Promoting BRIDGE within Victoria
Fostering interest in the game
Well-known Melbourne writer Catherine Harris has published a story about her adventures in bridge with the inimitable Andrew Mill. Bridge is about complete information, but it can take years to develop the skill to see what’s right in front of your face. Clubs offer lessons and workshops, however if you really want to improve you … Continue reading “Biker King of Bridge”
The annual Pro-Am Development Day (formerly Teams of Three) was held at the VBA Clubhouse on Saturday July 14th. A terrific attendance of novice (less than 50 MP) and restricted (51-500 MP) participants was present to engage with a group of VBA stalwarts, who had volunteered their services as team leaders and resident experts. All in … Continue reading “A Great Pro-Am Development Day”
Robbie van Riel passed away on Sunday June 17 having stoically battled lung cancer all year. Just the weekend beforehand he had managed to play a few matches in the VCC although he was in pain and moving slowly. Click Here to see a photo collection of Robbie with friends over the years. Robbie … Continue reading “Robbie van Riel 1949 – 2018”
Experienced Victorian pair Eva Caplan and Jenny Thompson were part of Australia’s bronze-medallist women’s team at the recent Asia Cup in Goa. After qualifying in 2nd place, they went down to the world-champion Chinese team in the semi-finals but bounced back against India to take the bronze comfortably. This was the first time Jenny and … Continue reading “Local Gals take out Bronze Medal in the Asia Cup”
Following our newsflash from the other day we are proud to report that Victorian teams took out the two top places in the Barrier reef teams after earlier reporting that Victorian took out the top three placings in the Pairs Greg Lewin – Geoff Chettle. Simon Hinge, Peter Hollands, and Laura Ginnan topped the 36 … Continue reading “Local Heroes at Barrier Reef Congress”
A great video to watch about the benefits of bridge to older people
Qualifying Event for the 2018 Grand National Open Teams Mondays: August 13th, 20th, 27th Metropolitan Final Saturday September 22nd
4 Days of Bridge in Canberra September 28th – October 1st Brochure
The PENNANT starts on August 29th. Full Details Here or Enter the Pennant
The Victorian Bridge Association Limited is the governing body for Bridge in the State of Victoria. In addition the VBA runs a bridge club from its premises in Murrumbeena. It represents over 60 Affiliated Clubs and over 5000 players in Victoria and is actively involved in promoting the game of bridge throughout Victoria and fostering interest in the game. It organises and conducts championship and other tournaments and works with all interested parties to ensure the effective and efficient administration and promotion of bridge. The VBA aims to promote Bridge within Victoria by enabling: Advice and support to affiliated club; Directing and Teaching seminars; Mentoring and recruiting new directors and teachers; Assistance to new and emerging clubs; Starter Pack for newly affiliated clubs
The ABF has retained the services of Tony Bemrose Insurance Brokers as its insurance broker.
