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♣♦ May 2024 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Date: Sunday 28th April and 26th May 2024
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $20 member ($17 concession member) / $24 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

RED Cancer Council Morning Tea

  • Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: Extra $2 table money fee. SBC will donate $4 for each player’s table money fee to Cancer Council.
  • Two separate fields – Open & Intermediate AND Supervised.
  • There will be a variety of fancy tea, home bake goodies and raffle draw for charity purpose. The cute “tea cup” cookies are also available at $2 each, all cookies income will be donated to Cancer Council.
  • No need to book, visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

May Workshop

  • Date: Friday 17th May on Declarer Play and Bergen Raises.
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $60 / $65 per person (member / visitor). $30 for Youth players. Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

RED Wednesday Night Premier – State Open Teams Qualifier

  • Date: Over 3 Wednesday nights on May 8th, 15th and 22nd 2024
  • Time: 7.15pm – 10.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $288 per team
  • RED masterpoints. IMPs scoring.
  • This session is designed for players who prefer a more challenging game. All are welcome.
  • This event qualifies one-sixth of the field to the F2F State Open Teams Metropolitan Final (incorporating the Pennant Hills Teams Congress) on 13th October 2024.
  • Please enter via MyABF.

♣♦ April 2024 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Date: Sunday 28th April 2024
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $20 member ($17 concession member) / $24 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

April Workshop

  • Date: Friday 12th April on Solid Suits, Strong Suits, Decisive Bidding
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $60 / $65 per person (member / visitor). $30 for Youth players. Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

RED W.E.D. State Open Pairs Qualifier

  • Date: Over 3 Wednesday nights on April 1oth, 17th and 24th 2024
  • Time: 7.15pm – 10.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $72 per person
  • RED masterpoints. Average of 3 results.
  • This session is designed for players who prefer a more challenging game. All are welcome.
  • This event qualifies one-sixth of the field to the F2F State Open Pairs Championship Finals on 16th – 17th November 2024. All participating pairs in the WED State Open Pairs Qualifiers are eligible to progress to the Finals as Sydney Bridge Centre representatives (saving $40 entry fee!).
  • Please enter via MyABF.

GOLD SBC GNOT Direct Qualifier

  • Date: 13th – 14th April 2024 (Sat-Sun)
  • Time: 10.00am – 5.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $560 per team
  • GOLD masterpoints.
  • This event qualifies one team directly to the GNOT National Phase Two Online 64-Teams Knockout Round from September 20– 22. Entry fee will be paid for by Sydney Bridge Centre.
  • Please enter via MyABF.

♣♦ March 2024 ♥♠

Directors Course

  • Date: Friday 22nd March 2024
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $35 per person (member / visitor). Free tea, coffee and refreshment throughout the day. Lunch is available from downstairs coffee shop.
  • Please book via MyABF

Sunday Funday

  • Please note that there is NO Sunday Funday on 10th March 2024
  • Date: Sunday 24th March 2024
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $20 member ($17 concession member) / $24 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

March Workshop

  • Date: Friday 8th March on Defence Techniques
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $60 / $65 per person (member / visitor). $30 for Youth players. Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

RED State Mixed Pairs Qualifiers @ City

  • Date: Over 3 Tuesdays (5th, 12th & 19th) and Over 3 Thursdays (7th, 14th & 21st)
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member / $15 concession member / $22 visitor
  • RED masterpoints. 2 best out of 3 results counted – Play all 3 and drop the worst score.
  • All are welcome. However, to qualify, you must play at least two times in the same regular session with the same partner of the opposite gender. 
  • SBC will sponsor 2 pairs (one from each event) to the State Mixed Pairs Finals from 18th-19th May. Both players of the pair must be Sydney Bridge Centre members.

♣♦ February 2024 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Date: Sunday 11th and 25th February 2024
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $20 member ($17 concession member) / $24 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

February Workshop

  • Date: Friday 9th February on Improve Your Judgement & Tweak Your System
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $60 / $65 per person (member / visitor). $30 for Youth players. Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

February Workshop (ADVANCED)

  • Date: Saturday10th February on Interfering with their 1NT Opening & Handling Interference Over Our 1NT Opening
  • Time: 10am – 1pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $30 / $35 per person (member / visitor). $15 for Youth players. Course notes, and a substantial morning tea included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ January 2024 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Date: Sunday 14th and 28th January 2024
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $20 member ($17 concession member) / $24 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

RED Australia Day Matchpointed Swiss Pairs Congress

  • Date: Friday 26th January 2024
  • Time: 10.00am – 4.30/5.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills
  • Fee: $50 for members / $60 for visitors (a delicious lunch included)
  • RED masterpoints
  • You MUST enter in advance via the NSWBA website
  • Flyer

Beginners Course (6 Monday Mornings at City)

  • Date: 6 Monday mornings from 29th January – 4th March 2024
  • Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Wing Roberts
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Free for those who have taken our beginners course before
  • Please enrol online

Beginners Course (6 Tuesday Nights at City)

  • Date: 6 Tuesday evenings from 30th January – 5th March 2024
  • Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Wing Roberts
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Free for those who have taken our beginners course before
  • Please enrol online

Beginners Course (6 Thursday Mornings at Canada Bay)

  • Date: 6 Thursday mornings from 1st February – 7th March 2024
  • Time: 10.15am – 12.45pm
  • Venue: Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
  • Teacher: Wing Roberts
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Free for those who have taken our beginners course before
  • Please enrol online

♣♦ December 2023 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Date: Sunday 17th December 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $20 member ($17 concession member) / $24 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

RED Point Frenzy (RED)

