Organised BBO in the Waikato-Bays

Face-to-face bridge re-de-materialised as we moved into Level 2 Covid response. Re-enter stage left on-line bridge with BBO. Patrick Carter in Auckland has punted up a fairly comprehensive schedule for all players to get their fix. We here in the Waikato were running smaller events which, over the Level 4 lock-down, were well supported by mainly local players. We hoped for attendances of more than five tables but support has waned. Now that clubs are back in business we will suspend further sessions until the need re-arises.
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What to do once you're registered with BBO (please have your NZB number showing in your profile)

  • Tournaments are listed and entries open two hours ahead of scheduled start time. Be sure you are on BBO before start time - either playing or in the lobby.
  • Just follow these instructions and you should arrive at the right place at the right time
  1. Any time within two hours of start time log in to BBO and go to HOME at the top
  2. Click on Competitive
  3. Click on Free Tournaments
  4. In the search box at top start type WB - the tournament should appear
  5. Click on it
  6. For Pairs you must enter your partner's BBO name to get registered. If it's an Individual just your BBO name is all that is required
  7. Stay on BBO or come back before start time - either kibitzing or playing or just lurking in the lobby
  8. At the appointed time you will be unceremoniously whisked away and plonked in a seat at the tournament
  9. You know what to do then. Have an enjoyable game
  10. When it's all over you'll be able to find your results on the History tab of your side menu.

For - well - anyone, really, there's a totally excellent resource by Karen Martelletti on how to use BBO on the NZ Bridge website.

Also .. check out these YouTube videos