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See update of SWEDISH SUPERBOY article to find out which famous bridge player might be visiting the Club in 2024

The article is on Conquering a Bridge World page in the site menu above

Latest News from FRANCE

La VIE est BELLE

Date: 23/9/23

Venue: Ste Esteve, South West France

Event: Tournoi du Roussillon

71 Tables - 284 players

Club Stéphanois

A few days after the tournament ended, I visited the local club's premises where I was able to personally thank them for their organisation. I was told that, for the 2024 edition of the Tournoi de Roussillon end September, the number of tables will be limited to 80 = 320 players. You therefore need to book your place well in advance if you want to join the party.

What a great day that was!

Félicitations à Régine, Jean Marc, Patrick et Michel du Club Stéphanois pour avoir organisé un si bel événement.

Une chance pour moi de retrouver mes amis français de l'époque où j'enseignais le bridge dans les écoles françaises. 15 ans après le début de ce projet, il existe un nombre incroyable de 560 clubs de bridge enregistrés dans les écoles en France.

Le superbe dîner dansant m'a donné l'occasion de discuter avec Luc, le directeur du tournoi, comment atteindre en Espagne le succès que nous avons tous deux connu : Luc était entraineur de l'équipe française des moins de 13 ans en même temps que moi. j'étais le coach de l'équipe thaïlandaise des moins de 13 ans!

Winning Chang Rai under 16 team

At the end of the Thai National under 16 championships, the winners invited some of my (slightly shorter) youngsters competing in the same event to join them for the photo call.

Chang Rai was where the 12 cave boys and their teacher were dramatically rescued in 2018. Some of those boys trapped underground for a week in a flooded cave were bridge players!

WE are the CHAMPIONS

Felicitaciones a Sofía y Carmen.

Las Campeonas en Icod el Alto

Pictured with Manuel who everyone agrees is....

The best President in the world

Christmas lunch 2022 at Barcelo Occidental in Fuengirola

ALL PART of the SERVICE

We are not just a social club here at ACES. We can also...

-Find good, reasonably priced accommodation

-Arrange pick-ups from the airport

-Help solve your mobility problems

-Advise what to do – and not do – on the island

-Offer recommendations re places of interest

-Give guidance on Brexit related problems

That`s what friends are for

SKI & BRIDGE April 2024

A five night bridge break starting 10 April staying at the Mirasol Hotel in Sierra Nevada

Non skiers can enjoy the walks in the warm Spring sunshine.

Ski and lift passes FREE for over 70´s

Beautiful views above Granada

Have your say

HOT TOPICS

It`s your turn to speak

Tell us about your club and/or national Federation.

The good, the bad & the ugly

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Please be CONSTRUCTIVE, PRAGMATIC and HONEST in your comments.

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Bear in mind that the purpose of this site is not only to promote intergenerational bridge, but also to encourage

BRIDGE for EVERYONE

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On this website forum your opinions really do count.

They may be shared with the WBF and National Federations as part of ongoing studies designed to

IMPROVE the ENJOYMENT of BRIDGE for ALL PLAYERS

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Below you will find a few of the current HOT TOPICS in the form of questions

Have your say on any theme - or simply treat the questions as a survey by replying yes/no to each*

1. Zero Tolerance - Fact or fiction at your club?

2. Is there a Hideous Hog in your club?

3. Would children under 14 be allowed to play in your club?

4. Should prize money be awarded at regular club tournaments?

5. Are psychic bids outlawed at your regular club tournaments?

6. Do beginners have to reach a qualifying standard before they can play in your club tournaments?

7. Have you - or any of your friends - left a bridge club due to the bad behaviour of other members?

8. Do you prefer to play bridge at home with friends - or in clubs?

9. Could your club and/or Federation do more to improve your enjoyment of bridge?

10. Do you have a theory on why some of the most hideous of hogs at the bridge table are often the nicest people one could meet away from the table?

One final question exclusively for members of Aces Academy:

Would you like us arrange monthly or ladder competitions for any of the following games?

Rummikub, cribbage, backgammon, dominoes

Games that can be enjoyed by any and every generation

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Did you know that totally BLIND people play bridge tournaments - and WIN

I would not be asking that question if I hadn`t been beaten by a blind pair using braille cards

That extraordinary feat - a blind pair finishing ahead of over 100 experienced and full-sighted pairs - was achieved at a festival in Roquebrune-sur-Argens (France)

Absolutely incredible!

A truly humbling and heartening experience for me and all the other participants

Yes, the pleasures of bridge are there for ALL to enjoy

Trevor 27/1/19

*Please use mail pro forma on contacts page, or write to this mail address: onbesbinlira@gmail.com

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