  • RED Thursday 7th December – Morning Open (10am start) @ Canada Bay AND City
  • RED  Tuesday 12th December – Morning (10am) AND Evening (7.15pm) Open @ City
  • RED  Thursday 14th December – Morning Open (10am) @ Canada Bay AND City
  • RED  Tuesday 19th December – Morning (10am) AND Evening (7.15pm) Open @ City
  • RED  Thursday 21st December – Morning Open (10am) @ City
  • RED  Thursday 28th December – Morning Open (10am) @ City
  • RED Tuesday 2nd January – Morning Open (10am) @ City
  • Normal table money fee

Christmas Party! (RED)

  • Date: Wednesday 6th December 2023
  • Time: Morning and Afternoon sessions, your choice of playing only morning, only afternoon and both sessions!
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $60 per person (member / visitor). All Christmas goodies included. A Xmas themed lunch included, whether you play one or both sessions!
  • Let us know on the booking form if you need a partner, we will line you up with one 🙂
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.
  • Flyer

December Workshop

  • Date: Friday 1st December End of Year Summary
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $60 / $65 per person (member / visitor). $30 for Youth players. Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ November 2023 ♥♠

State Under 100 Masterpoints Pairs Championship (RED)

  • Date: Sunday 26th November 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $20 member ($17 concession member) / $24 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • Compete with players who have similar amount of masterpoints! If you have more than 100 masterpoints, please join us in our Sunday Funday.
  • RED masterpoints
  • Booking essential for board dealing purpose.
  • Flyer

Sunday Funday

  • Date: Sunday 5th and 26th* November 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $20 member ($17 concession member) / $24 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.
  • The Under 100MPs Championships will be run alongside the Sunday Funday on 26th November

November Workshop

  • Date: Friday 3rd November on Some Useful Conventions
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). $25 for Youth players. Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

Melbourne Cup Day (RED)

  • Date: Tuesday 7th November 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm (with a lunch break)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • RED masterpoints
  • Fee: $50 member (no concession rate) / $55 visitors. A delicious morning tea, champagne lunch and table money fee included.
  • Booking preferred for catering purposes. Please book online.
  • Flyer

♣♦ October 2023 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Three Sunday Fundays in October!
  • Date: Sunday 1st, 15th and 29th October 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

Labour Day @ City (RED)

  • Our City venue is OPEN on Labour Day
  • Date: Monday 2nd October 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: Normal table money fee $13 member ($11 concession member) / $16 visitors.
  • RED masterpoints!
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

October Workshop

  • Date: Friday 6th October on Competitive Bidding at Different Levels
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). $25 for Youth players. Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

October Workshop (Half-Day)

  • Date: Saturday 7th October specially for Newer Players on Fundamentals
  • Time: 10am – 1.00pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $25 / $30 per person (member / visitor). $13 for Youth players. Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ September 2023 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 10th and 24th September 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

September Workshop

  • Date: Friday 15th September on Improve Your Declarer Play
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

Tuesday Lunch & Learn

  • Date: Tuesday 19th September 2023
  • Time: 1.15pm -ish, after the Tuesday morning session
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: FREE to stay behind and join
  • A ‘post-mortem’ study forum facilitated by Ian Lisle. We will discuss some interesting hands we play, he will also share some of his observations.
  • We provide a light starter, you bring your own lunch.
  • All are welcome.

RED Stroke Awareness Day

  • Date: Tuesday 5th September 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 (member) $15 (concession member) $22 (visitor). A delicious morning tea included.
  • RED masterpoints.
  • Raffle draw ticket at $5 each. Attractive prizes including a Hight Tea for Two voucher at QVB and two bottles of Moet champagne, and much more!
  • All raffle draw takings will be donated to Stroke Recovery Association. SBC will also donate $5 from each player’s table money fee to the Stroke Recovery Association.

♣♦ August 2023 ♥♠

Australia-Wide Open Pairs

  • Date: Thursday 31st August 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Both City AND Canada Bay
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors.
  • Your results will be ranked nation-wide by the organiser, Australia Bridge magazine.
  • Green masterpoints for local results and RED masterpoints for nation-wide results.
  • A souvenir booklet with commentaries on all hands played will be given to participants after session.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.
  • Nation-wide Results

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 13th and 27th August 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

Tuesday Lunch & Learn

  • Date: Tuesday 15th August 2023
  • Time: 1.15pm -ish, after the Tuesday morning session
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: FREE to stay behind and join
  • A ‘post-mortem’ study forum facilitated by Ian Lisle. We will discuss some interesting hands we play, he will also share some of his observations.
  • We provide a light starter, you bring your own lunch.
  • All are welcome.

NSW State Wide Pairs

  • Compete in your local club and rank your results among all participating clubs in New South Wales
  • Date: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. A booklet of all hand commentaries included.
  • Double Masterpoints – GREEN for sessional results, RED for the state wide results.
  • results will be ranked state-wide by NSWBA
  • TWO separate fields (Rookie and Intermediate/Open) playing the same hand. Please tell director which field you would like to play in on the day.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.
  • State-wide Results

August Workshop

  • Date: Friday 25th August on The Main Rules of Bridge
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

August Workshop (Advanced)

  • Date: Saturday 26th August on Two-Over-One
  • Time: 10am – 1pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $25 / $30 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, no lunch but a delicious substantial morning tea included
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ July 2023 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 2nd, 16th and 30th July 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

July Workshop

  • Date: Friday 28th July 2023 on Making The Most Out Of Weak Hands
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

RED State Open Pairs Qualifying Event

  • Date: 3 Thursday mornings on 13th, 20th and 27th July
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: BOTH City and Canada Bay
  • Fee: Extra $2 table money fee.
  • The top pair in each venue will represent Sydney Bridge Centre with club sponsorship of entry fee (value $160) to compete in the NSW State Open Pairs Finals on 18-19 November 2023. One pair MUST be SBC members.
  • All are welcome, RED masterpoints for everyone who play in the session.
  • 2 out of 3 best results counted, so play them all to drop your worse score.
  • No need to enter in advance.

