Friday Result 6 June 25

Nick Cantlon
Hi All, There have been a couple of changes to the results for today from the result you will have seen on the bridgemate, some pairs not sitting in the correct direction. The posted result is now correct. Thanks - Nick C

WANT TO LEARN BRIDGE

Alison M
Bridge Lessons will commence on Thursday 1st May.

Morning Lessons 9.45-12am Tutor: Sally Whittaker

Night Lessons 6.45-9pm Tutor: Nick Saunders

Cost is $70 for the 10 week course all resources are provided and includes membership subscription.

Register at tabridgenz@gmail.com or contact Alison 027 284 7378

ALL DRESSED UP

Alison M
Bruce Dressed Up
Bruce got into the spirit of wearing a dress on Tuesday. On the first Tuesday of the month the ladies are wearing dresses!! Bruce didn't want to be left out. What about the dahlia in his hair!

SUCCESS IN 2024 FOR LYNN

Alison M
Lynn trophy
Congratulation to Lynn Brennan for an outstanding year winning the following trophies at prizegiving: Fred Johnstone Cup with Vicki Petheric, June Matthew Jug with David Gibb, Bubble Jones Tray best average handicap on Tuesday, Dorrie Dryburgh Salver 7individual handicap Friday and Grand Slammer most bid and made Grand Slams in the year

Waitomo Restricted Tournament

Nick S
Waitomo success
ON THursday 17th October Waitomo held their annual restricted tournament. 7 pairs from Te Awamutu were among the 26 pairs competing on the day. After 2 hard fought sessions Te Awamutu came out well in the results with the following successes. Best Junior/Junior Pair Hazel Anwell and Alison Muggeridge. Best Intermediate/Junior Pair Karen Deane and Christine Mills Overall second place Kate McFadyen and Nick Saunders - losing out by a mere 0.25% to first place getters Jenny and Ann Well Done All.

TA Junior and Novice Tournament 2024

Nick S
The TA Bridge Club Junior and Novice Tournament was held on Sunday 13th October. This is was the final leg of the Waikato Bays Region Junior League. 16 pairs entered. After a hotly contested two sessions the winners were Bob Le Quesne (in his third ever tournament) and David Gibb emerged victorious. Well done Bob and David. Session prizes were won by Pauline and Christine and Alison and Lorraine. Well done all. The League winners had been confirmed prior to the TA leg.

Matamata Intermediate Pairs 2024

Nick S
On Sunday 13th September Matamata held their Intermediate Pairs Tournament. 4 Pairs from Te Awamutu competed with Anne Doubling up as Scorer for the Tournament too. Good days were had by all with the following results: Anthea and Mike entered as a Junior Pair and were best Junior/Junior pair. Karen and Nick S were middling but took home a prize for best equal EW pair in the afternoon. Nick C and Sally were overall second with a very good morning (1st EW) and a reasonable afternoon (2nd NS) just beaten by a slightly more consistent pair. Anne and Lyn competed strongly and had a great day. A

Tauranga Novice/Junior and Int Pairs

Nick S
On Saturday 31st August Tauranga Bridge Club held their Lower grades tournament, A total of 5 pairs from our club travelled over the Kaimais to compete. Wayne Froggatt and Karen Verhoef bravely entered their first tournament in the Novices. Prize winners in the Juniors were Anthea M and Mike J coming third and Alison M and Lorraine B coming 6th Chris M and Pauline VG also competed in the juniors section and Sally W and Nick S in the Intermediate Section. Well done all. Currently all 6 of the junior competitors are in the top 10 of the WB Junior League.

TA Bridge Club Intermediate Tournament

Nick S
On Saturday 16th August the Te Awamutu leg of the Waikato Bays Intermediate League was held. There were 15 tables present playing two 26 board sessions. Pairs from Auckland and across the Waikato Bays area attended including one player from Hawera. The days play resulted in an outright win for Megan Jolley and Leanne Curry from Hamilton Club Second were Sabrina Peters and Nita Knight from Thames and third Graham Saunders and John Little from Waikato Club. Local success for Anne Williamson and Lyn Brennan who were first in the afternoon session for E/W. Pauline Van Groenedaal and Jocelyn Bail