Learn + Develop
Support Services
WABC offers two support services. A Mentoring Program for beginners to learn basic skills from an experienced player in Supervised sessions and a Buddy Program for more advanced players wanting to transition from Supervised sessions to general play.
These programs give newer players the chance to gain bridge knowledge and confidence and more experienced players to share their love of the game and be a part of the growth of bridge in our club.
Mentoring Program
WABC offers members the opportunity to play with a Mentor to ensure that they have a positive experience in a club duplicate setting. Allocated according to availability, Mentors are experienced players who have volunteered to support and encourage Mentorees in the Supervised Session setting.
Who can ask for a Mentor?
Members who are graduates of the lessons (generally Advanced Beginners) who are planning to play in the Supervised Sessions
Members who are playing in the Supervised Sessions
New members who are not familiar with local club Duplicate systems and etiquette
Returning members who would like a refresher on current playing systems and etiquette
The Process
Members can be mentored on their own or with a partner. The Mentor will make themselves available for four Supervised Sessions at mutually convenient times. The mentor will encourage and guide the Mentoree in basic bidding and card play and introduce bridge etiquette. These four sessions will be free for all players involved. We ask that Mentorees arrive 15 minutes before their start time.
Go to the Supervised Session timetable
Next steps
Keen to continue your bridge journey? Get in touch with our Mentor Coordinator, Carla Sullivan, and we can arrange you a Mentor to ensure that your path forward is supported and enjoyable.
Email: carla_sullivan@live.com.au
Buddy Program
The Buddy Program is unique to WABC. It is a service for members wanting to transition from Supervised Sessions to Duplicate Bridge. Our Buddies are experienced players of all standards who will share their understanding of Duplicate Sessions and ensure the transition is as easy as possible.
Who can ask for a Buddy?
Any member who would like to commence playing in Regular (not Supervised) Duplicate sessions
Players participating in Supervised Sessions at WABC
A more experienced player new to WABC but unfamiliar with duplicate play at WABC
The Process
A Buddy will be allocated to the member according to mutual availability and will make themselves available for two Regular Duplicate sessions at a mutually convenient time. The Buddy will introduce their protegee to each set of opposition as they move around the room. They will explain the layout of the tables, the boards and how the movements flow. They will reinforce many etiquette conventions including scoring and the checking of scores on the Bridgemate. These sessions will be free for both players. It is suggested that they be seated East/West for one session and North/South for the other.
Go to the Regular Duplicate Session timetable
Next steps
We would like your transition to regular Duplicate Sessions to be a welcoming experience leading to many years of pleasurable and challenging bridge at WABC. If you want to enjoy a couple of games with a Buddy then get in touch with Carla Sullivan, Buddy Coordinator.
Email: carla_sullivan@live.com.au
