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Membership Forms


BOTE membership application:
Membership Application.pdf

Waiver of Liability:
Waiver of Liability.pdf

 
2026 BOTE Membership Renewal

The 2026-27 membership renewal is now due. Cost of renewal is $30. The money may be forwarded electronically to treasurer@bridgeontheedge.ca using the password James26.
Alternatively you can bring cash or a cheque made out to Bridge on the Edge to any game and give it to the Director.
New members should complete an application and a waiver form. The link for these can be found above in 'Membership Forms'. Our membership ‘year’ runs from September through to August.
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

 

 

Welcome

Welcome to the website of Bridge on the Edge, based in St James Church, 330 Elizabeth Ave, 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/.
BOTE Member brings Smiles

BOTE member Dan Regan brings smiles and a puzzle or two for the visitors at the St. John’s Health Hub. The article can be viewed on the CBC News web site.

 
BOTE Hall of Fame Announcement

 

On behalf of the NL BOTE Bridge Hall of Fame Review Committee, I am very pleased to announce that this year’s only Nominee, Marilyn Bennett, has been elected to the 2026 Bridge Hall of Fame.  Marilyn, a very deserving candidate, has been giving tirelessly to Newfoundland Duplicate Bridge scene for over 50 years.  We will hold a celebration to celebrate Marilyn’s induction, our very first female representative, to the Hall of Fame on Thursday 19th November at 12:00pm.  Please join us to welcome her in.

Roy Perry

Chair, HoF Review Committee

Any questions please contact info@bridgeontheedge.ca.
Special Games and Celebration Dinner information

Our Cat’s Away game, where Supervised Players team up with Open Game players, is happening next Thursday 22nd October at 1:00pm.  Please sign up as an individual by Monday evening to give Deirdre and Judith time to organize it all. Also please take note of the following - parking will be limited so please car pool, take the bus or walk; - wear your name tag (if you can find it) so you can find your partner easily; - come a little early to meet your partner and discuss how you play and, most important, enjoy the afternoon and have fun!!

The annual ACBL Instant Matchpoint Game is being held on Wednesday 21st.  These are exciting hands that have been played at previous tournaments and there will be a booklet given to each player with hand analyses. One gold point will be awarded for each direction.  Sign up with your partner today!!

And finally our 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and AGM will be held on Monday 23rd November at the Blackmarsh legion.   Cost is $30 for a delicious turkey dinner server by the legion ladies.  Sign up on the website and give your money to Kevin Hogan.  We need to give the legion ladies the number of people attending by the 9th of November.

Fun times!!  See you at the club.

 
Revokes - Defined, Explained, & Rulings (LAWS 61-64)

Lately a few Players have queried rulings on Revokes & alluded to inconsistency with reference to interpretation & adjudication remedies.

In order to clarify any misunderstandings that can arise in this regard, we will attempt to give a brief précis of some of the elements of this common bridge occurrence.

Please open this link for the complete document prepared by Roy Perry  Revokes.docx
Membership Fee Increase

Due to a fuel surcharge being added to our rental costs, the 2026-27 Membership Fee will be raised to $30.  This is now due.  The money may be forwarded electronically to treasurer@bridgeontheedge.ca using the password James26.  Alternatively you can bring cash or a cheque, made out to Bridge on the Edge, to any game and give it to the Director.  Our membership year runs from September to August.
What's Happening in October
What's Happening in October

Monday 
Open Pairs 1:00pm

Thursday
Open Pairs 1:00pm
99 Pairs-Duplicate Light 1:00pm
St. James Parking

 

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.  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! 

 
It’s Not Just About the Bridge…….

Rick Callahan has some great ideas for social activities that members and their non-bridge playing partners  can do together away from the bridge table and outside the confines of St.  James.  So far there have been some trivia games played and an outing to The Rooms to hear traditional music.  If you would be interested in joining in some of these outings let me or Rick know and he will add you to his email list (you can unsubscribe at anytime, lol). 

Thanks Rick for taking on the Extra-Curricular Social Director role!
Supervised Play

Any questions or queries regarding Monday Morning Supervised Play

email: superplay@bridgeontheedge.ca
Education
Education

We’re always happy to offer Education opportunities.  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 by emailing 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
26th October 2026
Supervised Play
9:30 AM
  (Reservations)
26th October 2026
Mon Afternoon - Open Pairs
1:00 PM
Director: Rahul Chandra
Table SetUp: Self service
Dealer: Sandra Tobin
  (Reservations)
29th October 2026
Thur Afternoon- Open Pairs
1:00 PM
Director: Judith McIntyre
Table SetUp: Self Service
Dealer: Judith McIntyre
  (Reservations)
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