Joondalup Bridge Club

Registration for GNOT (Grand National Open Teams)

now open.

Gold point event.  Open to members only

Be Quick! Limited number of teams allowed.

Thursday May 9, 16, 23 - starting time 1pm or 1:30p (TBC).

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Attention: Thursday afternoon players

• ALL Thursday afternoon sessions will be BY REGISTRATION ONLY (on SignUp).
• Members can register without a partner. A partner will be assigned on Thursday morning UNLESS this does create a sitout of 4 or more boards.
• Registrations will close at midnight of the Wednesday prior to the session

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Next RED POINTS:      Tuesday May 14th  @ 6:45pm

Register here: Red Points Registration

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    Next SWISS PAIRS: Thursday MAY 2nd @ 1:00pm

    Register through SignUp for these events

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You need to Pre-register for RED POINT EVENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS (Swiss Pairs. GNOT etc) and LESSONS. Please USE the SIGNUP BOX on this webpage.

Please arrive with your partner 15 minutes before start time and have the correct change with you.

The Joondalup Bridge Club was founded 10yrs ago and is one of Australia's fastest growing bridge clubs, with currently over 340 members.

We offer 5 STANDARD CLUB ('competition style') sessions and 2 ABRIDGED ('shorter social style') sessions each week that cater for a wide range of bridge abilities. See the SESSION TIMES box on this website.

We play in the Fleur Freame Pavilion at MacDonald Park, just off Marmion Avenue in Padbury. We have modern facilities with A/C and ergonomic chairs. There is ample free parking in front of the building.

Beginner lessons are held at least twice each year. See the box below for the next cycle.

The Membership fee for FY2024 (1/4/24 - 31/3/2025) is $55 for full members and $15 for Associates. *New members need to also pay $5 for a name badge.

Table fees are $4 for regular sessions ($6 for visitors) and $5 for event sessions (eg RPE) Note: Event sessions are members-only and usually require registration in advance. Always check.

NEXT Series of Beginner Lessons starts JULY 3

Wednesday morning - 9:30 -12:30pm.

There are not many opportunities to learn bridge in the northern suburbs. JBC usually holds 2 series of the Beginner Lessons each year, one in the evening and another in the morning. Places are limited!  

For more information Contact: presidentjbc@westnet.com.au

A modest up front charge of $60 covers all 9 beginner lessons. This is followed by several weeks of supervised practice sessions ($4 ea) to gain more confidence and speed up your play before attending our regular sessions.  All sessions include a short break for coffee or tea with a variety of biscuits, plus time to meet and socialize with other attendees.

You will receive an excellent Booklet: 'Bridge Notes for Beginners', and a book with Homework Exercises as well as a copy of Materials from each Lesson (Weekly)

Each lesson includes theory (broken up in small segments) of the BASIC BIDDING SYSTEM (ACOL with 5 card majors, weak no-trumps, weak 2's). We use worksheet exercises, guided by an experienced helper at each table, to practice bidding. The second half of the lesson is play of up to 8 boards to consolidate what is taught in that lesson.

A copy of each Lessons Powerpoint slides, worksheet exercises, answers and practice hands are sent to all attendees each week.

Login to Pianola for personal results history, analysis of your performance or to find a partner for a particular session (see below).

MONDAY AFTERNOON:

STANDARD CLUB  1:30pm  Partner required 

TUESDAY EVENING:

STANDARD CLUB   6:45pm  Partner required

WEDNESDAYS: 

AFTERNOON: STANDARD CLUB  1:30PM NO Partner required

EVENING: ** STARTER  7:00pm  NO Partner required

THURSDAYS:

AFTERNOON: STANDARD CLUB  1:30pm  RESERVATION REQUIRED! NO Partner required

EVENING: *ABRIDGED  7:00pm  NO Partner required

FRIDAY AFTERNOON:

STANDARD CLUB  1:30pm  NO Partner required  

* ABRIDGED sessions are shorter (3 hours, 20 - 22 boards), attract reduced masterpoints, allow more time per round, bidding aids and limited supervised help. 

STANDARD CLUB Sessions last about 3.5 hours, minimum of 24 boards, Full Green Masterpoints. 

** STARTER Session for those needing more practice to increase speed of play. (15 - 18 boards) Bidding aids allowed, supervised help is provided. 

ALL sessions include a 15 minute refreshment interval.

Cost per session: $4 for members, $6 for non members.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly club and make all newcomers welcome.