Selsdon Bridge Club is a friendly and welcoming club located at the Methodist Church in Sanderstead, South Croydon. The club strongly encourages guests to attend and offers a complimentary first visit. Even if you don't have a partner, you can still join the games and find a partner through the steward system, excluding competition nights.
The club holds Duplicate Bridge games every Thursday evening. Participants are required to arrive at 7:20 for a 7:30 start at the Sanderstead Methodist Church on Limpsfield Rd, CR2 9EF. The club employs the BridgeMates real-time scoring system, which constantly updates the current position on a computer screen. Duplimated boards are used for all games, and a copy of the hands is made available at the end of each session.
In terms of skill level, Selsdon Bridge Club follows the guidelines outlined in the EBU Blue Book Level 5. EBU Master Points are awarded for all events, allowing members to track their progress and achievements. The club boasts a diverse range of player expertise, and a friendly and respectful atmosphere is fostered at every table to ensure an enjoyable experience for all participants. On average, sessions at Selsdon Bridge Club have an NGS (National Grading Scheme) rating of 53.
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Contacting Selsdon Bridge Club is easy. Visitors can click the provided link on their website or get in touch with any of the committee members. The committee member contact details can also be found on the website.
Selsdon Bridge Club is proud of its members' accomplishments outside the club as well. In the 2023-24 season, numerous members have participated in Surrey and National events. In the Lady Rose Cup, a prestigious teams event in Surrey, two teams from Selsdon Bridge Club entered. Team Irwin, consisting of Christine Dyer, Robin Clarke, Tony Cherrett, and Steve Irwin, and team Adlam, composed of Rosemarie Thompson, David Elvin, Dave Sellman, and Brian Adlam.
In the first round, both teams competed against each other, with Team Irwin emerging as the victor. Both teams advanced to the second round through the new repchage system introduced this year. Team Irwin made it to the quarter-final, while unfortunately, team Adlam was unable to progress.
Selsdon Bridge Club also has members participating in the Surrey League. In the first division, Christine Dyer, Robin Clarke, Tony Cherrett, and Steve Irwin maintained their position and have won one match out of two so far. In the second division, Brian Adlam, David Elvin, Rosemarie Thompson, Jeremy Heckscher, and Dave Sellman also maintained their position and have also won one match.
Additionally, David Dawson is representing Selsdon Bridge Club as part of the Mayfield team in the first division of the Surrey League.
Selsdon Bridge Club strives to create a welcoming environment for all bridge enthusiasts, whether novice or experienced, and offers a range of resources and events to enhance members' skills and enjoyment of the game.