SUPER GREEN The Winter Pair

  • Date: 3 Monday Mornings on 17th, 24th and 31st July
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: BOTH City (main duplicate) and Canada Bay
  • Fee: Normal table money fee (nothing extra!)
  • Green masterpoints for each session at each venue, we will then score cross venues for an Overall Results offering extra Green masterpoints!
  • 2 out of 3 best results counted, so play them all to drop your worse score.
  • All are welcome. No need to enter in advance.

♣♦ June 2023 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Please note that NO bridge on 25th June, due to building maintanence.
  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 11th June 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

June Workshop

  • Date: Friday 23rd June 2023 on Strong Hands and Slam Bidding
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ May 2023 ♥♠

Australia Wide Novice Pairs

  • A special event for players with fewer than 100 masterpoints as at 31st March 2023 (Check your masterpoints on ABF Masterpoints website)
  • Date: Sunday 28th May 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitor. Delicious afternoon tea and all usual Sunday Funday goodies included.
  • A souvenir booklets of analysis on all hands your played will be given to all participants. Sessional winners will receive a Complimentary Workshop of your choice
  • results will be ranked nation-wide by Australian Bridge Magazine.
  • For players who have more than 100 masterpoints, please join us in the Sunday Funday duplicate session.
  • Nation-wide Results

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 14th and 28th May
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

GOLD City GNOT Qualifying Event

  • Date: Tuesday 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th May
  • Time: 10.00am start
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills
  • Cost: extra $2 table money fee per player
  • GOLD masterpoints
  • IMPs scoring. 3 out of 4 results counted.
  • No need to form a team. Participate as a Pair. The top 2 pairs will form a team sponsored by Sydney Bridge Centre to compete in the GNOT Metropolitan Final on 5th-6th August 2023.

RED Cancer Council Morning Tea

  • Date: Wednesday 24th May 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills
  • Cost: extra $2 table money fee per player. SBC will donate $4 from each player’s table money fee to Cancer Council.
  • RED masterpoints
  • Two separate fields – Intermediate / Open Duplicate AND Supervised Play (no lesson that day)
  • Prizes for winners of both directions in both fields

Beginners Course (6 Wednesday Evenings at City)

  • Date: 6 Wednesday Evenings from 31st May – 5th July
  • Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Free for those who have taken our beginners course before
  • Please enrol online

Beginners Course (6 Thursday Mornings at Canada Bay)

  • Date: 6 Thursday Mornings from 1st June – 6th July
  • Time: 10.30am – 12.45pm
  • Venue: Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Free for those who have taken our beginners course before
  • Please enrol online

Improvers Course (6 Monday Mornings at City)

  • Date: 6 Monday Mornings from 29th May – 3rd July
  • Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Please enrol online

Beginners Course (6 Tuesday Mornings at City) – CANCELLED

  • Date: 6 Tuesday Mornings from 30th May – 4th July
  • Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Free for those who have taken our beginners course before
  • Please enrol online

RED Strathfield State Mixed Pairs Qualifying Event

  • Date: 3 Monday mornings on 1st, 8th and 15th May
  • Time: 10.00am for 10.15am start – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
  • Fee: $2 extra table money fee.
  • The top two pairs will represent Strathfield Bridge Club with club sponsorship of entry fee (value $160) to the State Mixed Pairs Finals on 20th – 21st May 2023.
  • All are welcome, super RED masterpoints for everyone who play in the session.
  • 2 out of 3 best results counted, so play them all to drop your worse score.
  • No need to enter in advance.

♣♦ April 2023 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 2nd, 16th and 30th April 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

Easter Monday (RED)

  • Date: Monday 10th April 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: City AND Canada Bay
  • Cost: Normal table money fee
  • RED masterpoints!

April Workshop

  • Date: Friday 14th April 2023 on Competitive Bidding and How to Handle it
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.
  • Flyer

April Workshop – Special Half-day on Saturday

  • Date: Saturday 15th April 2023 on Fundamentals
  • Time: 10am – 1.00pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $25 / $30 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.
  • Flyer

ANZAC Day (RED)

  • Date: Tuesday 25th April 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills
  • Cost: Normal table money fee
  • RED masterpoints!

♣♦ March 2023 ♥♠

State Mixed Pairs SBC Qualifying Event (RED)

  • Date: 3 Thursday mornings on 30th March, 6th & 13th April 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney (some CBC mixed contending pairs may contend with scoring across venues)
  • Fee: $2 extra table money fee
  • The top two pairs will represent SBC with club sponsorship of entry fee (value $120) to the State Mixed Pairs Finals on 20th – 21st May 2023. One pair must be SBC members.
  • All are welcome, super RED masterpoints for everyone who play in the session.
  • 2 out of 3 best results counted, so play them all to drop your worse score.
  • No need to enter in advance.

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 5th March AND 19th March 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

March Workshop

  • Date: Friday 10th March 2023 on Declarer Play in Focus
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included. **Strathfield members enjoy members’ rate!
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.
  • Flyer

The (Almost) St Patrick’s Day (RED)

  • Date: Thursday 16th March 2023
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: City AND Canada Bay
  • Cost: Normal table money fee.
  • GREEN masterpoints for sessional results, plus RED masterpoints score across the two venues!
  • “Pot of Gold” tokens for FREE Coffee Machine coffee in the City.

