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We run 5 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.
| Session | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1pm (must be 55 years of age or over) |
| Tuesday | 12:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30pm, free coffee/treat |
| Thursday aft | 12:45pm |
| Thursday eve | 7pm - lesson/Q&A at 6:30 - free coffee/treat |
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.
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.
The RA has a lending library for members of over 200 bridge books - see Library.
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/e/sports/bridge.htm
More info:
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.
Aspiring directors might enjoy visiting webpages featuring international Adjudication.
The RA Duplicate Bridge Club Executive welcomes your suggestions. email or call 613-731-4087