NZ bridge has advised that Bridge clubs can reopen for play at Lockdown Level 2 if they choose with certain safety standards. Several clubs in our region and many in other parts of the country have re-opened or are preparing to reopen next week
Your committee has discussed the way forward for our club with the decision being made to reopen the club starting this coming Monday of next week - 14 September, with sessions on Monday evening, Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday evening, Thursday evening and Friday morning
Obviously, it is an individual decision whether you wish to play in Level 2 and the committee understands that
At the current Level 2 our safety precautions are the following:
• 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 disposal ones available
• The kitchen will be closed
• You bring your own pen that travels with you
• Only South will handle the Bridge Mate. East will verbally agree to the score
If we find that insufficient numbers decide to play at the current Level 2, we will close again until Lockdown Level 1
There will be further communication from us on the club website after the next Government announcements
Ella - on behalf of the committee
Labour Weekend 2020 and Hamilton was able to host its first ever Restricted Open Pairs Tournament run alongside the Hamilton Congress Pairs. 22 Pairs took part in the Restricted with 36 Pairs in the Open - a great result for the Club after all the trials Clubs have been through this year with Covid.
The Committee has discussed the latest Government announcement leaving us at Level 2 and has made the decision that the club will remain closed for play. We understand members are keen to recommence club play, but with this dreadful virus in and around the Hamilton area, we have concluded the need to be mindful of our member's health is paramount.
