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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 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.

ACBL Number: AM
PM
Evening
Open
All others

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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CELEBRATE SBBC TURNS 50!

Friday, May 1st - Catered Event, please RSVP!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/50th-birthday-celebration

 

BRIDGE CAMP FOR YOUTH

June 15 - 19 | 5-8 P.M.
Cost $100 (scholarships available)
Noozhawk Article for more info sbbridgecamp@gmail.com
Register Here

APRIL SPECIAL GAMES

APRIL SPECIAL GAMES
April 7:
  299er Game, ACBL Charity Foundation

April 8:  Both Games, ACBL Charity Foundation
 
April 10:  Both Games, ACBL Charity Foundation

April 13:  750 and Open Games, ACBL Charity Foundation 

April 16:  750 Game, ACBL Charity Foundation

April 18:  Both Games, ACBL Charity Foundation 

April 20 - 26:  Gold for Good, register at https://www.acbl.org/portfolio/goldforgood/

April 28:  299er & 2499 Games ACBL Charity Foundation

Bridge Lessons and Workshops

Classes in 2026

SUPERVISED BRIDGE WITH MENTORS
  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

ONLINE BRIDGE SKILLS WORKSHOP
Teacher: Lynda Weinman
Sunday, April 26th 1 - 4 p.m. - $20, pay online

Learn how to use online bridge platforms to strengthen your bidding, defense, and play.
This session will cover ways to practice solo or with a partner, whether for learning, casual play, or earning points.
We’ll also explore useful tools, online teachers, videos, and how AI can support your bridge development.

Join this 3-hour workshop to build online bridge skills into your overall bridge toolkit. All skill levels welcome!
Register Here

Summer Bridge Camp for Kids
June 15-19 5pm-8pm
$100 for week, scholarships available - please contact Liz Heron or Carol Rezek.
Register Here

 

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
Open & 99er
Director: Chris Gillmon
299er
Director: Chris Gillmon
2499er
Director: Christian Gilles
Open
Director: Kathy Drake
749er
Director: Nancy Leonard
Open & 499er
Director: Chris Gillmon
Open & 499er - Club Championship
Director: Kathy Drake
749er
Director: Nancy Leonard
Calendar
Apr 2, 2026
749er
SBBC 1:00
Apr 3, 2026
Open & 499er
SBBC 1:00
  (Partner?)
Apr 4, 2026
Open & 499er
SBBC 1:00
Apr 6, 2026
Open
SBBC 1:15
Apr 6, 2026
749er
SBBC 09:30
Apr 7, 2026
299er - ACBL Charity Foundation
SBBC 1:00
Apr 7, 2026
2499er- ACBL Charity Foundation
SBBC 6:00
Apr 8, 2026
Open & 99er- ACBL Charity Foundation
SBBC 1:00
Member News


RANK ADVANCEMENTS:

JUNIOR MASTER

Rhonda Huesgen
Kathleen Hughes
Valerie Miller
Pawel Pocwiardowski

CLUB MASTER

Inna Taranchencko

SAPPHIRE LIFE MASTER

Carol Carpenter

CONGRATULATIONS!