| Australia Wide Novice Pairs |
Date: Wednesday 29 May 2024 Please note this is not a Social Bridge session.
Time: 12.45 pm for a 1.00 pm start
Cost: 2 tokens
All players who register by the due date are guaranteed a booklet from the ABF that details all the hands and bidding details.
The cost also includes green points at MBC, with results being sent to the Australian Bridge Federation to be compared to other novices in Australia. Those who compare at a high level will receive red points and be eligible for a range of prizes - see the poster at the Clubhouse for more details.
We have previosly had members of MBC do very well in this competition and receive prizes and red masterpoints.
Target group:
All Players must have LESS than 100 Masterpoints as at 31-3-2024.
Players must be financial members of MBC who have played at least 6 times in the previous 6 months. Please refer to Information and Rules for Members and Guests.
Important Information:
MBC must send the entry form to the Australian Bridge Federation by Wednesday 1 May 2024, indicating the number of tables entering, so booklets can be printed in time for the event.
Please enter as soon as possible on the MBC website calendar so we know how many tables to enter. Those entering prior to 4 pm Monday 29 April, will be guaranteed a booklet Those who enter after this date, may not be able to be presented with a booklet if there are not enough available.
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| Director Training |
Target Audience: Bridge players from Hunter Central Coast Bridge Clubs wishing to become a Director and current Directors wishing to revisit this training.
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Tuesday 21 May 2024 |
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Arrive by 9.15am for a prompt 9.30am start |
| Presenter: |
John McIlrath (Hunter Central Coast Zonal Counsellor) |
| Venue: |
Maitland Bridge Club, 12-16 Wallace St, South Maitland (just off the New England Highway) (Directions) |
| Bookings: |
Add your Name and Details to the Online Whiteboard Below. |
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(Members of Maitland Bridge Club please talk to Jenny Swanson or Ruth Perris before adding your name) |
| Cost: |
$45 per person (includes Director Training, Tea/Coffee on arrival, morning tea and light lunch.) |
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Please register and pay by Direct Deposit by 4pm May 14, 2024 |
| Bank Details: |
Maitland Bridge Club
BSB: 062 813
Account: 10361999
Reference: Your Surname/Director |
| Maximum Participants |
20 |
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| Stage 2 Lessons |
Tuesday mornings: 23, 30 April, 7, 28 May, 4, 11 June 2024 (6 lessons) NB No lesson on 14 or 21 May 2024
Arrive by 9.45am for a prompt 10.00 am start.
Finish at 12.15 pm
Cost: $60.00 for participants who are not currently financial members of MBC. Free for financial members of MBC.
Expressions of Interest can be advised by adding your name to the Online Whiteboard.
Topics:
Lesson 1: Transfers and Stayman
Lesson 2: Counting shortage and card play
Lesson 3: Weak bids, responses and take out double
Lesson 4: Strong 2C opening bids and responses
Lesson 5: 2C worksheet, Revise Rules of 20 and 15, Doubles activity
Lesson 6: System cards, 2NT opening and responses, Gerber (Ace Ask)
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| MAITLAND BRIDGE CLUB - an ABF accredited teaching club |
 Maitland Bridge Club was formed in 1975 and has been steadily growing to its present membership of over 155.
Maitland is in the heart of the Hunter Valley and attracts players from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Singleton and outlying areas.
Visitors are most welcome but must be booked to play at a Session. For enquiries text Mary (Secretary) on 0431 696 082
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Our clubhouse is conveniently situated next to the New England Highway, 12-16 Wallace St, South Maitland 2320 (near Maitland Showground)
Our phone number is 4933 9531- please ring if running late.
Ruth Perris is the President.
Please feel free to ring her with any enquiry on 0412 424 886
Vice President is Ken Horne on 0415 369 260.
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| Cuebidding to Slam - Joan Butts (Advanced) |
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