♣♦ February 2023 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 5th February AND 19th February 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

Learn to Play Bridge Beginners Course

  • Date: Over 6 Wednesdays from 8th February – 15th March 2023
  • Morning Course: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Evening Course: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
  • Venue: City, Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills
  • Fee: $159 for the full course (notes included)
  • Booking essential for materials preparation. Please enrol via the online booking system.

February Workshop

  • Date: Friday 10th February 2023 on Refresh Your Bridge
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.
  • Flyer

February Workshop (Advanced)

  • Date: Saturday 11th February 2023 on Tournament Skills.
  • Time: 10am – 1pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $25 / $30 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, no lunch but a delicious substantial morning tea included
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.
  • Flyer

♣♦ January 2023 ♥♠

Australia Day – City Vs CBC Intervenue Competition (RED)

  • Date: Thursday 26th January 2023
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: City AND Canada Bay
  • Fee: Normal table money fee – $13 member $11 concession member $16 visitor. No concession rate in Canada Bay.
  • Green masterpoints for each session, then RED masterpoints for overall ranking
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 8th and 22nd January 2023
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

♣♦ December 2022 ♥♠

Christmas Parties! (RED)

  • Date: Friday 9th December 2022 AND Wednesday 14th December 2022
  • Time: Morning and Afternoon sessions on both days, your choice of playing 1 or 2 days, your choice of playing only morning, only afternoon and both sessions!
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $60 per person (member / visitor). All Christmas goodies included. A Xmas themed lunch included, whether you play one or both sessions!
  • Let us know on the booking form if you need a partner, we will line you up with one 🙂
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.
  • Flyer

RED Points Frenzy (F2F at City and Canada Bay)

  • RED F2F Duplicate on Monday 12th December 2022, 10am start (City and Canada Bay)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Tuesday 13th December 2022, 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Thursday 15th December 2022, 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Monday 19th December 2022 , 10am start (City and Canada Bay)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Tuesday 20th December 2022 , 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Wednesday 21st December 2022 , 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Wednesday 22nd December 2022 , 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Thursday 23rd December 2022 , 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Tuesday 27th December 2022 , 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Wednesday 28th December 2022 , 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Thursday 29th December 2022 , 10am start (City)
  • RED F2F Duplicate on Monday 2nd January 2023 , 10am start (City and Canada Bay)

♣♦ November 2022 ♥♠

State Under 100 Masterpoints Pairs Championship (RED)

  • Date: Sunday 27th November 2022
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • Compete with players who have similar amount of masterpoints! If you have more than 100 masterpoints, please join us in our Sunday Funday.
  • RED masterpoints
  • Booking essential for board dealing purpose.
  • Flyer

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 13th and 27th November 2022
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

November Workshop

  • Date: Friday 18th Novmeber 2022 on Overcalls and Competitive Bidding
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.
  • Flyer

Melbourne Cup Day

  • Date: Tuesday 1st November 2022
  • Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm (with a lunch break)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • RED masterpoints
  • Fee: $50 member (no concession rate) / $55 visitors. A delicious morning tea, champagne lunch and table money fee included.
  • Booking preferred for catering purposes. Please book online.

♣♦ October 2022 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 9th and 30th October 2022
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

Labour Day sessions

  • Date: Monday 3rd October 2022
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: City AND Canada Bay
  • RED masterpoints
  • Normal table money fee – $12 per person (member) / $15 visitor. Concession members’ rate $10 applies to the City venue.
  • No need to book. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

October Workshop

  • Date: Friday 7th October 2022 on Playing Easy Hands, Playing Hard Hands
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

October Workshop (Advanced)

  • Date: Saturday 8th October 2022 on Slam Bidding and Advanced Plays.
  • Time: 10am – 1pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $25 / $30 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, no lunch but a delicious substantial morning tea included
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ September 2022 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 4th September and 25th September 2022
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

September Workshop

  • Date: Friday 9th September 2022 on No-Trumps Systems and Bidding
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

Stroke Awareness Day

  • Date: Wednesday 7th September 2022
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $15 members (no concession rate) / $18 visitors
  • SBC will donate $5 from each player’s table money fee to Stroke Recovery Association which provides a range of support and information services for people affected by Stroke and their families / carers.
  • Snack and refreshment throughout the session, great raffle prizes and lots of spot prizes for everyone.
  • Flyer

♣♦ August 2022 ♥♠

State Open Teams SBC Qualifying Event

  • Date: 3 Tuesday mornings on 9th, 16th & 23rd August and 3 Thursday mornings on 11th, 18th & 25th August 2022
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $2 extra table money fee
  • The top two pairs from each qualifying event will form a team to represent SBC with club sponsorship of entry fee (value $160) to the Metropolitan Final on 16th October at Sydney Bridge Centre Clubrooms.
  • All are welcome, super RED masterpoints for everyone who play in the session.
  • IMPs scoring. 2 out of 3 best results counted, so play them all to drop your worse score.
  • Pre-game Talk on IMPs Scoring at 9.45am available on 2nd and 4th August before play.
  • Overall Results – Tuesday Final / Thursday Final

Australia Wide Open Pairs

  • This event is the Open version of the Australia Wide Novice Pairs we ran in May.  
  • Date: Monday 29th August 2022
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: BOTH City AND Canada Bay
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitor. A booklet of hand commentaries included.
  • results will be ranked nation-wide by Australian Bridge Magazine
  • Double Masterpoints – GREEN for sessional results, RED for the nation wide results.
  • Flyer

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 14th August 2022
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

NSW State Wide Pairs

  • Compete in your local club and rank your results among all participating clubs in New South Wales
  • Date: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. A booklet of all hand commentaries included.
  • Double Masterpoints – GREEN for sessional results, RED for the state wide results.
  • results will be ranked state-wide by NSWBA
  • TWO separate fields (Open and Intermediate) playing the same hand. Please nominate the field you would like to compete in when enter.

