WE MISS YOU ART.

The ODBC was shocked to lose one of its most popular members recently. Art was a great supporter of our club and just completed his term as Club President. As a player we all admired his integrity , his skill and congeniality at the table. As a tribute to Art, the club will dedicate the upcoming Rookie - Master game to Art's memory. The game will be held Wed. April 5th and we will have a light lunch before the game so we can share our remembrances.

FREE, BI-WEEKLY MINI-LESSONS STARTED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST

Lessons will start at 12:15 p.m. sharp and end by 12:45 p.m.

Location is the 2^nd floor Boardroom, Masonic Lodge, Orillia

MINI LESSON SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 2023

March 1^st     Transfer bids - Part 1 (Silva Minassian)

March 15       Transfer bids - Part 2 (Silva Minassian)

  March 29   Declarer Play in Suit Contracts (Jack Kilby)

Education Co ordinator: Silva Minassian (705) 955-0360

Scoring Differences Between “No Play” Boards, “Average” Boards, and “Passed Out” Boards

·         Sometimes, usually because of slow play, a table isn’t able to play one of their boards. In terms of scoring, a “No Play” board simply erases the board from the computer’s calculations for that pair and the players’ score is unaffected. This is also more or less what happens when a pair misses boards because they have a sit-out.

·         When a pair is assigned a score of “Average” on a board, perhaps because their table has fouled a board, then each pair is awarded half of the matchpoints available for that hand. This will affect their overall score. If, for example, they are doing well with a 60% game to that point, an average board will push down their percentage – and vice versa.

·         When a board is passed out, the players' scores for that board depend on what happens at the other tables. A passed-out board is a zero, falling between the N/S pluses and the E/W pluses. If you are E/W and all the N/S pairs at the other tables go plus, by passing out the board you would get a top and your opponents would get a bottom.

Please make every effort to be at the club 10 minutes before game time to allow the director time to get the game set up and started on time.

Please remember to turn your cell phones off (offenses will be penalized) and keep discussions quiet.

Bridge hands are a timed event.  It is unfair to all if constant slow play is used.  Play with speed each round to avoid late plays or other penalty situations.

Be aware of the club's Zero Tolerance Policy that is posted on this page.

Reminder:  Our club has a scent free policy.

Please respect those who suffer from this sensitivity

Orillia Duplicate Bridge Club is an ACBL sanctioned club with a membership of  about 200. The club offers duplicate bridge games for all skill levels.  Our membership skill profile varies from newbies to Platinum Life Masters.

If you are a bridge player and have just moved to Orillia or even if you are just visiting; please drop by and enjoy a very friendly, competitive game.  We extend a warm welcome to all. We have a scent-free policy.