We had a record participation of 54 players in the February quiz!
John Miller won with 460 points out of a possible 500. He receives a free play, valid at local clubs, courtesy of Unit 431.
See detailed results here: It’s Your Call February results
Author: JP Weber
Ace of Hearts (not Diamonds) winners
Erratum: Your webmaster goofed and bid the wrong suit. This weekend’s tournament was of course the Ace of Hearts, not Diamonds!
Here’s the corrected version of the post:
The Ace of Hearts Sectional for players with fewer than 200 master points was held on Saturday February 15.
Here are the winners!
Unit 4310’s AGM coming up on Sunday, Feb 23
Unit 431’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020 starting at 12:30 pm. Plan to attend and choose your new Unit Board!
The AGM will be followed by a fun, individual movement duplicate bridge game ($5)
Free coffee and cookies!
Free pizza and pop after the game!
Read all about it in the flyer.
You’re invited to Matt’s party – Sunday February 9
Please join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event!
This event is organized by ACBL Unit 431, serving duplicate bridge players in Greater Victoria and the nearby Gulf islands.
R.I.P. Robbie
The Victoria bridge community was saddened by the death of Dr James (Robbie) Robinson who passed away last Thursday while feeding the hummingbirds on his balcony. Robbie was 96 and not in the best of health with heart problems.
Robbie was an avid bridge player and constant sponsor of local tournaments.
We will all miss him.
Website migration
Our Unit 431 website, bridgevictoria.ca, was migrated to a new hosting provider this morning (January 8). Users should not notice any differences, however if you encounter any issues, please let the webmaster know by emailing him at webmaster@bridgevictoria.ca.
Three-way tie for the December It’s Your Call!
Congratulations to Rob Bradford, Tom Braybrook and John Miller for winning the December edition of It’s Your Call, Victoria.
They scored 460 (out of a possible 500) and will each receive a free game, valid at local clubs, courtesy of Unit 431.
All participants in the December game have received a personalized email with their detailed score.
Find the complete list of participants and scores under It’s Your Call-Results in the MEMBERS section at the top of the page. For quicker access, follow this link. You can also check comments from participants and even add your own!
To play the January 2020 quiz, either click here, or hover your mouse over Members (at top of page) to see a pull-down menu of choices, one of which is It’s Your Call, Victoria!
Best Unit Christmas Party Ever!
OK, there might be a bit of hyperbole in the title, but we did have a fabulous Christmas party.
Over 120 people enjoyed the pre-dinner entertainment which included the hilarious Yarborough awards, a musical event featuring not three, but four kings of Orient, and a singalong in which everyone joined.
The overall winners of the 2-section bridge game were Ewa Zwicky and Brian Fraser with 66.4%, which gave them an impressive 5.83 MPs. They also get their names engraved on the Sam Duprau Trophy (pictured).
For a complete pictorial coverage of the Christmas party, please go the Unit’s Facebook page. There are quite a few items (photos and videos), so don’t be afraid to scroll down to see them all.
We have a winner!
Congratulations to Mike Ainsley for winning the November edition of It’s Your Call, Victoria.
Mike scored of 470 (out of a possible 500) and receives a free game, valid at local clubs, courtesy of Unit 431.
All participants have received a personalized email with their detailed score.
Find the complete list of participants and scores under It’s Your Call-Results in the MEMBERS section at the top of the page. For quicker access, follow this link. You can also check comments from participants and even add your own!
To play the December 2019 quiz, either click here, or hover your mouse over MEMBERS (at top of page) to see a pull-down menu of choices, one of which is It’s Your Call, Victoria!
Afternoon D-Light
Duplicate Light that is, an introduction to duplicate bridge for social bridge players.
Come join us every Wednesday for a gentle, friendly game to learn the ins and outs of duplicate. Game starts at 12:15 with registration at noon at St Aidan’s Church. Find complete details under “Events” in the top menu, or click here for direct access.
Bob MacDonald rides again!
Congratulations to Bob MacDonald for winning the October edition of It’s Your Call, Victoria.
Bob won for the second time this year with a score of 490 (out of a possible 500) and receives a free game, valid at local clubs, courtesy of Unit 431.
All participants have received a personalized email with their detailed score.
Find the complete list of participants and scores under It’s Your Call-Results in the MEMBERS section at the top of the page. For quicker access, follow this link.
To play the November 2019 quiz, either click here, or hover your mouse over MEMBERS (at top of page) to see a pull-down menu of choices, one of which is It’s Your Call, Victoria!
