Richard William Grenside
(b1938) Harpenden, Herts, England.

Emigrated to Australia in 1971
First entered Bridge World as Manager and CTD of Victorian Bridge Association. Moved to Sydney in 1975 as Manager and CTD of New South Wales Bridge Association.

Turned freelance in 1979
CTD of Australian Bridge Federation since 1976 Guest Director Far East Bridge Federation Championships, Auckland 1976, and CTD at many others throught the 80's and 90's

Ist directed at World Championships, Miami 1986. Directed at every world championships since.

CTD of World Youth Championships, Bali 1975 CTD of NEC Cup, Japan since 1997 Guest Director at Cairo Bridge Festival 1999 and 2000
Contributing editor of 5th Edition of Encyclopedia of Bridge.
Contributor on Tournament Directing in many Bridge Magazines.
Conducted lecture tours in many countries, including China, Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia and Australia.

Main Hobbies: NO INTENTIONS OF RETIRING!

Attributes:

Facts and figures: Number of sessions directed, 150,000 ish at 3 hours per session equates to around 5 years and 2 months continuous smiling and keeping ones sanity.

Ambitions:After nearly 30 years directing, to have a role reversal. To condem a certain slow player (who nearly drives me to drink) to direct an event with me never finishing on time. To find a companion who not only wants to travel with me, but also wants to wash my socks:
Guess what, I've found such a lady, no wonder I have stars in my eyes.
To disprove the theory that Tournament directors can't play bridge.
To live for ever.

Most memerable occasion: Meeting "Kojak" in Miami 1986
Happiest moment in my life: Meeting Sue
Regrets: Not meeting Sue earlier
Greatest tournament: Bermuda 2000
Best Country: Australia, naturally
Lifestyle: Always on the move, no fixed abode!