Welcome to the website of Bridge on the Edge, based in St. John's, NL, Canada.  In 2016 we became a player owned bridge club.  We support a respectful culture, both at the bridge table and in all BOTE communications, for the enjoyment and growth of all members.  

Please contact info@bridgeontheedge.ca if you need additional information.

Members who want to use the member's functions (ie bookings etc), please ensure you've accessed the site using the bridgeweb link bridgewebs.com/onedge/.

The start of Beginner bridge classes is postponed until next week, Wednesday 25th February , due to expected bad weather.

The next Board meeting will be Thursday, 19th February . If you have anything you want discussed please forward to allboardmembers@bridgeontheedge.ca. 
 

Good morning!  Just a reminder about parking at our new home.  We are allocated forty (40) parking spaces per session.  We are to park in the first two rows nearest Elizabeth Avenue.  The first row there is hard to pick out if there is a slick of snow on the ground as it is close to the big snow pile near Elizabeth. We need to be mindful of our parking and try to stay within the lines (not exactly easy if you can’t see them, I know!).   If those two rows are full we can park elsewhere.  Don’t forget your permit and to display it when you park. 

We also need to carpool.  For supervised play tomorrow we have 64 people signed up.  Which is absolutely wonderful but we don’t have 64 spots for parking, hence the need for carpooling.  Please try to share a ride with a friend.  Apparently the parking is patrolled by MUN Campus Enforcement.  At this point we have no clue how diligent they are with enforcement, we are still in learning mode, but we do know we don’t want any problems for our players or the church.  So let’s all work together on this and it won’t be a problem.  

We’ve had  a lot of positive comments about the new space, quieter, brighter, cleaner.  We’re glad it’s working out so far.  

Thanks to all, see you at the club! 

C Sharon Sizzle, C Exceptional Elizabeth, C Paul Play, C Go-Getter Gary. What a great christening for our new home to see all 4 C - Rating players each capture all 3 places in our first-day Open Pairs Game after the big move from the old venue. Yup you read that right.  Our North-South Pair, & our East-West Pair, both won all the 3 Sections A, B, & C, outright! 

Both winning pairs played with purpose & they dazzled with decisions.  We know all too well, when you have 10 or more tables in play, that in order to creep up the winning ladder a really decent score is no small feat. The more tables in play, usually, the lower the over all average top scores.

But, apparently, on Monday, Sharon & Elizabeth, didn’t get that memo, as they completely ignored the Laws of Probability and turned in a solid score of 60%, perhaps to the chagrin of the table directly behind them.

Over on the East Side-West Side there was also adventure abundant. Didn’t Eleanor Roosevelt once say “Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.” While that may be a relief to some and a mantra for others, this past Monday saw one of our newest players team up with one of our long-standing members, and produce a game well above average. Gary & Paul built a huge lead, with a great start out of the gate, scoring a 6:50, 9:50, & an 8:50 for a total of 24.5 Match-points out of 30. They never looked back.

Congratulations to all our finalists, and welcome to your new home. Some pictures from our first day are included

 

Monday 9th is our first day at St. James. Some last reminders and information. 

• Please carpool if possible.
• Bring indoor footwear. We will change our shoes downstairs before we enter the playing area.
• Our parking is in the first two rows as you enter from Elizabeth Ave.  If there is no space available in those rows park elsewhere in the lot. 
• Maybe the able bodied players could park farthest from the door, leaving space for others closer to the door.
• Parking permits will be given out in the lobby when you arrive.  
• The front door will be unlocked before any session or game but will be locked once play begins.  Ring the bell(s) if you’re late.
• When you leave there is an exit at the rear of the parking lot that may help you avoid Elizabeth Avenue if it is busy. 
• We will have new waivers available for you to sign when you arrive. 

Fingers crossed for a successful first day   . .  . . and good cards for everyone!

Monday February 2nd will be our last game at the Swilers Club.  Weather permitting, there will be Supervised Play in the morning and the Open Game in the afternoon.  As of Saturday the weather for Monday is not looking great so a reminder that if schools are closed we are also closed.  After Monday  we are moving our operations to St. James United Church, 330, Elizabeth Avenue. There will be no bridge or lessons on Thursday 5th. Bridge will resume on Monday 9th at St. James. There will be some changes with the move here’s what you need to know.  Please read carefully.  

