Halifax Bridge World June 2009 Calendar

June is a busy month with lots of points available. Starting with Friday night June 5th and Saturday afternoon, June 6th we have the 23rd Worldwide Bridge Contest. These are two separate games awarding red and black points. You can play in either and/or both games. Sign up early to reserve your seat. Two exciting chances for a Nova Scotian pair to come 1st in the world. That would be bragging rights! Each game is played with the same hands and will be matchpointed across the world. You can check your results online at (www.ecatsbridge.com/sims) . These games will be stratified at the club level with an “A”, “B” and “C” section. Don’t miss out on this prestigious event!

The past several years we raised funds for the Recovery of Children of Chernobyl. This year our fund raiser will be held on June 14th for Canada World Youth. The game will be stratified and all are welcome. There will be door prizes, 50/50 draw, and tickets on a print graciously donated by Pat Burstall. Sandwiches, sweets and treats including our famous Chocolate Fountain will be offered all afternoon. Tickets are only $10 with all proceeds going to Canada World Youth. Get your tickets early for this very popular event.

STAC week begins on the Monday the 15th and runs all week with games for all levels. STAC games are a great opportunity to pick up Silver points! Please note that there will be two 0 – 750 STAC games and one 0 – 300 STAC game. All other STAC games are open to all. The STAC Team Game falls on Father’s Day this year (talk to Henry - he is the organizer ) and we will be offering a special BBQ prior to the game. Drop by between 11 and 12 for a light BBQ lunch. Game time is 12 noon and we shall be done by 5pm. Just in time to go out for dinner Did you know that STAC stands for Sectional Tournament at Clubs? No travelling required.

Tuesday afternoons are Triple Point Charity Games open to all. The extra $1 per person is donated to either the Canadian Bridge Federation’s Charity Fund or a local charity. Charities that have benefited include, among others, Christmas Daddies, Feed Nova Scotia, the Olympic Foundation, IWK Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis and Bide Awhile.

The CAN-AT Regional will be taking place in Fredericton from June 30th – July 5th. Good luck to all who attend and may you earn all your Gold Points at this fun tournament!