Newsletter 5 April 2024
In our newsletter this week...
- President's Message
- Tip of the Week
- A Compulsive Past Time
- RealBridge update and part time employment opportunity
- Name Tags
- Refresher Course - coming up in April
- Ian Morison
President's Message
Good Luck to all our players who will be competing in the upcoming events:
- Canberra Bridge Club Novice Championship being held on Sunday
- BFACT Seniors Selection Trials are on this weekend
- BFACT Open Teams Selection Trials are continuing over the next few weeks
Mary Tough
TIP OF THE WEEK
This is a new, occasional feature of the Newsletter. It is aimed at our players and our Directors. This week, it’s the players turn.
Calling the Director
Whenever there is an infraction at your table, someone is required to call the Director. It doesn’t matter if the infraction is trivial and it doesn’t matter if someone (or everyone) at the table knows the correct ruling, the Director must be called and will rule according to the Laws.
Why is this procedure so important? It is important because it is one of the Laws that control the orderly conduct of the game. Is the Law an ass? Sometimes it seems so, but it is still the Law.
Occasionally, if someone gives a table ruling without calling the Director, the ruling will be wrong. Then there is trouble! In fact, it is an offence to give a table ruling. The Director may award an adjusted score or cancel the board altogether and is entitled to impose disciplinary penalties.
Please remember that the Director is in charge. Especially remember that, if you call the Director over a seemingly trivial infraction, you are not a troublemaker. It is when you don’t call the Director that you may make trouble.
-John Brockwell
A Compulsive Past Time
Two of Canberra’s longstanding players have combined to write a book that presents the history of Bridge in the ACT and the surrounding regions
The evolution and development of bridge in Canberra and the surrounding regions is covered.
This includes
- the contributions made by the pioneers of the game ,
- the people and events that have shaped the enjoyment of this great pastime
- the development of new clubs
- the expansion of the array of tournaments
- a comprehensive listing of club and tournament results from the ACT and the surrounding regions
Price: $60 +postage $12
To obtain a copy:
David Hoffman 0407 782 756
or collect from Canberra Bridge Club
RealBridge update and part time employment opportunity
The club’s committee has endorsed a proposal to employ a part time RealBridge Promotions Officer to promote the club’s RealBridge platform. The Promotions Officer will be tasked with assisting members wishing to try using the RealBridge platform, arranging partnerships, assisting Directors with finding casual fill in partners and generally promoting the RealBridge platform as an equal partner to Face to Face sessions held at the club. The Promotions Officer will work from home, hours will be flexible (up to eight hours per month) and remuneration will be at the industry standard rate and include the Superannuation guarantee.
Further information can be obtained from Ian Robinson (0417 945704) or by emailing
Name Tags
We will be ordering the next batch of magnetic name tags next week. Please email the office with your name and ABF number if you want to purchase one.
Payment will be charged out of myABF accounts and is $20.
Refresher Course
This program is for both less experienced, and also for long term social players who want to update their skills and increase their enjoyment of the game. It will consist of a short 15 minute lesson followed by 4 hands of practice play and review. Teachers will be Barb Toohey and Steve Geddes. No need for registration, just walk in. Cost $10.
Week 1 Getting into the bidding - April 9 10:45am to 12pm and April 10 1:45pm to 3pm
- Lesson 1 - Doubles and overcalls
- Lesson 2 - Advancing a takeout double
Week 2 Coping with opposition bidding - April 16 10:45am to 12pm and April 17 1:45pm to 3pm
- Lesson 3 - Negative doubles
- Lesson 4 - Cue raises
Advanced Bridge Series and Will Jenner-O'Shea Workshop
If you have already signed up for the Advanced Bridge Series and the Will Jenner-O'Shea Workshop please re-enter using the links below and pay through myABF.
Ian Morison
Have a great weekend Everyone!
Elizabeth
