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Welcome to Hilton Head Island Bridge Club
HILTON HEAD BRIDGE CLUB

Hilton Head Island Bridge Club

An ACBL sanctioned bridge club where all level of players are welcome. 

At our club you will find:

Games Monday through Friday and some Saturdays including both restricted and open games

Lessons for Beginners and Advanced Beginners if you’re just starting out

Supervised play to help you elevate your game to the next level

 

Playing Address:       95 Mathews Drive

                                    Store  A8, Port Royal Plaza Center

                                    Hilton Head Island, SC. 29928

                                     Phone: 843-342-7529 

Mailing Address:       P.O. Box 21476

                                   Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

Last updated : May 20, 2025 18:25 EDT
CAMELLIA SECTIONAL
CAMELLIA SECTIONAL
Last updated : Sep 14, 2025 12:17 EDT
BRIDGE CALENDAR

 

November 2025

           

 

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM
799er
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM
Unit Game

Open/499er
1:00 PM


799 Swiss
1:00 PM
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM
799er
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM


Club Closed
Camellia Tournament Club Closed
Camellia Tournament
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Grass Roots
499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM
Club Championship
799er
1:00 PM
Grass Roots
Open
1:00 PM
Club Championship
799er
1:00 PM
Club Championship
Open/499er
1:00 PM
Swiss
1:00 PM
23 24 25 26 27 28 29

 
499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM
25% Gold Points
799er
1:00 PM
25% Gold Points
Open
1:00 PM
25% Gold Points
Club Closed for
Thanksgiving Open/499er
1:00 PM


 

December 2025

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
  1 2 3 4 5 6
  Club Championship
499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM
Unit Game
799er
1:00 PM
Club Championship
Open
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM


Unit Board Elections
Open/499er
1:00 PM
 
7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Royal STaC Week 499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM
799er
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM


Open/499er
1:00 PM

799 Swiss
1:00 PM
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Club 
Championship 
Week 499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM
799er
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM


Holiday Party
12:30 PM
Open/499er
1:00 PM


 
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
  499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM
799er
1:00 PM
Open
1:00 PM
Club Closed
Merry Christmas! Open/499er
1:00 PM
50% Red
Swiss
1:00 PM
28 29 30 31 1 2 3

 
499er-9:30 AM
Open-1:00 PM

799er
1:00 PM

Open
1:00 PM

     

 

 

 

 

Last updated : Nov 7, 2025 12:16 EST
Halloween Party
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Last updated : Nov 1, 2025 10:00 EST
Beginner Bridge Lessons

Beginner Bridge Lessons

Tuesday mornings from 10AM to Noon Starting on September 9th,

this series of 10 weekly lessons will teach the basics of bridge for beginners.

You can attend the classes as they fit your schedule.

If you are brand new to the game, you will gain the most if you are able to attend a majority of the classes.

Topics include:

Sept. 9: Introduction and Taking Tricks

Sept. 16: Choosing a contract

Sept. 23: Opening Bids, Hand Evaluation

Sept. 30: No Trump Opening

Oct. 7: Major Suit Opening

Oct. 14: Major Suit Bidding

Oct. 21: Minor Suit Opening

Oct. 28: No Class

Nov. 4: Minor Suit Bidding

Nov. 11: Putting it all together

Each lesson is $20.

We will be using Audrey Grant’s textbook, Bridge Basics One.

The class is being taught by Kristi Menees.

Please register with Kristi at kristimenees@mac.com or 551-795-6329

Last updated : Jul 31, 2025 18:48 EDT
2 OVER 1 GAME FORCE
2 OVER 1 GAME FORCE
Last updated : Jul 31, 2025 11:23 EDT
2024 Membership Application

 

 HILTON HEAD BRIDGE ASSOCIATION  2025 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

 (Please Print)

 NAME:__________________________________________

 MAILING ADDRESS:______________________________  ______________________________

 ZIP CODE_____________________

 EMAIL ADDRESS:________________________________

 HOME PHONE:___________________________________

 MOBILE PHONE:__________________________________

 ANNUAL DUES:  $35.00

 DONATION:__________(Thank you!)

 TOTAL: _____________

  • If you  do not want  your personal information included  in an  electronic version of the Club Directory, please initial here: ____  ●  Make checks payable to:  HHIBA .
  • Return preprinted form along with payment (cash or check) in  envelope and place it in the designated box or mail to:

 Bill and Barbara Farnsworth

 102 Victoria Square

 Hilton Head Island, SC. 29926

 

 

Last updated : Nov 5, 2024 07:27 EST
Zero Tolerance Policy

Encourages friendly behavior.

Requires having two reasonably-complete convention cards.

Mandates no rudeness to, insinuations about, or gratuitous lessons/hand analyses in the presence of an opponent.

Prohibits arguing with the game director.

Violators will incur 1/4 board minimum penalties.

 

Last updated : May 13, 2022 08:05 EDT
FALL BRIDGE LESSIONS

Hilton Head Bridge Club,

Fall Bridge Lessons Bread & Butter Conventions:

Basics you shouldn’t play without! Selected Wednesday mornings from 10AM to Noon

This class is for Bridge players who are ready to take their bidding skills to the next level.

These conventions will help you communicate more effectively with your partner to describe

your hand and find the right contract.

Topics include:

Sept. 3: New Minor Forcing

Sept. 10: Fourth Suit Forcing Nov. 12: Drury

Sept. 17: Michaels Cue Bid

Nov. 19: Help Suit Game Try

Dec. 3: Negative Doubles

Dec. 10: Negative Doubles Part 2

Join teacher Peg Gibson to round out your convention card.

Classes are $20 each

SUPERVISED PLAY

 

Thursday mornings  10:00 – 12:00

Supervised play is a program designed to practice what you already know and continue to learn and grow in your game. 

Each session begins with a fifteen minute mini lesson – and then each table plays hands at their own pace.  

You can ask questions at any time, about bidding, play of the hand, defending, bridge etiquette etc.

Come alone, or with a favorite partner.  

If you arrive alone, we do our best to match up pairs with similar skill levels.

Join us for this fun, relaxed program.  The cost is $15 per player.

Any questions?   Contact Kristi Menees     kristimenees@mac.com

 551-795-6329

PLAYING UP
PLAYING UP
Rank Changes This Month

CONGRATULATIONS TO CLUB MEMBERS

RECEIVING RANK CHANGES

October 2025

Mary Aholt - Club Master

Terry Orr - Regional Master

Pamela Marlette - NABC Master

Cindy Sheppard - Advanced NABC Master

Jay Nuccio - Bronze Life Master

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Hilton Head Bridge Managers

Rick Rickenbach - Club Manager,  Phone:  843-422-0155   Email:  rdricken@icloud.com

Tom Haller, Facility Manager,  Phone:  704-930-9379   Email:  thaller0458@gmail.com

Tom Aholt, IT Manager, Phone:  336-409-8251   Email: taa37415@yahoo.com

Ken Pietsch, Website,  Phone: 843-422-7496   Email: kenpietsch21@gmail.com

 

 

STAKEHOLDERS
STAKEHOLDERS

STAKEHOLDERS group was formed approximately 15 years ago to assist the Club financially and to promote camaraderie in the Hilton Head Bridge Club.  This group is open for new members ($50-lifetime membership).  Anyone interested in joining please see a Director or Club Manager.  All Stakeholders play free at TWO Stakeholder games throughout the year.

The next Stakeholder game will be held on Oct 11, 2025