| INTRODUCTION
Based
in London, England, and operating for more than 9 years,
The International On Line Bridge Club launched Bridge Player
LIVE! in 1994 as the first WINDOWS on-line system to be
available at that time.
Subsequently, in 2000, having been recognised by the English
Bridge Union as the preferred provider of Acol facilities
on the internet, the IOBC opened the EBU Online Bridge Club.
The two clubs were merged in April 2002 to form Bridge Club
Live.
Bridge Club Live comprises a wide International community
where SAYC is the favourite bidding system (other systems
are also used). We have a further community of Acol players
(also from all over the world), but who mostly reside in
Great Britain.
Bridge Club Live is dedicated to improving and monitoring
our technical and software expertise. There is constant
research and development to make the online game a rich
and rewarding bridge experience. The combined experience
of BCL management and the expertise of the English Bridge
Union ensures a friendly and welcoming playing environment.
Our Java version launched in 2001 operates on virtually
all operating systems, including MACs with modern Web Browsers
that support JAVA 1.1 or higher
The language of the tables is English - but with more than
120 countries represented amongst our members, all the main
languages in the world will be heard.
Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct is designed to promote a good quality,
friendly and enjoyable bridge experience.
Types of Games
We hold on-going Butler and Match Pointed Pairs, regular
tournaments and various special competitions. Some rooms
operate under WBF Category 3 permitted systems and alerting
regulations.
Other rooms are limited to EBU Level 3 permitted systems
and alerting regulations. In this way we can offer a wide
variety of games and scoring for all of our members.
Rating system
All standards of player are welcome. Our club reflects the
range of standards you would expect to find at any local
bridge club. We have a broad-based ranking system in place.
Schedule of Events
Duplicate Butler (IMP) scored Pairs and Match Pointed Pairs
events have tables in play at all times. Every week, there
are daily Pairs tournaments, one Individual and one Teams
tournament. These are held to suit most time zones.
A variety of special competitions are held at fixed times
and are promoted on the club website.
These include Swiss Pairs, Multiple and Knockout Teams and
Danish Individuals.
Special Features
In our Social room we offer the opportunity for all members
to play relaxed and easy-going bridge that does not affect
rankings!
Regular partnerships often practise there and members enjoy
meeting new partners over a few hands. It is a good place
for Guests to start off from and find their way around the
software.
Bridge Club Live offered the first live Vugraph in July
2002 at the Commonwealth Games.
We have discussion e-mail groups, Comments Board and many
other features on our web site
Newsletter
Newsletters are sent to all our registered Guest and Full
members.
Face to Face
Throughout the year, our members meet together in various
parts of the world. Reunions are a feature of BCL that are
organised by the members themselves.
Amongst
the forthcoming events are a 'members & friends
B-B-Q' in England - a bridge and sightseeing gathering
in Vienna - informal social activities at face to face bridge
events throughout the summer all over the world.
Keeping in Touch : Free Webmail
Members
of Bridge Club Live were amongst the first to have an e-mail
address identifying them as bridge players on the internet.
Bridgeplayer.net was rolled out and tested amongst several
hundreds of members.
Now, after many months of trials, it has opened out
to the wider market and is a sturdy, FREE web mail product
with anti virus scanning and spam filter. Click
HERE for more information
Fast
Friendly & Fun
Bridge Club Live brings a world of friendly and interesting
people together to play bridge with YOU!
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