USEFUL LINKS

We have a USEFUL LINKS section, accessible by the MENU on the LEFT HAND SIDE of the home page.

Currently it is where you can find links to blank EBU CONVENTION CARDS.

Links will be maintained and updated by Andrew Merrison. Please e-mail him ideas of any usefulnesses. 

amerrison@theyorkbridgeclub.com

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WELCOME
WELCOME

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THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB

welcoming LEARNERS and PLAYERS of all standards
and all those looking to develop a new skill


Our club is a single storey, flat-floored building 
which is able to fully accommodate wheelchairs
(
in toilets, our café rest area as well as all the playing areas)

We also have a hearing loop, large-index playing cards, 
disabled parking spaces 
and two electric car charging points.

 

We are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of ways to play
so you really can engage with bridge your way

from Assisted Play (non-competitive) to the more usual Duplicate sessions
(at various levels: First Step, Gentle, Improvers, Competitive, Championship)


and across multiple formats
Match Pointed Pairs, XIMPs, Swiss Pairs, Teams-of-4, Teams-of-8 (6 Yorkshire League Teams)

 


We also provide many excellent options for learning

both full courses and pay-as-you-go (topic-based) lessons for
Beginners, Improvers and those at Intermediate levels ... right up to our Advanced Seminar series
as well as free lessons and play for younger/youth players via our Youth Academy

 

 

CLICK HERE TO E-MAIL US
(IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ANYTHING)


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PLAY SESSIONS

 

PLEASE BE SEATED
10 minutes before play

NB: later arrivals may not be accommodated
 


All sessions are face to face at
The York Bridge Club, Acomb, YO26 5FG

 

All afternoon sessions start at 1.00pm

Tuesday evening starts at 7.15pm

Other evenings start at 7.00pm

END TIMES are APPROXIMATE


 

Time

Weekly Schedule

Mon

1.00pm – 4.15pm

Monday Afternoon – Standard MP Pairs

7.00pm – 10.00pm

Monday Evening – Improvers (EXPECTED STANDARD: 7-High)

Tues

10.00am – 12.00pm

Tuesday Morning – Assisted Play – HOSTED

1.00pm – 4.15pm

Tuesday Afternoon – MP Pairs

7.15pm – 10.30pm

Tuesday Evening – Championship X IMPs (Wks 1, 3 & 5) 
Tuesday Evening – Championship MP Pairs (Wks 2 & 4)

Weds

10.00am – 12.00pm

Wednesday Morning – Summer Assisted Play (April 8th – August 26th) HOSTED

Thurs

1.00pm – 4.15pm

Thursday Afternoon – Standard MP Pairs

7.00pm – 9.00pm

Thursday Evening Assisted Play – HOSTED

7.00pm – 10.15pm

*NEW* Thursday Evening – Improvers ‘Plus’ (GUIDE: 9-High) – HOSTED

Fri

10.00am – 1.15pm

Friday Morning – Gentle Duplicate (simple systems) – HOSTED

Evening

NO PLAY SESSIONS

Sat

1.00pm – 4.15pm

2nd & 4th Saturday of the month: INTERNAL TEAMS MATCHES

1.00pm – 4.15pm

3rd Saturday of the month: SWISS PAIRS


 

If you don't have a partner, please note that for most sessions we DO NOT operate a Host system,
so we cannot guarantee finding you someone, but we will certainly do our best
CONTACT US via THIS LINK 
 

For detailed DESCRIPTORS of each Play Session, CLICK HERE

FIRST STEP DUPLICATE
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FIRST STEP DUPLICATE

SATURDAY, 2nd MAY

1:00 – c. 4:15 pm

[PLEASE ARRIVE BY 12:45 TO ENABLE A PROMPT START] 


HOSTED – so you won’t need a partner

You can just TURN UP on the day. ..........

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LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT


TEACHING FOR 2026

(full courses & pay-as-you-attend sessions)


schedule and descriptors for May onwards

AVAILABLE SOON


(click the various coloured links on the lines below for further
 information)

 

We welcome people of all standards and experience. 


Our club offers a wide range of lessons and supported play covering all levels of learning with
 an integrated pathway taking people from absolute beginners to club players.

 

All our teachers have a wealth of teaching and playing experience for you to draw on.
 

> Information on CLASSES for beginners and improvers


> Information on our TEACHERS

 

> Information on our SESSIONS for improvers (Duplicate and Assisted Play)


> Information on forthcoming EXTERNAL SEMINARS


> Information on YOUTH BRIDGE and the free YOUTH ACADEMY

 

Directions to New Bridge Club

Map

Directions

VISITORS & NEWCOMERS
VISITORS & NEWCOMERS

NEW TO BRIDGE?
If you are interested in finding out more about bridge, such as what it is, why it can be beneficial and how much fun it is, you can CLICK HERE.
 

ALREADY PLAYING?
We offer duplicate play sessions of varying standards. 

CLICK FOR DETAILS

MEMBER ACCOUNT STATEMENTS

To receive an Email of your balance and statement of activity, please enter your EBU number and press Order statement 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

If you have issues or questions, email statements@theyorkbridgeclub.com

For the bank details click here

IN MEMORIAM

 

 

YOUTH ACADEMY
YOUTH ACADEMY
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FREE YBC

YOUTH ACADEMY


Each Wednesday
4:30pm – 6:30pm


Teaching until 6:00
Free Play until 6:30



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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are unable to find what you're looking for on the website, you may like to have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

If all else fails, or if you have a comment / question, e-mail us at:

club@theyorkbridgeclub.com 

and we will get back to you.

TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR
TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR

NEED TRANSPORT?
CONTACT LINDA


Linda Kitchen is our new
TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR, matching those members who would like a lift to our Club to those who are passing nearby to play at the same session. 

Please e-mail offers & requests directly to: 

linda_kitchen@hotmail.com