Bridge etiquette
Constant readers (should there be any) will have noticed the right sidebar article on bridge etiquette. There is a lot to say on the topic and I try to change the content from time to time.
For the past couple of months, I had a piece on claims and concessions, arguing that when the conclusion of the game is no longer in doubt, there is no point in playing it out. The player in position to do so (generally the declarer) should claim or concede as soon as possible.
I’ve now gone back to basics with a series of Do’s and Don’ts, which most might agree with. If you don’t, let me know, and I’ll post your arguments.
My favourite of them all:
- DO NOT delay the bidding or play by doing some distracting thing (including writing on your convention card or posting the contract in the Bridgemate) when it is your turn to do something).
This is especially true when you’re on lead. Take example on our dear departed friend Bela. As soon as the bidding is over, place your card face down. You should be able to remember the contract for the next few seconds and write it down once play has started.
Photos from the Victoria Fall and Ace of Spades Sectionals
Ace of Spades Sectional
Pictures from the Ace of Spades are posted on our Facebook page. Look to your right!
Victoria Fall Sectional
Visit our Facebook page!
Eagle-eyed readers will have noticed a new addition to our website. The right sidebar, on every page, now shows our Facebook page, which you can see in full by clicking on the FB icon.
Kudos to Jill Stainforth and Catherine Mustafa for initiating and maintaining our social media presence.
Rare perfect score for It’s Your Call!
Congratulations to John Miller for acing the September It’s Your Call, Victoria.
John scored a rare 500 and receives a free game, valid at local clubs, courtesy of Unit 431.
All participants will receive a personalized email with their detailed score within the next few days.
Find the complete list of participants and scores under It’s Your Call-Results in the MEMBERS section at the top of the page. For quicker access, follow this link.
To play the October 2019 quiz, either click here, or hover your mouse over MEMBERS (at top of page) to see a pull-down menu of choices, one of which is It’s Your Call, Victoria!
Tie for first place in the August It’s Your Call
The August edition of It’s Your call Victoria was won by Janette Magne and an anonymous player, both scoring 450 points.
They will each receive a free game, valid at local clubs, courtesy of Unit 431.
All participants will receive a personalized email with their detailed score in the next few days.
Find the complete list of participants and scores under It’s Your Call-Results in the MEMBERS section at the top of the page. For quicker access, follow this link.
To play the September 2019 quiz, either click here, or hover your mouse over MEMBERS (at top of page) to see a pull-down menu of choices, one of which is It’s Your Call, Victoria!
We have a winner!
Congratulations to Jon Gage who won the July It’s Your Call, Victoria.
Jon will receive a free game, valid at local clubs, courtesy of Unit 431.
All participants will receive a personalized email with their detailed score in the next few days.
Find the complete list of participants and scores under It’s Your Call-Results in the MEMBERS section at the top of the page. For quicker access, follow this link.
To play the August 2019 quiz, either click here, or hover your mouse over MEMBERS (at top of page) to see a pull-down menu of choices, one of which is It’s Your Call, Victoria!
D-Light (duplicate light) is back!
Starting Thursday, August 1, a weekly game of duplicate light will be available to players with fewer than 20 master points. Social bridge players with no knowledge of points are especially welcome.
D-Light offers social bridge players an introduction to duplicate in a very friendly setting. You can click here for a one-page primer on duplicate bridge.
The game will be at St. Aidan’s Church Hall at 12:15 with registration at noon. The game costs $5/player.
Come with or without a partner.
People will be on hand to help with every aspect of adjusting to duplicate – except what to bid and how to play the hand!!
Roy Stefaniec will be the director.
For info, call Jill at 250-686-4747
Calling all Larry Cohen fans
If you enjoy Larry Cohen’s teachings, here’s a chance to meet him in the flesh, although you’ll need to exercise some patience.
Larry will be teaching at the Duplicate Lite Bridge Club in Surrey, next year, June 12-13, 2020.
Full details are available here. The event is already 70% booked so don’t tarry if you want to get in.
More info on Duplicate Lite, e.g., location, game times, etc is available on their website.
Ace of Diamonds Winners
The Ace of Diamonds tournament for players under 100 MPs was held last Saturday, June 22 at St Peter’s Church.
Mark Raymond chaired the tournament with Roy Stefaniec directing. Eighteen pairs showed up to do battle and vye for silver points.
Congratulations to winners of the event:
- Gail Biyby and Janet McGregor
First Overall (and EW in Morning Pairs)
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- Christine Simpson and Gail Simpson
First NS in Morning Pairs
