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So why bring this up? Well April is ACBL Charity Month.

Charity games in April include 14 sessions for local charities plus 14 sessions for ACBL National Charites. Refer to Special Events section for dates.

What goes up, comes down but not no so much in March. Oasis will be replacing the elevator in March. Players with mobility issues should park on upper level. Players who park in the upper lot and can navigate the the first floor stairs should park in the lower level. Think of it as the new BCNC health plan. Unfortunately Oasis has been unable to provide a start date but installation will take 4 - 6 weeks.



When the time comes your cooperation will be appreciated. When more information becomes available we will pass it on.

BridgeMates III

Tired of the BridgeMate II sticky keys? Our BridgeMates are over 10 years old.

BCNC has purchased the next-generation bridge scoring system completely redesigned with modern hardware and advanced software - the BridgeMate III. The BridgeMate III features a 7" full-color touchscreen The display is bright and clear, Colors are vivid, text is sharp, every detail stands out and is easier to use.

For example entering your player number was subject to error. Now if you don't remember your number you can enter your last name. That's just the start of using a device that is super user friendly.

A $1000 donation from Brian Castle toward new scoring machines was received in December. With his donation as an incentive, BCNC evaluated available options. BridgeMate III was determined to be the best choice. Twenty four units were purchased and installed in February.

Part of the mission of ACBL Units is to support bridge by educating and supporting the clubs in their area.

In February our Unit 549, SD North County Inland, approved a donation of $4,800 to BCNC toward the cost of the new BridgeMate III's.

Thank you Brian and Unit 549!

BCNC has been fortunate to have Paul Darin present 4 seminars for intermediate and advanced players. Paul is a Platinum Life Master and has been on the Barry Crane Top 550 list 2012 - 2025. Paul is a professional bridge player and teacher. Paul donated his time with all proceeds going to BCNC.

Thank You Paul!

BCNC began it's white ticket program on January 28, 2015.

As of February 23 2026 7,500 ticket sheets have been sold.

Bet you don't who bought ticket sheet number 001?

It was Don Mesner. It's OK , I didn't know either, but the club has a ticket log going back to 2015.

Saturday February 28

Saturday March 21

Saturday April 25

Bridge Club of North County at Oasis

Bridge at its finest!

Join Us!

“Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.” — Josh Billings

Upcoming Special Events

Bridge Learning Opportunities

Bridge Basics 1

Starts Saturday January 3 at 9:00 AM

5 weekly sessions

Play of the Hand Series

Starts Thursday January 8 at 9:30 AM

8 weekly sessions

 

For more information click the link below.

Additional Class Information

Questions/Enrollment: email hazelturnerbridge@gmail.com



Supervised Play

Tuesday 9:30 AM

Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00 AM

$10

Reservations Required

Email Dan Fleming at

Dan Fleming

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Open Game Partnership Requests

Please do not call the club for help finding a partner. If you need a partner for the Open Game, please submit a request using the Contact Us form on our website: bcncsandiego.org. Help is available to assist you given more than 24 hours notice. Director's simply don't have the time to fulfill last minute requests for partners. 

The ACBL has 4 convention charts : the Basic Chart, Basic+ Chart, Open Chart, and Open+ Chart. BCNC uses the Open Chart for all games. You can view the charts using this link ACBL Convention Charts.

Conventions on the Open + Chart are not allowed in BCNC club games.

If you are not sure you can use a convention ask a director.

The ACBL requires that partnerships have completed filling in their convention cards and that both cards are identical. 

Players may use the old or new convention card.

Need help completing the new convention card?

Click Here

Select Convention Wisdom

Player Information

Revised October 2025

The following link contains important information for all players.

Player Information

This information is also posted at the club.

Also BCNC asks a favor from you.

At the end of the game please do the following:

• Push your chair in
• Pick up your trash
• Please recycle (cans & bottles)

BCNC Club Schedule

Open Pairs Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 12:30 PM

ACBL Sanctioned

499 NLM Pairs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM

ACBL Sanctioned

Supervised Play Wednesday 9:00 AM

Supervised Play Tuesday 9:30 AM

Casual Play Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Social Play Thursday 12:30 PM

Closed Sundays

Bridge Club of North County is a volunteer operated club.

It's your club. Volunteer!

50 Years of Unit & Club History

Revision 3 January 2024

History

Sometimes things go wrong even in a zero tolerance club. It is best to call the director immediately. Most problems can be resolved at the table. Failing that, do you know the procedure for reporting it?

If it involves another player, see the director.

You can request the director to log it in the Club Incident Log. In some cases you may be requested to complete a Player Memo for disciplinary chair review.

It it involves the director, please report it to the Club Manager (Bill Sperry).

Click to email Bill Sperry

North County Inland ACBL Unit 549

BCNC is affiliated with and supports Unit 549

To visit their website click the following link.

Unit 549

Club (BCNC) VS Unit (549) - What's the difference?

Many players think they are the same thing.



Bridge clubs are not part of the ACBL. Bridge Clubs are independent business. Neither the ACBL or an ACBL Unit have any jurisdiction over a club.

A Unit is the smallest geographical part of the ACBL. ACBL has jurisdiction over units.

A club is associated with a unit simply because they are in the same geographical area.

Special Events & Rentals

Consider Oasis for your Special Event, Business Meeting, or Personal use! Both San Diego Oasis locations (La Mesa and Rancho Bernardo) are available for rent outside of our regular business hours. Whether small or large, personal or professional, one-time or on-going, we have a space sure to meet your needs.

Oasis Rental Info

Oasis Website

Oasis Newsletter Opt-In

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