Promoting BRIDGE within Victoria
Fostering interest in the game
After an $88 Million refurbishment the magnificent State Library of Victoria re-opened in late 2019. It is really worth a visit into the city the city to see it. It’s a beautiful quiet oasis in the middle of the city where you can go and sit and read in glorious surroundings with no noise. Bridge … Continue reading “Tim and Margaret Bourke Collection at the State Library”
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It is my sad duty to advise that Mr Bill Jacobs has resigned from his roles as Chair of the State Disciplinary Committee and also of the VBA Disciplinary Committee. I have accepted Bill’s resignations from these positions with great regret and wish him all the very best. On behalf of the VBA Council and the Victorian … Continue reading “Thank You Bill Jacobs (from the President)”
Continue ReadingThe February 2020 VBA Bulletin is now available Click Here to download or read online. Read results from around the state, some informative hands by Dee Harley and some interesting regular columns and news.
Continue ReadingCongratulations to Dee Harley the 2019 Victorian Congress Champion and all the congress winners and participants in 2019. We thank you for your participation in Victorian Bridge throughout last year. Players are encouraged to organize teams from the eligible player list to participate in the Victorian Open Team Selection Final to be held on the weekend of 21-22 March. You … Continue reading “Victorian VQP 2020Team Nominations are open”
Continue ReadingThe VBA is selecting a team to play at the APBF Congress which is in Perth between April 15 and 22. Come along on February 8 to play in this qualifying event. The APBF congress is a transnational event welcoming players from all over the world without limitation as to the number of participants per country. It will be a great event.
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The 2020 ANC is being held in Adelaide from July 11 to 23. The Victorian State Team selection events being held at the VBA are as follows: Victorian Open Team: Open Butler event being held on Jan 22, 29, Feb 5,12, 19 & March 4. The winners of this play off in the Open Team … Continue reading “2020 Victorian Selection Events”
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For the first time since 2012, the VBA has elected a new President. The following is an expanded version of the remarks new president Christopher Leach made at the AGM, after his election as President, together with a little personal background. Here is what he has to say about his new role. I would like to … Continue reading “Statement by the new VBA President Christopher Leach”
Continue ReadingPopular VBA Member Christopher Leach was elected President of the VBA at the AGM on December 9th. Click here to see full details of Councillors
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In a career spanning 5 decades Simon Hinge has amassed over 10,000 masterpoints and has joined the elite Emerald Grand Master category – one of only 10 players to ever have achieved that extraordinary milestone. Simon was raised in country South Australia and learnt bridge as a child and commenced competitive play in 1977. He … Continue reading “Simon Hinge attains Emerald Grand Master”
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Open Butler Pairs is one of the premier events on the Victorian Bridge Calendar. Click for full details. Enter
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