Our Rookie-Master game is less than 2 weeks away, and we have had a great response from our newer players! We're so pleased to have them participate in this game, and are looking for more "masters" to partner with them. Note that you do not need to have over 100 MPs in order to qualify as a master. Please support these new players by coming out to this fun, educational event. The game is Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm (registration at 6:30). Due to increased sanction fees for this game, card fees will be $10. 
Those interested can contact Dave West at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 204-255-5823.

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 C to participate. Flights are as follows:

Winners of each Flight will represent District 2 in the North American Final, to be played at the Philadelphia NABC starting on July 23, 2025. Entries at the National Final will be covered by the ACBL or District 2. All players must be paid-up ACBL members and residents of District 2. Teams may consist of 4, 5 or 6 members. Members must play at least 1⁄2 the number of matches or sessions and 1⁄2 the boards of each KO matches.

Bridge Manitoba will be hosting a Helen Shields Rookie-Master game on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm (registration at 6:30). This game will be in lieu of the regular Wednesday night team game.

The Helen Shields Rookie-Master game is a Canada-wide game run by the Canadian Bridge Federation and named after a well-known teacher and promoter of duplicate bridge to newer players. In this game, "rookies", defined as players with 100 masterpoints or less, are partnered with "masters", defined as players with over 100 masterpoints. Players across the country play the same hands, and printed hand analyses prepared by top Canadian players are provided after the game. The pair with the best percentage score in Canada is declared National Winners and receives a trophy. The pairs with the top percentage score in each Zone receive a plaque. All club winners receive certificates. 
This is a fun and educational event and we encourage both rookies and masters to come out! If you are interested, please contact Dave West at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 204-255-5823. 

Please note that due to increased sanction fees for this game, card fees will be $10. 
Also note that although there is a masterpoint cut off of 100, the real intention is that the player be fairly new to the game of duplicate bridge. Players that have let their ACBL membership lapse or have not been remitting master points for recording, although below the 100 master point level, do not necessarily fit the definition of “rookie”. Club managers or game directors may prohibit a pair from playing in this game, if they feel that the partnership does not include a player that fits the definition of a “Rookie”. 

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