Show Notes
The Bridge Zone – Episode 406 The Bailiff clears up who is responsible for Dummy, if you think everyone is – listen to what the Bailiff says We also chat about Dummy preventing an infraction and also when Dummy is required to be mute There is some reference to short- and long-term memory as well Mr Jinn announces the results of the Jin Club tourneys East Coast Bays has another mention Remuera Bowling and Bridge Club comes to life Well done in taking 1st place in the Intermediate events - Jin Club members over Easter – Mark and Carolyn Buckley on Good Friday, Bill Leach and Bruce Hart Easter Saturday And 3rd place overall on Monday to Tomas Freeman–Greene and Christina Hyde on Easter Monday Thanks for the emails of support for The Jin Club segment, keep them flying in Ps – don’t forget the Teaching and Learning Committee brings to you ONLINE LESSONS AND SUPPORTED PLAY 2026 April Intermediate/Improver Lessons $8 for one or both sessions Sunday 12th 4.00 – 6.00 pm Lesson 1 Competitive bidding when WE open Tuesday 14th 7.00 – 9.00 pm Lesson 1 Repeated Barry and Mereana talk about the Easter tournament thru the eyes of the Gambler India here we come – or not.. Barry tips like Sadie the cleaning lady, have you ever seen him with a mop Jack James and Wayne Burrows snag the double Pairs and Teams – what a winning streak they are having Well done to Jeremey and Fraser their team mates
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