LOCATION:

582 North River Road, Charlottetown, PE                     

* Home of the Benevolent Irish Society (BIS) *

GAME TIME:  

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, commencing at 1:00 pm

Please be on site and situated at a table by 12:45 pm to enable the Director to set up the game in a timely manner.

Table fees for regular Club games will be $6.00.

The May edition of The Buzz incorrectly stated that we will be moving to the Murphy Centre effective June 1st. We are NOT moving and will continue to enjoy playing at the BIS. Hope to see you there!

PLEASE NOTE:

Effective Tuesday, March 3, 2026, we are returning to Regular Hours, with games commencing at 1:00 pm. Up until this time, Winter Hours remain in effect with games starting at 12:30 pm. Please share this information with your bridge friends!

To find out more about these (and other) events, click on:  acbl.org > scroll to “Find Tournaments” > "District 1" (and Month, if you wish)

PLEASE NOTE:

Thanks to those who attended a Maritime tournament in 2025 - this was noticed by those who supported our event in October. The list of most 2026 dates and locations is now available - please consider taking in some of these competitions throughout the year.

Spud Island Sectional 

October 23-25, 2026 

Jack Blanchard Centre, 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown, PEI 

This is a scent-free tournament 

COVID Policy: 

While vaccinations are no longer mandatory, they are strongly recommended. Should you  feel unwell, please stay home.  

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Tournament Chair: Richard Kenny (rakenny53@gmail.com) Partnerships: Ken Kerr (anav31@yahoo.ca) Tournament Director: Charles Murray 

Schedule 

Friday 1:00 pm Spud Island Pairs (Stratified) October 23rd 7:00 pm Open Pairs (Stratified) 

Saturday 10:00 am Strati-flighted Open Pairs - 1st session October 24th 3:00 pm Strati-flighted Open Pairs - 2nd session 

Sunday 10:00 am Strati-flighted Swiss Teams - Playthrough October 25th (a lunch will be available at the site) 

Stratified Events: A = 1000+ B= 300-1000 C= 0-300 

Strati-flighted Events: A= 1750-unlimited X= 0-1750 B = 300-1000 C= 100-300 D= 0-100 

Cost: $15.00 per session - ACBL member number is required (surcharge of $4.00/session for former ACBL members)

Rodd Hotels & Resorts are offering a special guestroom rate at Rodd Royalty and  Rodd Charlottetown for the Charlottetown Bridge Tournament, October 23-25,  2026! 

Rodd Royalty – 14 Capital Drive, Charlottetown PE 

• Standard Room – 1 bed $131 | 2 beds $141 

• Executive Suite – $161 

• Loft Suite - $181 

Rates are quoted: per room, per night, plus taxes, based on 1-2 people sharing,  extra person charge is $10 per extra person, per night. Offer is based on  availability at time of booking (rooms are not being held). 

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast, indoor pool with waterslide, fitness  room, complimentary Parking, EV Charging Stations, complimentary Wi-Fi, coin  operated laundry, and each guestroom offers a microwave, mini-fridge and coffee  maker. 

Rodd Charlottetown – 70 Kent Street, Charlottetown PE 

• Standard Room – $159 

• Echelon Room - $189 

• Regular Suite – $199 

Rates are quoted: per room, per night, plus taxes, based on 1-2 people sharing,  extra person charge is $10 per extra person, per night. Offer is based on  availability at time of booking (rooms are not being held). 

The hotel offers a full-service restaurant, indoor pool/sauna/fitness room,  complimentary Parking, EV Charging Stations, complimentary Wi-Fi, and each  guestroom offers a mini-fridge and coffee maker. 

For reservations, call 1-800-565-7633 and request the guestroom rate offer for  Charlottetown Bridge Tournament (Group # as listed below) at the hotel of choice  and the dates required, or book online: 

• Rodd Royalty (Group #1961198), click on the following link, go to  Special Code - Rate Access and type in CBTOCT, select dates: https:// reservations.travelclick.com/85522?RatePlanId=10977006 

• Rodd Charlottetown (Group #1986294), click on the following link, go to  Special Code - Rate Access and type in CBTOCT, select dates: https:// reservations.travelclick.com/85516?RatePlanId=10980517 

Reservations under the rate offer to be made by August 31^st (after that date  the rate may be increased).

The Charlottetown Club operates under the ACBL Zero Tolerance Policy.
Directors do remind the members/players of this policy at the start of each session.

ACBL "Play Nice"

PLEASE REMEMBER...in the words of our late friend Karl Hicks:

"YOUR PARTNER DID NOT COME HERE TODAY TO RUIN YOUR GAME.  SO, IF THEY DO SOMETHING THAT YOU CONSIDER HORRIBLE OR INFERIOR AT BEST, SAY NOTHING.

FIRST, UPON REFLECTION, YOU MAY BE WRONG.

SECOND, THERE MAY HAVE BEEN SOMETHING THAT YOU COULD HAVE DONE IN THE BIDDING OR PLAY TO HELP YOUR PARTNER MAKE THE CORRECT DECISION.

FINALLY, YOU ARE GOING TO DO SOMETHING EQUALLY HORRIBLE AND YOU DON'T WANT IT BROUGHT UP!

SO, BE NICE TO YOUR PARTNER AND YOUR OPPONENTS, AND EVERYONE WILL HAVE AN ENJOYABLE GAME."

Objectives:

a) to bring together people who are interested in the game of bridge;
b) to further in those people a spirit of good sportsmanship and decorum, and to offer them an opportunity to improve their knowledge and competence in the game of bridge; 
c) to promote the game of bridge in the City of Charlottetown and surrounding areas;
d) to educate public opinion regarding the recreational value in the game of duplicate bridge

Membership is open to anyone interested in playing and promoting the game of duplicate bridge.

Our facility is wheelchair accessible via elevator.

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FRIENDLY REMINDER
It is appreciated when players arrive and are seated 20 minutes before start of game. This allows the Director time to determine the number of pairs/tables, distribute movement patterns,boards and Bridgemates and input information for the electronic scoring units. The aim is to start on time – thank you in advance for your cooperation.