The 2026 Graded Teams Congress was a great event, hosted by our club on 15 March. We had a record 32 teams playing in 2 grades, with players from all over south-east Queensland.

The A Grade was won by the Stanton Team pictured right (Fay Stanton, Shirley Phillips, Di Rogers, Susie Warren). The B Grade was won by the Hendrix team (Jackie Hendrix - Kay Courts - Margo Solomon - Kerry Thorp), also pictured.

Many thanks to convenor Adrienne, caddies, directors Peter and Mark, Chris for the flowers, the dealers, the team in the kitchen, and to those members who brought nibbles.

Pictured below are the winning pairs from North-South (SUSIE WARREN - DI ROGERS) and East-West (LYN MARTIN - JIM MARTIN) with event organiser KEN DAWSON.

Ken also announced the best 'B' pairs in the field - North-South: MARJORIE MACKINNON - LYNDA LAFFAN and East-West: KWAI SEE BARKER - LOUISE TAYLOR-SMITH.

Thanks to organisers, board dealer, convenor and kitchen helpers.

Pictured are some of these members.

The main event was won by the Rogers team (made up of Susie Warren, Di Rogers, Fay Stanton and Gabrielle Elich - all members of our Club.

What a wonderful day played in the festive spirit. Thanks to director Peter, the dealing team, caddies, and Chris and her many helpers for catering and bar service, and to Congress Convenor Adrienne.

Angela has been part of the club for more than 25 years, and directed our Tuesday morning session for many of them.

Members from our Club featured in the honours list in all 3 grades.

• A Grade was a clean sweep, with 1st Ken Dawson and Alison Dawson, 2nd Lyn and Jim Martin, and 3rd Di Rogers - Susie Warren
• B Grade 3rd place went to Marjorie MacKinnon / Lynda Laffan
• C Grade 3rd place went to Rhys Dewar / Yuko Colhthurst

Thanks to local convenor Adrienne, director Bob, caddies, dealers, and Chris and her kitchen helpers.

This event is scored on a handicap basis too, and handicap winners were Rosemary Crowley and Richard Perry.

There were 32 pairs from all over south east Queensland in a strong field. Overall winners were John Morris - Neven Burica (pictured right holding the trophy, with Club President Gabrielle Elich). Runners-up were Alison Dawson and Ken Dawson.

An Under 300 Masterpoints Pairs event was held alongside the Qld Senior Pairs, and this attracted 18 pairs. Winners were Peter Zanki - Mark Harnack with runners-up with Jackie Hendrix / Margo Solomon.

Full results are available here.

Thanks to director Peter, convenor Adrienne, and the caddies, kitchen and bar help, and dealer.

We had 3 separate grades, and this is a popular format for players at all levels of experience.

Winners of the A Grade were Alison Dawson and Liz Zeller, B grade winners were Julia Caldwell and Kerry Rutter, and C Grade winners were Suzy Brownlow and Karen Gosney. Pictures below.

Many thanks to Peter as director, Adrienne as convenor, Chris and her team of kitchen helpers and caddies and dealers.

Click here for event results.

A total of 16 pairs contested the event.

Thanks to director Bob Davies, organiser Adrienne Kelly and other helpers.

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Winners were the Olsen team: David Christian, Geoff Olsen, Lyn and Jim Martin and Steve Brookes. Runners up were the Dawson team Sue Mabin - Alison Dawson- Ken Dawson - Adrienne Kelly - Gabrielle Elich.

Saturday's Pairs event was won by Alison Dawson / Ken Dawson. The Category B prize went to Howard Baker / Sue Gardner (though Elizabeth Van Vugt / Julie Scott who were the highest placed pair in B category obtained 3rd overall) and Category C to Sue Mittermair / Julie-Ann Bradwyn.

The Teams event on Sunday was won by the Hooper team, made up of Beverley and John Stacey, and Pippa and Andrew Hooper. The B category prize went to the Gibbards Team (Ross Shardlow, Debbie and Gary Gibbards and Peter Gruythuysen), and the C category prize went to Gosney Team (Tom Murphy, Brian Clark, Karen Gosney and Suzy Brownlow).

Winners of both events are pictured here with club president Warren Holmes.

Many thanks to director Peter, assistyant director Mark, congress convenor Adrienne, catering manager Chris and her helpers, the caddies, dealer and other helpers, and sponsors TBIB Insurance Brokers.

Winners were Jim Martin and Peter Busch, and runners-up were Rosemary Crowley and Richard Perry, though Rosemary couldn't make the final session today and Bill Lindsay substituted. (Winners pictured at right with Club President Warren Holmes).

A Swiss Pairs event was held over 3 weeks, playing 12 matches, and was ably run by Steve Murray.

Winners were Ercelle Smith and June Matthews and second place went to Kim and Lesley Rouse. These four players are pictures at right, with club teacher Lisa Phillips.

This is an honour board event, and is run annually. Red masterpoints were awarded.