There's a Lesson in that ...

Submitted by sitemaster on Wed, 2017/02/08 - 3:30pm

As the new season cranks into gear many clubs around the region are offering not only lessons for beginners but for those keen to advance a bit.

  • Barry Jones assisted by Jenny Millington starts his series of Lessons for Improvers at the Hamilton club on Friday 10th February
  • Clares Coles of the Cambridge club is also offering Lessons for Improvers beginning on Thursday 9th

IMPROVERS LESSONS AT CAMBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB - ALL WELCOME

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2017/01/27 - 2:37pm

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Looking to improve your bridge? Cambridge Bridge Club has the answer! Their series of improvers lessons kicks off on Thursday 9 February. A range of subjects on offer aimed at those who learned the game in the last few years and beyond.

Directors please!

Submitted by Rona D on Thu, 2017/01/26 - 1:14pm

The director's course at Taupo is now finished, and thanks to all those who attended. We had 7 from Taupo and 3 from other clubs, so there are another 10 potential directors around!

We always need more, so do consider attending the Seminars for Directors by Allan Joseph coming up soon.

New Season Gearing Up

Submitted by sitemaster on Tue, 2017/01/24 - 12:55pm

Many clubs are finishing their Summer Bridge series and getting down to the serious business of a regular playing programme this week. There are coaching sessions and lessons on offer - check them out here and here.

Great little idea on the Te Awamutu site - team building for the club's dealers!

Morris/Henry consultation meetings at Rotorua and Cambridge

Submitted by Rona D on Mon, 2017/01/23 - 11:29am

Thanks to all those who took the time to attend yesterday's meetings. Allan Morris led these meetings as Stephen Henry was busy with South Island meetings and other commitments.

At Rotorua there were 10 members from 5 clubs (Rotorua, Whakatane, Taupo, Katikati and Waihi) At Cambridge there were 23 members from 10 clubs (Cambridge, Huntly, Hamilton, Putaruru, Te Aroha, Tauranga, Te Awamutu, Morrinsville, Matamata and Taupo)

New Year's Honours Lists Celebrated

Submitted by sitemaster on Tue, 2017/01/17 - 1:55pm

Several clubs note the advancement in Grade of their members with the new year. There are only three grades - Junior, Intermediate, Open and they change but once a year when the year-end annual calculations are performed and certain benchmarks are achieved.

Also produced at this time are the fourth quarter's Ranks Reports which can be the reason for much celebration. These reports are available on the NZ Bridge website.

James Ward to speak at Cambridge

Submitted by sitemaster on Mon, 2017/01/16 - 9:55am

James Ward, founder and CEO of Pianola, will give a talk at the Cambridge clubrooms on Thursday 19th at 7:30pm. James is currently touring the country to promote Pianola to clubs. He has generously permitted its use for all X-Club sessions which now involve over one quarter of NZ clubs. Registration is free via the X-Clubs website.

Thames Festival kicks off the 2017 Bridge year

Submitted by Anna on Sun, 2017/01/08 - 10:06pm

Thames and Waikato Bays threw a great tournament to herald in the New Year. Over 140 people turned up to compete in one or more of the four competitions taking place over the three days.

The main prize winners are pictured below - with results available here

** Important Consultations at Rotorua and Cambridge **

Submitted by sitemaster on Tue, 2016/12/20 - 7:49pm

Your regional committee has arranged two meetings to consult with bridge envoy Allan Morris (Chair of NZ Bridge Foundation) on the question of NZ Bridge's direction on the Management/Governance situation.

These meetings will be held on Sunday 22 January, 10am at Rotorua Bridge Club and 2pm at Cambridge Bridge Club. Club representatives and/or interested parties may come to either or both of these meetings.

NZB Shells out for Movie Trailer

Submitted by sitemaster on Tue, 2016/12/13 - 1:39pm

NZ Bridge, loathe to allow the ship to sink for want of a ha'pworth of tar, is coming to the party in time for the new season by funding the screening of its excellent movie trailer in a number of theatres around the country. Leaving it up to individual clubs and the regions to initiate didn't work .. which was a shame as it's quite a good sequence. NZB is also encouraging clubs to pick up on Hamilton's radio jingle in advertising their lessons. Both items can be accessed under the Resources tab above.

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