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!”
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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”
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Dan 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 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”
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On 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”
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