| Club Games |
Welcome to the Santa Barbara Bridge Center
The club is open for in-person games Monday through Saturday!
| Monday |
9:30 |
749er |
| Monday |
1:15 |
Open |
| Tuesday |
1:00 |
299er |
| Tuesday |
6:00 |
2499er |
| Wednesday |
1:00 |
Open & 99er |
| Thursday |
1:00 |
749er |
| Friday |
1:00 |
Open & 499er |
| Saturday |
1:00 |
Open & 499er |
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before game time.
Players arriving late may play only at the discretion of the game Director.
Any player feeling sick in any way should stay home.
To help us with planning, we ask that you put your game on our calendar.
We are aware of the flaws in the reservation system. We have no control over it.
When it does not work, just come to the club and play.
Need a partner? Contact the Partnership Chair Barb Balents at sbbc.partnership@gmail.com
You may also make a partnership request on our game calendar.
To make sure that you are logged in, click Membership
Drop-ins are welcome but finding a partner is not guaranteed.
For game results and the points you have earned, go to ACBL-Live
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| JANUARY SPECIAL GAMES |
Tuesday, January 6: Junior Fund Games (both games)
Saturday, January 10: Junior Fund Game
Monday, January 12: Junior Fund Games (both games)
Thursday, January 15: Junior Fund Game
Friday, January 16: Unit Championship In-Memoriam Game
Wednesday, January 21: Junior Fund Game
Friday, January 30: Junior Fund Game
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| Bridge Lessons and Workshops |
Classes in 2026
Ronnie Morris "Drop In" Classes
Thursdays at 9:30 AM OR 4:15 PM. Cost: $10 per workshop.
Jan 8: Filling out the CC, Jan 15: Signaling (carding) Etiquette and Procedures, Jan 22: Bergen Raises, Jan 29: Jacoby 2NT, Feb 5: New Minor Forcing, Feb 12: Recap Negative, Takeout and Support Doubles, Feb 19: 4th Suit Forcing, Feb 26: Recap TBD, March 5: Recap TBD.
How to fill out the ACBL Convention Card
Intermediate Bridge:
Christian Gilles will begin a series of classes on Defense (including carding) for Intermediate Players on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 9:30 am-11:30 am. $10/session. No need to sign up, just show up.
Beginning Bridge:
Pat McCready will start a new Beginning Bridge class February 7, 2026, 9:30-11:30, continuing each Saturday thereafter for 8 weeks. Cost for the series: $100, payable online via Zeffy or at the door. To register, email Pat at mccready1214@gmail.com or just show up on February 7.
Winter Mentor/Mentee Program:
The Winter Mentor/Mentee program begins on January 10th and ends on February 21 with a final Mentor/Mentee game on Sunday Feb 22 at 1PM
During the program on Thursdays, January 15 to February 19, there'll be a non-points game for Mentor/Mentee pairs, run in parallel with the 749er game
Summer Bridge Camp for Kids
June 15-19 5pm-8pm
$100 for week, scholarships available - please contact Liz Heron or Carol Resek.
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| About Us |
Since 1976, the Santa Barbara Bridge Center has been an all-volunteer club welcoming players of all ages and skill levels. It is the only bridge club in the Santa Barbara area, open to the public, offering ACBL-sanctioned games and ongoing educational programs.
Please support the Bridge Center with a tax-deductible contribution.
Donate
The Santa Barbara Bridge Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax Number #77-0030647.
Donations by check, payable to Santa Barbara Bridge Center, may be sent to:
Treasurer
Santa Barbara Bridge Center
2255 Las Positas Road (click for direction)
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-687-1777
sbbridgecenter@gmail.com
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