wellington. Congratulations also to Jackie Pulman and Elizabeth …
Wednesday and Friday Bridge survey results
Wednesday Evening Bridge Survey: This was to assess whether players wished to continue with the 6.30 pm start which was begun as a trial earlier in the year with the focus on ensuring an earlier finish. – The preferred option for Wednesday evening start time is: a 7.00 pm start over the summer months coinciding with daylight saving and reverting …
Rotorua Success in Tournament Play
We had 30 pairs enter our Rotorua Restricted Tournament on 14 September, 2019 and all our Rotorua players played exceptionally well as demonstrated by our results. The overall winners for the tournament, winning both the morning and afternoon sessions, were Val Honeyfield and Pam Moore. And second overall were Shirley Gainsford and Heini Lux. A great effort. The section winners …
Ib Thulin 2019
Our Ib Thulin Tournament on Sunday 18 August, which is sponsored by Craigs Investment Partners, was a very enjoyable day. Paul Stewart, on behalf of Craigs, awarded the prizes to our ‘place-getters’. Congratulations to our winners Christine Kampfraath and Shirley Gainsford and to our other prize winners. 1st: Christine Kampfraath and Shirley Gainsford 2nd: Kathryn Morgan and Jim Morgan 3rd: …
Entries Needed for our Upcoming Tournaments
Ib Thulin; Our Handicapped Ib Thulin Club Tournament for Rotorua players is this Sunday 19 August. If you have not already done so please consider entering by posting your name at the clubroom or emailing margiearobbie@gmail.com with your entry. There are good prizes to be won!! – More details here Rotorua Restricted 8B: 14 September. Prizes are to be won …
House Sale benefits Rotorua Bridge Club by $500!!!!
Once again Stu Phillips sold one of Pam and Ian Moore’s investment properties very quickly and for a great price. Stu donates $500 to our club if you list your property (sole agency) with him at Letterbox Realty and he sells your real estate. You will see visible evidence of Stu’s generosity shortly as the money will be used to replace worn tablecloths to match the new decor.
Remember to use our sponsor if you are selling an apartment, home or section – you won’t be disappointed!!!
BOP Interclub Teams 2019
The Rotorua teams have been named for the BOP Interclub teams competition being held in Rotorua on 28 July. They are as follows: Open Marie Milsum & Tom Winiata Alan Dick & Heini Lux Intermediate Leonie Pritchard & Mark Bendall Keith Hitchcock & Margie Robbie Junior Christine Kampfraath & Suellyn Caudwell Phil Skinner & Shirley Gainsford Good luck to all …
Friday Bridge
Friday bridge will start at the new time of 1.00pm and finish by 4.00pm. This new initiative starts on Friday 12th July. Unfortunately the very low numbers on Friday morning have meant this session was unsustainable. It is hoped that this will encourage more players and Friday bridge will continue. Marilyn Field has offered to take up the role as …
Rotorua Open 2019
The committee was delighted with 21 tables at our Open tournament on Saturday with an increase of seven tables from last year.
Garry Foidl and Ant Hopkins won the event, Jo and Sam Simpson 2nd and Pam and Ian Moore won the prize for the best Rotorua pair. The food, organised by Wendy Fraser and her band of workers, was absolutely outstanding with many club members contributing to the morning tea, lunch and snacks. Thanks also to Kathryn Morgan who was a very efficient Tournament Manager.
Gary Foidl and Ant Hopkins, overall tournament winners.
Top placed Rotorua pair Pam and Ian Moore.
Wednesday evening new format
From Wednesday 29 May, bridge will be starting earlier, as follows: START TIME: 6.30PM. Players must be seated at the table ready to play by 6.20pm. CLUBROOMS OPEN before 6.00PM for socialising. Tea, coffee, biscuits and crackers will be provided. You are welcome to bring food to share if you wish. There will be a continuous supper to ensure play …