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Don Brueggemann - Branford and Shoreline Bridge Clubs - dcb29director@gmail.com - 203-415-6600

Rick Seaburg - Branford and Old Saybrook Bridge Clubs - tillerjock@gmail.com - 203-915-5987

Margaret Macilvain - Branford and Shoreline Bridge Clubs - margmac752@gmail.com - 203-376-2752

Rick Townsend - The Bridge Forum - rickt@cshore.com - 860-249-6266

Bill Segraves - The Bridge Forum - bridgewithbill@gmail.com - 475-900-6797

DOCUMENT LIBRARY ITEMS

Documents Listed:

  • ZERO TOLERANCE - "PLAY NICE"
  • Convention Chart for Our Club - ACBL Basic Convention Chart
  • ACBL Alert Procedure
  • Psychic Bids
  • The "Smart Dummy"
  • How to Find a Partner

Welcome to Branford-Madison Bridge Club
HOW TO USE THE CLUB WEBSITE

HOW TO USE THE CLUB WEBSITE

There are many features available for club members on the club website at bridgewebs.com/branfordmadison. To access all the membership features a member needs to logon – the fist time you access the membership site you will be asked for a password – make up your password, then click on “Set/Reset Password” – DO NOT CLICK ON “REGISTER” that is for non-members of the club (everyone that receives my emails is a club member, your name, ACBL player number and email are on the club membership list).

Menu of Features on the website:

  • Home Page – Current News, Upcoming Games. Recent results.
  • Calendar Month – This page lists players looking for a partner with a link so that you can email them. It also has a link to results for tournaments or games played during the month.
  • Membership – (Need to login to access) “Tabs” for “Find a Partner”, ‘Messages”, “Member List” (send anyone an email from this tab), “Account” (your account where you can make changes in your profile), “Results”.
  • Find a Partner Page – Under construction. An extra player is always available for a "walk-in".
  • News Page – Former “Tips of the Week” archived here.
  • Information – Club information – Where & When, Local Clubs, Directors
  • Results Calendar – Full calendar of games played at the club both Face-to-Face and online.
  • Document Library.
  • Calendar – List of games for the current month, it will also show if there are any partner requests. To find out who needs a partner click on “Partner”.
  • Useful links.

Comments? Questions? Contact dcb29director@gmail.com

Branford Bridge Club

Branford Bridge Club is open for "live" (Face-to-Face) play. The "Open" game is held on Monday at 12:30 PM, and the "399'er" game is held on Friday at 12:30 PM at the Branford Community House, 46 Church Street, Branford.  Entry fee for games is $10.00 per person.  Use 17 Prospect Street, Branford for GPS location, google maps is incorrect for the 46 Church Street address of the Community House.

For information or questions contact Don Brueggemann at 203-425-6600, email dcb29director@gmail.com.

ACBL membership is NOT required to play.

“BRIDGE IS BEST WHEN PLAYED WITH REAL CARDS ON REAL TABLES AND WITH HUMAN OPPONENTS ON EITHER SIDE.”

 

 

 

SHORELINE BRIDGE CLUB

 

Shoreline Bridge Club is open for "live" (Face-to-Face) play. The "Open" game is held on Thursday at 12:30 PM at the Branford Community House, 46 Church Street, Branford.  (Use 17 Prospect Street, Branford for GPS - google maps has the wrong address that puts you miles away from your destination). Entry fee for games is $10.00 per person.  Use 17 Prospect Street, Branford for GPS location, google maps is incorrect for the 46 Church Street address of the Community House.

For information or questions contact Don Brueggemann at 203-425-6600, email dcb29director@gmail.com.

ACBL membership is NOT required to play.

“BRIDGE IS BEST WHEN PLAYED WITH REAL CARDS ON REAL TABLES AND WITH HUMAN OPPONENTS ON EITHER SIDE.”

The Old Saybrook Bridge Club

A "social" duplicate (NO MASTERPOINTS) bridge game. Come and enjoy duplicate bridge in Old Saybrook. Located on the scenic Connecticut river, in the pavilion between the mini golf and the Saybrook. Point Inn. The game is casual and fun. Your daily results are posted as soon as play ends and will be in your email inbox before you get home.  A partner is required to play in this game. 

