Rugby Village Bridge Club

Welcome to Rugby Village Bridge Club, an English Bridge Union affiliated duplicate bridge club serving Rugby and surrounding areas. Rugby Village Bridge Club supports duplicate bridge playing at all levels and offers sessions for beginners and improvers as well as more experienced players.

Since April 2010 we have grown to over 170 members offering four competitive sessions and two supervised play sessions every week, and adding two or three lessons per week in the teaching term. We offer a range from nuture for the novice right through to opportunities to play for the club for more ambitious players.

We pride ourselves on the friendly and supportive atmosphere at all our lessons, practice and competitive sessions; the excellence of our coffee, tea and biscuits; and our clean, well lit, comfortable venue with 70 off street, well lit parking places.

Last updated : 7th Apr 2016 09:05 BST
Coventry League Knock Out Competitions

As well as entering two teams into the Coventry League itself, RVBC is supporting the Coventry League Knock Out competitions by entering in large numbers. These competitions provide a chance to taste match bridge without committing to a whole season - unless you're doing really well! Thanks and congratulations to all our players who have agreed to take part!

Open Cup    16 Teams Entered:

  • Five from RVBC
  • Two more from Rugby
  • V Team beat Vintage Port to go into second round

Howard Dennett Cup (Pivot Teams, Aggregate Scoring) 13 Teams Entered:

  • Five from RVBC
  • Two more from Rugby

Handicap Cup (Give the stronger guys a run for their money!)  18 Teams Entered:

  • Five from RVBC
  • Two more from Rugby

First Result In

Open Cup

V Team beat Vintage Port 64-28 at Dunchurch, so V Team go through to second round.

Many Thanks to Chris Cooper for making it possible heart

Last updated : 14th Oct 2016 14:13 BST
Summer Handicap Pairs Champions
Summer Handicap Pairs Champions

Well Done Robyn and Roy! yes

Last updated : 14th Oct 2016 09:40 BST
Autumn Lessons and Practice

The club is offering the most comprehensive programme ever of teaching and caoching. Do check through the following for something that might interest you and your partner. ♠      ♣ 

Last updated : 14th Oct 2016 08:47 BST
Bridge 1 Fundamentals

This course runs on Tuesdays 10.00 (-12.00). You're welcome to come to a single lesson or pick and choose as suits you. 2 VB tickets or £7.40 for members.

6

1st Nov

Reply to 1NT - Unbalanced

7

8th Nov

Limit Replies to 1 of a suit

8

15th Nov

Other Replies to 1 of a suit

9

22nd Nov

Openers Second Bid

10

29th Nov

Strong Balanced Hands

 

Last updated : 14th Oct 2016 08:54 BST
Wednesday Practice follows Bridge 1 Topics

From the half term Wednesday (October 26th), for six weeks, the topic for practice on Wednesdays 10.00-12.00, will follow the Bridge 1 session of the day before.

You can really nail these fundamental techniques. 

Last updated : 14th Oct 2016 09:05 BST
Tuesday Evening becomes Bridge 2 Practice

Revisit and practice topics covered in Bridge 2, at a learning pace, using your notes, discussing the hands and consulting friendly, experienced mentors. Eight Sessions on Tuesday Evenings 8pm-9.45pm from 28th October to 13th Decmber. You don't need to bring a partner, a partner can be found for you. 1 VB ticket, or £4.30 for members; £4.80 for visitors.

Session themes can be found in the calendar area.

Last updated : 14th Oct 2016 09:17 BST
Bridge 3 Taking Acol Further

This course runs on Mondays 10.00 (-12.00). You're welcome to come to a single lesson or pick and choose as suits you. 2 VB tickets or £7.40 for members.

5 Monday 17 October 2016 Asking for Aces
6 Monday 31 October 2016 Competitive Auctions
7 Monday 07 November 2016 Opening Leads
8 Monday 14 November 2016 Discards and Signals
9 Monday 21 November 2016 Transfers for Weak Take Out
10 Monday 28 November 2016 Transfers for Game Tries
Last updated : 14th Oct 2016 08:52 BST
Advanced Bridge - Card Play

This course runs on Thursdays 10.00 (-12.00). You're welcome to come to a single lesson or pick and choose as suits you. 2 VB tickets or £7.40 for members.

