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 the next Rookie-Master games will be posted when available. For information: Catherine Kinsella (catherine@cbf.ca).