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The North Bay Duplicate Bridge Club is open for face-to-face play. The club meets at:
The Annex
Omond Memorial United Church
319 McKenzie Ave
North Bay, ON
P1B 7E3
We can be reached:
by phone at: 705 476 2345; or,
by email at: bridgeclubnorthbay@cogeco.net
Our game times and schedule are listed on the right panel of this page.
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| Special Games and Closures |
Oct 12: Thanksgiving: The game is on.
Closures
- Oct 16: game cancelled: The club is closed for the Sudbury tournament.
- Nov 11: Wednesday afternoon practice play is cancelled.
Special games and tournaments coming up: October to November
- Oct 16–18: Sudbury sectional tournament
- Oct 22: Birthday Bash Thursday
- Oct 28: Rookie-Master game: sign up by Oct 21
- Nov 18: Five Is Enough: see below for information
- Nov 19: Birthday Bash Thursday
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| NBDBC Constitution |
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The Board has initiated a review of the Club's Constitution. The current Constitution was presented to the membership and adopted in 2019.
You can click here to view, download and/or print the document
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| Birthday Bash Thursdays |
Once a month at the Thursday afternoon game, we will celebrate the birthdays of all members who have a birthday during that month. Members we are celebrating that month can enter a draw for a free Thursday afternoon game at the club.
Come out for cards with a slice of cake.
September birthdays will be celebrated on September 17.
October birthdays will be celebrated on October 22.
November birthdays will be celebrated on November 19.
December birthdays will be celebrated on December 17.
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| Five Is Enough |
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This is a fun game of bridge that encourages our experienced players to team up with eager members who are still learning.
The Five-Is-Enough games will be played on select Wednesdays, starting at 1 p.m.
Partnerships cannot total more than 5 points based on their master point holdings:
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1000 and over |
= 4 |
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500 - 999 |
= 3 |
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100 - 499 |
= 2 |
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< 100 |
= 1 |
For example:
- A player with 1000 or more master points can only play with a player holding fewer than 100 master points (4 + 1 = 5).
- A player with between 500 and 999 master points can play with a player holding fewer than 100 master points (3 + 1 = 4) or with a player with between 100 and 499 master points (3 + 2 = 5).
- A player with between 100 and 499 master points can play with anyone other than someone holding 1000 or more master points.
- A player with under 100 master points can play with anyone (though you are encouraged to play with someone from a higher level).
Lists of names and master point holdings will be posted at the club.
There will a minimum of three tables for the game to be played. The cost to play is $8 per player.
SIGN-UP SHEETS WILL BE POSTED A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE GAME.
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Some Guidelines / Points to Remember
- This game is to promote and encourage new partnerships in an enjoyable, fun, and relaxed environment.
- Beginners will want to learn a thing or two from the more experienced players.
- Advanced players, your role is to support and provide positive feedback on your partners’ bidding and play.
- We ask that the hands (and the bidding) be discussed following the game, rather than immediately after the hands are played. (Identify one or two hands to discuss afterwards.)
- Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the game starts so you will have time to have a discussion with your partner.
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| Announcements |
The following table fees were discussed and approved at the AGM of 19 June 2024:
| Novice Games |
$6.00 |
| Regular Games |
$8.00 |
| Friday Swiss (Charity) |
$9.00 |
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