5 Thursday 20 October 2016 Opening Leads - Rule of Eleven
6 Thursday 03 November 2016 Counting cards and HCPs
7 Thursday 10 November 2016 Attitude and Count
8 Thursday 17 November 2016 Suit Preference Signals (Discards etc)
9 Thursday 24 November 2016 End Plays
10 Thursday  01 December 2016 Safety Plays

 

 

Last updated : 14th Oct 2016 08:54 BST
Next Teams of Four on First Friday of the Month

Please fill in the form below if you would like to play on November 4th.

 

FORM
Last updated : 10th Oct 2016 23:24 BST
2015-16 Champagne Handicap Winners
2015-16 Champagne Handicap Winners

Congratulations to Dennis and Cynthia

Last updated : 10th Jun 2016 09:38 BST
Thursday Evenings and Champagne Handicap
Thursday Evenings and Champagne Handicap

Thursday Evening Sessions will continue throughout the summer this year.

So there is duplicate pairs on ALL Thursday evenings in weeks where there is NOT a First Friday teams evening.

This is a relaxed very very friendly evening smiley.

Visitors are welcome and there is a host so singles will get a game yes.

Results are sent to the EBU as usual so EBU members will receice Master Points according to their position and their National Grade will be updated. ♠ 

RVBC members who have a National Grade are eligible for our Champagne Handicap Competition. The results of eligible members are automicatically entered. Click for the latest position. wink

Last updated : 30th Jul 2016 13:15 BST
Monday Afternoon Pairs

A short session of duplicate pairs on Monday Afternoons, between 2pm and 4pm. Master Points, input to the NGS, coffee, tea, biscuits, a fully qualified director and a host are all included!

Last updated : 26th Nov 2015 21:05 GMT
EBU Blue Points available in Rugby

EBU Blue Points, which can be used to obtain higher Master Point rankings, are available to RVBC members. The Founders Championship Pairs competition is based on results from the second and fourth Monday evenings of the month.

Blue Points are awarded on the final rankings when the competition completes at the end of November.

Last updated : 26th Nov 2015 21:02 GMT
Northants Inter Club League
Northants Inter Club League

 We lost our match against Kingsley by 16-4.

 

Pairs Ladder . . . . . . Round 12
Pairs Ladder . . . . . . Round 12

The line-up for Round 12 has been finalised. The boards are dealt and available at the club. Match bookings are starting to come in.

Good Luck All

Coventry League Division 2

Village Blues lost to the Monarchs 1-19.

 

Coventry League Division 3

The V Team lost their match against the Jokers 7-13.

 

 

Founders Championship Pairs

Click here for the latest position in our premier blue pointed competition.

An overview of our schedule

(1) Core sessions that happen every week unless it's around Christmas and New Year

(2) Sessions that happen in eleven week blocks (including a break for half term) from Sept, Jan or May, check elsewhere for details

(3) First Friday of the month

(4) Every Thursday evening in the months except the Thursday before a First Friday Teams evening

(5) Pairs Ladder requires pre-entry and is run on published schedules; matches require boooking

(6) Not on Bank Holidays

(7) Second and Fourth Monday Evening Pairs are sessions in the Blue Pointed Founders Championship Pairs

Monday
   Lesson/Coaching (2) 10.00-12.00
   Monday Short Duplicate (1)(6) 14.00-16.00 Pairs
   Monday Evening (1)(6)(7) 19.00-22.15 Pairs
Tuesday
   Lesson/Coaching (2) 10.00-12.00
   Tuesday Afternoon (1) 13.30-16.15 Pairs
Wednesday
   Wednesday Practice (1) 10.00-12.00 Themed Practice
   Pairs Ladder (5) 14.-16.00
Thursday
   Lesson/Coaching (2) 10.00-12.00
   League&Ladder Matches (1)(5) 14.00-16.00
   Thursday Evening (1)(4) 19.00-22.15 Pairs
Friday
   First Friday Teams (1)(3) 19.00-22.15 Teams of Four
Teams Leagues

The Northants Teams of Eight League runs from May to February.  The 2016 - 2017 season Is well underway.

The Coventry Teams of Four League runs from September to May.  We have one team in Division 2 and a second team in Division 3.  

