[Walddk]

The last month of the year, especially the first half, will be another busy time for vugraph presentations. We have guarantees of broadcasts from Germany, Norway, China, Singapore, Scotland, Switzerland and Poland, and who knows, we may get even more before 2006 comes to an end.

It will hardly come as a surprise when I tell you that China is now our main contributor as far as vugraph broadcasts are concerned. This is good news for various reasons:

We have lots of users from China, the standard of bridge is superb, and the organization is absolutely top class. China is actually the only place where you can be certain that all sessions will start on time! I wish I could say the same about others. Some are ok, but we also deal with countries where time is no issue. You all know which they are, so no need to go into detail.

Our thanks go to Mr Song Zhao from the Chinese Contract Bridge Association. Mr Song is everywhere despite the enormous distances in China. Tremendous workload with marathon events on many occasions. More often than not he even finds the time to commentate in the closed room where we offer Chinese.

Congratulations on a job well done! China surely leads by example. Let's hope that all other organizers will follow suit eventually. At least there is no law against hoping

Roland

[Walddk]

Walddk, on Nov 30 2006, 11:18 AM, said:

... and who knows, we may get even more before 2006 comes to an end.

We will, and defintely not an event to be sneezed at: the Italian Cup Finals from Bologna. Every board from the quarter-finals, Thursday through Sunday next week.

Lauria, Versace, Fantoni, Nunes, Angelini, Sementa, Duboin, Ferraro, De Falco and many other great players. Only Bocchi missing among the big guns.

http://www.federbridge.it/

Roland

[Walddk]

Walddk, on Dec 7 2006, 09:23 PM, said:

Walddk, on Nov 30 2006, 11:18 AM, said:

... and who knows, we may get even more before 2006 comes to an end.

Two events have now been added: French Cup Finals from Paris on December 16 and 17, and to end the year the last two segments of the Israeli Team Championships on December 30.

Complete schedule:

http://online.bridgebase.com/vugraph/sched...?order_by=event

January and February taking shape already as you will see. Be prepared for much more. Regarding the Camrose Trophy, first weekend of two, we will likely be broadcasting from all three matches (6 tables) in every round!

Roland