Bridge-It Jane's Diary

Submitted by sitemaster on Fri, 2015/09/25 - 8:15pm

Breaking ground which none have yet trod, Cambridge's own Jane Stearns has sprung to national prominence with the release on YouTube of her NZ Bridge-commissioned video. The video provides an insight into Jane's methods for reviving bridge clubs. This is a subject of prime importance to NZ Bridge which is very concerned about declining numbers. Jane gives the background to the origins of this piece:

Bridge Cruise April 2016

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2015/09/24 - 10:28am

This cruise is filling fast, but there are a few spots still available. Jan Spaans and Karen Martelletti from our Region are going to be in the engine room teaching, dealing and running bridge sessions. To view the official poster (1.7MB) click on the attachment below

Regional Conference at Matamata

Submitted by sitemaster on Mon, 2015/09/21 - 12:28pm

Whoops!! If your club wasn't represented at Matamata you missed a goodie ... and a magnificent lunch, all thanks to the Matamata members who looked after us so well.

The day started off with a moment's respectful silence for Greg Saxon, president of the Te Aroha club, who died last week.

Legend: Ron Klinger comes to the Waikato-Bays

Submitted by sitemaster on Thu, 2015/09/17 - 8:31pm

Ron KlingerRon KlingerYes - it's really going to happen. Ron Klinger in our backyard. Players are invited to attend any or all of the four 3-hour workshops that Ron will be running. The style will be hands-on with attendees seated at bridge tables. Ron is a skilled teacher and will be offering something for everyone.

Tuesday 3rd of November

  • Cambridge Bridge Club 1pm. Topic: Active and Passive Leads. Entry $20. Limited to 60 attendees.

Waikato-Bays Main Centre Swiss Pairs

Submitted by sitemaster on Mon, 2015/09/14 - 11:09am

This event took place in Hamilton on Saturday 12th of September. It is rare to see a room so jam-packed full of Grand Masters - 58 at a rough count. Fifty pairs had entered and the format was six 12-board matches under director Tony Morcom's guidance.

Junior League Wraps Up in Hamilton

Submitted by sitemaster on Sun, 2015/09/13 - 2:43pm

Saturday 12th September saw the last round of the Waikato-Bays Junior League in Hamilton. Before the start of the event, there was in a seven-way tie for first place on the ladder. At the end, Rotorua's Leonie Pritchard and Mark Bendall won the day with sessions of 63% and 59%. This was enough to put them ahead of the field in the Junior League. They were also one of only two pairs who made it to all six events - that being the nature of Real Life - it interferes with one's BTP (Bridge Tournament Programme)! Full results can be seen on the Hamilton site at www.hamilton.bridge-club.org Monthly view - look for September the 12th.

And Bragging Rights for the next year go to:

Submitted by sitemaster on Mon, 2015/08/31 - 2:00pm

Junior Grade Teams TrophyJunior Grade Teams TrophyInts Teams TrophyInts Teams TrophyOpen Teams TrophyOpen Teams Trophy

Read on ..

Waikato-Bays Grade Trophy Finals

Submitted by sitemaster on Mon, 2015/08/24 - 2:34pm

With the Club Teams events from both sides of The Hill behind us we approach the Teams Grade Trophies showdown this Sunday starting 10am at the Cambridge clubrooms. This is a play-off between the top two teams in each of Open, Intermediate, and Junior with two teams from each grade put forward as the best-performed in their respective Club Teams events. Two clubs did extremely well to have representatives in all three grades - long timers Rotorua and the new kids from the South Waikato.

Through the Eyes of Babes ...

Submitted by sitemaster on Fri, 2015/08/21 - 5:01pm

Click here to read about a very strange happening at the Tauranga club the other night.

Jane Stearns - Ambassador from the Waikato

Submitted by sitemaster on Sat, 2015/08/15 - 12:40pm

Jane StearnsJane StearnsThe talents and enthusiasm of Jane Stearns from Cambridge have been recognised and put to good use by New Zealand Bridge. Jane has addressed the regional conferences of Canterbury, Auckland, Otago, and this week she will be speaking at the Central District's annual conference. Her main message is of fundamental importance to our game: how to arrest the fall in numbers participating.

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