Congratulations to Boyd Wells and Margie Hutt from Truro DBC, National Winners of the 2025 Helen Shields Rookie-Master. They scored 72.74%, followed by Barbara Willey – Vicki McBurney (Carling DBC) and Elizabeth Grover – Lorraine Boisvert (Bridge Manitoba).
Results – All categories
Top 25 in Canada – Top by zone and club – Top 5 by zone.
| Zone 1 Canada-Wide |
Boyd Wells – Margie Hutt | 72.74% | Truro DBC |
| Zone 2 | Barbara Willey – Vicki McBurney | 68.40% | Carling DBC |
| Zone 3 | Richard Garlick – Amy Louzon | 66.38% | Aurora DBC |
| Zone 5 | Elizabeth Grover – Lorraine Boisvert | 67.71% | Bridge Manitoba |
| Zone 6 | John Pulles – Lyn Swenson | 63.69% | Saskatoon DBC |
The CBF holds two Rookie-Master games each year: Helen Shields (Spring) and Erin Berry (Fall). Participants receive the hand records, with a detailed analysis by a Canadian expert. To find out more about this competition and to see each year’s winners, please visit the Canadian Masters-Novice Tournaments page under the Menu Events tab.
Bridge clubs can register by completing the form for this event, under the Club Managers menu. The dates for 2025 will be posted when available. For information: Catherine Kinsella (catherine@cbl.ca).