Promoting BRIDGE within Victoria
Fostering interest in the game
All VBA hosted games on BBO will have master-point allocations from July. Please note that the entry fee to each of these games will be BB$3.00. The single exception will be Tuesday afternoon’s new player session.
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As we move further into the 21st Century we need to embrace the technologies which will enhance our bridge experience. One of these will be bridge calendars linked to Smartphones. Even on the road you will be able to easily get information which bridge games are being played plus where and when they are played. … Continue reading “VBA Smartphone Calendar”
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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”
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