Follow the progress of our teams via our web site or the notice board at the club. If you might like to play speak to Nicky or Christine.

We will be hosting most of the home matches for these teams at the club, and can host other matches if it suits. We provide our comfortable premises, a fully qualified tournament director, per-dealt boards and refreshments (biscuits etc). The cost is one ticket per home team player (e.g. four tickets for a teams of four match). Contact Nicky to for further information, or to book.

Calendar
26th October 2016
Wednesday Practice
DSVH Club Room 10.00
Replying to 1NT with a Balanced Hand
Director: Nicky Bainbridge
26th October 2016
Village v Wellingborough B
Wellingborough 19.00
26th October 2016
V Team v Warwick Uni
Warwick Uni 19.00
27th October 2016
Thursday Pairs and Champagne Handicap
DSVH Club Room 19.00
Host Available. Visitors Welcome. See Fees etc for table money. Laws etc for general rules. RVBC Members with National Grades will automatically be entered into the Champagne Handicap.
Director: Jim Bainbridge
 Click for more information
27th October 2016
Advanced Bridge - Card Play NO LESSON HALF TERM
DSVH Club Room 10.00
NO LESSON HALF TERM
Director: Graham Clarke
 Click for more information
31st October 2016
Bridge 3 Taking Acol Further
DSVH Club Room 10.00
Lesson 6 Competitive Bidding and the Protective Position
Director: Nicky Bainbridge
 Click for more information
31st October 2016
Monday Afternoon
DSVH Club Room 14.00
Competitive Duplicate Pairs. Coffee, teas, biscuits available during a short break in play. Host Available. Master Points and National Grade Input Available. For table money etc. see Fees Queries and Registration in left hand menu. For the rules of competition see Laws, Rules and Convention Cards in left hand menu.
Director: Graham Clarke
 Click for more information
31st October 2016
Monday Evening
DSVH Club Room 19.00
Pairs Evening, Host Available so you can come as a single.
Director: Jim Bainbridge
Host: Nicky and Jim
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1st November 2016
Bridge 1 Beginners
DSVH Club Room 10.00
Lesson 6 Reply to 1NT with Unbalanced Hand
Director: Graham Clarke
 Click for more information
1st November 2016
Tuesday Afternoon
DSVH Club Room 13.30
Competitive Duplicate Pairs. Coffee, teas, biscuits served during a short break in play. Host Available. Master Points and National Grade Input Available. For table money etc. see Fees Queries and Registration in left hand menu. For the rules of competition see Laws, Rules and Convention Cards in left hand menu.
Director: Graham Clarke
 Click for more information
2nd November 2016
Wednesday Practice
DSVH Club Room 10.00
Reply to 1NT with an Unbalanced Hand
Director: Nicky Bainbridge
 Click for more information
2nd November 2016
Available for Pairs Ladder Matches - ONE BOOKED IN
DVSH Club Room 14.00
Results
26th October 2016
Wednesday Practice
Director: Nicky Bainbridge
25th October 2016
Tuesday Afternoon
Director: Graham Clarke
25th October 2016
Bridge 1 Beginners NO LESSON HALF TERM
Director: Graham Clarke
24th October 2016
Monday Afternoon
Director: Jim Bainbridge
Northants Inter Club League
Northants Inter Club League

 We lost our match against Kingsley by 16-4.

 

Pairs Ladder . . . . . . Round 12
Pairs Ladder . . . . . . Round 12

The line-up for Round 12 has been finalised. The boards are dealt and available at the club. Match bookings are starting to come in.

Good Luck All

Coventry League Division 2

Village Blues lost to the Monarchs 1-19.

 

Coventry League Division 3

The V Team lost their match against the Jokers 7-13.

 

 

Founders Championship Pairs

Click here for the latest position in our premier blue pointed competition.

