About South Canberra Bridge Club


Welcome to South Canberra Bridge Club

Thank you for visiting our website. Here you will find the information you need to join us for a relaxed and enjoyable game of Bridge.


EARLIER START TIME FOR BBO THURSDAY NIGHTS 7PM from 29 February


BEGINNERS LESSONS REIMBURSED


Our club will reimburse the full cost of $69 for the beginner's lessons which started at the Canberra Bridge Club at the end of January. The conditions for reimbursement are:

  • joining our club (either as a home or non-home member) before 30 June, and
  • playing in at least 10 face-to-face sessions at our club between 9 March and 30 June.

    The reimbursement may be claimed at any time up to 30 June.


    MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE


    Membership fees for calendar 2024 are now due:

  • Home membership is now $30 to meet increased ABF capitation and BFACT affiliation fees

  • Non-home and remote members pay $12.50


  • Please pay by Direct Bank Transfer to the club’s bank account here. Please include your name and ABF no. in the Reference field.
  • If you are a new member or an existing member whose details have changed, also email this membership form to the club's email account.


    SESSIONS in 2024


  • Face-to-face sessions restarted on Wednesday 10 January 2024. Please read our updated Covid Safety Plan.
  • BBO sessions are on-going
  • A date is yet to be determined for the resumption of Friday nights on RealBridge
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    2024 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE


    Draft 10 January 2024


    Upcoming events (Contact caruak@gmail.com)


    MEMBERSHIP


    • NEW MEMBERS are always welcome. Please contact our Secretary for more information or simply send us a completed membership form.

    • Details are on the Membership form here.


    REGULAR SESSIONS


    Our regular sessions are:


    Wednesday morning face-to-face sessions

    • At the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden - Community Room 2. Visitors welcome.

    • Please register using the club Calendar - see the menu bar above

    • 9:45am for a 10:00am start.


    Wednesday evening face-to-face sessions

    • At the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden - Community Room 2. Visitors welcome.

    • Please register using the club Calendar - see the menu bar above

    • 7pm for a 7.15 start


    BBO sessions

    • Visitors welcome

    • Please register online by 6.45pm for a 7.00 start
    • Thursday night sessions are conducted jointly with Capital Bridge Club.


    Please read the material below about playing with our Club.


    PLAYING ON BBO

    These sessions are run thanks to an arrangement between BridgeBaseOnline and the Australian Bridge Federation.

    Read about playing online . The instructions cover:

    • Being recognised to play

    • From 2 hours before start time you can Register to play

    • Arranging a partner

    • Table money is 3.50BB$ (pre-purchase online – use a computer, not a smart phone or tablet, due to the fees incurred)

    • Who to contact if you'd like to try playing online.

    PLAYING AT THE CLUB

    To play face to face at our club, please:
    • follow the ACT's Covid Smart Behaviours

    • read our Covid Safety Plan

    • register to play using the Calendar tab. Use the confirmation email to cancel or edit your entry if it turns out that you or your partner are unable to play.

    • contact one of our matchmakers if you need a partner or if you wish to be considered if someone drops out late.

    • arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start in the Community Room, Woden Southern Cross Club

    • table money can be paid in cash or via MyABF.

    UPCOMING EVENTS


    ABF Events Calendar.


    BFACT Calendar.

  • This calendar is hosted by Canberra Bridge Club. To see just BFACT events, click the down arrow against "Agenda", highlight "BFACT events", then click on "Agenda" for an expandable list, or

  • just click here for the BFACT site


    NSW Bridge Association calendar.


    Our Supporters in 2022

    We gratefully acknowledge the support given by:


    -- Brad Coles and Australian Bridge Magazine

    -- Schwartz Media - publishers of The Saturday Paper and The Monthly

    -- Hoyts Cinemas

    -- Dendy Cinemas

    -- Farrah's Liquor Collective

    -- John Donovan of Capital Bridge Club for his support for our BBO sessions

    -- and, as always, the Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden.


    HOW TO FIND US


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    We play face to face at the Southern Cross Club, 92-96 Corinna Street Woden, down the stairs near the entrance to the Main Dining Room (i.e. level B1).


    Car parking:

    • undercover at the Club, accessed from Corinna St. For night sessions on entry just press the button for a ticket, the barriers will be up when you leave.

    For daytime sessions refer to the club communique.

    • If full, free parking is available nearby from 5.30pm.


    Access to the Community Rooms for persons with a disability:

    • Designated parking spots are available on level G and B1.

    • A lift near the club entrance (on level G) will take you to level B1. Turn right out of the lift

    • Disabled Access doors to the Community Rooms are on your left. Press the buzzer, hold your membership card up to the scanner and Reception will admit you.

    • Alternatively, park on level B1 and walk to the Disabled Access doors.


    Buses: A stop for the North bound R4 and R5 buses is just around the corner on Callum St.

    MORE ABOUT OUR CLUB

    SCBC is an ABF affiliated club. You are most welcome to join the club. The Annual Membership cost is in the "About Us/Fees" at the top of this page. Masterpoints are awarded at all sessions (your ABF number is needed).


    SCBC strongly values the support of the Southern Cross Club:


    • through having the use of the Community Rooms every week together with free undercover parking; and

    • through its Community Rewards program. You can direct a percentage of your spending at the Club to our Bridge Club here


    Please be considerate of the Southern Cross Club by leaving the room in a neat condition.


    Tea, coffee, food and drinks can be purchased upstairs in the main dining area.