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 Welcome to Bridge on the Edge, located in the Swilers Rugby Club at 100 Crosbie Road 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. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Players are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before game time.
For a map & further information, see the "Information" menu on the left.
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| Bridge Games on Thursday January 23rd |
The Board has decided that if the State of Emergency is no longer in effective on Thursday January 23th, the BOTE club will reopen for it's normal game schedule.
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| Food Treats at Afternoon Games |
 If you're interested in making bridge even more enjoyable by providing food treats, Viki O'Dea has volunteered to co-ordinate this activity for the afternoon games. Please contact Viki ASAP – either in person or by email vikiodea@icloud.com and let her know the date you plan to bring food (either sweet or savoury) up until the end of March. Viki will develop a schedule to ensure there isn't any duplication. Thanks to Viki and all those who generously provide food treats!
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| Beginners' Bridge Basics 2 - Gloria Stone, Janet Hannaford |
 Mondays- January 6th - March 23rd
7:00 PM
Gloria and Janet will continue with Beginner Bridge, the next step which will also include 4 weeks of Bid and Play.
Topics to be covered are:
Preemptive Opening Bids
Overcalls and Advances
Takeout Doubles and Advances, Penalty Double, Reponder's Double
Responding and Advancing in a Competitive Auction
January 20: Preemptive Bidding and Responses
$10 per session. We encourage participants to register themselves for these sessions.
If you experience trouble registering - seek help at info@bridgeontheedge.ca
Bridge Basics 2 by Audrey Grant is a great source of information and can be purchased from Gloria, while quantities last, for a cost of $13.
Note: Bookings for March sessions will be available on February 1st.
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| Three Teacher Supervised Play - Joan FitzGerald, Deirdre Davis, Tom Dale |
 Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th.
For all levels - anyone striving to improve bridge performance - Deirdre, Tom & Joan will offer supervised play. Bring your own boards or use ours (BOTE Inc). One experienced teacher per 3 tables will monitor bidding and play - and answer questions as they arise. If numbers warrant it we will add an extra teacher. Emphasis will be: KISS - Keeping It Simple - to enhance bridge judgement. Special attention on 2nd & 3rd bids by opener and responder - ensuring you reach the right contract. When the "right contract" is reached, students may ask for guidance on appropriate declarer play and defense.
Please sign up in pairs or tables and register early to avoid disappointment.
Register online. $10/lesson. Pay as you go
If you experience trouble registering - seek help at info@bridgeontheedge.ca
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| Lebensohl Convention - Brian Collins |
 Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 am
February 18th & 25th
Every player seems to know some sort of method to interfere over strong NT, but many do not know how to handle this interference - and that is what the Lebensohl Convention does. It enables us to respond to a strong 1NT in an exact variety of ways. With that in mind, Brian will conduct two, 2-hour lessons on this convention. Additionally, he will cover using this valuable tool in response to partner's takeout double of weak two bids, and when responding to a reverse by opener. As an intergral part of the lessons, Transfer Lebensohl, will also be discussed. The lessons will be theoretical in nature with practice hands, correct bid quizzes, and, time permitting, question and answer.
Register online. $10/lesson. Pay as you go
If you experience trouble registering - seek help at info@bridgeontheedge.ca
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| Mentored NewComer Games |
BOTE is offering Mentored Newcomer games.
A newcomer game is conducted to aquaint newer players with duplicate bridge and to encourage less experienced players to test the waters.
Same time as our duplicate game - Tuesday evenings starting January 2020 for fun Newcomer Bridge games, supervised by qualified bridge teachers – one teacher per 2 tables. Teachers will assist with bidding, play and defense questions as they arise.
Newcomers will play the same boards as competitive players so you may look online later to see the hand records. No players will be required to move around the room - they may do so if all newcomers are in agreement. No electronic scoring - but we encourage you to do your own scoring.
Please book in pairs or tables at least 24 hrs in advance. $10 per person, pay as you go. Book early to avoid disappointment. Cancellations should be received 24 hrs in advance, except in emergency situations.
If you experience trouble registering - seek help at info@bridgeontheedge.ca
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