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The Clyde Bridge Club is easily accessible from the North and South of Glasgow, Paisley, Dumbarton, Erskine, Kilmarnock, Greenock, Hamilton, East Kilbride & Cumbernauld with plentiful free parking. 
Our Bridge Academy has a range of courses to meet all levels of players from beginners to experienced. See Where & When We Play for list of tournaments.  But first see our Picture Gallery and then visit us and see for yourself what this Glasgow bridge club has to offer. 
Visitors: All visitors are welcome up to a maximum of six visits per year. We operate a "Standby" system for every tournament so players are always guaranteed a partner. 

Look under The Academy Tab above for information about all the courses The Academy has to offer.
Remember to apply asap as the courses become full very quickly. 

The Beginners Courses for 26-27 will start as follows:
Group A Tuesday 8th September 7-9pm
Group B Tuesday 15th September 7-9pm 

What’s next for our first intake of students? 
The journey continues with our Second Year Course.  This is the natural progression for those who have completed the 40-week beginner programme—building confidence, sharpening skills, and taking your bridge to the next level. However the course is also suitable for people who understand the basics of Bridge but may not have previously taken lessons.
Contact Frances.McKeon@clydebridgecentre.org.
Full details can be found under The Bridge Academy tab above, Second Year Course.
Start date: Wednesday 2nd September
Time: 7–9pm
Tutors: John Di Mambro and Maria Jackson

Members and students who have completed the first year course are invited to "Practice & Play" on Monday nights; a relaxed evening with your friends. Be seated by 650pm for 7pm start. 

If you are interested in a course that is not featured let us know by emailing The Academy

If you would like to find out more about our next set of Beginner lessons email FRANCES or explore The Bridge Academy tab.
 

In order to help the TD run the tournaments efficiently and make the tournaments enjoyable for everyone it would help if everyone would observe the following reminders.

1. Arrive Early : At least 10 minutes before the start time and 15 minutes if you don't have a partner.
2. Greet the table: Introduce yourself and say "Hello" 
3. Handle Cards Neatly: Organise your cards and keep them close to your chest: Remember one peep is worth two finesses! 
4. Bid in Turn: Wait your turn, Avoid comments that could influence play. (This includes sighs and puffs)
5. Keep the Game Moving: Play at a steady pace - don't hesitate when you've nothing to think about. This could be construed as "cheating" 
6. Call the TD: If there's an issue call the TD and wait for them to arrive - don't argue:  the TD will make a ruling.
7. Win Gracefully, Lose Gracefully! Always thank your opponents at the end of the round. 

Some other reminders:

• Bridgemates: Enter the Board Number into the Bridgemate as soon as the Board is placed on the table; once the lead card is played enter the contract and lead and confirm out loud; eg 4S played by North. This helps ensure there are no mix ups.
• Correction of Scoring Errors: Bring any scoring error to the attention of the TD asap. Once you have left the club the score stands. No alteration will be made thereafter. 
• The "Alert" card should be placed on the table for a couple of seconds - not waved around like a flag!
• The "Stop"  card should be placed on the table before the "Jump bid" and left there for approximately 10 seconds; then removed to allow the next player to bid. 
• Play your lead card or put down your dummy  before filling in your scorecard
• Listen to the TD announcements
• Be seated 10 minutes before the start time of the tournament
• Fill the empty spaces at tables rather than randomly picking any table. 
• Shush! Pretend you're in a library and speak quietly!
• The "Sit Out" position remains East/West and players should toss a coin to determine the positions unless there is a medical reason for a pair to remain seated. 
• No phones at the table please!

Visitors are very welcome up to 6 visits a year. If you bring a visitor please

• Introduce them to the TD so they can ensure that the player's name is entered into the player data base. 
• Ask them to write their name and email address in the Visitor's Book which is kept on the small filing cabinet in the centre of the Tournament room
• Ask the cafe assistant to take their £6 payment by credit card.
• Thank you!