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Welcome to Santa Barbara Bridge Center
Club Games

Welcome to the Santa Barbara Bridge Center

The club is open for in-person games Monday through Saturday!

Monday Morning 9:30 749er
Monday Afternoon 1:15 Open
Tuesday Afternoon 1:00 299er
Tuesday Evening 6:00 Open
Wednesday Afternoon 1:00 Open & 99er
Thursday Afternoon 1:00 749er
Friday Afternoon 1:00 Open & 499er
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 Open & 499er

 

To play in any of these games, register in advance by typing your ACBL number below to use our reservation system.

ACBL Number: Morning
Afternoon
Night
Open
Limited


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.

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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STARDUST MAY 18 - 23!


Every session offers players chance to earn
25% of points in GOLD and 75% in black!


CELEBRATE SBBC TURNS 50!

Sunday, May 31, 4 - 7 pm
At the Bridge Center in Santa Barbara
Cost: Free
Each member may bring a guest
Register Here
 

BRIDGE CAMP FOR YOUTH

June 15 - 19 | 5-8 P.M.
FREE! 
Noozhawk Article for more info sbbridgecamp@gmail.com
Register Here

MAY SPECIAL GAMES

 MAY SPECIAL GAMES

May 4 - 9:  STaC Week
May 11:
 750 and Open Games, Club Championships

May 13:
 Both Games, Club Championships

May 18-23:
Stardust Week (25% Gold, 75% Black)

May 21:
  Club Championship

May 22:
  Both Games, Club Championship

May 26:
  299 and Open Games, Club Championships 

May 30:
  Both Games, Club Championships

Bridge Lessons and Workshops

Classes in 2026

SUPERVISED BRIDGE WITH LESSON TOPICS
  Every Saturday, 9:30 am, no partner needed. Short lecture by Christian Giles on single topic, reinforced with related card play. Questions and discussions welcome, no points.

Lecture topics: 4/4: 1NT Openings, Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, 4/11: 1NT Openings, Stayman, 
4/18: Doubles, Takeout and Negative, 4/25: Doubles, Takeout and Negative, 5/2: Opening a Major and Followup
5/9: Opening a Major and Followup, 5:16: Preemptive Openings, 5/23: Strong Openings and Slam Bidding
$10 per person, pay at club

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SUMMER BRIDGE CAMP FOR KIDS
June 15-19 5pm-8pm
$100 for week, scholarships available - please contact Liz Heron or Carol Rezek.
Register Here

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BRIDGE CENTER EXCLUSIVE!

Barbara Seagram Video Lessons

The Declarer’s Playbook, $78
The Complete Guide to Slam Bidding, $48

All proceeds go to the Santa Barbara Bridge Center education programs.
Click here to order and make payment  http://alturl.com/6cnbt

Make sure to provide your email  address. Barbara Seagram will be notified of your purchase and will send you the link(s) to the video lessons. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best!

Bridge Lessons and Workshops
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

 

Results
299er - Stardust
Director: Kathy Drake
Open - Stardust
Director: Christian Gilles
Open - Stardust
Director: Kathy Drake
749er - Stardust
Director: Nancy Leonard
Open & 499er
Director: Kathy Drake
Open & 499er
Director: Kathy Drake
749er
Director: Nancy Leonard
Open & 99er Club Championship
Director: Chris Gillmon
Calendar
May 20, 2026
Open & 99er - Stardust
SBBC 1:00
May 21, 2026
749er - Stardust
SBBC 1:00
May 22, 2026
Open & 499er - Stardust
SBBC 1:00
May 23, 2026
Open & 499er - Stardust
SBBC 1:00
May 25, 2026
Open
SBBC 1:15
May 25, 2026
749er
SBBC 09:30
May 26, 2026
299er Club Championship
SBBC 1:00
May 26, 2026
Open - Club Championship
SBBC 6:00
Member News

WELCOME NEW CLUB MEMBERS:
Fred Kass
Cathyann Simon

RANK ADVANCEMENTS:

SECTIONAL MASTER

Linda Bacon
Anne Bruff
Alex Furer
Betsy Sales

REGIONAL MASTER

Richard Brown
Maureen Grattan

LIFE MASTER

Jeffrey Harris

CONGRATULATIONS!