Bridge Center of Austin, Austin, Texas, USA

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Zero Tolerance

The BCA is a Zero Tolerance club. Inappropriate behavior should be brought to the attention of the director immediately. Click to see full details of the BCA's Zero Tolerance policy.

Cappeletti Cue Bids

Cappeletti Cue Bids by Pam LaShelle

Free Play

Bring a local bridge player new to the BCA, and you will both play for free!

Weekly E-newsletter

The BCA has a weekly E-newsletter. To subscribe, email Mark McAllister - markmc888@gmail.com.

Facebook

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.

Charity Games

Charity games award extra masterpoints. The extra charge 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.

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.

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 beginning, intermediate, and open games and a full array of classes. All games feature pre-duplicated boards, hand records, and tabletop scoring devices. Our address is 6700 Middle Fiskville Road, Suite 408, Austin, TX 78752.
The Center is closed until further notice due to Covid-19. Please see below and join our virtual BCAustin Club Games.

Silver Linings Week: Behind Every Board are Silver Points!

Virtual Clubs on BBO will award triple masterpoints in SILVER instead of black during the week of May 25-31 (Monday-Sunday). No special registration is necessary. Simply play in our BCAustin games.

Any Virtual Club game that starts between 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 25, and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, will automatically be included in the event.
All games will pay TRIPLE regular club masterpoints, and the points awarded will be SILVER instead of black.

The BCAustin Virtual Club Schedule
May 25 - 31

Below is the schedule of BBO games that support the BCA for the upcoming week, May 25-31. Note that we have raised the master point limit of the Thursday game to 1500 as a trial. We welcome your feedback. Remember that these games will not show up in the Virtual Clubs menu until two hours before game time. Our club is BCAustin.

Saturday: 0-350 game at 10:30 am (seven minute hands)
Saturday & Sunday: Open games at 1:30 pm (six minute hands)
Sunday: 0-150 game at 1:15 pm (seven minute hands)
Monday through Wednesday and Friday: 0-750 games at 10:30 am (six minute hands)
Monday and Wednesday: Open Fast Pairs game at 7:00 pm (18 boards, five minute hands)
Thursday: 0-1500 game at 10:30 am (six minute hands)
Friday: Open game at 1:15 pm (six minute hands)
Daily: 9:00 am, 4:10 pm, and 6:30 pm: Support Your Club ACBL Black Point Game

Information on BBO and how to join these games can be found on the Virtual BCA (BBO) tab on the left.

These are hard times for everyone. At BCA, your health and safety are of utmost importance to us. We will get back to the business of playing together just as soon as we can. In the meantime, please do what you can to support these online games.

In Memoriam

We are sad to report that John Bubb passed away last Sunday, May 10th, due to complications from Parkinsons. John and J.J. both took lessons at the BCA and played in limited games and tournaments. They have not played in the last year due to his health. There is an obituary for John on Legacy.

Austin Firecracker Regional: Jun 29 - Jul 5
Cancelled