Extra events 2024
The following events are additional to our usual club nights..
ANNIVERSARY PAIRS
This event will celebrate that the club is 57 years old in 2024. It is a single session tournament. Qualifying eligibility is restricted to Club members and ex Club members. Players may choose a partner from either grade. Pairs are split into three groups based on the strength of each pair. This is generally assessed on Rating Points.
Trophies are awarded to the overall winner plus the winner of each group.
TEAMS of FOUR
There will be three teams of four competitions held during the year. Scoring for all the teams events will be by IMP and VP. If any member of a team is unable to play in all rounds of any Competition substitutions will be allowed.
1. Multiple Teams of Four - Monday Evenings
A competition for Teams consisting of not more than two Senior players playing a three round competion for the Mixed Teams Trophy. Each team member must partner a different member of the team in each round.
To be played on Monday 12 August, 16 September, 14 October. If any member of a team is unable to play in all rounds substitutions will be allowed.
2. Open Teams - Sunday (During daytime)
An Open competition with no restrictions on playing combinations, for the Open Teams Trophy. The number of boards / rounds played depends on number of teams entered.
To be held on Sunday 18 August.
3. Multiple Tuesday Afternoon Teams
A competition for Teams consisting of not more than two Senior players playing a three round competition. Each team member must partner a different member of the team in each round.
To be played on Tuesday 30 April, 14 May, 11 June. If any member of a team is unable to play in all rounds substitutions will be allowed.
SWISS PAIRS
This event to be held on Sunday 5 May all day. An Open Competition with no restrictions on playing combinations.
CROCKFORDS CHALLENGE
This is an annual event played against the Crockfords Club with a trophy at stake..
This event will be held on Sunday 4 August at Crockfords
TOWN V COUNTRY
Fun day for trophy. Sunday afternoon 6 October
TOURNAMENTS
The following Tournaments will be held at Rangiora during the year:
ANNIVERSARY PAIRS - Sunday 10 March - Afternoon.
RANGIORA 5A ALL GRADES TOURNAMENT - Sunday 24 March - All day - 2 sessions
AUTUMN SOCIAL TOURNAMENT - Tuesday 9 April - Morning
CLUB SWISS PAIRS - Sunday 5 May - All Day
RANGIORA ALLGRADES 8B TOURNAMENT - Sunday 30th June - day - 2 Sessions
CANTERBURY SWISS PAIRS at Rangiora - Sunday 14 July - All day
CROCKFORDS CHALLENGE at Crockfords - Sunday 4 August
CLUB OPEN TEAMS OF 4 - Sunday 18 August
SPRING SOCIAL TOURNAMENT - Tuesday 3rd September
TOWN V COUNTRY - Sunday 6 October - Afternoon
NZWIDE PAIRS - Friday 15th November - evening
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