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Trumps Red Point events

Trumps runs a variety of red point events (and one gold point event), featuring pre-dealt boards and hand records.
Pre-booking is often required (for congresses, teams events etc) and always welcome.
Enter by phone: 9969 5959, fax: 9960 7002, or email us now at trumpstrumps.net.au
There are red point sessions on Wednesdays at 1.30pm, and occasionally at other times.

Event	Details
Walk-in red points	1.30pm Wed 27 August, 3 September.
State Teams night qual	probably 7.30pm Monday 4, 11 August. Red points at State level. Win subsidised entry to the final. at NSWBA on 21 Sept.
Bayside Winter Teams	Normally held the last Sunday in August, 10am at Rose Bayside, 666 New South Head Rd Rose Bay, but probably not held 2008.
Trumps Night Pairs	possibly 7.30pm Thursdays in September; the pair of members with the best 3 scores win a place on the perpetual shield.
State Open Pairs qual	probably 7.30pm Friday 5, 12, 19 September. Red points at State level. Winners mostly-paid ($10/person co-payment) to metropolitan final at NSWBA on 15-16 November.
Friendly Pairs	Not held in 2008. Red points and prizes. $22/$25 includes lunch. If you haven't played in a congress before, this is a good place to start! (Attached brochure is last year's.)
State Open Pairs Day qualifier	.30pm Wednesdays 10, 17, 24 September. Double red points each night. Winners mostly-paid ($10/person co-payment) to metropolitan final at NSWBA on 15-16 November.
Trumps Spring Teams	Sunday 28 Sept, 10am to 5.30pm. Red points, big prizes, $27.50 including lunch.
Walk-in red points	1.30pm Wednesday 1, 8 October.
Trumps Day Teams	1.30pm Wednesdays 15 and 22 October. Winners to the Perpetual Shield.
Australia-Wide Spring Pairs	1.30pm, Wednesday 29 October. $4 extra includes souvenir booklet, red points of course, and the chance to be part of a national competition with prizes.
November red points	1.30pm Wednesday 5, 12, 19, 26 November. Winners (best 3 scores, no subs) to the Perpetual Shield.
Walk-in red points	1.30pm Wednesday 3, 10 December. Play either or both.
Xmas Parties	Probably Sunday 7 and Friday 19 Dec. Green points only so see the Parties page
Pre-festival Pairs	1.30pm Wednesday 17 December. Win half-paid entry to a festival event.
Trumps Festival of Bridge	A special program of congress and other events from 26 December 2008 to 4 January 2009. Download the brochure (this year's not done).
Walk-in red points	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wed 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 January. Come to any or all.
Cavendish IMPed	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wed  6, 13 Feb. You play as a pair in the usual way but the event is scored at IMPs (teams type scoring).
Trumps Summer Teams	in 2008 was 10am Sunday 17 Feb. Red points, big prizes, $27.50 including lunch. (Meanwhile 10 Feb - Rose Bayside Summer Teams)
Walk-in red points	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wed 20, 27 February. Come to either or both.
Day Swiss Pairs	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wed 5, 12 March. Winners to the Honours Plaque. A Swiss event, so the leaders after each score-up play against each other.
Sunday Gold Point GNOT	in 2008 was Sunday 9 March, 10am - 5.30pm. Gold points! $27.50/person includes lunch. Win entry to the Metro Final, 11-12 October at NSWBA.
Walk-in red points	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wed 19, 26 March, 2, 9, 16 April.
Good Friday Pairs	in 2008 was 21 March, 10am to 5.30pm. $27.50 includes lunch, big cash prizes, red points. No other games that day.
Easter Teams	in 2008 was 23 March, 10am to 5.30pm. $27.50 includes lunch, big cash prizes, red points.
Mixed Pairs Qual	in 2008 was 7.30pm Thursday 3, 10 April. Red points at State level. Win entry ($10/person co-payment) to the State final at the NSWBA, 21-22 June.
Night Gold Point GNOT	in 2008 was two Mondays 7.30pm 23, 30 April. Grand National Open Teams qualifying. $24/team extra for a great teams event with lots of gold points!  Win entry to the Metro Final, 11-12 October at NSWBA.
Daytime Gold Point GNOT	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wednesdays 5 weeks from 23 April to 21 May, Grand National Open Teams qualifying (+$60/team). The Grand Nationals are your only chance each year to win gold points at club level. Win entry to the Metro Final, 11-12 October at NSWBA.
Bridge for Brain Research	in 2008 was 7.30pm Thursday 1 May. Red points and prizes; $5 extra entry fee goes to the Prince of Wales Research Institute.
Gold Point Grand National Pairs	in 2008 was 10am to 1pm, Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May. This new event is for players below Life Master yet offers gold points. Normal card fees ($8/$10) plus $10/person on the first day.
Trumps Autumn Teams	in 2008 was Sunday 25 May, 10am to 5.30pm. Red points, big prizes, $27.50 including lunch.
Australia-Wide Autumn Pairs	in 2008 was 1.30pm, Wednesday 28 May. $4 extra includes souvenir booklet, red points of course, and the chance to be part of a national competition with prizes.
Worldwide Pairs	in 2008 was 7.30pm Friday night 6 June. $13/$15 includes the world entry fee.
Trumps Day Pairs	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wednesdays in June (4, 11, 18, 25 June). Top Trumps pair to the perpetual shield.
Trumps Winter Teams	in 2008 was 10am Sunday 6 July. Red points, big prizes, $27.50 including lunch.
Walk-in red points	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wed 2, 9, 16 July.
State Open Teams Day qualifier	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wednesdays 23, 30 July. Double red points for each win. Winners paid to metropolitan final at NSWBA on Sun 9 September.
Australia-Wide Novice Pairs	in 2008 was 7.15 for 7.30pm, last  Wednesday in July. Green points only so see the Parties page.
State-Wide Pairs	in 2008 was 1.30pm Wednesday 6, 13, 20 August. $12.50/person extra on first day. Hand records with analysis; red points; prizes.
Any queries?	Phone 9969 5959 or email us now for further details or bookings.

Trumps Festival of Bridge

The Trumps Festival of Bridge runs from Friday 26 December 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009. (Note that Trumps is probably only open in the morning on Xmas eve and is closed on Christmas Day 25 December. The regular Trumps program resumes Monday 5 January 2009.)

Some of our normal duplicates are also held during the Festival. See also New Year's Eve, Gourmet Pairs etc.

Nine different events, catering for players of different levels, with pre-dealt boards and hand records. Almost all feature red points. Prizes include over $4000 in cash, plus over $1000 in non-cash prizes. Directors include Matthew McManus, Nick Hughes and Derrick Browne. Note that the details below are from the 2007-2008 Festival. This year's details not yet finalised.

Event 1. Swiss Pairs Event 2. Open & Restricted Pairs Event 3. Bridge Shop Teams Event 4. Gourmet Pairs Event 5. Australian Bridge Teams Event 6. Festival Pairs Event 7. Festival Swiss Pairs Event 8. New Year's Eve Event 9. Festival Teams Not held this year: Event not held. One Session Pairs

Event 1. Swiss Pairs

A pairs event with IMP scoring

$27.50 per person, including a light lunch

Red Master Points

PRIZES
1st $250
2nd $150
3rd $100

+ prizes for best Restricted (1-star State or below) and Trumps