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Please be at the clubrooms 15 minutes before play commences. You may phone your partner if you will be delayed for some reason.

Please turn ALL Mobile phones off during the few hours of play. If you are expecting an URGENT call then let the Director know before play commences.
Since start 2013
This page has information and news of interest to the members. For a full list of forthcoming events, see "Calendar" on the menu and for a list of results see "Results".
Congress - Best Traralgon Pair
Congress - Best Traralgon Pair

Our Inaugural Congress was  held on the 25th and 26th of August. We had many visitors from Gippsland as well as Melbourne and other areas.

The Swiss Pairs was played on Saturday commencing at 1:00pm. The best Traralgon Pair was Jan Williams and Pat Davies. The top ERBA Pair was Jean Barbour and Clive Hope (South Gippsland). 

The top Restricted Pair was Irene Pappas and Don Tylee (Traralgon).

The top Traralgon Team was Barbara Kurosinski, Dawn Cameron, Monika Cornell and Ken Tierney. Best ERBA Team was Helen McAdam, Moira Hecker (T'gon), Corrie van Lier and Jeanne Anderson (Sale). 

Many players have already said they want to return next year.
Last updated : 28th Oct 2012 10:29 BST
Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup
There were 56 players celebrating the Melbourne Cup on November 6th. They came from Berwick, South Gippsland and Sale Clubs to enjoy a chicken and champagne luncheon. This is the start of our 4th year in our current venue.
Last updated : 20th Feb 2013 06:38 BST
Best ERBA Team - Traralgon Congress
Best ERBA Team - Traralgon Congress
Moira Hecker, Corrie van Lier, Helen McAdam and Jeanne Anderson.
Last updated : 28th Oct 2012 10:27 BST
GNP representitives
GNP representitives

Congratulations to Rhonda van Dyke & Heather Knorr who represented the Eastern Region in the Grand National Pairs Final. It was played in Canberra on January 21 & 22. The girls gained great experience playing against competitors from all around Australia.
Last updated : 21st Feb 2012 11:21 BST
Alerting
Alerting

The following are some (but not all) bids that must be alerted -

Weak jump responses
Inverted minors
Jacoby style 2NT over a major
Bergen raises
Fourth suit forcing
Splinter bids (below 4 clubs)
Transfer bids (below 4 clubs)
Forced bids in a "pass or correct" sequence
Conventional responses after a multi-two opening
Trial bids
A 2 club or 2 diamond opening that is strong
A 2NT opening or overcall showing 2 suits e.g. both minors
Conventional opening bid higher than 3NT
An opening bid of 1 club or 1 diamond with less than 3 cards in the suit
Responses to Stayman

You do not alert -   
Doubles or redoubles
Cue bids of opponents suit
Stayman 2 club response to partner's 1 NT
Most calls at the 4th level or higher

You should PRE-ALERT any unusual agreements which could surprise your opponents.
e.g. 2 club opening which is weak
An unusual 1NT opening

Last updated : 21st Feb 2012 11:18 BST
Traralgon Congress - Best Restricted Pair
Traralgon Congress - Best Restricted Pair
Don Tylee and Irene Pappas from Traralgon won the Best Restricted Pair in our inaugural Congress.
Last updated : 28th Oct 2012 10:35 BST
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