♣♦ July 2022 ♥♠

Sunday Funday

  • Once or twice a month, depends on the availability of the venue
  • Date: Sunday 31st July 2022
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitors. Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

Come & Try Sessions

  • Try these sessions at Canada Bay for FREE!
  • Wednesday afternoon Lesson plus Game on 20th and 27th July, 2022, 1.30 – 4.30pm
  • Thursday morning duplicate on 21st and 28th July 2022, 10.00am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
  • Cost: FREE until the end of July
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

Sunday Funday

  • A return of the Sunday Afternoon session
  • Date: once-a-month, the first Sunday ARVO will be on 17th July 2022
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: FREE for everyone ($20 worth) on 17th July! Snack and munchies included.
  • No need to book, you don’t need a partner. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

July Workshops

  • TWO workshops in July on different topics
  • Date: Friday 1st July 2022 on The Jacoby 2NT Raise
  • Date: Friday 29th July 2022 on Defence
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

Beginners Course

  • Date: 6 Wednesdays from 20th July – 24th August
  • Time: either morning 10.00am – 12.15pm or evening 6.30pm – 9.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Free for those who have taken our beginners course before
  • Please enrol online

Improvers Course

  • Date: 6 Thursday from 21st July – 25th August
  • Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
  • Venue: Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Please enrol online

Canada Bay GNOT Qualifying Event

  • Date: Monday 27th June, 4th July and 11th July
  • Time: 10.00am start
  • Venue: Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
  • Cost: extra $3 table money fee per player
  • GOLD masterpoints
  • IMPs scoring. 3 out of 3 results counted.
  • No need to form a team. Participate as a Pair. The top 2 pairs will form a team sponsored by Strathfield to compete in the GNOT Metropolitan Final on 17th – 18th September 2022.

Christmas in July Congress – Swiss Pairs and Teams (CANCELLED)

  • One Congress two events (Pairs and Teams)
  • Date: Saturday 16th July Swiss Pairs, Sunday 17th July Swiss Teams
  • Time: 10am – 4.30pm each day
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney, 10.00am start
  • Cost: $50 per person for each event (a delicious Xmas themed lunch included)
  • RED masterpoints
  • Booking essential, please enter on the NSWBA website

♣♦ June 2022 ♥♠

SBC GNOT Qualifying Event

  • Date: Thursday 16th, 23rd and 30th June 2022
  • Time: 10.00am start
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: extra $3 table money fee per player
  • GOLD masterpoints
  • IMPs scoring. Only 2 out of 3 results will be counted, so play them all and drop the worst score
  • No need to form a team. Participate as a Pair. The top 2 winners will form a team sponsored by SBC to compete in the GNOT Metropolitan Final on 17th – 18th September 2022.
  • Overall results

**UPDATED** SBC Australia-wide Teams Club Knockout Qualifying Event

  • A NEW online Australia-wide teams event
  • Date: Saturdays 18th June, 25th June and 2nd July 2022
  • Time: 1.45pm start (Sydney time)
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4 for 24 boards
  • Green masterpoints for each BBO qualifying round. Only 2 out of 3 best results will be counted, so play them all and drop the worst score. Gold masterpoints in the knockout sessions.
  • The top 2 winners will form a team sponsored by SBC to compete in the Australia-wide Teams Club Knockout on Tuesday 9th September 2022 on RealBridge, 7.30pm & 9.00pm.
  • To qualify, you must play with the same partner for at least 2 sessions. ALL representatives MUST be SBC home club member in the qualifying team.
  • Overall results

The Queen’s Birthday – City and Canada Bay

  • Both of our venues are OPEN on Queen’s Birthday!
  • Date: Monday 13th June 2022
  • Time: City 10am start, Canada Bay 10am for 10.15am start
  • Cost: normal table money fee
  • RED masterpoints
  • No need to book in advance, visitors and walk in are welcome.

NSWBA Teams of Three

  • A special fun congress to learn from an experienced player, who will be assigned to be your Captain.
  • Date: Sunday 5th June 2022
  • Time: 10am – 5.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 per player (a delicious morning tea and a light lunch are included)
  • RED masterpoints
  • Results

June Workshop

  • Date: Friday 3rd June 2022
  • Topic: Reverses and Jumps
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ May 2022 ♥♠

Cancer Council Morning Tea

  • Fund Raising party for Cancer Council
  • Date: Thursday 19th May 2022
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn street, Sydney AND Canada Bay Club
  • Cost: $14 member ($12 concession member) / $17 visitor. SBC will donate $4 from each player’s table money fee.
  • Variety of teas and cakes in City. Take-away souvenir for Canada Bay attendees.
  • Same hands will be played at both venues. Results will be scored cross-venue. RED masterpoints.
  • Raffle draw prizes include an opportunity to have a complimentary game at SBC with Warren Lazer as a partner and a hamper.
  • Cross Venue results

