Busselton Bridge Club

Busselton Bridge Club is a welcoming and friendly bridge club located in Busselton, Western Australia. The club's mission is to provide opportunities for members of the Busselton community and surrounding areas to enjoy the competitive game of duplicate bridge, while also developing their skills from novice to advanced levels.

The club operates in a well-equipped facility, offering a supportive and sociable environment. By participating in bridge games, members can benefit from a reduction in social isolation and cognitive decline, promoting mental well-being.

Busselton Bridge Club is known for its friendly atmosphere, and both visitors and new players are always warmly welcomed. The club holds sessions on Wednesdays at the Busselton Tennis Club on 3 Carey St. , Busselton, starting at 12:30pm. Additionally, games are held on Mondays at the Naturaliste Community Centre on 21 Dunsborough Lakes Drive, Dunsborough, beginning at 12:30pm.

It's important to note that there are no games between Christmas and New Year's at either venue.

For those who are interested in learning bridge, the club offers beginners bridge courses twice a year, with the next course scheduled to start in late January 2024. The venue and times of the course are designed to suit interested parties. To register your interest or to inquire about refresher bridge courses for those who have played before, please contact Linda at clayton1@bigpond. Com.

Busselton Bridge Club understands that finding a partner can sometimes be a challenge. If you are in need of a partner, you can contact Julie at 9755 4227 for the Busselton area or Rosina at 0438 961 114 for Dunsborough. Additionally, you can log in to PIANOLA and register your need on the Partner Finder.

For those who are seeking a mentor to improve their bridge skills, Jennifer Shaw at 0430 372 111 can match you with one of the experienced mentors at the club. The club has subscribed to PIANOLA, a platform that allows players to analyse their results and also advertise for a partner. If you have not received an invitation to join PIANOLA, please email Linda for access.

Busselton Bridge Club also recognises the mental benefits of playing bridge. As Omar Sharif once said, “Many games provide fun, but Bridge grips you. It exercises your mind. ” Research has shown that playing bridge can delay or offset the onset of brain-related illnesses and keep our minds active and healthy.

The club maintains a close association with research facilities studying these illnesses, promoting the importance of brain health.

Please note that Busselton Bridge Club accepts no responsibility for the addiction that playing bridge may cause!

To learn more about Busselton Bridge Club and stay updated on their sessions, results, events, and contact information, please visit their social media accounts and club directories.