Thursday, Oct 16th 2025October Games with EXTRA Points
- Surfs Up Section: October 18th & 19th*
- Sunday Brunch & Unit Game: October 26th**
- Halloween Party & Unit Game: October 31th**
*Awards are all SILVER 1.8x **Awards are 2.5x
Surfs Up Sectional - Oct 18 & 19
The tournament returns to the Santa Cruz Bridge Center. The sectional is a great opportunity to win your silver points.
There's a two-session Open Pairs on Saturday, play either session or both. For players with 500MPs or less, there's a separate section with morning and afternoon sessions. Sunday is stratified swiss teams.
Tournament preregistration is strongly suggested as registered players have seating priority. Use this link to access the SCBC Event Registration system.
The flyer can be accessed here. If you need a partner contact Lester Loops at (650) 380-5460.
Additional information is on this website, click the Surfs Up icon.
Adoring Aces Class - October 16
The four Aces are the most powerful cards in their suits but many players, even those with 1000s of MPs, make mistakes leading or playing their aces.
This class is a comprehensive survey of using your aces more effectively in the play of the hand, especially on defense.
Real hands from open games illustrate general principles for leading and better timing for playing your aces.
The class is free! It is presented on the third Thursday of the month following the 499er game at approximately 2P. We encourage players with less than 500MPs to play in the game and stay for the class. Others are welcome to attend the class, including those with more than 500 MPs.
Sunday Brunch & Game - October 26
Please use the SCBC Event Registration app to sign up. Click here . The deadline for signing up is Wednesday, October 22th. Please note that brunch reservations cancelled after this deadline are responsible for the $10 brunch cost.
Unit 550 2026-2027 Board of Directors Election
Every year a portion of the Unit 550 Board of Directors is elected for a two-year term.
Two current board members have agreed to stand for an additional term and a member has agreed to fill the remaining slot.
If there are no other candidates, the slate of three will be elected by acclamation, as specified in Section 7.5(a) of Unit 550 Bylaws, unless 5 members of Unit 550 request in writing (or email) a formal election.
The deadline for accepting nominations for the official ballot is Monday, November 24th; write-in candidates are also accepted if there is an election by ballot.
Contact any member of the Board to have your name included as a candidate for election to the 2026-2027 Board of Directors or to learn more.