Bridge Club News
A big congratulations to Ray & Heidi who won the NSW Handicapped Under 100 Masterpoints Championship. This competition was played throughout NSW over the past few months with over 1000 pairs playing to represent their clubs in the final. Out of this, 276 pairs made it to the finals. There were 4 divisions 0 - 9.99 masterpoints, 10 - 24.99, 25- 49.99 and 50 - 99.99 plus the handicapped division. Ray & Heidi won their division of 0 - 9.99 plus the overall handicapped division. Suzanne Cole and Jennifer Ardill also had a great win in the 25 - 49.99 division and came 9th in the overall handicapped event ; Annegrette Kolding and Susan Jensen came 20th overall. Peninsula Bridge Club is very proud of all who represented the club in this event
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Wishing all our members a very happy christmas. The bridge club will be closed from Thursday 24 December and will reopen Monday 28th.
A big thanks to Grace Park who has resigned from kitchen duties. Grace has always been willing to step in and help in the kitchen at all times and has contributed to the bridge club in many ways. Now in her mid nineties, she has decided to hand over these duties to some of the younger members.
On Sunday, one hundred and fifty members gathered at the bridge club for a very successful and fun filled Christmas party. There were four sections, including a restricted group. A spit lunch was served and no one left the club hungry.
Vivien supplied the quiz which was won by Verl, Elizabeth, Sue and Kelly Barber. President Maurice, was on hand to thank Kelly for all her contributions to the club and to wish her all the best for her move to Queensland. She will be missed.
Here are a few photos of the day.
The last rounds of the Padman Trophy and the Sloman Cup were played this week.
The Padman is played over an eleven month period with the pair with the nine best scores taking the trophy. Vivien Eldridge and Alan Davies came first in the Padman with David Farmer and Cath Whiddon taking out second place.
The Sloman Cup was played over a 10 month period with the eight best scores counting.
Rachael and Maurice Loomes won this event with Vivien Eldridge and Alan Davies the runners up.
The Jean Stebbins Trophy was held in October and November. Participants play with a different partner in 4 separate sessions and 'lose' their lowest result. This year's winner was Cath Whiddon, with Vivien Eldridge coming second.
During December, the last round of the Sloman Cup is on Thursday 3 December; and the last round of the Padman Trophy on Tuesday 8 December.
Don't forget the Christmas Party on Sunday 13 December - please place your name on the list at the Club.
Please note that the Club is closed on 24, 25 & 26 December for Christmas and for New Years Day on 1 January 2016. Enjoy the festive season.
On Sunday November 29, Peninsula was one of 20 clubs in NSW to host this final. We had 8 tables and each pair played 56 boards over 2 sessions. Whilst we will not know how our members have fared until all the results have been submitted to the Association by the clubs, certain of our pairs performed well and may have done very well statewide.
Ray Hurst and Heidi Colanbrander came first in both sessions. Annegrete Kolding and Susan Jensen came second in both sessions. Suzanne Cole and Jennifer Ardill came first in one session and second in the other.
We will keep our fingers crossed that they have performed well once all the results have been submitted.
Rachael and Maurice Loomes did very well at the State Open Pairs on the weekend, winning the morning session N/S and qualifying second N/S for the Sunday final where they outfoxed some of Australia's top players.. Excellent effort!
