Unit 421 - Cheyenne
Release 2.19q
Recent Updates
Unit 421 Home Page
24th Mar 2023 10:42 CDT
0 0 0 0 0 0
Pages viewed in 2023
Bridge Lessons for 2023 by Rod

SCHEDULE OF BRIDGE LESSONS BY ROD

Noon start time before bridge – handouts provided (additional questions if time)

March 9        Bidding responses for newer players

April 6           Helpful hints for newer players

May 4            Rule of 15 and Rule of 11

June 1           Playing defense

July 6             Big NT hands

August 3       Takeout doubles

Sept. 7          More on doubles

Oct. 5             Inverted Minors

Nov. 2            Jacoby 2NT

Dec. 7           Safety plays by declarer

Jan 4              Basic bidding (related to NMF)

Unit 421 Home Page
New Home page for Unit 421 in Cheyenne, Wyoming
New Home page for Unit 421 in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Welcome to the website for UNIT 421 ♠   ♣ 

We will be posting results from our games, displaying a calendar of upcoming special games, and providing Unit 421 News, including cancellation of games

Rod Southworth, Webmaster        southworth15@yahoo.com

Unit 421 Newsletter

Bridge etiquette (gleaned from ACBL)

1. Be nice, smile. 2. Don't give lessons to anyone at the table. 3. Keep your voice even and the gestures consistent when making bids or playing the hands. Don't snap your cards or make any unusual movements to get your point across. Be ethical. 4. When on lead against a contract, LEAD and then write down the contract on your scorecard. Same thing for dummy, lay your hand down and then write down the contract. 5. Don't discuss the hands until the round is over. 6. Avoid playing with the bidding box. Decide on your bid before touching the box. 7. Avoid taking a card out of your hand before it is your turn

Good behavior and hygiene at the bridge table

Goodwill Gestures at the table

Greet and welcome opponents 

Always say "Director, please"

Accept defeat and victory with grace

Say, "Thank you, partner"

Compliment opponents play

Discuss hands after the game

Mentor a new player

North/South move boards to next table

Leave a tidy table

Smile often and enjoy the game 

Don't move before the move called

 

The following information should help protect players from getting sick while playing bridge.  ♠   ♣ 

Remember to practice good hygiene. Washing your hands often and thoroughly or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer will go a long way, and if you’re sick, you should stay home to protect others.  You should cough or sneeze into a tissue and then discard it as soon as possible.  Avoid touching your face as germs are easily transmitted that way.  If you have not been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you should wear a mask to protect others.

 

DUPLICATE BRIDGE IN CHEYENNE - updated March 2023

BEST WISHES FOR DIANE MCKILLIP AS SHE RECOVERS FROM HER RECENT STROKE!

Scroll down to see the schedule of Rod's Bridge Lessons for the remainder of 2023 (on the left side after Menu)

Special games scheduled for the next 4 months of 2023:  3/16 - GNT Game, 3/30 - Upgraded Club Championship, 4/20 - Membership Game 4/27 - Club Championship, 5/4 and 5/18 - Grass Roots Fund games, 5/11 - 8 is Enough Team game, 5/25 - NAP games will be held at least once a month in June and July.

Newer players should check the Useful Links menu option for many free bridge lessons online.

Thursday Afternoon Bridge 

The cost for Thursday games will be $3 for each player, including the club championship games, NAP games, and Eight is Enough Team games.  Note: some special games with extra points may cost everyone $5 and will be announced on this website.

It is important to show up by 12:15, or have a partner there by then, so we can know how to set up the game.  Players who are late may not be allowed to play!

Food will not be provided by the unit.  Water/coffee will be available.  Everyone is expected to help putting away bridge supplies and card tables/chairs, etc. after each game.

Game results will be posted on ACBL Live shortly after the game is completed.  Knights of Columbus bar (Casey's Club) opens at 4pm – players are encouraged to socialize there.

Thursday game results are posted on this site, left side under Results.

Tuesday and Friday games are run by the Wild West Club and may have different rules and procedures for play.

        Link to Latest D17 Bridge Buzz

        Link for non-members to become a guest member of ACBL for 120 days (free)

        Link to Unit 421 Ace of Clubs

        Link to District 17 Website

 

Players using BBO to play online

The following members of our unit have played online at BBO.  You should contact them for help in playing online.

Bonnie H., Mary G., Diane M., Sally S., Jean N, Duane W., Ron H., Marlene B., Gordy V., Dick A., Darlene S., Don M.,and Norma M.

Calendar
Fri 31st March 2023
Friday Game
Senior Center 12:30
Director: Duane Wall
Tue 4th April 2023
Evening Game
Senior Center 5:30
Director: Duane Wall
Thu 6th April 2023
Thursday Game
Knights of Columbus 12:30
Director: Varies
Fri 7th April 2023
Friday Game
Senior Center 12:30
Director: Duane Wall
Results
Thursday Game
Director: Cheryl Landers
Thursday Game
Director: Cheryl Landers
Thursday Game
Director: Cheryl Landers