If you need a partner or want more information, please contact Director Rick Seaburg at tillerjock@gmail.com, telephone 203-915-5987.  

ACBL membership is NOT required to play.

The Bridge Forum

This link will take you directly to the VACB area and to whatever games The Bridge Forum is having that will start within the next two hours of when one logs in:

https://www.bridgebase.com/v3/?cmd=tourneyList&style=h:vacb155200

Players can use this link anytime they log in to BBO; if The Bridge Forum has no game pending in the next two hours, the screen will be blank, but they can click "Back" to view the rest of the upcoming BBO games. 

ZERO TOLERANCE - "PLAY NICE"

Play Nice!

Say hello to everyone – You might make someone's day.

Introduce yourself to people you don't know – They may be your next good friends.

Be Punctual – If you're late, you make others late too.

Acknowledge good play by the opponents – An appreciative nod lets them know that their skill has not gone unnoticed.

Smile often – You will brighten the room considerably.

Be understanding – Everybody makes mistakes.

Be kind – You will never like everybody, but you can be cordial to all.

Nobody likes to lose – Practice grace under fire.

Respect the directors – They are here for you.

Help those with less experience – We all were beginners at some point.

Look forward to the next deal – Dwelling on the last hand wastes time.

Value your partner – They are the only one on your side.

Keep your priorities straight – Diamonds are great, but hearts are more valuable.

Grace is good – Nobody likes a boastful winner.

Save your analysis and lessons for the postmortem – It would be a shame to have nothing to talk about after the game.

Enjoy! You can't win all the time, but you can always have fun.

Special Events

SOMETHING NEW FOR BRIDGE PLAYERS!

Announcing that Branford Bridge Club will hold a “Newcomer” game on Fridays starting on March 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM at the Branford Community House.

This game will be for new or returning players (under 20 masterpoints) and will be casual and instructional. The emphasis will be on having FUN playing duplicate Bridge in a casual atmosphere.

If you are new to the game of duplicate Bridge or returning from a long layoff, this would be the game for you. This game will run side by side with the current CASUAL duplicate game, so you can decide which game is best for you.

The first game on March 8 will be FREE but will be limited to 6 tables. Players graduating from the current beginning Bridge class, former students of the club directors that have not played recently, and new players invited by the club directors will have the first opportunity to be included in the FREE event – if you would like to be included in the FREE event you need to register in advance with Rick Seaburg at (tillerjock@gmail.com) or call 203-915-5987.

No partner? No problem! We will pair you up!

The Branford Bridge Club directors – Don Brueggemann, Rick Seaburg and Margaret Macilvain – look forward to seeing you at our LIVE Face-to-Face games!

 

Calendar
Thu April 25, 2024
Open Pairs (F2F)
Branford Bridge Club 12:30 PM
Director: Don Brueggemann
Fri April 26, 2024
399'er Pairs (F2F)
Branford Bridge Club 12:30 PM
Director: Rick Seaburg
Mon April 29, 2024
Open Pairs (F2F)
Branford Bridge Club 12:30 PM
Director: Don Brueggemann
Thu May 2, 2024
Open Pairs (F2F)
Branford Bridge Club 12:30 PM
Director: Don Brueggemann
Fri May 3, 2024
399'er Pairs (F2F)
Branford Bridge Club 12:30 PM
Director: Rick Seaburg
Mon May 6, 2024
Open Pairs (F2F)
Branford Bridge Club 12:30 PM
Director: Don Brueggemann
Thu May 9, 2024
Open Pairs (F2F)
Branford Bridge Club 12:30 PM
Director: Don Brueggemann
Fri May 10, 2024
399'er Pairs (F2F)
Branford Bridge Club 12:30 PM
Director: Rick Seaburg
Results
Thursday Aft Pairs +GOLD+
Director: Don Brueggemann
#918 Pairs Bridge Forum Open WED 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs
Director: Frederick Townsn
#97996 Pairs Bridge Forum Open TUE 6:45 p.m.
Monday Aft Pairs +GOLD+
Director: Don Brueggemann
#81131 Pairs Bridge Forum Open FRI 10:00 a.m.
Friday Afternoon Pairs
Director: Don Brueggemann/
Thursday Afternoon Pairs
Director: Don Brueggemann