Play at JBC

Find a session

Choose a session that suits your experience and the kind of game you enjoy. New and visiting players are welcome.

Coming without a partner?Hosted sessions guarantee a partner. On Wednesday evening, the supervised Starter Session is also open to players without a partner.

Every week

Session times

Plan your visit
Monday

Standard Club · Open

Pairs · Standard · Open

Bring a partner

1:30 pm
Monday

Section B · under 35 masterpoints

Pairs · Standard · Supernovice (<35)

Hosted · partner guaranteed

1:30 pm
Tuesday

Standard Club

Pairs · Standard · Open

Bring a partner

6:45 pm
Wednesday

Standard Club

Pairs · Standard · Open

Hosted · partner guaranteed

1:30 pm
Wednesday

Starter Session

Pairs · Starter · Open

Supervised · no partner needed

7:00 pm
Thursday

Abridged Session

Pairs · Abridged · Open

Hosted · partner guaranteed

7:00 pm
Friday

Standard Club

Pairs · Standard · Open

Hosted · partner guaranteed

1:30 pm

Which game?

Session formats

  • StandardAbout 3½ hours, at least 24 boards and full green masterpoints.
  • AbridgedAbout 3 hours and 20–22 boards, with extra time per round and reduced masterpoints.
  • Starter15–18 boards in a relaxed, supervised game for newer players. Bidding aids are welcome.
Before you arrivePlease be seated 15 minutes before play. Sessions include a 15-minute refreshment break. Fees are $4 for members and $6 for visitors.