This was the second year in which a big group of New Tricks kids took part in the Youth Bridge Challange at Loughborough Grammar School. This is the premiere national event for players of school age and provides a great experience of the joys of competition for the children.

The New Tricks kids had a fantastic day. Annabel and Sophia made up 50% of the team that won the Harry Scully Trophy (for teams consisting of children from more than one school) and our Acland Burghley boys finished 12th in a very strong field in the main event (dominated by independent schools with a long history of teaching bridge). In the event for less experienced players, New Tricks teams took first, second and third places. Well done to all.