1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC   V8S 4W1

Tuesday 12:15 PM Open Pairs
and Duplicate Light
Saturday 12:15 PM Open Pairs

The Monterey Bridge Club offers a welcoming and well-organized duplicate bridge experience in a friendly, social setting.

Our Open Pairs Games are held in the Douglas/Fir Rooms and can accommodate 20+ tables. We run two ACBL-sanctioned games each week, complete with pre-game lessons (except during July and August), hand records, and score summaries. The club uses Common Game pre-dealt hands and operates under the ACBL Zero Tolerance Policy.
Masterpoint range: 0 to 10,000+

Duplicate Light is held Tuesdays at 12:15 PM in the Dogwood/Pine Rooms, alongside the Open Game. This game is designed as a gentle introduction to duplicate bridge for social bridge players, focusing on the flow and choreography of duplicate play. Tickets may be purchased at reception. Play follows the pre-game lesson (except July and August), with registration beginning at 11:30 AM.
Masterpoint range: 0 to 20

Director/Manager:  Nicole Dupuis 250-884-5414 benicha@gmail.com
A fun, easy-going game with a social atmosphere.

Welcome to Our Club

We operate under a Zero Tolerance Policy, which means all players are expected to be kind and respectful to their partners, opponents, the Director, themselves, and even the cards.

Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone:

• ❌ No unsolicited advice at any time during the game.

• 🌸 Refrain from wearing strong scents, including perfumes and scented lotions.

• 🚫 No open drink containers or eating in the play area, both before the game and during breaks.

• 📄 Have your convention card visible and ready for your opponents to review.

• 📵 Silence or turn off all cell phones before the game begins.

Thank you for your cooperation — and have a great game!

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR AN EXCELLENT VIDEO ON HOW TO USE THE "PLAY IT AGAIN" ON OUR WEBSITE.  YOU JUST HAVE TO CLICK ON A HAND YOU WANT TO PLAY AND IT WILL SHOW YOU EVERYTHING YOU CAN DO WITH THE HAND.   THANK YOU TO GUY COUTANCHE FROM THUNDERBAY ONTARIO FOR A WONDERFUL JOB.   https://youtu.be/hurAKv-EwXw

1. Cold and flu season is upon us.  Please be mindful of NOT spreading germs.  Cough in your sleeve/elbow, not in the cards, not in your hands.
2. When a round is called and you are still playing, please have dummy pass the boards one table lower.
3. When you finish a board after a round is called, be mindful of next E/W players waiting for their table.  Do not start discussing the board, do not write down your score at the table.  ACCEPT the score and move on quickly.
4. When the bidding has ended, please make your lead and/or put dummy down BEFORE writing down the contract on your score sheet.
5. Please do not snap or bend the cards.  Do not cough or sneeze into the cards and do not palm the cards.  These bar-coded cards cost $3.00 per deck.  
6. No hovering over bidding box.  Be sure of your bid BEFORE you reach for the bidding box.
7. Always lead FACE DOWN and always ask:  "No questions partner?"  This eliminates many leads out of turn and many director calls.
8. "Remember bridge is a timed event. Please play in a timely fashion. “If you can’t play well, play fast,” or “Talk less, play more,” are good reminders.  Anyone unable to complete the boards on a given round will receive an artificial score. No Play for both sides if none are at fault. Average minus for both sides if both are at fault. If one side is at fault, they receive an Average minus and their opponents an Average plus. A good director is proactive in this matter. Walk through your playing area when there are seven or eight minutes left in the round. Caution players who have fallen behind. Pay attention to which pairs are causing the problem so when penalties need to be applied, you’re sure which pairs to blame."  Quoted from Director's Manual.
9. When passing boards please place them in order and North facing the North player.  When putting boards away on the assembly table at the end of the game, please place them in order again.  Thanks.