Promoting BRIDGE within Victoria
Fostering interest in the game
The method of selecting the Victorian Open Team will be changing in 2024. The four-way pathway system is being removed and players will be asked to form teams based on VQPs only, with the top 4 teams playing in a semi-final and final to become the Victorian Open Team for the ANC. This follows the current … Continue reading “Selection Process for the 2024 Victorian State Open Team.”
Continue ReadingThe Match & Tournament Committee is calling for volunteers to join the Committee. Currently there are 2 vacancies to be filled. MTC is responsible for organising bridge events conducted under the auspices of Victorian Bridge Association including the approval and allocation of all congresses and the preparation of the yearly calendar of state events. MTC … Continue reading “Seeking Volunteers for MTC Committee”
Continue ReadingThere have been queries regarding the next stage of our transformation process concerning the separation of the operations of the state body (Bridge Victoria) from the VBA Bridge Club, now known as the Victorian Bridge Centre. Over the next several months, the VBA Council will be implementing its business model wherein Bridge Victoria (BV) will … Continue reading “President’s Update”
Continue ReadingThe ABF has set up the Online Bridge Committee to investigate all aspects of online bridge in Australia. Both in-person and online bridge will be important for the future of our game. The Committee will be putting a draft strategy to the ABF at the 2023 AGM. We have now set up two online surveys. … Continue reading “ABF Online Bridge Committee – Club Survey”
Continue ReadingThe next set of beginner’s classes starts on Saturday 25th February 2023 at 10:00am at the VBA clubrooms, Breen Drive Brighton East, Vic 3187. The course runs for 8 weeks at 2 hours per session and the cost of $150 covers the lessons, notes and other resource material. Come and learn the wonderful game of … Continue reading “Beginner’s Lessons”
Continue ReadingThe Australian National Championships are being held in Perth this year. The ANC Interstate teams start Monday 10th July with the finals being completed on Friday 14th July. Victoria will be sending an Open, Womens, Seniors and Youth team to represent our state. Selection details for each team: Open Team There are 3 avenues to … Continue reading “Victorian Representative Teams – Pathways to Qualifications”
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