No.36, August, 2011

Chairman's Corner

Without the people who give their time to organise bridge clubs - many of them volunteers - we couldn’t enjoy bridge as we do. They are unsung heroes!

Happily, serious disputes are rare. If they do arise they can involve risk of significant legal and financial consequences. Clubs would be prudent to insure against these risks but the costs can be substantial, especially for small clubs.

I am delighted to let you know that, with the assistance of the ABF, the NSWBA Council is looking at providing very cost-effective coverage against this risk.

Council has agreed to join with the ABF and other States and Territories to arrange insurance cover to benefit all affiliated clubs across Australia. If all States and Territories agree, the insurance will cover all affiliated clubs for management and professional indemnity cover.

The cover will be provided at NO cost to NSW clubs! The NSWBA will pay a share of the premium through the ABF to cover all clubs.

If your (affiliated) club already has cover, you will be able to cancel it when the cover comes into force, yielding a saving of hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars!

It’s not a done deal yet, but if/when all States and Territories have signed on, we will publish details of cover and the start date on the internet. Watch nswba.com.au for developments.

Bruce Neill
Chairman NSWBA