Back at the end of February the Club undertook a short survey to see what members' preferences were for playing bridge at the Club and Face to Face or on-line via RealBridge. The response to the survey was very good with around 130 replies which is approximately 50% of the current membership. The Club thru the committee is watching all the bridge being played currently and considering possible changes in play at the end of each of the current events ( i.e. every 3 weeks ). The other good news is that the majority of members seem likely to return to "bridge as it was" once the current Covid peak has passed
 

 
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Numbers for the three Thursday Summer bridge nights were not as expected and fell as the events took place. Hence the decision has been made the first Thursday Night event - "Thursday Opening Pairs" will played on RealBridge rather than live.
The start time is 7.30pm
RealBridge link details in the usual place

Depending on numbers for the other nights over the same period decsions will be made on whether RealBridge will replace some or all of these events.

Nigel Gresson
President
31 January 2022

Bridge for 2022
 
To all club members -
 
Covid allowed us a normal Xmas / New Break this year so we hope that you and your family & friends were able to take advantage of this break and get ready for the coming year
Its very unlikely we have seen the end of Covid but meanwhile Bridge at the Club will be able to restart with face to face bridge during the week of 10th January. Summer bridge commences from the 11th January with our usual bridge programme starting from the beginning of February

These precautions will be re-visited and updated when and if the Omicron variant of Covid becomes established in NZ

At the current Orange Level our safety precautions for FACE to FACE Bridge are as follows:

•    If you come to bridge you must be well and have no symptoms of any illness

•    ALL Players will be required to show a Covid Vaccine Pass to play in the Club-rooms
     This is a one time requirement for each person unless the rules of the Vaccine Pass are changed

•    Hand sanitiser will be provided at the entrance to the building / playing rooms and selected locations in both rooms
     Please sanitise on arrival and departure from the Club

•    The use of face masks is mandatory to enter the club - signing in, sanitising etc.....

•    The wearing of Masks once seated is recommended but currently not compulsory
     This is based on the premise the Bridge Club is a private location and not open to the public
     We suggest you research MASKs at the Ministry of Health website to help confirm your decision by looking here

•    The kitchen will be open but please DO NOT share food or drinks

•    You bring your own pen that travels with you

•    Only South will handle the BridgeMate. East will verbally agree to the score

•    Contact details will be recorded as per the government Covid requirements
     The Club would ask all members to make use of the Covid Contract Tracing App when visiting the Club-rooms

•    The two Friday Day Bridge sessions will be played in separate rooms

•    Bridge Club employees will wear masks when their duties take them to the playing room

•    Where possible the playing room will be arranged to maximise group isolation
     External ventilation, weather & security permitting will be provided by the use of the building doors and windows

•    Bridge Club employees will be required to show a valid Covid Vaccine Pass

 
Should we find that insufficient numbers decide to play under these conditions we will revert to RealBridge

Nigel Gresson
President
January 2022

Summer Bridge for 2021 - 2022

To all club members:
The situation with Covid and the lock-down level has improved in the last day or so but there is considerable concern amongst our members in where this is taking us as the number of cases of Covid is increasing. Not helping here is the change in the notification system from Lock-down Level to the "Traffic Lights" along with the ability for Aucklanders to travel in the near future and what the impact of that will be.

The Club this week has been surveying its members on how they would like to play - face to face or online via the RealBridge Platform

Summer Bridge until Xmas -

Hamilton

Payment -
Non Hamilton Club members are required to deposit $3 per session to the Hamilton Club bank account No. 01-0315-0381282-01

Please ensure you add your name and the event with your bank transfer

Clubs members table money will be charged to their Compa$$ account

If you invite a friend from outside the club to play it is your responsibility to ensure payment

★ Monday Evening - RealBridge for 7.00pm start

★ Tuesday Afternoon - Face to face at the Club-rooms for 1.00pm start

★ Tuesday Evening for JUNIORS & BEGINNERS ONLY - RealBridge for 7.00pm start

★ Thursday Evening - RealBridge for 7.00pm start

★ Friday morning - Face to face at the Club-rooms in Richmond Room for 10.00am start ( Summer Bridge )

★ Friday morning - Face to face at the Club-rooms in O'Neill Room for 10.00am start

At the current Level 2 our safety precautions for FACE to FACE Bridge are as follows:
•    If you come to bridge you must be well and have no symptoms of any illness
•   The use of face masks is mandatory. The club has a limited number of disposable ones available but please bring your own
•   The kitchen will be closed
•   At the re- start of Bridge in 2022 players will be required to show a Covid Vaccination Certificate to play in the Club-rooms
•   You bring your own pen that travels with you
•   Only South will handle the BridgeMate. East will verbally agree to the score
•   Hand sanitiser to be used will be provided at the entrance to the playing rooms and selected locations in both rooms
•   Contact details will be recorded as per the government Covid requirements
•   Friday Day Bridge - separate rooms

Should we find that insufficient numbers decide to play at Lock-down Level 2 we will revert to RealBridge

★ Summer Bridge after Xmas will decided on after the Club looks at how Bridge has performed over the next 4 weeks running up to Xmas