Bridge Center of Austin, Austin, Texas, USA

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Volunteer Spotlight

The BCA’s success is due in no small way to its volunteers. Congratulations to Pat Finnigan who was recognized as our Volunteer of The Month at our November Milestone Luncheon. Read his write-up at the Volunteer Spotlight menu item above.


The BCA is a Zero Tolerance club. Ours is a club where everyone can fully expect to have a civil experience playing a great game. Inappropriate behavior by any player should be brought to the attention of the director immediately for possible sanctions. Click here to see full details of the BCA's Zero Tolerance policy.

Unit 207 Lecture Series

Intermediate/Advanced lesson notes, compliments of Unit 207.

Weekly E-newsletter

The BCA has a weekly E-newsletter to inform patrons of upcoming special games and events. To subscribe, please email Mark McAllister - markmc888@gmail.com.

ACBL Hand of the Week

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Click to visit the BCA Facebook page. "Like us" to receive notices of special events, photos, and more!

AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

The BCA has an AED in a cabinet on the south wall of the main room. A short video is available which explains its use.

District 16 Newsletter

The latest edition of the Scorecard has been posted.

Charity Games

Charity games means extra masterpoints. The extra dollar charged is split between the ACBL Charity Fund and Posada Esperanza, a local charity the BCA supports which provides shelter for immigrant women and children escaping domestic abuse.

Welcome to the Bridge Center of Austin


`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`

We are sad to report that Charlie Aufill died the morning of November 19. He was a past Unit Board member and a frequent bridge player at the Senior Activity Center.

Weekly "Early Bird" Game Trial Extended Through December

We are extending the trial of an "Early Bird" open game on Thursdays through December. 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 does not have a guaranteed partner.

Gabby and Mike are Back!
Defense Workshop Dec 7, 11 am - 1 pm

On Saturday, Dec 7, from 11 am to 1 pm, bridge professionals Gabby Sherman and her partner Mike Kamil will be presenting a free lecture at the BCA on defense. No reservations are required, but please sign up at the director’s desk so we will know how many to plan for. Click for details.

Austin 0 - 200 Sectional - Dec 7-8

Saturday/Sunday, Dec 7 and 8, 1:30 pm. At the BCA.
Stratified Pairs. Click for details.

Holiday Party Sat, Dec 14th

Two single-sesson Unit Championships. Open and 299er.
Click for more information.

Austin January Sectional

Thursday - Sunday, January 2-5 - Crowne Plaza Hotel
Click for details

UNIT 207 2020 MENTOR PROGRAM
Submission deadline: December 13, 2019

The Mentor Program is designed for those with 0-70 master points, who have a desire to improve their bridge game and want to supplement classes and individual study. The program has been very successful in the past years and we are looking forward to a successful 2020 Program.

The goal of the Program is to facilitate the transition from social bridge to duplicate bridge. Being accepted in the Program is a one-time opportunity and those who are accepted as mentees will be asked to be mentors in the future. The Mentor is asked to serve as a resource of information and as a bridge buddy to help you become more comfortable at the duplicate bridge table.

The Mentor Program is designed to build skills over a 4 month time period beginning in January after the Mentor/Mentee luncheon and continuing through May. Unit 207 will pay the Mentor’s entry fees twice a month for the 4 month period. Mentees pay their own entry fees. Mentors and Mentees are encouraged to play twice a month at any club in Unit 207. There is no transferring of days from one month to another, i.e., if you can only play one time in March, you can’t add the missed day to another month.

Click to download/print an application: MentorApplication2019.pdf Please place your completed application in the box marked MENTOR/ MENTEE PROGRAM at the BCA. You may also scan and email to melsimmen@gmail.com. Notification of acceptance will be made by December 31, 2019. Kick-off luncheon is Saturday, January 11th, 2020.

Your co-chairs,

Melinda Simmen 512-330-9314 melsimmen@gmail.com
Pat Berry 512-358-1796 ppatberry@aol.com

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)

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)

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.