Australia Wide Novice Pairs

  • A special event for players with fewer than 100 masterpoints as at 31st March 2022 (Check your masterpoints on ABF Masterpoints website)
  • Date: Wednesday 25th May 2022
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $18 member ($15 concession member) / $22 visitor. Light refreshments included.
  • sessional winners will receive a Complimentary Workshop of your choice
  • results will be ranked nation-wide by Australian Bridge Magazine
  • Nationwide Results

Pre-Mother’s Day on BBO

  • Date: Saturday 7th May 2022
  • Time: 1.45pm start
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4 for 24 boards
  • RED masterpoints

May Workshop

  • Date: Friday 6th May 2022
  • Topic: Competitive Bidding and Judgement.
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ April 2022 ♥♠

Easter Monday Matchpointed Swiss Pairs

  • One Day Congress
  • Date: Easter Monday 18th April 2022
  • Time: 10am – 5.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 per player (a delicious lunch is included)
  • RED masterpoints
  • Attractive prizes: Over the Shoulder Mentoring and Complimentary Entry to any one-day congress in NSW
  • Enter as a pair on the NSWBA website
  • No regular session in City that day, please go to Canada Bay for F2F session or BBO for online game that day.

Easter Saturday on BBO

  • Date: Saturday 16th April 2022
  • Time: 1.45pm start
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4 for 24 boards
  • RED masterpoints

Flood Appeal

April Workshop

  • Date: Friday 8th April 2022
  • Topic: Play and Defend
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

♣♦ March 2022 ♥♠

SUPER GREEN SBC Collaboration Pairs F2F at Canada Bay

  • 3 session event, with overall results
  • Date: Over 3 Thursday mornings on 10th, 17th and 24th March 2022
  • Time: 10am for a 10.15am start – 1.30pm
  • Venue: Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
  • Cost: $12 for members (SBC or Strathfield), $15 for visitors
  • Green masterpoints for each session, extra Green points awarded for overall ranking.
  • You can play 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. No need to book. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

March Workshop

  • Date: Friday 11th March 2022
  • Topic: Back to Bridge
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.
  • Booking essential for catering purpose.

RED Two Tiers Tuesday F2F at City

  • The first Two Tiers Tuesday with Open AND Intermediate sessions
  • Date: Tuesday 15th March 2022
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: City, Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Table Money Fee: $12 for member ($10 for concession member), $15 for visitor
  • RED masterpoints for both Open and Intermediate

RED St. Patrick’s Week on BBO

  • Date: Saturday 17th March 2022
  • Time: 1.45pm start
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4 for 24 boards
  • RED masterpoints

♣♦ February 2022 ♥♠

SUPER GREEN Strathfield Bridge Club Summer Pairs

  • Date: Over 3 Monday mornings on 7th, 14th and 21st February 2022
  • Time: 10am for a 10.15am start
  • Venue: Canada Bay Club, 8 William Street, Five Dock
  • Cost: $12 for members (SBC or Strathfield), $15 for visitors
  • Super Green masterpoints
  • You can play 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. No need to book. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

RED Valentine’s Day Online Special

  • Date: Monday 14th February 2022
  • Time: 10.15am start
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4
  • RED masterpoints
  • Single session, no need to book. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

RED Lunar New Year Special at ALL venues

  • Date: Thursday 3rd February 2022
  • Time & Venue: F2F in City (10am), Canada Bay (10am for 10.15am start) and Online on BBO (1.45pm)
  • Cost: Normal table money fee (F2F $12 for member/$15 for visitors, Online BB$4)
  • RED masterpoints
  • Single session, no need to book. Visitors and walk-ins are welcome.

♣♦ January 2022 (updated) ♥♠

RED The SBC Australia Day Swiss Pairs !!NOW ONLINE!!

  • One-day Online congress on BBO
  • Date: Wednesday 26th January 2022
  • Time: 10am – about 4.30pm
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$12 per player
  • RED masterpoints
  • Attractive Prizes: 3 winners (Open, Restricted and Novice) will receive an Over the Shoulder Mentoring experience
  • Results

The Australia Wide Open Pairs (CANCELLED)

  • Date: Monday 31st January 2022
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Two Venues: City and Canada Bay
  • Cost: $18 / 22 per person (member / visitor, $15 for concession member)
  • If you score above 56% (after national matchpointing), you will earn RED masterpoints.
  • Play in your own club and compare your result with all participants nationwide.

♣♦ February 2022 ♥♠

Beginners Course

  • Date: 6 Wednesdays from 2nd February – 9th March
  • Time: either morning 10.00am – 12.15pm or evening 6.30pm – 9.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Please enrol online

Improvers Course

  • Date: 6 Tuesdays from 1st February – 8th March
  • Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Curriculum: 3 lessons on Declarer Play and 3 lessons on Defence
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)
  • Please enrol online

♣♦ December 2021 ♥♠

RED Points Frenzy (F2F at City)

  • RED F2F Open on Monday 20th December 2021, 10am start
  • RED F2F Open on Tuesday 21st December 2021, 10am start
  • RED F2F Open on Wednesday 22nd December 2021, 10am start (There will be a separated field for Supervised players, Green masterpoints)
  • RED F2F Open on Thursday 23rd December 2021, 10am start

RED Points Frenzy (BBO)

  • RED BBO Christmas Day on Saturday 25th December 2021, 1.45pm start
  • RED BBO on Monday 27th December 2021, 10.15am start
  • RED BBO on Thursday 30th December 2021, 1.45pm start
  • RED BBO on Saturday 1st January, 1.45pm start
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4 for 24 boards.

