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Submitted by Dave on Tue, 28/04/2026 - 12:06

Tuesday Day Swiss Pairs - Week 2 and Week 3

Submitted by Dave on Sun, 26/04/2026 - 05:39

No more Sunday Bridge with Phil

Hamilton hopes that you enjoyed Week 1 of Swiss Pairs

If you played last week and CAN'T play the next weeks you must find a replacement and let Lucie know !

Confirmation prior to Monday please !

Swiss Pairs requires an even number of pairs each week so we ask that you honor your commitment to play the final 2 days. If you must miss a session then organising a replacement(s) will make the day enjoyable to all.
If you can't make either session DO let Lucie know that and also if you can play as a substitute on one of the days (or both) if needed also let Lucie know but you won't be now eligible to win

Lucie

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Hamilton Restricted Tournament

Submitted by Dave Edson on Fri, 24/04/2026 - 23:19

On Sunday April 19 Hamilton hosts the Hamilton Restricted, an 8B tournament which is open to Pairs in any combination EXCEPT Open – Open players.

Prizes are waiting for the top pairs in each of the possible combinations – Junior/Open, Intermediate/Junior, Intermediate/Intermediate, Intermediate/Open & Junior/Junior along with usual top NS, EW & Overall so there are multiple ways to win a prize

Fancy playing with an Open Player – the Club will try and help you find one so put your name on the list in the Club Rooms. Already have a partner then enter the tournament on-line NOW !

See you there.......

( maybe need a little more info - read the tournament flyer here.... )

Cambridge Juniors 2026

Submitted by Dave on Tue, 21/04/2026 - 00:47

Cambridge last Saturday held their annual Junior and Novice tournament with 6 Hamilton Pairs taking part in the Junior event (24 pairs) and 1.5pairs (8 pairs) in the Novice event.

Congratulations to Annette Downey & Aini Su for Second place overall and Kevin Lawrence & Sean Dwyer for winning the afternoon session.

P.S. Thanks to Cambridge for the photos

2nd place in Cambridge Junior Tournament

Session Winners in Cambridge Junior Tournament

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Barbara

Submitted by Dave on Tue, 31/03/2026 - 09:31

The Hamilton Bridge Club acknowledges the passing of Barbara Daly and extends sympathy to her family and friends

Picture of Barbara Daly

Barbara joined the Hamilton Club in 2019 having moved here from the Wellington Region and was until last year one of the most regular players in the Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning groups.

Barbara, a bridge Life Master, also enjoyed playing tournaments and played in numerous events in the Waikato / Bay of Plenty Region over the years.
Until last year she also directed both day and night sessions at the Club

Barbara passed away after a short illness on 22nd March.

She will be missed.....

Hamilton Bridge

A Requiem Mass for Barbara will be celebrated at Saint Columba's Church, 50 Rifle Range Road, Frankton, Hamilton, on Friday 27 March at 11.00am.

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Happening soon.....

Submitted by Dave on Mon, 30/03/2026 - 12:54

Hamilton Bridge Club Coming Events

**Hamilton Events :**
Date	Event	Detail


Sunday 19th April	Restricted Pairs Tournament	Start 10am - 2 sessions
Sunday 26th April	WAPs #2 - Te Aroha	10am start - $15 Entry Please register online prior
Sunday 24th May	WAPs #3 - Cambridge	10am start - $15 Entry Please register online prior
Tuesday 26th May	Craig Investments Tournament	Start 10am - 2 sessions

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Tuesday Day Swiss Pairs - 31 March

Submitted by Dave on Tue, 24/03/2026 - 17:20

No more Sunday Bridge with Phil

Booking is required to play the Swiss Pairs starting 31 March

Confirmation is needed by Friday 27th

The format of the Swiss Pairs requires an even number of pairs each week so we ask that you commit to playing the 3 days. If you need to miss a session you must organise a replacement(s) to make numbers correct !
If you can't make all three sessions let Lucie know as you can play as a substitute on one or more days if needed but you won't be eligible to win

Lucie

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2026 Intermediate and Junior Pairs

Submitted by Dave on Sun, 15/03/2026 - 12:30

Thank you to our Sponsors

Welcome to the 2025 Hamilton Bridge Club's Intermediate and Junior Pairs

Saturday 14 March commenced the Hamilton Clubs 2026 Tournament schedule with the Intermediate and Junior Pairs. Numbers in both events were down compared with last year. What was not down were the compliments for what was a very stylish and yummy afternoon tea - thanks to the ladies who prepared it !
The breakdown of the grades of the players in the two events is different - the Junior Pairs is mostly players from Hamilton and the smaller centers in the Waikato. However, the Intermediate Pairs appears to have a far larger percentage from at bigger cities - Rotorua, Tauranga and Auckland. A result maybe of more Open players in the large population areas raising the playing levels ?
The Club says sorry for delay for issues with both events - sometimes things just don't work out as planned.....

The bridge wasn't bad at all......

The winners were -
( click any of the photos for a larger view )