Thursday Trophies (B Grade)
Thursday Autumn Teams B Grade winners
This trophy is presented to the winning team of the Combined Autumn Teams (R and B grades) three session event held in March, that consists of only B grade members.
It was first presented in 2017
Autumn Cup
This trophy is presented to the winning pair of the 4 series ‘Autumn Cup’ event held in April/May.
It was first presented in 1979.
Bill Goodfellow Trophy
This trophy was presented to the Club in memory of Bill Goodfellow, a long serving member of the Club, who died suddenly in the 90s. The trophy was first awarded in 1993.
As befitted his surname, Bill was a very modest and good-natured person who was always ready and willing to assist, particularly during the tournament ‘after match’ functions when he would look after the needs of the thirsty. He was also a willing ‘workhorse’ during the intensive fund-raising activities when the club was seeking to reduce its large mortgage.
Bill was an ex-naval man. Born in England, he served in the Royal Navy during the war. After the war, he joined the Royal Insurance Group and after postings in England, East Africa and West Indies, he transferred to New Zealand in the mid 60s. As well as being an avid devotee of bridge at Karori and a tennis and squash player, Bill’s papers on his mountaineering experiences led to him being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
This trophy is presented to the winner of a three series pairs event held in May/June. The event combines A, R and B grades, and the winner is the top B grade player and partner.
This trophy was presented to the Club in memory of Bill Goodfellow, a long serving member of the Club, who died suddenly in the 90s. The trophy was first awarded in 1993.
As befitted his surname, Bill was a very modest and good-natured person who was always ready and willing to assist, particularly during the tournament ‘after match’ functions when he would look after the needs of the thirsty. He was also a willing ‘workhorse’ during the intensive fund-raising activities when the club was seeking to reduce its large mortgage.
Bill was an ex-naval man. Born in England, he served in the Royal Navy during the war. After the war, he joined the Royal Insurance Group and after postings in England, East Africa and West Indies, he transferred to New Zealand in the mid 60s. As well as being an avid devotee of bridge at Karori and a tennis and squash player, Bill’s papers on his mountaineering experiences led to him being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
This trophy is presented to the winner of a three series pairs event held in May/June. The event combines A, R and B grades, and the winner is the top B grade player and partner.
Ashwell Award
The Ashwell Award, a trophy in the form of a hand holding cards, was first presented in 2000 and competed for in a three session pairs event in the winter. It is named after Brian Ashwell who, with his wife Jan, joined the Club in 1987 following lessons given by Bob Lescher.
Brian served the Club for a number of years as a committee member, Vice President and, from 1992 - 1995, President. Brian also slipped into the role of director when needed.
Brian was a chartered accountant specialising in Taxation Advice. He later moved to Auckland. Showing the benefits of his excellent early bridge training, Brian did extremely well at the Auckland Bridge Club, and successfully represented that province in the inter-provincial team competition. In 1998, he held all the Auckland Bridge Club’s Intermediate trophies.
Wednesday Cup
In 1978, there were no trophies for the B grade play on Wednesday nights.
Mary Weatherly, the Club Manager at that time, organised a raffle consisting of a hat and scarf that a friend of hers was manufacturing. The raffle was well supported and this enabled the purchase of a very fine trophy to be used for that grade.
The Wednesday Cup series became the premier event for the B grade, and the cup has many illustrious names engraved on it. The first winner was Chris Bolland who maintained his early promise and is now a Grand Master.
Note: The B Grade previously played on Wednesday nights; they now play on Thursday nights.
In 1978, there were no trophies for the B grade play on Wednesday nights.
Mary Weatherly, the Club Manager at that time, organised a raffle consisting of a hat and scarf that a friend of hers was manufacturing. The raffle was well supported and this enabled the purchase of a very fine trophy to be used for that grade.
The Wednesday Cup series became the premier event for the B grade, and the cup has many illustrious names engraved on it. The first winner was Chris Bolland who maintained his early promise and is now a Grand Master.
Note: The B Grade previously played on Wednesday nights; they now play on Thursday nights.
Schofield Cup
This Cup was presented to the Club by Joy Schofield in 2013 with the initial motive of remembering her late husband Ray, and his contribution to the Club.
Ray Schofield, like Joy, had a fine way with words, particularly written words, and during the 90's he compiled a comprehensive set of teaching notes for the Club.
