Congratulation to Loulou van Geuns on her third ladder win at the end of August. The race is on for October's ladder prize with Carol Clisby in the lead. Each Ladder segment runs for two months with the winner receiving a £50 prize before being handicapped back down the field.
Kingston BC duplicates are scored using the BriAn electronic scoring system. The BriAn system (= "Bridge on iPhone and Android") uses mobile phone technology to replace traditional tabletop scorers. Players can use their own smart phones or other devices, such as iPads, or use android scoring tablets supplied by the club.
We believe BriAn is a very player-friendly system that has advantages over other systems. When results are entered for each deal, the next screen shows the full lay-out of the deal, the available tricks in each suit and a full travelling score slip in a single screen. Results of previous boards and a full table of current rankings can be accessed from any device via a menu. The bridge director can create and modify games, adjust scores if necessary and create final files suitable for posting to the web.
If you have a suitable android or iPhone you can become a scorer simply by downloading the free BriAn Bridge app. Go to the app shop in the normal way and search for "Brian Bridge". It's free to install and easy to use, You can read more about BriAn Bridge on the website http://www.brianbridge.net. Using your own phone, iPad or tablet is fun but entirely optional - extra scoring tablets are always available from the club.
Bridge is an enjoyable game and a great social skill. If you have any experience at all, even not very much and/or a long time ago, then you are welcome to join our Monday afternoon sessions.
If you are a true beginner one of our bridge directors Ned Paul teaches the basics in a single weekend course "Learn Bridge In A Weekend" This 2-day course runs several times in the year at different venues in London. You get all of the basics out of the way in one go and the course has been very successful over many years.
Next course: Sat.Sun. September 24th/25th 2016 - Shepherds Bush W12 8HA.
After the course you will be able to progress by joining the Monday (or even the Wednesday) Kingston BC sessions.
Please email for more info or advice.
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