Congratulations to Phil Shea and Ronda Pearson (Prince George Bridge Club – Zone VI), National Winners of the 2026 Helen Shields Rookie-Master. They scored 73.66%, followed by Marie Callbeck – Vipul Parekh (Prince Albert DBC) and Edward Anderson – Darlene Nadon (Saskatoon Bridge Club).
This event proved to be a great success, with the participation of 21 clubs across Canada, and a total of 243 tables.
| National | Phil Shea – Ronda Pearson | 73.66% | Prince George Bridge Club |
| Zone 1 | Richard Kenny – Norman MacDonell | 65.08% | Over The Bridge Club |
| Zone 2 | Tara Oberai – Lucille Groll | 63.75% | Kingston DBC |
| Zone 3 | Tim Thomas – Jim McIntyre | 67.78% | Maple City Bridge Club |
| Zone 4 | Gord Pippy – Gregory Berman | 64.55% | Bridge Manitoba |
| Zone 5 | Marie Callbeck – Vipul Parekh | 72.50% | Prince Albert DBC |
| Zone 6 | Phil Shea – Ronda Pearson | 73.66% | Prince George Bridge Club |
RESULTS: Top 25 in Canada – Top 5 by zone – Top by zone and club
Hand Analysis by Fred Pollack and Jeff Smith: Click here
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. Please note the dates for the next Rookie-Master Games:
- Erin Berry Rookie-Master Game: October 13, 2026
- Helen Shields Rookie-Master Game: April 21, 2027
- Erin Berry Rookie-Master Game: October 21, 2027
To find out more about this competition and to see each year’s winners, please visit the Canadian Rookie-Masters games page under the Menu Events tab. Bridge clubs can register by completing the form for this event, under the Club Managers menu.
For information: Sondra Blank (admin@cbf.ca).