Show Notes
The Bridge Zone – Episode 408
Judge Julie has penalty cards in the dock today Helpful hints for those that hear the plethora of options coming at you and things are no clearer And did you know that these options can be repeated every time the offending partner is on lead or remains on lead whilst the penalty card is still on the table It’s not a one-time thing and you can change your mind as well
Mr Jinn announces the results of the Jin Club tourneys East Coast Bays slips in again and Mr Jinn visits Hibiscus Coast for the 1st time JIN members are featuring at Restricted 8B tournaments, stepping onto the middle podium Unbelievable at Hibiscus Coast 1st and 2nd places were a repeat from 2025 Mr Jinn drops a teaser question – How can we help members that do not have a lot of experience playing and joining in sessions that may be a stronger field than their capability? This is a pretty long-winded way of describing Mr Jinn’s question – verbal diarrhoea today Join us next week as Mr Jinn has the name of the couple who took up NZBs challenge to play at every NZ Bridge Club Ps – don’t forget the Teaching and Learning Committee brings to you next month May Intermediate/Improver Lessons - $8 for one or both sessions Sunday May 10th 4.00 – 6.00 pm Lesson 1 Declarer Play NT Tuesday May 12th 7.00 – 9.00 pm Lesson 1 Repeated
Barry and Mereana announce again the fab run of Jack James this time at the Hamilton Restricted Pairs April 19th - can he continue the streak at Wellington this weekend And we have an upgrade on pickle juice!!! Someone drank this concoction on Sunday - for $61.20 for a 12 pack you can have some too It’s tip time – If you’re keen to improve because life at the table is like eating without a knife and fork, Barry shares some tips on how to improve your partnerships experiences Plus, a bonus tip on something to think about before drawing trumps See you at the tables The BZ Crew
More from The Bridge Zone
Hamilton Labour Weekend Congress is approaching with 28 pairs in the Shirley Waymouth open pairs, 23 teams in the team’s event, and 24 pairs in the Swiss pairs. Tournament history is estimated to be around 30 years, possibly starting in 1997, though Barry recalls playing there as an intermediate in the early 90s. Youth participation is highlighted with players like Calexico (Theodore) and Toby attending Congress for the first time. The new Masterpoint scheme will be in effect by the time of the Congress New Zealand Wide Pairs - Tournament field:had approximately 800 players (around 200 tables)
Head Director, Matthew McManus joins the Bridge Zone this He clarifies that simplified versions of the Polish Club system remain permitted for intermediate players, while overly complex relay-based systems are restricted The New Zealand Bridge Board is releasing a new document to resolve existing ambiguities in the regulations Additionally, the directing team for the upcoming Congress has expanded to include three new members, including a national director from Australia Regulations and System Clarifications • Polish Club: • Intermediate Restrictions • Regulation Updates: Director Perspectives and Training • Role Philosophy: Directors are viewed as "servants of the players" and should aim to assist rather than act as an overbearing presence • Law Application, Technology Impact, Information Display, Congress Directing • Staffing: The directing crew for Congress includes two trainees (Justine Hart and Mary Christensen) and Darryl Whitfield from Canberra Mr Jinn announces the results of the Jin Club tourneys • Tournament results were shared for several junior and intermediate events, including Napier, Te Awamutu, Croxford, Matamata, and Paraparaumu. • Rule clarification was provided: a dummy cannot initiate a call to the director for an infraction; another player must first bring it to the table's attention. • Upcoming events include the New Zealand-wide pairs on Friday and several tournaments over the weekend. Barry and Mereana talk about the North Island Pairs in Auckland had a quality field of 16 tables, won by Ashley Bart and Nick Jacob Got some news or feedback, flick us an email [email protected]
The BZ Crew talk about • Labour Weekend Congress is seeing strong registration with 27 pairs and 23 teams currently entered • New System Regulations effective October 1st have caused frustration among intermediate players, specifically those using the Polish Club system who are now ineligible for the intermediate section • Disciplinary Actions Any misconduct are being made public by the NZB Conduct, Discipline and Disputes Committee to ensure transparency
The BZ Crew talk CONGRESS 2026 with Bridget Hannaray • Sneak preview of events after end of play o Saturday – Election Day plenty of places to go to VOTE close by o Monday - The Jin Club and The Bridge Zone Crew meet and greet o Tuesday - Street Eats and music night o Wednesday - The D Word – Team Costume Parade o Thursday - Street market o Friday - Variety Show @ The Regent on Broadway - a fellow Bridgee may be performing o Saturday - Prizegiving
The BZ Crew talk about • Christchurch Congress, and the upcoming Labour Weekend Congress in Hamilton • Rankings Alan Grant and Rebecca Osborne • Interprovincials Survey • Key achievements Rebecca Osborne and Alan Grant