The TBA is the state bridge association for
Tasmania. As such, it is affiliated
with the Australian Bridge Federation Inc.
(ABF). The TBA aims to serve the needs of
Tasmanian bridge players through actively promoting and fostering interest in
the game in Tasmania.
In particular, the TBA:
·
actively represents
bridge clubs in Tasmania at the national level through the ABF;
·
administers the
National Master Points Scheme in Tasmania;
·
conducts or supervises
the conduct, of National events in Tasmania, State Championships, Congresses
and all other Red or Gold Master Point events held in Tasmania;
·
strives to develop
competitive bridge State-wide, including establishment and implementation of
the Association's Regulations and appropriate procedures;
·
assists individual
bridge players and/or groups of bridge players with rulings and advice on
bridge laws, ethics and procedures, including acting as the final point of
appeal against rulings given under the terms of the Laws of Duplicate Contract
Bridge and of the Regulations of the Association;
·
conducts training and
certification of tournament directors;
·
undertakes any other
activities considered appropriate and/or necessary for the advancement of
bridge in Tasmania.
As the largest bridge club in Hobart, the
TBA also provides opportunities of all kinds at its Clubrooms at 41 Newdegate
Street, North Hobart, for the development of club-based bridge in Hobart. The Clubrooms comfortably accommodate up to
25 tables. The TBA currently offers
eight duplicate sessions each week, including two supervised/duplicate sessions
where beginners can receive assistance from an experienced teacher. The TBA also offers courses for beginners
and post-beginners during the course of each year, both at the TBA's rooms and
through Adult Education: for details, contact Jenny Penny on (03) 6229 4565.
Statewide events are also held at the TBA
and at other venues around the state on weekends. For details of statewide events, please visit the Tasmanian
Events Calendar. For details of where
and when bridge is played at the TBA and in Affiliated Clubs around Tasmania,
please visit TBA & Affiliated Clubs.