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Membership Forms


BOTE membership application:
Membership Application.pdf

Waiver of Liability:
Waiver of Liability.pdf

BOTE Reopening Waiver
Reopening Waiver.pdf

2025 BOTE Membership Renewal

The 2025 membership renewal is ongoing. Cost of renewal is $25 and this can be brought to any game and given to the Director or forwarded electronically to treasurer@bridgeontheedge.ca using the password Swilers.
New members should complete the application form. The link is above in membership forms.

Contact Board Members

A link has been established that will allow
members to send ONE (1) email message
that will be viewed by ALL Board Members:   
allboardmembers@bridgeontheedge.ca

Books for Loan

Library:The "Information" tab
above provides a list of bridge books.

Our Bridge Library has been updated
Our Bridge Library has been updated

                                    
Thanks to our generous donors, the Club, over the years, has been able to build a comprehensive collection of over a hundred bridge books on a variety of topics, past and present. The reorganization of the Library is complete and it  is now located on the Book Cart in the back room. Please remember to sign out any book you're taking.

Waiver of Liability
During the Covid crisis, our Club, like many, had a serious revenue shortage that threatened its very existence. We were able to withstand those extensive losses due to two main factors, first, previous Boards had wisely reserved a ‘rainy day’ contingency fund that allowed us to continue to pay our bills and second, we made serious financial cuts to our operating budget, including Director fees and the Manager’s salary, in order to survive the lean months.

Previously, when we had a strong, steady revenue stream, the Club carried extensive insurance to protect all its volunteers, Directors, teachers and the Club Manager from any personal liability, that might arise in the course of carrying out their duties. The insurance cost over $2,000 a year, significant for a small club. At the fall ‘22 AGM it was proposed and accepted by the Membership that this insurance be cancelled as a financial saving. It was agreed that the actual risks of sustaining personal injury from playing bridge were minimal and that we all could, as responsible adults, accept those risks collectively and individually.It was also decided to include a waiver of responsibility, to protect our staff and volunteers, in the conditions of Membership to reflect the lack of insurance coverage.All present members will be asked to sign the waiver and any new members will be asked to sign on joining. Should any member be unwilling to agree to such a waiver and wish to rescind their membership please notify us of this choice and we will refund their membership fees. 

Our new Waiver of Liability form is attached. Please take the time  to read it carefully.

Your 2022-23 Board of Directors
 
Scent-Free

Please remember that Bridge on the Edge is a scent-free bridge club. We have several members who are severely allergic to scent.

Welcome to Bridge On The Edge

Web Site

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 check with any Board member 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/.

Thank You -BOTE!
Thank You -BOTE!

On behalf of the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, we would like to thank you for hosting The Longest Day – Bridge on the Edge fundraiser once again this year. Your support means so much to us, and we deeply appreciate your efforts in contributing to our cause.

Thank you for your continued support and generous donations each year to the Alzheimer Society. The contribution of Bridge on the Edge to our organization is significant to the development of our programs and services. Thanks to all of your efforts, we are able to continue to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow to people living with dementia and their care partners within our community and throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Thank you so much for everything that you do to support us!

Kind regards, 

Olivia Marshall                    

           

                            

Olivia Marshall

Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

835 Topsail Road, Unit 107, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3J6
709-576-0608 | 1-877-776-0608

 

Fax: 709-576-0798
www.alzheimer.ca/nl

City of St John’s Bridge Instructor
City of St John’s Bridge Instructor

 

The City of St John's is looking for a bridge instructor, see the advertisement below. This would be a fabulous opportunity for our club to access potential bridge players as the City sends their program booklet to all city residents. Anyone who plays at our club would be qualified for the position. As the time commitment is considerable, the City may consider having two instructors, teaching different levels. If you are interested in any way the closing date is the 17th July, the original advertisement is on the city website. If BOTE can help a successful candidate in anyway, we will.

Adult Program Instructor I - Bridge

Job Number: J0625-0003

Position Title: Adult Program Instructor I - Bridge

Department: Community Services

Appointment Status: Casual

Employee Group: Casual

Job Category: Recreation 

Compensation: $17.00/Hour

Closing Date: July 17, 2025

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John's Recreation Division is currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic Adult Program Instructor, who enjoys working with the public, to facilitate Bridge.

Accountabilities

Adult Program Instructors must be comfortable leading in a group setting to facilitate weekly programs. They're also required to request and maintain the necessary supplies required for the program, and compile and monitor attendance of participants.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• Recognized experience in Bridge
• Experience facilitating Bridge in a group setting
• Experience working with adult populations
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Requirements
• Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate AND Vulnerable Sector Check – dated within six months prior to start date

Hours of Work

Program Schedule: 1-3 classes per week, assigned based on program demand

Period of Employment
September 2025 - June 2026

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.

 

June is Here!

Jumping Jehosephats it's June and summer has arrived.  Thank goodness say the gardeners, golfers and deck loungers. There is still bridge happening at the club so here is some  information that you might be interested in  . . .

Our Open Games and Duplicate Light will continue through the summer with an Open game on Monday afternoon and Duplicate Light and Open Game on Thursday afternoon.  We encourage Monday morning Supervised players to try out the Duplicate light and keep your bridge skills sharp over the summer!  Game time is 1:00pm.  Everyone welcome. 

There will be red points on offer 16th and 19th June, always good to get those! That’s for those that show up and play well, hopefully you. 

Roy Perry will be teaching one more Bridge Essentials Class on Thursday 12th June, start time 10:00am. The topic will be announced early next week, cost $15. 

There was an earlier email forwarded about all our Longest Day activities, thank you Pat and her trusty helpers (love those aprons!) for all the energy and enthusiasm for this worthy cause. Let’s show the bridge world what a small club in Eastern Canada full of folk with big hearts can do to raise support for St. John’s Alzheimers Association. 

Thinking ahead to August, the Swilers are hosting the rugby competition for the Canada Games, that means no club availability for us :(( Therefore there will be no bridge from 7th to 22nd August. 

There will be a break in emails from me over the summer, but anything of importance will be posted on our website so check it out often to keep up to date. 

See you at the club! 

What's Happening in July
What's Happening in July

Monday
Open Pairs 1:00pm

Thursday 
Open Pairs 1:00pm
99ers-Duplicate Light 1:00pm
 

Education
Education

This winter we’re offering lots of Education opportunities.  Beginners, Supervised Play and Bridge Essentials. Let us know if there is anything you would like to see taught or that you’d like to teach.  Please contact your Education Committee at Education@bridgeontheedge.ca

Mentoring
Mentoring

For members interested in improving their game through a mentoring program please contact Wanda Lundrigan at wandagail.wl@gmail.com for details and assignment of a mentor

Calendar
17th July 2025
Thur Afternoon- Open Pairs
1:00 PM
Director: Shakti Chandra
Dealer: Sandra Tobin
Table Set Up: Marguerite Noonan
  (Reservations)
17th July 2025
Thur Afternoon- 99 Pairs-Duplicate Light
1:00 PM
  (Reservations)
21st July 2025
Mon Afternoon - Open Pairs
1:00 PM
Director: Brian Collins
Dealer: Shakti Chandra
Table Set Up: Paul Maher
  (Reservations)