SBC Christmas Parties

  • Date: Wednesday 8th December 2021 and Friday 10th December 2021
  • Time: morning session starts at 10am, afternoon session starts at 2.15pm with Lunch from 1.15 – 2.15pm.
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $40/45 per person (member/visitor) for bridge and lunch. Same price for 1 or 2 sessions of bridge.
  • RED masterpoints. Separated Supervised field.
  • Results

♣♦ November 2021 ♥♠

State Open Pairs SBC Qualifying Event

  • Date: 2 Monday mornings 8th & 15th November and 2 Thursday mornings 11th & 18th November
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm (normal morning session)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $2 extra table money fee
  • 2 pairs will be selected to represent SBC with club sponsorship of entry fee (value $120) to the Final on 20th – 21st November online on RealBridge.
  • All are welcome, super RED masterpoints for everyone who play in the session.
  • Results

RED Melbourne Cup Day Bridge + Lunch

  • Date: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
  • Time: 10.30am – about 3.30pm with lunch break
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Fee: $50 members / $55 visitors (fee includes a delicious 3-courses lunch + table money + 3 tickets in a sweep, no concession, no vouchers).
  • RED masterpoints
  • BOOKING essential for catering and board dealing purposes.

♣♦ October 2021 ♥♠

Hi-5 Labour Day RED apoints sessions on BBO

  • RED Monday Morning on Labour Day 4th October, 10.15am start
  • RED Tuesday Night on 5th October, 7.15pm start
  • RED Friday Morning on 15th October, 10.15am start
  • RED Monday Morning on 25th October, 10.15am start
  • Platform: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4 for 24 boards
  • Matchpoints scoring

RED The NSWBA Online Teams of Three

  • Date: Wednesday 27th October 2021
  • Time: 10am – about 4.30pm with lunch break
  • Platform: RealBridge
  • Cost: $30 per person with a Captain to partner with each team member for 2 rounds
  • RED masterpoints
  • Results

♣♦ September 2021 ♥♠

RED The SBC Encore! Mid-Week Swiss Pairs

  • One-day online congress
  • Date: Wednesday 29th September 2021
  • Time: 10am – about 4.30pm
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$12
  • RED masterpoints
  • Attractive Prizes: 3 winners (Open, Restricted and Novice) will receive a Free Entry to NSWBA Online Teams of Three on RealBridge.
  • Results

RED masterpoints BBO sessions

  • RED Imps Pairs over 3 Monday mornings on 6th, 13th & 20th September 2021, 10.15am start
  • RED Imps Pairs over 3 Thursday ARVOs on 9th, 16th & 23rd September 2021, 1.45pm start
  • RED Matchpointed Pairs over 3 Saturday ARVOs on 11th, 18th & 25th September 2021, 1.45pm start
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4 for 24 boards.

The State Individual Championship (Online)

  • One-day online congress
  • Date: Saturday 4th September 2021
  • Time: 10am – about 5pm
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$15
  • RED masterpoints
  • An amazing learning experience: a different partner will be assigned to you each round with one identical system card provided.
  • Results

♣♦ August 2021 ♥♠

The SBC Mid-Week Online Swiss Pairs

  • One-day online congress
  • Date: Wednesday 18th August 2021
  • Time: 10am – about 5pm
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$12
  • RED masterpoints
  • Attractive Prizes: Free Entry to State Individual Championship for Open Winners; Over the Shoulder Mentoring for Restricted and Novice Winners.
  • Results

NEW BBO Sessions with Introductory RED masterpoints

  • NEW BBO sessions on Tuesday night (7.15pm) and Friday Morning (10.15am)
  • RED masterpoints for the first 3 new sessions:
  • Date & Time: Tuesday Nights on 27th July, 3rd August and 10th August; Friday Mornings on 30th July, 6th August, 13th August
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$4 for 24 boards
  • RED masterpoints
  • No need to book in advance, visitors and walk in are welcome. Please follow this guideline to submit your BBO username in advance.

♣♦ July 2021 ♥♠

The Online C.O.U.CH (Club Online Unmasked Championship)

  • 3-session event, with overall results
  • Date & Time: Monday 19th July (10.15am), Thursday 22nd July (1.45pm) and Saturday 24th July (1.45pm)
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$5 for 24 boards and extra outright Green masterpoints awarded
  • Green masterpoints for each session. 2 best out of 3 results counted, extra Green points awarded for overall ranking.
  • No need to book in advance, visitors and walk in are welcome. Please follow this guideline to submit your BBO username in advance.
  • Overall Results

The Online Charity Pairs

  • One-day online congress
  • Date: Saturday 17th July 2021
  • Time: 10am – about 5pm
  • Venue: BBO
  • Cost: BB$12 (from which SBC will donate AUD 4 to Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal)
  • RED masterpoints
  • Booking essential, please enter on the NSWBA website

** CANCELLED ** F2F Christmas in July Congress – Swiss Pairs and Teams

  • One Congress two events (Pairs and Teams)
  • Date: Saturday 17th July Swiss Pairs, Sunday 18th July Swiss Teams
  • Time: 10am – 4.30pm each day
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney, 10.00am start
  • Cost: $50 per person for each event (a delicious Xmas themed lunch included)
  • RED masterpoints
  • Booking essential, please enter on the NSWBA website

** CANCELLED ** July Workshop

  • Date: Friday 9th July 2021
  • Topic: Reverses and Jumps
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.

♣♦ June 2021 ♥♠

The Queen’s Birthday – BBO and F2F session

  • Date: Monday 14th June 2021
  • BBO: www.bridgebase.com, 10.15am start
  • F2F: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney, 10.00am start
  • Cost: BB$3 per person, F2F $12 / $15 (member / visitor) per person.
  • RED masterpoints
  • No need to book in advance, visitors and walk in are welcome. For BBO, please follow this guideline to submit your BBO username in advance.

