Providing competitive, learning and social opportunities for play
Learning
Part of the Bridge Club of North County’s (BCNC) mission is to promote, grow and sustain the game of bridge, the world’s most popular card game. Extensive medical studies have shown that playing bridge boosts brain power and prolongs a well-functioning mind.
BCNC has a number of educational programs to help you learn and improve your game.
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Coaching and Classes
Regular classes are posted here. Use the Interest Form at left to inquire about the classes.
Partnership Coaching for experienced 0-499er teams is available upon request. Our new format entails a Life Master kibitzing your duplicate match and offering bidding and play of hand advice afterwards. Cost is $20 per partnership, payable to the Director. You may arrange for coaching by using the Contact Us form at the bottom of the page and putting "Partnership Coaching" in the subject line.​​
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​Bridge Basics 1
Consists of 5 weekly sessions.
Each session is about two and a half hours.
Based on the proven teaching methods from Audrey Grant this course is the perfect introduction to bridge. Starting with the basics, the course progresses through modern bidding; no trump opening and responses; major suit opening bids and responses; minor suit opening bids and responses.
The presenters, Hazel Turner and Leslie Beaver are ACBL certified to teach bridge, and are Ruby Life Masters.
Cost is $60 for the 5 sessions
A 200 page book can be purchased for $15
Everyone is welcome. Come by yourself or bring a friend.
Fun for all ages.
First Class Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at 9:00am
SIGNUP NOW by emailing Hazel at: hazelturnerbridge@gmail.com
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Bridge Basics 2—Competitive Bidding
Consists of 5 weekly sessions.
Each session is about two and a half hours.
Based on the proven teaching methods from Audrey Grant, this course builds on Bridge Basics 1—An Introduction. The course progresses through Preemptive Opening Bids; Overcalls; Takeout Doubles; then Competitive Auctions.
The presenters, Hazel Turner and Leslie Beaver are ACBL certified to teach bridge, and are Ruby Life Masters.
Cost is $60 for the 5 sessions
A 200 page book can be purchased for $15
Everyone is welcome. Come by yourself or bring a friend or spouse.
Fun for all ages. Coffee and snacks are provided.
First Class Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at 9:00am
SIGNUP NOW by emailing Hazel at: hazelturnerbridge@gmail.com
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Bridge Basics 3— Popular Conventions
Consists of 5 weekly sessions.
Each session is about two and a half hours.
Based on the proven teaching methods from Audrey Grant, this series of five classes offers a thorough grounding in the most common conventions; Stayman, Jacoby transfer bids, the strong opening bid, and Blackwood and Gerber.
The presenters, Hazel Turner and Leslie Beaver are ACBL certified to teach bridge, and are Ruby Life Masters.
Cost is $60 for the 5 sessions
A 200 page book can be purchased for $15
Everyone is welcome. Come by yourself or bring a friend or spouse.
Fun for all ages. Coffee and snacks are provided.
First Class Thursday, Sept 11th, 2025 at 9:00am.
SIGNUP NOW by emailing Hazel at: hazelturnerbridge@gmail.com
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Intermediate Classes
Advanced Declarer Play
Two Saturdays in May - 10th and 17th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Taught by Platinum Life Master Paul Darin. $20 per session.
Questions? email suzanne.lichter@gmail.com
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Please register for the classes here.
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Supervised Play
The Bridge Club of North County hosts our 2-hour Supervised Play sessions every Wednesday at 9:00AM. Cost is just $10. Come alone or bring your partner. NEW! Starting May 6th an additional Supervised Play meets at 9:30 am weekly Tuesday mornings.
Supervised Play sessions are intended for beginning and intermediate level players who already have the basic knowledge of no trump and suit bids and responses, and conventions such as Stayman, Transfers and Blackwood.
Registration is required. To be added to the Supervised Play email list please use the Contact Form at the bottom of the page and type " "Put me on the list for Supervised Play" in the message.
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Chalk Talks
Every Monday morning at 8:45AM, prior to the NLM 0-499er game, Hazel Turner gives a Chalk Talk on various aspects of bidding and play. No sign up is required.