X-Clubs and Pianola

There are a couple of exciting new developments are happening in this area.

  • Vil Gravis, long-time respected Grandmaster (since before 1992) has started contributing commentary on the X-Clubs Home Page
  • Pianola reporting is now available for all X-Clubs sessions. Click here to Register for Pianola results e-mails.

1st Round Bay Pairs 2016 Whakatane

Hi All,
Sunday 17th April saw the first round of the 2016 Bay of Plenty Pairs, being Hosted by the Whakatane Contract Bridge Club.

There was a slight incident at the start that saw us revert back to manual scoring for the first session of the day, it was lucky that Reit remembered where some old scoring sheets where stored. A massive thank you goes to the Dynamic Director (Norm Silcock) who had the problem solved before the second round and the room back to electronic scoring.

Nominations for Regional Committee

The close-off date for nominations to your Regional Committee is just a week away. Nominations must be made in writing using the appropriate form which is attached below.
They must be in the hands of the secretary of the Waikato-Bays Regional Committee by the 30th of April.

Round Three of the WAPs now detailed under the tab above

Great response to the Rubber Bridge Challenge

Waikato Bays Rubber Bridge Competition has eventuated into a good competition with 15 pairs putting themselves up to battle it out for Regional Supremacy and the right to take on the rest of NZ at the Dan Gifford Rubber Bridge competition being played at National Congress.

Can you get a good deal for your club and support youth bridge at the same time? Yes you can!

Cynthia's sample cardsCynthia's sample cardsIf you are anything like the Taupo Bridge Club, you will be frequently sending out get-well cards, sympathy cards, and the odd special birthday or thank you card as well. So rather than buying commercial greeting cards, Taupo buys a selection of lovely handmade cards from Cynthia Clayton so they always have greeting cards on hand when needed, while at the same time are supporting youth bridge.

Waikato Bays Novice event - 6th March

Fifteen pairs ventured to Matamata from as far afield as Whakatane in the East, Taupo from the South, Te Aroha from the North and Hamilton from the West. Ably directed by our very own Rona Driscoll from Taupo.

Novice WinnersNovice Winners

Congratulations to Tim Torr and Suzanne Lugton from Tauranga for winning the Waikato Bays novice event.

Waikato Area Pairs Begins

Although not strictly a Waikato-Bays Regional event, the Waikato Area Pairs certainly involves at least half the region. It has its equivalent on the other side of The Hill in its sister event, the Bay Pairs. In recognition of the popularity of these two features in our local calendar these events now have their own sets of pages under the tab in the main menu above.

HAVE YOU BEEN WAPPED LATELY?HAVE YOU BEEN WAPPED LATELY?

National Bridge Teachers Conference Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July 2016.

Clubs have been notified about this event via a poster from Richard Solomon (richardharoldsolomon@gmail.com). As it is a two day event, please contact Richard if billeting is required.

The Waikato Bays Regional Committee would like to see as many of our teachers attend this conference as possible. Therefore, club teachers attending this conference can apply to the regional committee for a $50.00 contribution towards costs, and we hope that clubs can also make a contribution.

Should you wish to apply for this, please email the WB secretary and provide your bank account details. Payment will be made in the week after the conference.

Team Foidl takes a First in the Kelly Pierse

Congratulations to Gary Foidl/Brett Glass and Mark Robinson/Sylvester Riddell for winning the Waikato Bays Kelly Pierse Memorial Teams. Hosted by Rotorua, this iconic 10A Teams event is run annually and named in memory of Kelly Pierse who died in a tragic car accident in 2001. This year the occasion attracted 24 teams with players from as far away as Wellington.

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