Club Pairs Championships: Results and Bonus Points

Our 2024 Club Championship Pairs events are now complete. Congratulations to the winning pairs! (See below.) 

To view the 2024 Championship Pairs Rankings in detail and, where relevant, bonus Red Points allocations, go to the Week 3 results for the Monday, Wednesday or Friday event that you are interested in, then click on the Information button.

Monday Championship Pairs Results

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Monday comp: 1st Peter Goddard & Jennifer Goddard.  2nd Merlyn Pritchard & Charles Young. 3rd Cheryl Chant & Elizabeth Ranson. 

Wednesday Championship Pairs Results

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Wednesday comp: 1st Barb Hyett & Pat Dungey. 2nd Ryan Touton & Seb Wright. 3rd Elizabeth Ranson & Cheryl Chant. 

Friday Championship Pairs Results

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Friday comp: 1st Ryan Touton & Kerry Delcourt. 2nd Sanda Friesen & Peter Burt. 3rd Chris Dyson & Annie Wiltshire. 

Club Teams Championships: Results and Red Points

Our 2024 Monday and Friday Club Teams events are now completed. See below for final aggregated results and red point allocations.

Monday Championship Teams Results

Congratulations to winners of the Monday teams.  1st O'HARE - Paul O'Hare, Kerry Delcourt, Mervyn Shapiro, David Smith.  2nd PRITCHARD - Merlyn Pritchard, Charles Young, Kevin Gunn, Ron Wescott.  3rd GEDAY - Eva Geday, Eamon Dempsey, Carla Daly, Paul Schauble, Di Dunlop. 

To view the 2024 Monday Team Championship Rankings and Red Points in detail, go to the Week 2 results for this event, then click on the Information button.

Friday Championship Teams Results

Congratulations to winners of the Friday teams.  1st DELCOURT - Kerry Delcourt, Ryan Touton, Peter Burt, Sandra Friesen.  2nd HARPER - Margaret Harper, Sylvia Watson, Mervyn Shapiro, Faye Searle.  3rd PEIRCE - Adam Peirce, Kevin Gunn, David Yum, Bob Perkins. 

To view the 2024 Friday Team Championship Rankings and Red Points in detail, go to the Week 2 results for this event, then click on the Information button.

Code of Good Conduct Update

Following constructive feedback from members the committee has reviewed and revised our Code of Good Conduct. Check out the Code of Good Conduct panel on the r.h. side of this page the read the latest version.

Bendigo Bridge Club on Facebook

In order to increase our internet presence and provide a platform for advertising our social activities, we have created a club Facebook account. The account will be curated by Seb and Ryan. Click on Useful Links, then on the 'Bendigo Bridge on Facebook' link to have a look.

Australian Youth Bridge Championship Fundraiser 

A fundraiser is underway to support young players attending the Australian Youth Bridge Championship. The Youth Week Fundraiser Bidding Challenge, suitable for all skill levels, features 15 problems tackled by renowned experts like Ron Klinger, Liam Milne, Sophie Ashton, and more! A live stream webinar with expert discussions of the hands adds yet another dimension. Registration is by donation. If you are interested in helping young bridge players whilst improving your own bridge skills in the process, details can be found by clicking on this link: YOUTH WEEK FUNDRAISER

Library News

Our Librarian has been busy adding interesting new titles to the bookshelves. Check out menu Education > Library to find the latest available titles.

Bridge Victoria

A link to the BV website can be found on our 'Useful Links' page. 

Monthly Nosh & Natter

Our MN&N social dinners will resume in September.  These Thursday evening get-togethers are informal social events - a chance for members (and their spouses / partners) to have a friendly natter about... anything really, over some good pub food and drink. 

Need more details? Contact Eamon Dempsey on 0408 467 599.

Covid-19

As at Oct 2023, Covid-19 is still prevalent in the community. To keep your fellow members safe from infection, please…

• Do not come to play if you have any symptoms, go and get tested.
• Wear a mask when playing. A supply of disposable masks will be available.
• Sanitise between rounds
• Wear layers for comfort and warmth – where weather conditions allow we will be opening windows and doors to facilitate natural ventilation.
• Stay vaccinated – 2023 booster shots are available for most of our members.
• If you are at high risk of getting very sick with COVID-19, apply for access to anti-viral medicines that can help you stay well, or treat the symptoms if you contract COVID-19.

For further information, please visit the DHSS Coronavirus Victoria website.