How to Join the Beginners Bridge Lessons at Ocean Grove Bridge Club

The club runs a 10-week Beginners Bridge course starting Wednesday 4 February 2026, held from 10:15am to 12:15pm. The cost is $120, which covers all notes and a beginners book. To register or ask questions, email [email protected] or call instructor George Del Papa on 0400 114 936.

Course Details at a Glance

How to Sign Up

1. Contact the club using the email or phone number above. The club asks that you get in touch for more information, so this is the step that confirms your place and any current arrangements.
2. Confirm the schedule — the published dates are a Wednesday start at 10:15am, running for 10 weeks. Check whether any session falls on a public holiday or is rescheduled.
3. Arrange payment of the $120 course fee. The fee covers all notes and the beginners book, so you don't need to buy separate materials.
4. Turn up on the first Wednesday with something to take notes on if you wish; the printed notes and book are provided as part of the course.

What to Expect Once You've Joined

The club is an active one, and beginners who continue often move into its regular playing and social calendar. Examples of what's on offer after (or alongside) lessons:

• Rosebowl — a free event run across the year where participants play with a different partner on the first Wednesday of each month. The 2026 edition runs eight sessions, March to October, with the trophy awarded to the player with the highest average percentage across six different partners. The 2025 Rosebowl drew 34 members and was won by Phillip Ward.
• Social days and competitions — the club marks occasions such as Presidents Day, Halloween, pizza nights and an Australia-Wide Open Pairs competition, and holds a Christmas function.

These are useful to know about because they show the club's culture: mixed-partner play, social events, and a low-pressure entry point for newcomers.

Common Questions

Do I need a partner to start? The lessons are a course, not a partnered competition, so you can enquire as an individual. The club's regular events, such as the Rosebowl, are specifically designed around playing with different partners.

Is the course suitable for total beginners? Yes — it's described as "Beginners Bridge Lessons," and the fee includes a beginners book and notes, which indicates no prior knowledge is assumed.

What if I miss the February start? The published intake begins 4 February 2026. If you're reading this after that date, contact the club directly to ask about the next course, since only this intake is listed on the site.

Who do I contact? Email [email protected], or call instructor George Del Papa on 0400 114 936.