1) Parking.  We will have 40 parking spaces at St. James while MUN is in session, (they also rent parking to MUN students, when MUN is not in full session there will be more availability).  This means we will have to be creative with how we get to the club as there may not be a parking space for everyone if we all come individually.  There will be parking passes issued to us. We will prioritize those with mobility issues to ensure they can park close by.  However we need you to car pool, get a ride with a friend or your partner, to ease the parking for everyone. Some people may be able to walk (me included) or get dropped off and there is a bus that goes right by  . . . .  we are bridge players, solving problems is what we do best.  Let's all work together to make this good for everyone, especially those with mobility issues. 

2) Footwear  This is also a change and very important.  We will be sharing the space with a Taekwon-do group  (not at the same time, they show up after we play). They do their Taekwon-doing barefoot  so we need to keep the floor clean for them.  Therefore we HAVE to wear clean, indoor footwear when we are there.  No outdoor boots or shoes.  So think of it as going over to your friend's home.  You take a pair of shoes or slippers with you and change your footwear when you get there.  There will be chairs to sit on to change your shoes, boot racks and we are buying some slipover boot covers (like CSI) in case you forget, and there is always the barefoot option like the Taekwon-doers.  This will take a bit of getting used to but we can do it!! We’re bridge players. It’s like learning a new convention, make a mistake a couple of times and bingo, you’ve got it. 

3) Waivers We need to sign new waivers with the change of location.  We have attached the new waiver if you have time you can print it out, sign it and return it, otherwise we’ll do it the first time you come to the new location. Thanks.    

4) Celebration   This move is a huge event for us! And it will be a good one once we get the teething problems straightened away.  So when we are settled in we are planning a celebration.  Monday 23rd February there will be a free Supervised Play day with some refreshments afterwards.  Thursday 26th will be a free Open Game, Duplicate Lite and Supervised play for the Beginners' classes with some refreshments beforehand. Both these events are during MUN's midterm break so lots of parking will be available. 

And finally there will be no game or lessons on Thursday 19th due to an earlier booking at St. James.  

That’s it for now.  I’ll send out reminders as needed and try to answer any questions, but please be patient, it’s all new for all of us and we may not have the answers immediately  . .  but we will do our best to work any problems, because we’re bridge players. 

A big thank you to our Search and Moving Team, Regina, Michelle and Kevin, for making this happen.

See you at the club! 

Waiver of Liability.pdf

In early 2026, Roy, & Sandra were right back at it in the New Year with new classes that have attracted even more interested players to join us. We intend to keep the ball rolling as those 2026 Sessions will resume promptly at our new location.

As of today, Bridge on the Edge is moving all operations to St. James United Church, 330, Elizabeth Avenue. There will be no bridge lessons on Thursday 5th, this week. We will have just two Thursday morning Begin Bridge III Classes in February, on the 12 & the 26. Same format as before, Theory, Quizzes, Handouts, & Practice Play. Cost is just $25 per Session.

There are some important arrangements at the new venue. Here is what we need to know. First, we need to get you a personal parking permit so, Regina or I will be there to arrange that for you on the 12th. Take the steps up to the side door at the top of the ramp. Secondly, all players must wear clean, indoor footwear to protect the gym floor when we play. No outdoor boots/shoes permitted.  No problem, we can just bring an extra pair of comfy shoes or slippers & slip on our clean footwear when we get inside. Third, We need to sign a new waiver with the change of location. Fourth, we will be having our Club Welcome Celebration on February 26, not the 12th.  On the 26th we will be having our regular morning class & lesson ($25). But at 1 o’clock, Begin Bridge III students can meet with the Duplicate Lite, & Open Duplicate Players & enjoy some tasty refreshments. Then we will have a free Session of guided Practice Play for a few enjoyable hours for you in the afternoon. We can discuss the arrangements further on February 12. This event is open to all our Begin Bridge students & is held during MUN's midterm break so lots of parking is available. See you at your new Club!

Bridge on the Edge is offering a series of eight Beginner Bridge Lessons starting on Wednesday February 18th, 7:00- 9:00pm. There will be a two week break April 1st and 8th, so the course will finish up at the end of April. Cost is $200 for the block of lessons, this includes a student manual. The classes will be held at St. James church, 330 Elizabeth Ave. The instructor will be Anne Hughes, certified bridge teacher. No previous knowledge of bridge or card playing is required. Come along and learn to play the best card game in the world, it’s social, mind stretching and lots of fun! For more information, or to register, contact education@bridgeontheedge.ca.