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If you are interested in beginning or intermediate bridge lessons please call the club for more information.
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| Everyone Plays |
The WHBC policy is that everyone plays. If you don't have a partner - come on in and you will. Guaranteed!
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| Intermediate Lessons to be Conducted at the Club |
Lessons will be held at 11:00 on Fridays for intermediate players. You will play and discuss hands with Anne's guidance. There is a $5 charge per session.
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| On Bridge Partnerships |
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We had a partnership misunderstanding.
My partner assumed I knew what I was doing.
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| WHBC "Sit Out" Policy |
When a sit out is necessary it is the club's policy to always have the sit out be North/South.
Please keep this in mind when you choose where you sit.
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| Bridge Review |
 Every Tuesday at noon Anne reviews the week's previous hard to bid or play hands. Anne will offer her expertise in each of these lessons. The lessons are free...all are welcome to join us.
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| The Wall Street Journal just declared bridge, not chess, the ultimate game of strategy. |
 Author Michael Ledeen says, “Bridge is largely about communication, and every message a player sends—by bidding or playing a significant card—is broadcast to the player’s partner and his opponents. Frequently a player will have to decide whether he would rather tell the truth to his partner (thereby informing his opponents) or deceive the enemy (thus running the risk of seriously fooling his ally across the table).”
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| Name Badges for Sale |
Name badges are available for purchase, ranging from $6.00-$13.00, The order form is available at the club.
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| Common Game |
 Our dealing machine only deals hands from the Common Game.
What is the Common Game? The Common Game is a service offered through local clubs that provides bridge players the opportunity to compare their results with players at other clubs, playing the same hands, in Florida and across the country.*
What does it offer to clubs and players?
- Players can compare their results with players in Florida and across the country
- Pro analysis of many of the interesting hands played
- Individual play analysis (if your club uses Bridgemates/BridgePads)
- Prizes awarded monthly, quarterly, and annually for both performance and attendance
- New contests coming soon
*Participants in the Common Game does not affect a player's score or masterpoint award at the local club. The ACBL masterpoints continue to be scored and reported as always. Common Game awards are based on match-pointed results across the larger field.
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| Notes on the Common Game |
As most of you are aware, all of our hand records for games come to us from The Common Game. That enables players to compare their results with players across the world. In addition, you get the benefit of Personal Play Analysis, if you are a member of ACBL, and Expert Analysis of selected hands, if you review The Common Game website.
We frequently hear comments by players regarding the "stacking of the cards" or the "elimination of all of the 'normal' hands" by the hands generated from The Common Game. It is against ACBL policy to meddle with random deals in any way. Click on the link below if you would like any more details.
It is actually quite interesting ... very, very technical ... but interesting! Guess when you have the option for 53,644,737,765,488,792,839,237,440,000 or 53 octillion different deals, there are going to be a lot of strange hands!
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| Cell Phones |
Please quiet them or turn off your cell phones during bridge. If you must receive a call during game time, please step outside to talk. This is for the convenience of all. Thank you.
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| Be Scent-sitive |
Some people have an extreme sensitivity to fragrances (colognes or perfumes). Many ACBL clubs, units and districts have adopted policies that prohibit players from wearing fragrances. Because duplicate bridge requires players to be in close proximity to each other, individuals who suffer from fragrance-related reactions cannot avoid those who are wearing them. For these individuals, the issue is much more serious than simply disliking a particular smell — it’s a real health problem.
The ACBL asks everyone to give this issue the consideration it deserves. Please, if you’re going to play in a club or a tournament, don’t wear cologne, perfume or scented lotions.
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