At the Warner Robins bridge club, we have been having a beginner duplicate bridge game for 3 or 4 years. It started before I moved here, but from time to time I run the game and now that I have started teaching in the area, I am more involved with the beginner group. It has typically been about 3 tables but lately, it has dwindled down to 2-2.5 tables, just barely enough to have a game. I would hate to see this die out becaude that would mean we aren't getting any new duplicate bridge players. I really hope this changes and that people in my class now will start playing in the beginner game Monday nights.
Many people have this idea that duplicate bridge is competitive and fierce and anti-social. Yes, it is competitive but the people are all nice and sociable. Playing at the local club is mostly about socializing. Even playing at sectionals and regionals and even the nationals is largely about socializing but it does get more serious as you go to the higher levels. So, please don't be intimidated. We want to make you feel comfortable and enjoy the food and company and the mistakes. We all were there at some point - we all forgot a transfer or passed a forcing bid or missed game with 30hcp or went down 5 doubled. It's okay. We learn from it and your partner will understand - if he/she doesn't, then they are the one that is taking the wrong approach to this game.
So, I encourage any social bridge players or new duplicate players in Warner Robins who might be reading this to come to the Robins DBC (at the corner of Maple St. and Watson Blvd, near the Wellston Center) Monday at 6:30 to check out this game. You'll laugh at yourself and learn a lot and maybe make a friend or two.
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