RA Duplicate Bridge Club

RA Duplicate Bridge Club of Ottawa -2451 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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The Duplicate Bridge Club of the Recreation Association of the Public Service of Canada welcome all to the game of Bridge.

We run multiple games every week, cost:$2/members, $4/non-members(treats included), at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., just east of Bronson Av. in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Usually we're at the West end of the building on the 2nd floor. Charity, STAC, and ACBL-wide games may cost a dollar extra. See theSchedule/Resultspage for special games and news. Join the executive and get $1 off each game. We also offer discounts to members who attend the AGM.

Need a partner?

Arrange a partner by emailing Tony Edwards or call him at (613)820-2984 well ahead of time -preferably days, not hours. If you arrive 10 minutes early, you are guaranteed a partner (the director will play if necessary) unless an extra half-table would be created and there are fewer than 7 table and it is a "Mitchell" movement (pairs do not switch between NS and EW). The purpose is to avoid creating a 4-board sitout. Most sessions have 10-15+ tables.

Membership

Anyone can play, but to enjoy reduced fees and free tournament entries, you must be a member of the RA, and then a member of the Bridge Club. Membership in the RA is reasonable, especially for current or retired federal civil servants and brings you access to many other RA activities, programs, and facilities. For further information on joining, contact Pat Coyne at 613-736-6206 or e-mail at pcoyne@racentre.com . Join and play the majority of games in any series between tournaments and you will get free passes for a game at the tournament or free RA game entries. The RA's frequent player policy is available here. The seniors club and the regular club amalgamated in 2007.

Library

The RA has a lending library for members of over 200 bridge books - see Library.

New to bridge?

The club would like to personally welcome you and your partner(s) to the fine game of bridge. Not only is it fun and the sport of kings (at least modern kings like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet), but it keeps your mind young and agile. You can play bridge for your entire life, even if you are disabled or blind. It doesn't matter what language you speak - we use bidding boxes. You can use this free bridge intro/program to introduce yourself to Bridge. The RA also runs bridge courses periodically - see http://www.racentre.com/raweb/E/Sports/Bridge.html

More info:

• Contract bridge

• Duplicate Bridge

Bridge questions?

Your other bridge questions might find answers on the Bridge Newsgroup or (Newsreader enabled? click here) Bridge is to be had On The Net, but there is nothing like meeting actual people and making actual friends.

The Rules

The ACBL Duplicate Bridge rules just changed in September 2008 Download the latest edition(pdf)..

Club Executive

The RA Duplicate Bridge Club Executive welcomes your suggestions. email or call 613-731-4087

Executive members & minutes

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