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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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| Upcoming Board Meeting |
 The next Board of Administration meeting will be held on Thursday 14th November. If members have any ideas, concerns or questions they would like addressed, please mention them to any Board member in person or by email. We would love to hear from you. Brian S., Roy, Rick, Judith M., Anne, Susan and Fran.
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| Call for Proposals - Winter/Spring 2020 |
 This is a call for proposals for educational offerings for the Winter & Spring 2020.
The Education Committee would appreciate receiving the following information:
- Name/theme of the set of lessons to be offered (ie. defense, play of hand)
- List of topics to be covered.
- Dates, length of lesson, and times preferred.
- Instructional materials needed.
If more than one proposal is received offering the same topics and/or in the same preferred time, the Committee will request the instructors to collaborate and reach an agreement amongst themselves. If this is not achieved, the Education Committee will decide which topics will be offered and when.
Please forward your proposal to education@bridgeontheedge.ca by Saturday, November 30th.
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| A Bridge Companion - Discussion Paper – by Brian Collins |
 November 12 and 19 (9:30 am)
$20 includes the paper and 2 lessons, payable at first lesson
Brian Collins 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 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 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 is offering 3 lessons on the various doubles. For every bid there is a possible double: takeout, negative, responsive, balancing, support, maximal, lead directing, thrump, snap dragon, balance of power, equal level conversion, card showing, penalty, obarbids (and more)? 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 now available.
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| Beginner Bridge Lessons - Gloria Stone |
 Gloria is offering beginner bridge lessons on Mondays at 7 pm (No lesson Nov 11th 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. $10 per night, pay as you go. We encourage everyone to register themselves but if you require assistance, please email info@bridgeontheedge.ca
Nov 18th: Free Bid and Play for BOTE beginners of the 2018 and 2019 classes. Space is limited so sign up early to guarantee a seat. First priority given to current beginners.
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