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    • Congratulations to our CMTC Champions!

      2025-04-21

      Congratulations to Marielle Brentnall, Bob Kuz, Barry Senensky, and Barbara Shnier, for placing first in the Canadian Bridge Championships Mixed Teams! Congratulations also go to...

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    • Congratulations to our Canadian Online Team Champions!

      2025-04-21

      Congratulations to Marielle Brentnall, Rasim Sari, Bob Kuz, Barry Senensky, Barbara Shnier, and Dudley Camacho for placing first in the Open Division of the 2024 Canadian Online...

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    • Congratulations to Helen Shields Rookie Master 3rd Place Winners

      2025-04-07

      Bridge Manitoba hosted its Helen Shields Rookie Master game on April 2nd and it was a great success! 40 brave rookies came out to play with 40 masters, and a great time was had...

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    • District 2 Grand National Teams

      2025-02-18

        The 2025 District 2 Grand National Teams will be taking place mid-June in Mississauga, ON. All players are invited, but in particular,  they are looking for players in Flights B and...

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    • Mentorship Program Temporarily Suspended

      2025-01-13

      Please note that Bridge Manitoba has temporarily suspended the mentorship program. Anyone interested in restarting the program should contact one of our board members.

    • Director, please.

      2024-03-05

      Just a reminder regarding director calls at our games... when you request that a director come to your table, regardless of how you may be feeling at the time, please do not...

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Passages

Donald Pearsons:  1946 - 2025 - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Don Pearsons at the age of 78. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend,  (click here for full passage)

Carol Raizen:  June 30, 1939 - January 29, 2025 - Carol Raizen passed away peacefully at age 85 on January 29, 2025, at the Simkin Centre. (click here for full passage)

Brian George Dixon:  March 20, 1951 – November 25, 2024 - It is with saddened hearts, that we announce the passing of Brian George Dixon on November 25, 2024, at the age of 73. (click here for full passage)

Charlotte Edith Ure (Eagles):  September 4, 1931 – November 10, 2024 - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Charlotte Edith Ure (nee Eagles) born September 4, 1931. (click here for full passage)

Adrian Jackson:  September 23, 1946 – June 21, 2024 - We are saddened to announce the passing of Adrian at the age of 77.  (click here for full passage)

Ed Oleschuk:  July 17, 1947 - May 25, 2024 - Peacefully with his family by his side, Ed Oleschuk passed away at Grace Hospital on May 25, 2024. (click here for full passage)

Colin Hodgson:  September 4, 1935 - May 9, 2024 - It is with great sadness that the family of Colin Hodgson shares the news of his passing. (click here for full passage)

James Burt:  July 3, 1933 - March 14, 2024 - James Cowan (Jim, J.C.) Burt passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on March 14, 2024, at the age of 90. He lived a full and wonderful life. (click here for full passage)

Cynthia Coop:  January 26, 1929 - February 11, 2024 - Cynthia Coop passed away at the age of 95 on February 11, 2024. Determined, independent, talented, intelligent, creative, and unique. (click here for full passage)

Marty Seepish:  December 9, 2023 - Suddenly on December 9, 2023. Survived by his wife Dianna, son Michael, daughter Meradith, step-daughter Melodey and grandchildren, Emmitt and Davinia. (click here for full passage)

 

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Neil's Deals

Welcome to bridge expert Neil Kimelman's new website column! We are fortunate to have Neil share his knowledge with us on a different bridge topic each month. Please click on one of Neil's articles below:

Slam Bidding 2
Slam Bidding 1
World Bridge Championships Part 2
World Bridge Championships Part 1
The Lessons of Experience
Declarer Play Challenge
What a Hand!
A Tale of Two Grand Slams
 

Past articles...

***DIRECTORS RULE***

Bridge Manitoba would like to remind our members of appropriate behaviour when it comes to director rulings at Unit club games...

Special Achievements

Milestones

Junior Masters
Arthur Prystenski

Club Masters
Don Letkeman

Advanced NABC Masters
Kathy Shefrin

Over 10,000 MPs
2024 - Bob Todd
2021 - Len Charney
2018 - Bill Treble

Wow! Over 70%

Geri Perche & Lorne Perche 71.76 %
April 14/25 @ Kirkfield Westwood
 
Marielle Brentnall & Marsha Kimelman 70.60%
April 3/25 @ Bridge Manitoba
 
Bea Akkerman & Gisele Hansen 70.63%
April 3/25 @ Bridge Manitoba
 
Bob Todd & Doug Fisher 71.59%
March 12/25 @ Bridge Manitoba
 
Bob Todd & Doug Fisher 70.83%
March 10/25 @ Lorraine's Bridge Club
 
 

Updated April 15, 2025

Spring Sectional 2025

Top 2500+ Players

16.56 Douglas Fisher
16.56 Bob Todd
15.01 Allan Mowat
14.23 Marielle Brentnall
12.95 Rasim Sari
12.25 Sekhar

Top 1000-2499 Players

6.08 Gloria Woloshyn
4.97 Marsha Kimelman
4.16 Barb Lillie
3.96 John Matthews
3.41 Wendy Richardson
3.41 Dennis Glazebrook

Top 200-999 Players

7.53 Barbara Parke
6.72 Glen Sutley
6.08 Gary Parker
4.64 Leon Clegg
4.64 Marlene Watson
3.96 Gisele Girardin

Top 0-199 Players

6.72 Bob Johnson
4.26 Grant Thiessen
4.26 Karen Cruise
4.24 Louisa Raizman
3.05 Lyle Boerchers
3.05 Barb Boerchers

 

Scoring, Flighting--How does it all work?

There are many events with different levels allowing players from all levels the ability to participate.  Understanding flights, stratas and all the bridge lingo can be confusing.  Check out this link for definitions or feel free to ask one of the board members or event planners for more information.  You can reach us as tournaments@bridgemanitoba.org

Special Events--Are they for me?

There are many special events throughout the year.  These events are usually for everyone and we'd encourage you to come and play in them.  Some require prequalification, some are specifically for new players, others for seniors so check out this section for more information.