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Goulburn Bridge club hosted its annual Bridge conference on Saturday December 3 and Sunday December 4.
Some of the state’s top players came to contest this tournament.
Organisers said the competition for experienced players attracted over 80 competitors including some of Australia’s top ranked players.
The game may seem like something older people would play rather than spending hours tapping away at a keyboard but there were plenty of younger people amongst the teams. Among them were players, who found bridge was a way of getting away from the computer, as well as keeping their mind sharp.
One lady commented that she did not see herself as a particularly skilled player however once she was shown how to play and had the aim of the game explained she became quickly hooked.
Another of the players said that his doctor advised him not to give up playing bridge because it was keeping his brain healthier and younger than many younger people than himself and despite his limited physical mobility he still had a very active mind.
Goulburn has a relatively small but active bridge club which meets regularly for competitions.
On the Sunday several additional tables were set up in the Soldiers Club\Belmore Room and assigned to less experienced and novice players including members of the Goulburn Club keen to experience the congress competition.