What Is Big Island Bridge Clubs (konabridge.org)?

konabridge.org is the website of the Kona Bridge Club, an ACBL-sanctioned non-profit organization serving the duplicate bridge community on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is aimed at local bridge players and visiting players who want to find a game, sign up in advance, or locate a partner. The site publishes club news, upcoming tournament listings, and online sign-up forms for individual games.

What the site covers

The homepage is organized around the club's regular schedule and its sign-up process:

• Open games every Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00pm
• Advance sign-up required, with arrival by 12:45
• Partner requests handled through the sign-up form
• Tournament listings for sectional and regional events
• Club news updates

Game schedule and arrival rules

The club's stated schedule is Wednesday and Saturday open games starting at 1:00pm. Players are asked to sign up in advance and arrive by 12:45. On Wednesdays, the site asks players not to enter the school grounds before 12:30 — a practical detail worth noting if you are planning your first visit.

Signing up and finding a partner

Sign-up is handled through an online form for each game. You enter your name, your partner's name (or a partner request), email, and phone number. The form shows a running list of confirmed pairs for each date.

If you do not have a partner, the site gives a specific format: enter your own name plus "Needs Partner" and your contact information in the partner slot — for example, "John Doe & Needs Partner 808-555-1212." Other players can then reach you directly. The site also provides links to edit or cancel a registration and a "Need A Partner?" option.

Tournaments and seasonal variations

The site lists upcoming tournaments, including a Kauai Sectional, a Honolulu Regional Tournament, and the Big Island Sectional. It also notes that during the summer a unit game may replace the normal Saturday game, and that unit games may fall on Saturday or Sunday depending on the season — so checking the dates before you travel is worthwhile.

Who it is for

The site serves two main audiences:

Because the club is ACBL-sanctioned, players familiar with duplicate bridge will recognize the format and sanctioning. The site does not publish membership fees, game fees, or a membership application process, so those details would need to come from the club directly.

Practical takeaways

• If you want to play, sign up online before the game and plan to arrive by 12:45.
• If you need a partner, use the "Needs Partner" format with contact details so others can reach you.
• Check the tournament and news sections for schedule changes, especially in summer and around unit championship games.
• On Wednesdays, respect the 12:30 earliest-entry rule for the school grounds.