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Welcome to the Bridge Center of Austin where the best game in the world is played everyday. We offer a variety of friendly open, beginning/intermediate games and a full array of classes. All of our games feature pre-duplicated boards, hand records and tabletop scoring devices. Our address is 6700 Middle Fiskville Road, Suite 408, Austin, TX 78752
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New Weekly "Early Bird" Game Has Started!
We are extending the trial of an "Early Bird" open game on Thursdays through November. It is a SHORT game, usually 18 boards, 20 max. The game starts at 9:30 am and has a goal of ending at 11:40. It has the same rating as the 11:30 am game that day and is held in the small room. If attendance warrants, it will become a regular Thursday game. NOTE: This game will not have a guaranteed partner.
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Birthday Bash - Wed, Oct 23, 10:30 & 11:30 Games
If you have an October birthday, play in the Birthday Bash and get a certificate for a free play. There will be cake for all to enjoy.
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Slam Bidding Class - Sat, Oct 26, 11:00 am
You must pre-register for this class. Click for details.
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 Halloween Pairs at the BCA
Saturday, October 26th, 1:30pm. 299er and Open Pairs.
Click for more information.
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Grand National Teams B & C Qualifying Game - Sun, Oct 27
This team game is open to all players, but only B and C players can qualify for the Unit game which will be held March 7, 2020. B = under 2500 points, C = under 500 points and non-life-master.
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Learn How to Evaluate Hands Like the Pros
On Saturday, Nov 2, from 11 am to 1 pm, nine time national champion Michael Kamil and his partner Gabby Sherman (who just took 2nd place in women's pairs and 11th in mixed BAM while playing professionally last month) will be presenting a free lecture at the BCA on learning hand evaluation like the pros. They are newcomers to the Austin community and look forward to meeting and supporting local players. No reservations are required, but please sign up at the director’s desk so we will know how many to plan for.
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Austin NLM Sectional - Nov 9-10
Sat, Nov 9, 10:00 am and 2:15 pm. Sun Nov 10, 1:30 pm. At the BCA.
Stratified pairs. Click for details.
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Austin 0 - 200 Sectional - Dec 7-8
Saturday/Sunday, Dec 7 and 8, 1:30 pm. At the BCA.
Stratified Pairs. Click for details.
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Need a Partner?
If you need a partner for a BCA club game, call Robin Tucker at 512.917.1133 or email her at austinreztx@gmail.com. Standby partners are also available at the following games. If you come without a partner, you must arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the game or before the lesson if there is a pre-game lesson.
Monday 0-100 game (10:30) 1 LM/Max (11:30 am)
Monday Eve Open game (7:00 pm)
Tuesday 0-500 game (10:30 am)
Wednesday 0-350 game (10:30 am)
Wednesday Eve Open game (7:00 pm)
Friday Open game (11:30 am)
Friday 0-50 game (1:00 pm)
Saturday 0-100 game (1:00 pm)
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 Free Play & Meals
Bring a bridge player new to the BCA and you will both play for free!
Free pre-game meal Wednesday evenings (7 pm) and Friday mornings (11:00 am)
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The Common Game
Almost all pair game hands played at BCA are "Common Game" hands. This allows comparisons of results with players at many other clubs across the country, post-game analysis of many hands, "par" results specified, and personal "analytics" for individual players. Click to see recent BCA results.
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