Congratulations to: Local Australia Wide Novice Pair Winners
E/W: Jamie Hagney & Jane Shylan
N/S: Gail Hamer & Lynn Dickson

(All Photos courtesy of Kerrie Hissey and Kate Smith)

Congress Results (Click Here)

Hand Records (AM Session)

Hand Records (PM Session)

Prizewinners being presented with their prizes by
Congress Convenor Kaye Frankland and
MBC President Ruth Perris

First Place: Roger Yandle and Ken Berry

Second Place: Paul McGrath and Pam Kyte

Third Place: John McIlrath and Trish Grigson

Best Restricted: Peter Bufton and Adele Mitchell

Best Novice Pair: Chris Cottier and Wendy Davies

Best MBC Pair: Sarah Lewis (left) and Ali Landy (centre)
 

Sponsored by Kings and Queens Paterson and the Paterson Court House Hotel.

GNOTS 3 Results

Click on the link, then scroll down to see Pair Datums and Individual Masterpoint allocations.

Please note gold points will not appear in your ABF Masterpoint record for quite a few weeks.

These masterpoints will be manually added to the Top 20 list at the end of the competition after 30 September 2025.

Sunday Afternoons
18 May, then 1, 8, 15 June 2025. NB No lesson on 25 May due to Maitland Congress
Arrive by 1.45pm for a 2.00 pm start. Finish at 4.15 pm
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Tuesday mornings:

Please note Tuesday 27 May postponed to Saturday 31 May 2025. 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start.

(Preference given to participants who attended Beginner Lessons on Tuesday in 2025. Max 6 tables)
Arrive at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start. Finish at 12.15 pm
6, 13, 27 May, then 3, 10, 17 June 2025
Arrive by 9.45am for a prompt 10.00 am start.
Finish at 12.15 pm
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Cost: $60.00 for participants who are not currently financial members of MBC as at 25 March 2025. Free for financial members of MBC (as at 25 March, 2025).

Expressions of Interest can be advised by adding your name to the Online Whiteboard.

Topics:
Lesson 1: Minimum , Medium, Maximum hands. Counting Shortage. ReviseTransfers
Lesson 2: Stayman Convention
Lesson 3: Weak Opening bids, responses and take out double. Rule of 20 and Rule of 15.
Lesson 4: Strong 2C opening bids and responses
Lesson 5: 2C worksheet, Revise Rules of 20 and 15, Doubles activity
Lesson 6: System cards, 2NT opening and responses, Gerber (Ace Ask)
Bookings are Closed.

Fundraiser for Kitchen Refurbishment at Maitland Bridge Club

8 Night Bridge Cruise April 12 - 20, 2026
(Approved by BridgeNSW - to allocate RED Masterpoints)

7 Bridge Games and 3 short Bridge Lessons
Limited to 40 Bridge Players (10 Tables)

Group Booking with Flight Centre, Greenhills, 2320 (Andrew Wicks Ph: 4909 4622).
Andrew works 7 days rotating roster (Mondays off) Call ahead for availability.

Bridge Players from ANY Club may join this Bridge Cruise Group.

Either a Valid Passport OR Drivers License OR Medical Card is required. (Domestic Cruise Only)

Bridge Component: $200 per player - To MBC by Direct Deposit (by 1/9/2025).

Bus/Coach: Maitland direct to and from Ship: $150 (return) per person - To MBC by Direct Deposit (by 1/9/2025).
(Preference to Bridge Players and Partners for Bus Seats) - 50 seats available.

Download the Cruise Flyer 2026

Currently only 10 Bridge Player Positions Remaining
(Your Position is secured once you have paid a Deposit on your chosen cabin with Flight Centre, Greenhills, 2320)

If Interested please add your names to the Online Whiteboard Below.

Maitland Bridge Club was formed in 1975 and has been steadily growing to its present membership of over 160.
We play 7 Sessions a Week (Mon-Sat) including Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Maitland is in the heart of the Hunter Valley and attracts players from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Singleton and outlying areas.
Visitors are most welcome but must be booked to play at a Session.
For enquiries ring: Ruth on 0412 424 886 (if unanswered please leave a message)