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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. 

OUR FESTIVAL OF BRIDGE IS COMING!

Bridge Festival : 24-30 August Prizes will be awarded for ALL events

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO REGISTER
If you have problem registering email Stephanie or Angus clearly stating your name and the event(s) you wish to register for.

• Monday  24th Open Individual Tournament 7pm Click HERE to register
• Tuesday 25th Bronze Club Championship  1245pm Only Bronze members of any level can enter for this event.
• 26th Wednesday Swiss Pairs 12pm and Teams Night 7pm. Start thinking now who you want in your team. Click HERE
• 27th Thursday No Fears Championship Night 7pm Only Bronze members up to and including District Master are eligible to play.
• 28th Supper 5.30pm followed by Play with an Expert Teams @ 7pm (Mixed teams of players of different standards will be formed) £20pp. (Junior members £10) Click HERE to register. You only need to register as an individual as the mixed ability teams will be made up by the Club. 
• 29th Open Swiss Pairs 11am-6pm £100 prize Registration open Click HERE RED POINTED All SBU Juniors half price
• 30th Open Swiss Teams 11am-6pm £200 prize  Registration Open Click HERE RED POINTED All SBU Juniors half price

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.
• 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!

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. 

Summer Sessions:
Saturday 1st August Back to Basics 
Wednesday 12th August All About Doubles
See The Academy Tab for more information

What’s next for our first intake of students? 
The journey continues with our Second Year Course, now in preparation. 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.
Demand is already high, so don’t delay,  if you want to avoid disappointment.
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

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.
 

Did you play in the last sessions or did you miss out? If you would like to enrol a new team, or would like to be added to an existing team, please email Peter.