It is now 13 years since Ranjit, a great club benefactor, last graced the club premises. We remember him annually in an all day Swiss pairs competition. This year it will be held on Saturday June 24. Register for the event on the BAWA web site. There is a link to this site at SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 RANJIT GAUBA PAIRS.
The next in the series of advanced lessons offered by the club will be on Wednesday June 28, commencing at 10.00 am. Register for the lesson by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. The cost of the lesson is $15, pay on the day. The topic for the lesson is Jacoby 2NT. A useful convention when you have support after partner opens 1 Heart or 1 Spade. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 JUNE JACOBY 2NT.
The club offers lessons to assist players to improve their skills. The July lesson will be held on Wednesday 26 at 1000. Register for the lesson by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. The cost of the lesson is $15, pay on the day. The topic is Declarer Play – the importance of entries. Learn to plan ahead and how to preserve vital entries until you need them. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 JULY ENTRIES!.
The mixed pairs in one of the prestigious club championships. This year it will be held on one day, Saturday July 29. There will be two sessions at 10.00 am and 1.30 pm. Register for the event by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. Note that this competition is for club members only. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 CLUB MIXED PAIRS CHAMPS.
Here’s another red point day for you. This will be the normal club session on Saturday August 12. No registration is necessary.
Here is a special event for players who have less than 50 master points. Come and give it a go. It is just for club members. You can play on one or both days, but you will have to do both days to be eligible to win. This will be run on two Tuesdays, August 15 and 22 in the normal supervised session. Have a look at the flyer by clicking on 2023 Club Novice Pairs.
Here is another popular congress. Celebrate spring with a Swiss pairs competition on Sunday August 27. Register via the BAWA web site.
The next in the series of advanced lessons offered by the club will be on Wednesday August 30, commencing at 10.00 am. Register for the lesson by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. The cost of the lesson is $15, pay on the day. The topic for the lesson is Roman Key Card Blackwood. Learn how to ask for the King of Trumps as well as follow ups to ask about other Kings and the Queen of Trumps. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 AUGUST roman key card blackwood.
You may not be surprised to see that the Saturday club pairs runs over two Saturdays, September 2 and 9. This is for club members only. Register for the competition by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. The winners in 2022 were Geoff Holman and Chris Ingham. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 CLUB saturday pairs champ.
The mentor days are run to give inexperienced players to have a game with someone more experienced. The September mentor day will be on Thursday 14. Put your name down and you will be allocated a partner. You never know, you could be paired with a grand master. Experienced players, please let the club know if if you would be available to play as a mentor.
The next in the series of advanced lessons offered by the club will be on Wednesday September 27, commencing at 10.00 am. As usual, the lesson consists of an introduction where the principles are explained, followed by some practice hands where you can apply these principles for yourself. Register for the lesson by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. The cost of the lesson is $15, pay on the day. The topic for the lesson is Deceptive Card Play. Learn how to make it more difficult for your opponents to read your hand with some very simple and effective methods. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 September Deceptive play.
This is the big congress for the year, three days of bridge with congress grade red points. The dates are Friday 6 to Sunday 8. Full details of the congress will be advised when available. Register for the congress on the BAWA web site. You can find a link to the BAWA site in SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT.
These courses give the opportunity to those who would like to improve their skills. This course runs over two Wednesdays commencing on the 11th. Register for the course by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. Cost of the course is $15 per session. Pay at the session. The topic for the course is developing your bidding knowledge. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 October Short Course Rebidding.
Advanced lessons cover specific topics that are important in the development of your playing skills. It consists of an introduction where the principles are explained, and this is followed by some practice hands so you can apply the principles for yourself. This lesson runs on Wednesday 25th. The cost of the lesson is $15, pay on the day. No partner is necessary. Register by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. The topic for the lesson is Two over One. How to upgrade from Standard American to the system now played by most experts. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 October 2 over 1.
Teams bridge is considered to be the purest form of the game, where you pit your skills against a single opponent. There aren’t many opportunities for teams bridge on the calendar, so why not give this a go? It’s a great chance to try your hand. The championship will run over two sessions on Saturday November 4th. Put a team together and register by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT.
The club has run a Melbourne cup day for quite a few years and it has always been a popular event. Come along early to buy tickets for the sweep, then watch the race and follow it up with a nice lunch. This is finished off by the traditional dessert of strawberries and cream. Naturally, it’s the first day of November. Don your best hat for the occasion. Men, you have presented yourselves in a rather drab fashion in past years – how about making an effort to roll up in your best finery?
Advanced lessons cover specific topics that are important in the development of your playing skills. Each lesson consists of an introduction where the principles are explained, and this is followed by some practice hands so you can apply the principles for yourself. This lesson runs on Wednesday 29th. The cost of the lesson is $15, pay on the day. No partner is necessary. Register by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT. The topic for the lesson is Clues from the Bidding. Improve your declarer play by thinking about what your opponents did or did not bid. To have a look at the flyer click on 2023 NOV CLUES.
The Christmas party is a normal Saturday session, with the addition of the presentation of prizes and accolades for the club workers. After the serious business, there will be nibbles for your to enjoy. To cap it off, red points will be awarded. The date for this is Saturday December 9th. Register by going to SESSIONS/ENTER EVENT.
No doubt you are aware that Blennerhassett sponsor the club by providing personal scorers. This is a valuable contribution to the running of our club. You could consider patronizing Blennerhassett Fine Jewellers in Broadway to show appreciation. This is a normal Saturday session on December 16th, except that red points will be awarded. No registration is necessary.