Types of Sessions

Labels of our Regular Sessions

We run regular club duplicate sessions to suit players of different level in the City and Canada Bay. There is no specific timeline when you should progress to the next level, you can pace yourself to master the game of bridge. Your progress doesn’t need to be linear, you could skip and jump a (few) level(s), you could play in two different types of sessions during your breakthrough. Feel free to try, Bridge is an adventure and enjoy!

Lesson plus Supervised Game Session

  • For players who have completed beginners course or know the basic of the game but not quite ready to play in duplicate session as yet.
  • The session will start with a 20-40mins lesson, followed by 4 practice hands, then we will play some random hands with supervision. Each lesson will have a different topic, notes and handouts are included.
  • When and Where?
    • City – Wednesday Morning 10.00am – 12.30pm
    • City – Wednesday Night 6.30pm – 9.00pm
    • Canada Bay – Thursday Morning 10.00am – 12.30pm
    • Table Money Fee
    • $20 for member / $17 for concession member/ $24 for visitor (no concession rate in Canada Bay Club).

Intermediate and Rookie Duplicate Session

  • Suitable for players who have played in the Supervised Play Sessions for some time, and would like to gain a bit more confidence before moving onto Open.
  • We will play 21-24 boards. The session is run on duplicate movement with randomly dealt hands. The etiquette of playing in a tournament is expected in this session. More sophisticated bidding, play and defence will be introduced via the pre-game talk (Wednesday Intermediate) and hand analysis (Monday Rookie) in this level.
  • When and Where?
    • City – Monday Rookie 10.00am – 1.15pm (Julian Foster will write up an interesting hand from the session in his column Weekly Wisdom)
    • City – Wednesday Intermediate / Open 10.00am – 1.15pm (9.45am start for the pre-game talk)
  • Table Money Fee
    • $16 member / $13 concession member / $20 visitor

Sunday Funday

  • Perfect for those who would like to have a relaxed afternoon game in a friendly environment! The lay-back atmosphere has attracted a lot of players bringing friends and family in. Tea sandwiches, cheese platter, bread & butter pudding and drinks are included.
  • We will play 21-24 boards. The session is run on duplicate movement with randomly dealt hands.
  • When and Where?
    • City – Sunday Afternoon 1.30pm – 4.30pm (every two weeks, please keep an eye on What’s On)
  • Table Money Fee
    • $20 member / $17 concession member / $24 visitor

Open Duplicate Session

  • We will play 24-28 boards in a more competitive yet friendly environment. The session is run on duplicate with randomly dealt hands. You are expected to have some understanding of tournament rules & etiquette. You should also understand well of your own system and be able to explain it to your opponents!
  • at City – Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
    • Every morning Monday – Thursday 10.00am – 1.15pm
    • Tuesday Night 7.15pm – 10.00pm
    • Table Money Fee: $16 member / $13 concession member / $20 visitor
  • at Canada Bay – Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
    • Monday Morning 10.00am for 10.15am start – 1.30pm
    • Thursday Morning 10.00am for 10.15am start – 1.30pm
    • Table Money Fee: $16 members / $20 visitors (no concession rate at this venue)

Tuesday Night Duplicate

  • A special session hosted by our volunteers Phil Halloran and Martin Clear. Chris Hamam is a new member of the volunteer team on Tuesday night. They contact players in advance and pair them up (if necessary) to make sure no surprises for our volunteer directors. If you are interested in playing on Tuesday night, please contact office in advance.
  • We will play 21-28 boards. The session is run on duplicate movement with randomly dealt hands. Martin Clear will lead a group discussion after session, he will also write up an interesting hand in his column Tuesday Tips.
  • When and Where?
    • City – Tuesday Night 7.15pm – 10.00pm
  • Table Money Fee
    • $16 member / $13 concession member / $20 visitor

Championship Monday Nights

  • The Championship Monday Nights are organised by our State Body New South Wales Bridge Association. They are events to be held over a few Monday Nights, so enter in advance via NSWBA / MyABF is required.
  • When?
    • Monday Nights 7.15pm start, in the format of events.
  • Where?
    • Online on RealBridge
  • The Monday Nights Championships have the best NSW players! Suitable for advanced players and those who would like to challenge themselves by playing against the best.

We are trying to provide some ideas on how a bridge journey will look like. Your desire of where you would like yourself to be will point you to the right direction. Please feel free to consult our teachers, directors and staff if you feel lost.