Summary of information for new members.

(For full details see the Club Programme Booklet)

Duplicate bridge with computer dealt hands and wireless scoring is played on:

Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7.25 p.m. for prompt 7.30 p.m. start

Competitive bridge, usually club pairs or teams competitions. Please arrive by 7.25 at latest with your partner or team already arranged. Usually 8 – 10 tables. Full members only.

Wednesday Afternoons at 1.10 p.m. for 1.15 p.m. start

Social bridge with a tea break. A more relaxed atmosphere ideal for less experienced players. Partners guaranteed on first Wednesday (themed bridge) - other Wednesdays it is better to try to arrange partners in advance to avoid the possibilty of being the odd one out and being unable to play. Usually 6 – 7 Tables. Open to members and associate members.

Thursday evenings at 7.25 p.m.  for 7.30 start

An evening session for pairs looking to develop their competitive bridge. Generally pairs but a club ‘Pivot Teams’ competition runs once a month – see calendar for details. Open to members and associate members. Usually 5 – 6 Tables.

Friday Afternoons at 1.10 p.m. for 1.15 start.

A full afternoon session for pairs who are looking for friendly, less competitive, duplicate bridge. A good introduction for members wanting to learn about the rules, procedures and scoring equipment/methods. Open to members and associate members. Usually 4 – 5 Tables.  Check calendar for event details as some Fridays are Teams and some Supported Play.

Teaching and development.

See website for more details. Lessons, themed sessions and supported play are all available to help members new to duplicated bridge to develop their skills.

Behaviour

The club strongly supports the English Bridge Union’s policy of ‘Best Behaviour at Bridge’ and all members are expected to welcome new members and to help them enjoy playing bridge and the social aspects of the game.

Competitions

Competitions run throughout the year, with opportunities for players at all levels to compete against their peer group.

Website www.bridgewebs.com/northampton

An active website is maintained with results being displayed immediately play ends.

Contacts

Chairman                                    Richard Tickle                   01327 350719        

Vice Chairman                            Richard Gibson                 01327 342257

Secretary                                    Ross Stacey                     01604 946143

Please click this link to get a print off of the form.

When completing the form please ensure that you include your postcode.  This is needed when we register you as a club member with the English Bridge Union - the EBU.

 Also please use the name you wish to be known by - we type the information provided on the application form into the club's computer records and your name will be shown on results sheets. When transferring the information over it is surprising how many diifferent ways there are to spell people's names and we usually pick the wrong way.