It was a close fought match but Cambridge just managed to haul the trophy home after winning by 660 to 640 total percent (don't ask me how that works!!). Cambridge still has some catching up to do though as Te Awamutu has still won it about eight years more often so there is no room for complacency!

Why not try and follow in Di and Jane's footsteps in representing Waikato Bays in the Interprovincial competition this year? The trials are upcoming on 11-12 May.  Details are attached.

The David Emporium Team competition is buzzing.  The overall prize remains the same but this year we are introducing a small prize for each of the following:

• The best non-Open team (ie no open players in team)
• The best team with 1-2 Open players in it

And of course there is always the dress-up prize to play for on the final night.

Congratulations to Herman, his partner Yuzhong (Hamilton) and team mates, Rachelle Pelkman and Murray Wood (Tauranga) who came second in the North Island teams beating many grandmasters en route. 

Update - Tuesday

Anna and partner Charlotte got off to a cracking start by qualifying for the Intermediate final section.  While they did not finish in a podium spot, neither did they finish last in the toughest section in their field. Well done them!

The annual battle with Te Awamutu bridge club for the Fairlands Trophy is planned for 17 March in Te Awamutu.  If you are available to play that afternoon (exact time to be confirmed), please sign the clipboard in the club rooms.  We are seeking members at any stage in their bridge career to take part.  Te Awamutu does not have as many members at the moment and it makes it more fun to pitch teams of similar abilities.

Cambridge hosted 19 tables on Sunday; the director's nightmare of a table number but Dallas and Mike worked their wonder and everyone soon settled in to a day's bridge while the sun shone outside! Thank you to Vicki and Liz who were on standby but got the joy of clearing up morning tea instead! 

The themes for the two team events have been announced!

Monday night starting the 25th February. C for Cambridge. Using the letter C as a starter come up with some C ideas for dress up!

Wednesday night starting the 8th May  Dots and Spots.  

If you havn' t a team organised for either of these events start thinking now!  Clare can help if you are stuck for members.

Let the fun begin!

A powerful new tool has been added to the handrecords available on this site.

Do join us in the Cambridge club rooms for the first of the six competitions that makes up the Waikato Area Pairs.  Players of all levels are welcome.  There is a (small) monetary prize for the best non-Open pair as well as the overall winners on the day, as well as of course the coveted A point to play for each session!

Cambridge members attending are asked to bring something tasty along to share with our guests for morning tea.

All you need to bring is: