Promoting BRIDGE within Victoria
Fostering interest in the game
Bridge in Australia has come to a standstill. The ABF has recommended that all bridge clubs close, initially for a period of four weeks. In reality, the length of time for which this directive will apply will most likely be longer. Judging by the day to day evolution of this unpleasant saga, we could be … Continue reading “COVID-19 claims bridge!”
Continue ReadingIn 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 ReadingCongratulations to the 2019 winners of the Victorian Simultaneous Pairs Michael Stokie and Roger Gillard of the Geelong Bridge Club With an impressive 3 round average of 61%, Michael & Roger have won entry to a VCC Pairs event running from the 6 June to 7 June and will have their names engraved on to the … Continue reading “Victorian Simultaneous Pairs Winners”
Continue Reading32 pairs fought out the 2019 Victorian Restricted Pairs Championship on Saturday 11th May After the conclusion of the 7 match event Ismail Gulec and Michael Pogson emerged as the victors from Kailun Zhang and Jack Huang , with Catherine Harris and Maryanne Bird 3rd. Congratulation to all! From left Catherine Harris, Maryanne Bird, Ismail … Continue reading “Victorian Pairs Restricted Championship Results 2019”
Continue ReadingOn Sunday April 7th the two winning teams from the Saturday semi-finals fought out a 64 board final for the right to represent Victoria in the Open Teams at the ANC in July. The Pennant Team (Dee Harley/Chris Hughes, David Beckett/Neil Ewart) bolted out of the gates in the first stanza and led by 35. … Continue reading “Victorian Team Selection Playoff Results”
Continue ReadingThe BECKETT Team (David Beckett, Neil Ewart, Simon Henbest, Chris Hughes, Bill Jacobs, Ben Thompson) won the State Open teams Championship (the Pennant) held over the weekend of Nov 17-18 from the runners up EBERY (James Coutts, Jamie Ebery, Leigh Gold Simon Hinge, Ellena Moskovsky and Jamie Thompson. The semi finals were held on the … Continue reading “Beckett Team takes out Pennant”
Continue ReadingCongratulations to Victorians Simon Hinge and Stephen Lester who teamed up with ex Victorian and budding Kiwi Ella Pattison and Sydneysider Nye Griffiths to take out the Open teams at the recent Spring Nationals. Playing in a field studded with all the big names of Australian & New Zealand Bridge they won the qualifying rounds, … Continue reading “Victorians Win Spring Nationals”
Continue ReadingWell-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”
Continue ReadingDan Phelan and Phillip Knightley are the new Victorian Restricted Pairs Champions. This event was held on Saturday May 12th at the VBA and was contested by 28 pairs, Dan and Phillip (both from the VBA) and 2nd place getters Susie Groves/Alastair Lowe (from Bayside Bridge Club) will be eligible to represent Victoria at the Australian … Continue reading “Victorian Restricted Pairs Winners”
Continue ReadingIn a fantastic performance well known Victorian and teacher Jamie Thompson, partnering Sydney-sider Matt Smith, took out the Autumn National Open Pairs in Adelaide. Jamie runs a supervised play session at the VBA each Wednesday morning at the VBA so come along and learn from the best! The Autumn Nationals always produces a strong field … Continue reading “Jamie Thompson wins ANOT Open Pairs”
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