Outcomes of the latest committee meeting

editor

At the last Great Lakes Bridge Club (GLBC) committee meeting for 2023, several issues were discussed in depth, resulting in some changes for 2024:

System cards

  • All members are encouraged to complete and display their pair's system card on the table for every round. This includes beginners who compete in Hi-Lo and similar events.
  • Please take a moment to peruse the opposition's system card before play begins.
  • For more information and to help you fill out your system card, check out the ABF introductory guide.

Membership and other fees

  • The NSW Bridge Association (NSWBA) has doubled its affiliation fee to $20/member. Further, the Australian Bridge Federation (ABF) will increase its capitation fee to $20/member in March 2024.
  • As our club charges only $30/member, the extra cost to our members will be absorbed by GLBC for the time being.
  • Increased membership and/or table fees will be discussed at our 2024 AGM.

President’s Trophy 2024

To qualify, a member must play 6 of the 9 scheduled events. Of those who qualify, the top half will receive outright green points as an extra bonus.

Master Pairs 2024

Competitors in Section A need only 50+ Master Points (MPs) to qualify, Section B players will have <50 MPs. According to ABF regulations, a 'master factor' (specific allocations of Masterpoints) doesn't apply to an 'Open' section.