Matamata, Te Aroha, Morrinsville Clubs

Results are now up ... albeit there are a few handicaps that will require updating.

will fix after next week's session.

A great afternoon of bridge at Moos 2, this time hosted by the Cambridge Bridge Club. Competitors from 4 clubs took part in a relaxed playing and learning environment.

Congratulations to Te Aroha's dynamic duo Jillian and Rochelle who did the double and won their second Moos title in a row. Showing us how they have honed their skills since Moos 1 were Richard and Anne from Te Awamutu who took the runners up place. A scratch pairing from Cambridge, Margaret and Peter, just missed out on the runner up spot.

Here are some photos of the Mini Moos in action!

Moos in action 1
Moos in action 2
Moos 2 Winners with their proud tutor
Moos 2 Runners Up

Congratulations to all our competitors and it was great to see so many Cambridge players on board. See the full results below.

That Novice tournament in Matamata is Sunday 22 September so keep that date in your diary and be sure to take part if you can.

Moos Noos will be out soon with details of the next Moos event later on in October. In the meantime - if you enjoyed today - please tell your fellow beginners what fun the Moos series is and try and persuade them to join in next time around.

MINI MOOS 2 HELD AT CAMBRIDGE BRIDGE CLUB
Sunday 25 August 2013

RESULTS (IMPS)
Place Pair Club IMPS
1. Rochelle and Jillian Te Aroha 106
2. Richard and Anne Te Awamutu 98
3. Peter and Margaret Cambridge 97
4. Marie and Rae Cambridge 90
5. Mary and Nicola Cambridge 87
6. Sue and Ricci Cambridge 85
6. Charlie and Gerry Morrinsville 85
8. Victor and Philip Te Aroha 82
9. Mary and Anna Morr/Camb 74
10. Moshe and Marcienne Te Awamutu 71
11. Denise and Jo Morrinsville 50

Impressive number of hits to the Te Aroha website last month ...

Month Hits
January 37
February 300
March 597
April 571
May 665
June 179
July 1846

No doubt driven by holding the Spa Teams event in mid July but the website editors (ie me and Jane) also take heart that people are logging in regularly to check out the latest news and pics.

Three teams from Te Aroha played in the inaugural Cambridge Sixes event today. 24 teams of 6 took part in a packed playing room. Coming 6th in their junior section were Anna and Guy Kalma. Winner of the best T-shirt competition was Jane Stearns with the Brit Babes. No podium finish but a lot of fun as you can see from the photos.
Te Aroha Diamonds plus 1 Brit Babe
The Bitzers have 2 Cambridge midwives keeping them in order!
Mr President and Jane
Bitzers rear view
Tim and George having well earned cup of tea
Anna top placed pair for Te Aroha - 6th in juniors with Guy
Guy on fighting form
Greg studying the form
Arthur and Beth Mann - our intrepid duo starring in the Te Aroha Intermediate Top Teams event
Brit Babes winners of best T shirt
Brit Babes finished 11th - costumes did not distract enough!
Tim Jane and George - Team Bitzers with their "Bit"

The Mini Moos newsletter is out - see our dynamic duo Jillian and Rochelle on the front page and our stunning Class of 2013 inside. Next Mini Moos Sunday 25 August - register with Jane if you would like to take part.

10 of our 11 graduates were present on Graduation Day. We will make a special fuss of Sue Pothecary when she returns from overseas. Congratulations to all our new members and here they are pictured with their buddies who are going to guide them in their first steps at club bridge.
Alison and Tim
Alison and Ross
Jillian and Anna
Judy and Hermanna
Philip and Jane
Rochelle and Jake
Sheila and George
Shirley and Joan
Victor and Arie
Carolien and Greg

HermannaCongratulations to Hermanna, flying the Te Aroha club flag at the WAPs yesterday in Cambridge. In the last of 6 rounds of the Waikato Area Pairs, which boasts some of the best open players in the region competing, Hermanna teamed up with Rita Van Den Einden and showed the field their paces. With a 53.54% in the morning, just a whisker away from top spot North South, they followed up with a stunning afternoon result of 58.33%, second North South. Overall they came third for the day. A fantastic result in strong competition. We are all proud of you Hermanna - well played!

Our 2013 graduates from lessons played their first game of Tuesday night club bridge. All survived ... well played!
Class of 2013

Some shots from the tournament

Morrinsville: Ensuring etiquette and sensible bidding is upheld - our Director Jane Stearns!

Morrinsville Cream: "Bring it on" said Alison

morrinsville Cream: A formidable duo prepare for battle

morrinsville cream: Jillian Rubbing her hands with glee at the idea of calling a slam ... and making

Morrinsville Cream: what 1NT with 10 points????

Three brave pairs from lessons stepped forward to take part in a relaxed afternoon of bridge at the Morrinsville Bridge Club this afternoon. Whilst the Cream of the Country were battling it out in the main room, the Mini Moos played 9 boards in a separate playing area. Six tables, 24 beginners from lessons at Hamilton, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Te Awamutu and Te Aroha took part. Crib sheets were allowed and Phone A Friend. Carolien van Reekum and Judy Eichblatt finished a very commendable 5th out of the 12. Remember just 12 weeks ago, Carolien had never even held a playing card in her hand. Runners up were Alison Jones and Victor Kooter. The winners were our very own Rochelle van Heuven and Jillian O'Neill, the only pair in the room to be brave enough to bid and call a slam. All this, and they haven't even graduated from lessons and played a session of club bridge yet. CONGRATULATIONS to all of them. Full results in the pdf attachement.