An overview of our schedule

(1) Core sessions that happen every week unless it's around Christmas and New Year

(2) Sessions that happen in eleven week blocks (including a break for half term) from Sept, Jan or May, check elsewhere for details

(3) First Friday of the month

(4) Every Thursday evening in the months except the Thursday before a First Friday Teams evening

(5) Pairs Ladder requires pre-entry and is run on published schedules; matches require boooking

(6) Not on Bank Holidays

(7) Second and Fourth Monday Evening Pairs are sessions in the Blue Pointed Founders Championship Pairs

Monday
   Lesson/Coaching (2) 10.00-12.00
   Monday Short Duplicate (1)(6) 14.00-16.00 Pairs
   Monday Evening (1)(6)(7) 19.00-22.15 Pairs
Tuesday
   Lesson/Coaching (2) 10.00-12.00
   Tuesday Afternoon (1) 13.30-16.15 Pairs
Wednesday
   Wednesday Practice (1) 10.00-12.00 Themed Practice
   Pairs Ladder (5) 14.-16.00
Thursday
   Lesson/Coaching (2) 10.00-12.00
   League&Ladder Matches (1)(5) 14.00-16.00
   Thursday Evening (1)(4) 19.00-22.15 Pairs
Friday
   First Friday Teams (1)(3) 19.00-22.15 Teams of Four
Teams Leagues

The Northants Teams of Eight League runs from May to February.  The 2016 - 2017 season Is well underway.

The Coventry Teams of Four League runs from September to May.  We have one team in Division 2 and a second team in Division 3.  

Follow the progress of our teams via our web site or the notice board at the club. If you might like to play speak to Nicky or Christine.

We will be hosting most of the home matches for these teams at the club, and can host other matches if it suits. We provide our comfortable premises, a fully qualified tournament director, per-dealt boards and refreshments (biscuits etc). The cost is one ticket per home team player (e.g. four tickets for a teams of four match). Contact Nicky to for further information, or to book.

Calendar
26th October 2016
Wednesday Practice
DSVH Club Room 10.00
Replying to 1NT with a Balanced Hand
Director: Nicky Bainbridge
26th October 2016
Village v Wellingborough B
Wellingborough 19.00
26th October 2016
V Team v Warwick Uni
Warwick Uni 19.00
27th October 2016
Thursday Pairs and Champagne Handicap
DSVH Club Room 19.00
Host Available. Visitors Welcome. See Fees etc for table money. Laws etc for general rules. RVBC Members with National Grades will automatically be entered into the Champagne Handicap.
Director: Jim Bainbridge
 Click for more information
27th October 2016
Advanced Bridge - Card Play NO LESSON HALF TERM
DSVH Club Room 10.00
NO LESSON HALF TERM
Director: Graham Clarke
 Click for more information
31st October 2016
Bridge 3 Taking Acol Further
DSVH Club Room 10.00
Lesson 6 Competitive Bidding and the Protective Position
Director: Nicky Bainbridge
 Click for more information
31st October 2016
Monday Afternoon
DSVH Club Room 14.00
Competitive Duplicate Pairs. Coffee, teas, biscuits available during a short break in play. Host Available. Master Points and National Grade Input Available. For table money etc. see Fees Queries and Registration in left hand menu. For the rules of competition see Laws, Rules and Convention Cards in left hand menu.
Director: Graham Clarke
 Click for more information
31st October 2016
Monday Evening
DSVH Club Room 19.00
Pairs Evening, Host Available so you can come as a single.
Director: Jim Bainbridge
Host: Nicky and Jim
 Click for more information
1st November 2016
Bridge 1 Beginners
DSVH Club Room 10.00
Lesson 6 Reply to 1NT with Unbalanced Hand
Director: Graham Clarke
 Click for more information
1st November 2016
Tuesday Afternoon
DSVH Club Room 13.30
Competitive Duplicate Pairs. Coffee, teas, biscuits served during a short break in play. Host Available. Master Points and National Grade Input Available. For table money etc. see Fees Queries and Registration in left hand menu. For the rules of competition see Laws, Rules and Convention Cards in left hand menu.
Director: Graham Clarke
 Click for more information
2nd November 2016
Wednesday Practice
DSVH Club Room 10.00
Reply to 1NT with an Unbalanced Hand
Director: Nicky Bainbridge
 Click for more information
2nd November 2016
Available for Pairs Ladder Matches - ONE BOOKED IN
DVSH Club Room 14.00
Results
26th October 2016
Wednesday Practice
Director: Nicky Bainbridge
25th October 2016
Tuesday Afternoon
Director: Graham Clarke
25th October 2016
Bridge 1 Beginners NO LESSON HALF TERM
Director: Graham Clarke
24th October 2016
Monday Afternoon
Director: Jim Bainbridge