Bridge club holds Super Congress

The Brisbane Water Bridge Club held a Super Congress held over the weekend of July 7 and 8.

Event co-ordinator Ms Lorraine Lindsay and deputy Mr Barry Foster organised a weekend of competition.

The standard of competition easily equalled that of past years, said Ms Lindsay.

"It was so pleasing to see so many of our own club members completing in all grades on both days, many punching above their weight," Ms Lindsay said.

"Many competitors said how much they enjoyed the weekend and will definitely be back next year."

"The boost to the local economy cannot easily be measured but many players stay in local accommodation for one or two nights and utilise the various services and amenities the Peninsula has to offer."

Club charity organiser Ms Vicki Halliday said: "Each year we ask our members to donate items to make up some hampers for our charity raffle.

"The response this year was overwhelming and as a result we raised $684 for the local Women's Refuge," Ms Halliday said.

Recently-elected president Mr Peter Hume said: "I have taken over the reins of a club in excellent condition thanks to all the efforts of my predecessor Mr Barry Foster and his hard working committee.

"I intend to continue with his innovative ideas while bringing my own agenda to the table."

A variety of different events were held.

Open Swiss Pairs was won by Michael Courtney and Linden Raymond (NS) and Julian Foster and David Weston (EW).

The Restricted Swiss Pairs was won by David Owen and Jim Stewart.

Novice Swiss Pairs winners were Lee Buckland and Marian Wallis.

Open Teams winners were Yumin Li and Wayne Zhu and Wei Zhang with Simon Zhang.

Restricted Teams winners were Roy Cotton with Marianna Xerri and Nola Daly and Pamela Leathley.

Winners of the Novice Teams were Kit Meyers and Kerry Rymer, and Fiona Fawcett and Fiona Lavery.

Source:

Media release, 11 Jul 2018

Laurie Powell, Brisbane Water Bridge Club