Ray joined the committee in 1988 and had special responsibility for the building and maintenance. However, his health deteriorated and he was unable to come to the Club as he was unable to walk up the stairs (there was no lift at that time). The only way of continuing his bridge was when friends came round to play with him.
Into this century, with Ray sadly departed (in 1997), Joy's involvement with the Club became even more important to her. She had been an active member since the early 80's, and to 'put something back' she filled the role of Club Secretary from 2012 until her increasingly poor health and mobility issues made this impossible.
Joy hailed from Dunedin where she had been actively involved with musical theatre. Ray and Joy married in Hamilton in 1968, and moved to Karori in 1971. She died in 2022.
The Schofield Cup is awarded to the winners of a four series pairs event held in August.
Note: The Schofield Cup is nickel plated and therefore should not be cleaned with silver polish. Finger marks can be easily removed with the use of a little meths or turpentine.
This Cup was presented to the Club by Joy Schofield in 2013 with the initial motive of remembering her late husband Ray, and his contribution to the Club.
Ray Schofield, like Joy, had a fine way with words, particularly written words, and during the 90's he compiled a comprehensive set of teaching notes for the Club.
Ray joined the committee in 1988 and had special responsibility for the building and maintenance. However, his health deteriorated and he was unable to come to the Club as he was unable to walk up the stairs (there was no lift at that time). The only way of continuing his bridge was when friends came round to play with him.
Into this century, with Ray sadly departed (in 1997), Joy's involvement with the Club became even more important to her. She had been an active member since the early 80's, and to 'put something back' she filled the role of Club Secretary from 2012 until her increasingly poor health and mobility issues made this impossible.
Joy hailed from Dunedin where she had been actively involved with musical theatre. Ray and Joy married in Hamilton in 1968, and moved to Karori in 1971. She died in 2022.
The Schofield Cup is awarded to the winners of a four series pairs event held in August.
Note: The Schofield Cup is nickel plated and therefore should not be cleaned with silver polish. Finger marks can be easily removed with the use of a little meths or turpentine.
Binnie Cup
This cup is engraved with: ‘Makara Pairs, Wednesday, Presented by Mrs M. Binnie’.
Merla Binnie initially played on Wednesday evenings, which later moved to Thursday evenings.
This cup was first presented in 1979, and is awarded to the winners of a four session pairs event played in September.
Note: As at 2022, this cup is almost at the limit of room to add engraving of winners.
Chris Brown Jug
This memorial trophy was donated to the club by Chris Brown’s family and was first awarded in 1988. It is contested by B grade players in the last event of the year, a four session pairs event.
Chris was a Thursday night player who loved bridge. When he was no longer able to play or referee soccer, he turned to bridge and brought the same passion that he had given to soccer.
Chris was a master of the hypothetical statement: ‘If the Ace of Spades had been there, I could have made it.’ Chris always sat South. Christina Mander remembers Chris and his ashtray and players lighting up when they came to his table.
The current trophy is a replacement.
This memorial trophy was donated to the club by Chris Brown’s family and was first awarded in 1988. It is contested by B grade players in the last event of the year, a four session pairs event.
Chris was a Thursday night player who loved bridge. When he was no longer able to play or referee soccer, he turned to bridge and brought the same passion that he had given to soccer.
Chris was a master of the hypothetical statement: ‘If the Ace of Spades had been there, I could have made it.’ Chris always sat South. Christina Mander remembers Chris and his ashtray and players lighting up when they came to his table.
The current trophy is a replacement.
Lois Thompson Memorial Trophy
Lois Thompson joined the Club shortly before it moved to its current premises. She was a very active member of the Club and assisted in many ways including being Secretary for a number of years.
Lois loved her bridge and remained a member of the Club until she died, seated in her chair at home after a bridge session at the Club. Lois was also a keen golf player.
This trophy was first awarded in 1991 to the player with less than two years’ experience who was awarded the most ‘C’ points in duplicate bridge only. It is presented to the winner at the ‘end of year’ Christmas party.
Lois Thompson Memorial Trophy
Lois Thompson joined the Club shortly before it moved to its current premises. She was a very active member of the Club and assisted in many ways including being Secretary for a number of years.
Lois loved her bridge and remained a member of the Club until she died, seated in her chair at home after a bridge session at the Club. Lois was also a keen golf player.
This trophy was first awarded in 1991 to the player with less than two years’ experience who was awarded the most ‘C’ points in duplicate bridge only. It is presented to the winner at the ‘end of year’ Christmas party.