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The North Bay Duplicate Bridge Club is open for face-to-face play. The club meets at:
The Annex
Omond Memorial United Church
319 McKenzie Ave
North Bay, ON
P1B 7E3
We can be reached:
by Phone at: 705 476 2345; or,
by Email at: bridgeclubnorthbay@cogeco.net
Our game times and schedule are listed at the right panel of this page
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| Did you know ....... |
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Did you know that Jan Wood holds weekly 'training sessions' for our newer players every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. These sessions are based on concepts from the Audrey Grant Books 1 and 2.
Jan discusses (among other things) bidding issues, planning your play, developing those 'extra' tricks you need, and so on.
There is no charge for these sessions and all are welcome. Its a fun, social, and informative afternoon.
So if you are a newer player or one who just wants to brush up on the basics, this is the place to be and Jan is the gal to see.
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| Special Games and Closures |
Closures (to be decided by Players and Director)
- Nov 11 - Game starts at 1:30 to allow attendance at Remembrance Day services
Special Games and Tournaments coming up in October
- Dec 03 - Christmas Party (Sign-up NLT 27 Nov)
- Dec 10 - Four is Enough
- 20 Dec thru 04 Jan - closed for the Holiday season
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| Audrey Grant is Back on Deck |
The Club will once again be offering lessons (no charge) based on the Audrey Grant Better Bridge Series.
Bridge Basics I - An Introduction
Instructor: Andrew Aitchison
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Starting date: 20 Oct 2025
email: Andy for more detail or if you have any questions
or if you would like to sign up
Bridge Basics III - Popular Conventions
Instructor: Frank Turbach
Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Starting date: 28 Oct 2025
email: Frank for more detail or if you have any questions
or if you would like to sign up
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| Announcements |
The following table fees were discussed and approved at the AGM of 19 June 2024:
| Novice Games |
$6.00 |
| Regular Games |
$8.00 |
| Friday Swiss (Charity) |
$9.00 |
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| Four-is-Enough |
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This is a fun game of bridge that encourages our experienced players to team up with eager members who are still learning.
The Four-is-Enough game will be played on the first Wednesday of the month starting at 1:00 pm. Our next game is 10 December 2025.
Partnerships cannot total more that 4 points based on their master point holdings:
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>400 |
= 3 |
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75 - 399 |
= 2 |
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<75 |
= 1 |
A player with more than 400 master points can only play with a player holding fewer than 74 master points (3+1 = 4)
Two players each holding between 75 and 399 master points can play with each other (2+2 = 4)
A player holding 75-399 master points can pay with a player holding fewer that 75 master points (2+1 = 3)
Master point holdings will be determined on the 15th of the month.
Partnerships can change each month; there will a minimum of 3-tables for the game to be played; and it is the club norm of $8.00 per player.
SIGN-UP SHEETS WILL BE POSTED MID-MONTH PRIOR TO THE GAME
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Some Guidelines / Points to Remember
- This game is to promote and encourage new partnerships in an enjoyable, fun and relaxed environment.
- Beginners are here to learn.
- Advanced players, your role is to support and provide positive feedback on their bidding and play.
- We ask that any discussion regarding the hands be discussed following the game. (Identify one or two hands to discuss afterwards)
- Please arrive 15- 20 minutes early before the game so you will have time to have a ‘discussion’ with your partner.
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