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Club News
Annual Potluck and Charity Toy Drive
Saturday, November 23rd is our PotLuck and Charity Game where players are invited to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert. The Unit will provide the main dish. This is also our Toy Drive so you are asked to bring a new, unwrapped gift for children. By unwrapped, we mean in it’s original packaging, but not gift wrapped.
We will be providing the gifts to Interfaith in Escondido for distribution to families in need. BCNC will be hosting a donation box so you are also welcome to drop your gift at the club. Historically this has been a well attended event for our Unit and brings in some much needed and appreciated support to North County families.
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Hospitality Break and Tempo of Play
The BCNC Board has asked the Directors to introduce a 5 minute hospitality break midway through our games. For many this was a welcome opportunity for refreshment. It may also allow some players to “catch up” to the play. Slow play continues to be an issue. Here are some useful tips to keep the game moving along:
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1. Have your lead ready to lay face down on the table as soon as the bidding has passed out - BEFORE you record any bids.
2. Dummy lays down the board as soon as the lead is revealed.
3. Save the post-mortem comments for after the entire session. Make a mark on your score sheet to revisit that hand later with your partner.
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​We will play MORE boards if we keep up our tempo of play! More boards = more master points.
Recognition
Congratulations to those achieving ACBL master status:
Club Master - Warren Johnson
Advanced NABC Master - Alan Turner, Deepak Vora, Barnie Wallace
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If you see that a BCNC Club Game score has been entered incorrectly on ACBL Live, you may fill out the form above and submit. Please take the time to find out all of the pair information required prior to submission. Requests must be made within two business days of the game.
Upcoming Events
MONDAYS - Weekly Chalk Talks at 8:45 AM
12/2 Local Charity Game
12/3 CLUB DARK TODAY
12/4 Local Charity Game
12/6 Local Charity Game
12/7 Local Charity Game
12/9 Club Championship Game
12/13 Club Championship Game
12/16 25% Gold Point Game
12/18 25% Gold Point Game
12/20 25% Gold Point Game
12/21 December Unit Game at BCNC*
(Member Appreciation Game)
12/25 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
1/1/2025 OPEN NEW YEAR'S DAY
1/13 Junior Fund Game
1/15 Junior Fund Game
1/17 Junior Fund Game
1/18 Junior Fund Game
1/24 - 1/26 WINTER SECTIONAL*
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
* indicates Unit 549 event
Unit Games start at 12:30 PM, preceded by an 11:45 AM lunch. There are Open and Non-Life Master Sections.
Our Games
0-499 Game
Open to players with less than 500 ACBL Master Points. Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9 AM. No reservation is required. You do need a partner.
Open Game
Open to all players four days a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 12:30 PM. No reservation is required. You do need a partner.
Fun Play
Casual Play meets Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. Bring a partner for a fun non-sanctioned game. RSVP is required. Please use the contact form below and type Casual Play in the subject line.
Social Play meets Thursdays at 12:30 PM. No RSVP or partner is required.
Mentored Play
Supervised Play meets Wednesday mornings at 9 AM for intermediate or experienced social players. An RSVP is required.
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Visit our Game Schedule and Learning pages for more information. RSVP for Casual Play and Supervised by using the Contact Us form below.
Partnerships
No individual can win a game by himself - Pele
BCNC is extending it's wildly successful "Guaranteed Partnership Program" for the 0-499 Games. You must arrive no later than 8:45 AM to participate (8:35 AM is better).
The volunteers serving as Guaranteed Partners are NOT looking for a permanent partner themselves. If you are in search of a regular partner, we recommend to keep playing and let your wonderful table etiquette and skilled card play do the talking.
Many thanks to Susan Ahlquist and John Mullin for organizing this program. Please reach out to them with questions by using the Contact Us Form at the bottom of the page and put "Guaranteed Partnership Program in the Subject line.
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Open Game Partnership Requests can still be made by filling out the Contact Us Form below and putting Open Game Partner Request in the subject line. Please include your name and contact information in the body of the text and someone will be in touch with you.
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Come Visit Us
Located on the second floor of the San Diego Oasis Building
17170 Bernardo Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
(760) 807-9396
Driving Directions
Take Interstate 15 to Rancho Bernardo Road
Exit Rancho Bernardo Road and go East 0.1 miles
At Bernardo Center Dr. turn Left and go North 0.1 miles
At Park Terrace turn left
Drive past Kaiser and park (first floor entrance)
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Turn right at Kaiser and park (second floor entrance)