As recorded in the Management Committee Minutes on Monday 31 March 2025, all members are reminded of the following:

MOTION: From Monday 14 April, to be in line with BridgeNSW Tournament Regulations December
2024, each player must have a system card, identical to their partner’s card, available on the table
during play.

MOTION: Each player to pass their system card to the opponent on their left to peruse if they
choose. The opponent can look at the system card when it is their turn to bid or play a card.
Please arrive early enough to make sure you AND your partner have a system card filled out.

Our newer players who have not completed Stage 2 lessons will not be able to meet this requirement until Stage 2 lessons are completed.

For information on how to fill out a system card, please visit these links:

How to fill out your ABF Convention card

Use this LINK to Fill in a System Card on your Computer

Fundraiser for Kitchen Refurbishment at Maitland Bridge Club

8 Night Bridge Cruise April 12 - 20, 2026
(Approved by BridgeNSW)

7 Bridge Games and 3 short Bridge Lessons
Limited to 40 Bridge Players (10 Tables)

Group Booking with Flight Centre, Greenhills, 2320 (Andrew Wicks Ph: 4909 4622).
Andrew works 7 days rotating roster (Mondays off) Call ahead for availability.

Bridge Players from ANY Club may join this Bridge Cruise Group.

Either a Valid Passport OR Drivers License OR Medical Card is required. (Domestic Cruise Only)

Bridge Component: $200 per player - To MBC by Direct Deposit (by 1/9/2025).

Bus/Coach: Maitland direct to and from Ship: $150 (return) per person - To MBC by Direct Deposit (by 1/9/2025).
(Preference to Bridge Players and Partners for Bus Seats) - 50 seats available.

Download the Cruise Flyer 2026

Currently  12 Bridge Player Positions Available
(Your Position is secured once you have paid a Deposit on your chosen cabin with Flight Centre, Greenhills, 2320)

If Interested please add your names to the Online Whiteboard Below.

Sunday Afternoons
4 and 11 May 2025
Arrive by 3.45 pm for a 4.00 pm start. Finish at 6.15 pm
18 May, then 1, 8, 15 June 2025. NB No lesson on 25 May due to Maitland Congress
Arrive by 1.45pm for a 2.00 pm start. Finish at 4.15 pm
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Tuesday mornings:
(Preference given to participants who attended Beginner Lessons on Tuesday in 2025. Max 6 tables)
Arrive at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start. Finish at 12.15 pm
6, 13, 20 May, then 3, 10, 17 June 2025 NB No lesson on 27 May following Maitland Congress
Arrive by 9.45am for a prompt 10.00 am start.
Finish at 12.15 pm
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Cost: $60.00 for participants who are not currently financial members of MBC as at 25 March 2025. Free for financial members of MBC (as at 25 March, 2025).

Expressions of Interest can be advised by adding your name to the Online Whiteboard.

Topics:
Lesson 1: Minimum , Medium, Maximum hands. Counting Shortage. ReviseTransfers
Lesson 2: Stayman Convention
Lesson 3: Weak Opening bids, responses and take out double. Rule of 20 and Rule of 15.
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)
Closing Date: 25 April, 2025 4pm.

Download the Flyer Here

Sorry we're full.  Please contact Kaye on 0411 704 502 to add your names to the waiting list.

Date: Sunday 25 May 2025
Times: 9.30 am for a 10.00 am start
Format: Swiss Pairs. Red Masterpoints at B4 level
Venue: Walka Grange Lifestyle Village. 28 Waterworks Road, Rutherford 2320
Director: Alan Bustany
Convenor: Kaye Frankland
Cost: $60 per person or 60 MyABF Credits per person
Includes morning tea on arrival, Lunch including a beverage
Prizes: 1st Prize $300.  2nd Prize $160, 3rd Prize $120, Novice $120, Restricted $120, Home Club $120.
Entry via MyABF and pay with myABF Credits or pay to Maitland Bridge Club Bank Account:
BSB: 062 813       Account: 10361999
https://myabf.com.au/events/congress/view/2168
Closing date for entries and payments: Sunday 18 May 2025.

Sponsored by Kings and Queens Paterson and the Paterson Court House Hotel.

Maitland Bridge Club was formed in 1975 and has been steadily growing to its present membership of over 160.
We play 7 Sessions a Week (Mon-Sat) including Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon.
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 ring: Ruth on 0412 424 886 (if unanswered please leave a message)