Another season of cards at Powell River Duplicate Bridge Club drew to a close with the awarding of trophies for 2013 winners.
During the year, five games with over 70 per cent were recorded. The biggest game of the year was a 75 per cent game posted by Tony Thickett and Alice Courte.
Trophy winners were:
- Gail Fennell for the most masterpoints throughout the year, earning over 71.
- For the second year in a row, winners of the Santokh Sian Seniors’ trophy were Kari Kuntsi and Janna Packard.
- Mixed pairs: Terry Stokes and Jean Brach.
- The Joneson Cup District Charity: Rose Andrews and Betty Bonsor.
- Ladies’ pairs: Fennell and Packard.
- Men’s pairs: Dave Harper and Dennis Bremner.
- In April the Helen Shields Rookie-Master game was held. This is a national event. John Silver and Jean Brach won locally, provincially and nationally.
- Whitney Memorial Trophy: Kuntsi and Packard.
- Two-session Open Pairs event: Kuntsi and Thickett.
- For the second year in a row, the winning Team of Four was Fennell, Harper, Scott Glaspey and Stokes.
- Attendance award: Andrews.
- Rookie of the Year: Sherry Hatch.
- Ladies’ Marathon: Fennell.
- Men’s Marathon: Pete Black.
This year, the Les Bakan Powell River Memorial tournament will be held on September 19 to 21.
The club welcomes all players at any level, from beginners to expert. To join in a fun game in a relaxing atmosphere, people can contact Viv Thickett 604.485.4430.
