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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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| A Bridge Companion - Discussion Paper – by Brian Collins |
 Tuesdays (9:30 am): Nov. 12 and 19
Brian has written a 34 page document titled: “A Bridge Companion”. Intermediate level players in particular will learn and enjoy the sessions and the reference material. Yet it's suitable for all. Brian’s sessions are educational, but not exactly in a structured lesson format. More than 40 topics cover everything from opening bid criteria, maximal doubles, rectifying the count, and many, many more topics. The $20 fee covers both sessions and an electronic copy of the "Bridge Companion" emailed to you commencing Oct. 25th for your reading enjoyment. Come join!
Registration now available.
"A singleton is a good lead as long as it isn't a trump"
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| Doubles & Redoubles by Randy Bennett |
 Randy Bennett is offering 3 lessons on the various doubles. For every bid there is a possible double. Is it takeout, negative, responsive, balancing, support, maximal, lead directing, thrump, snap dragon, balance of power, equal level conversion, card showing, penalty, obarbids (and more)? As well for every double, there is a redouble! Randy will also briefly discuss the meaning of the redouble (a forgotten bid rarely discussed in most partnerships).
Dates: Nov 26th, Dec 3rd and Dec 10th 9:30am
$30.00 for the three lessons, payable at the first lesson
2 hour classes (.5 hr lesson; 1.5 hr practice). All 3 lessons fit together as a package … move your game up a notch with doubles & redoubles!
Registration for Nov. now available. Registration for Dec. available Nov 1st .
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| Beginner Bridge Lessons - Gloria Stone |
 Gloria Stone is offering Beginner Bridge Lessons on Monday evenings at 7 pm (No lesson on Remembrance Day). Topics posted weekly. Audrey Grant's style of interactive teaching and recommended sequence of topics with practice play an important component of each lesson. Fee: $10 per night, pay as you go. We encourage everyone to register themselves but if you require assistance, please email info@bridgeontheedge.ca
Topics for Oct. 28: - Bidding: Minor Suit Openings and Responses
- Play: Variations of the Finesse
Note: Please bring your Bridge Basics 1 to every lesson.
Beginner Bridge Poster 2019.pdf
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| Three Teacher Supervised Play - Joan FitzGerald, Deirdre Davis, Tom Dale |
 Tuesdays (9:30 am): Oct. 29, & Nov. 5
Cost: $10/lesson. Pay as you go.
For anyone striving to improve bridge performance - Joan, Deirdre and Tom will offer supervised play. One experienced teacher per 3 tables will monitor bidding and play, and answer questions as they arise. If numbers warrant, 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, players may ask for guidance on appropriate declarer play and defense. Please sign up in pairs or tables of 4. We encourage everyone to make their own bookings.
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