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"Newplicate" Tsawwassen bridge club definition... An ACBL sanctioned game where NEWer players are introduced to duPLICATE bridge. Participants play a reduced number of boards against each other and completely separate from the main game.
How
we started...
Having received a number of requests to run lessons from the Ladner, Tsawwassen,
White Rock areas, I decided to present the “Club” series course by Audrey
Grant. This first of the series started on Sept 9th. 2004 and was held in the
Ladner Pioneer Library. Twenty newcomers to bridge attended for eight weeks, and
voted the course a success. What
we did...
Accordingly, we arranged to run a "Newplicate" session parallel to the
regular Monday night game in Tsawwassen. Current space considerations dictate
that this game be limited and therefore, at this time,
participation is by invitation. What we need to do... Our current total attendance ranges from 10 to 12 tables in the regular game plus the three "Newplicate" tables for a total of 15. This volume is the maximum we can handle in our current space. I am prepared to increase the playing area by renting additional space and opening up the room divider. This will double our playing area. Of course this is only viable if the "Newplicate" game grows to a minimum of 6 tables.
What
you need to do...
I would therefore be interested in hearing from players with less than 5 master points
who are looking for a game suited to their needs. How
the game will be run...
With 6 tables it is my intention to run an 18 board movement thus providing
ample time to play all the rounds. This could be expanded to 24 boards as skill
and speed increase. At the same time I realize that the "Newplicate"
game has to be watched quite closely in terms of directing since the newer
players are not familiar with laws and protocols of the game. Our
hope...
We are hoping that the "Newplicate" game will appeal to those who may
have had some concerns about playing duplicate. Give me a call at 604-940-9809
and come out.
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Last modified: March 24, 2008 Comments/contact: mailto:rmdunn@dccnet.com |