June Workshop

  • Date: Friday 18th June 2021
  • Topic: Better Major Suit Raises – introduction and refine Bergan Raise
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.

Teams of Three Fun Day

  • Date: Sunday 6th June 2021
  • Time: morning session starts at 10am, afternoon session starts at about 2pm with Lunch from 1.20-2.00pm. Finish at about 5.00pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 per person for bridge and a delicious light lunch
  • RED masterpoints
  • Results

♣♦ May 2021 ♥♠

Australia Wide Novice Pairs

  • Date: Wednesday 26th May 2021
  • Time: 10am – 1.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $18 / 22 per person (member / visitor, $15 for concession member)
  • If you score above 56% (after national matchpointing), you will earn RED masterpoints.
  • Nationwide Results

May Workshop

  • Date: Friday 21st May 2021
  • Topic: Improve Your Defence. Signal!
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.

♣♦ April 2021 ♥♠

The 200th Masterpointed BBO Session

  • Date: Thursday 22nd April 2021
  • Time: 1.45pm start
  • Venue: BBO / Featured Areas / Virtual Club / Australia-ABF / Sydney Bridge Centre & Friends
  • Cost: $3 per player
  • RED masterpoints

April Workshop

  • Date: Friday 9th April 2021
  • Topic: No Trump Systems and No-Trump Play
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.

The F2F Easter Monday Matchpointed Swiss Pairs Congress

  • Date: Monday 5th April 2021
  • Time: morning session starts at 10am, afternoon session starts at 2pm with Lunch from 1.20-2.00pm. Finish at about 4.30pm.
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 per person for bridge and a delicious light lunch
  • RED masterpoints
  • Results

♣♦ March 2021 ♥♠

State Mixed Pairs SBC Qualifying Event

  • Date: 3 Thursdays 11th, 18th & 25th March
  • Time: 10.00am – 1.15pm (normal morning session)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $2 extra table money fee
  • Only the Best Two out of Three results will be counted
  • 2 pairs will be selected to represent SBC with club sponsorship of entry fee (value $120) to the Final on 29th – 30th May at NSWBA.
  • super RED masterpoints for everyone who play in the session. But only mixed pairs with same partners who play in at least 2 sessions of the Club Qualifying Event are eligible to represent the club in the Final.
  • No need to book or enter in advance.

March Workshop (FULLY BOOKED, please contact Office to be on Waiting List)

  • Date: Friday 12th March 2021
  • Topic: Competitive Bidding – Overcalls, Doubles and Judgement to help you compete
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.

Beginners Course

  • Date: 6 Tuesdays from 23rd March – 27th April
  • Time: morning 10am – 12.15pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)

♣♦ February 2021 ♥♠

The F2F Valentine’s Day Swiss Pairs Congress

  • Date: Sunday 14th February 2021
  • Time: morning session starts at 10am, afternoon session starts at 2pm with Lunch from 1.20-2.00pm. Finish at about 4.30pm.
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 per person for bridge and a delicious light lunch
  • RED masterpoints
  • Results

February Workshop

  • Date: Friday 12th February 2021
  • Topic: Play Tips and Ideas – Focus on Declarer Play, with general and specific ideas to sharpen your play
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.

Beginners Course

  • Date: 6 Wednesdays from 3rd February – 10th March
  • Time: either morning 10am – 12.15pm or evening 7.15pm – 9.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)

Improvers Course

  • Date: 6 Thursdays from 4th February – 11th March
  • Time: 2pm – 4.30pm
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Teacher: Emma Barnes
  • Curriculum: 3 lessons on Declarer Play and 3 lessons on Defence
  • Course Fee: $159 per person (course notes included)

♣♦ January 2021 ♥♠

The F2F Australia Day Matchpointed Swiss Pairs Congress

  • Date: Tuesday 26th January 2021
  • Time: morning session starts at 10am, afternoon session starts at 2pm with Lunch from 1.20-2.00pm. Finish at about 4.30pm.
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 per person for bridge and a delicious light lunch
  • RED masterpoints
  • Results

January Workshop

  • Date: Friday 15th January 2021
  • Time: 10am – 3.30pm (you’re welcome to stay behind to finish the spare hands)
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $50 / $55 per person (member / visitor). Course notes, morning tea and a delicious light lunch included.

♣♦ December 2020 ♥♠

RED points events – BBO

  • Monday Morning 21 December, 10.15am start
  • Wednesday Morning 23 December, 10.15am start
  • Thursday ARVO 24, 1.45pm start
  • Saturday ARVO 26 December and 2 January, 1.45pm start
  • Monday Morning 28 December, 10.15am start
  • Monday ARVO 28 December, 1.45pm start
  • Wednesday Monring 30 December, 10.15am start
  • Thursday ARVO 31 December, 1.45pm start

RED points events – F2F sessions

  • Monday 7, 14 and 21 December @ City, 10.00am start (**21 December is CANCELLED due to Northern Beaches Covid Cluster**)
  • Wednesday 9 December – Christmas Party @ City, 10.00am and 2.15pm start
  • Friday 11 December – Christmas Party @ City, 10.00am and 2.15pm start

Christmas Party

  • Date: Wednesday 9th December and Friday 11th December
  • Time: morning session starts at 10am, afternoon session starts at 2.15pm with Lunch from 1.15 – 2.15pm.
  • Venue: Level 1, 162 Goulburn Street, Sydney
  • Cost: $40/45 per person (member/visitor) for bridge and lunch. Same price for 1 or 2 sessions of bridge.
  • RED masterpoints
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