Masterpoint Winners
Click Fri AM (05/17) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Bonnie Simon - Jacci Sterling | 56.02 | 1st A | 1.00 |
| Bruce Dau - Richard Hill | 55.56 | 2nd A | 0.70 |
| Ken Llacera - Mick Friedberg | 55.09 | 3rd A | 0.50 |
| John Hullman - Phyllis Cramblet | 54.17 | 3rd B | 0.36 |
| Liesel Sabloff - Marilyn Diola | 53.70 | 4th B | 0.25 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Thu Eve (05/16) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Kristin Smith - Robin McDuff | 64.88 | 1st A | 0.80 |
| John Oppenheimer - Steven Smith | 58.93 | 2nd A | 0.56 |
| Irma Andrews - Peter Andrews | 51.19 | 3rd A | 0.40 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Thu AM (05/16) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Bette Harken - Judith Murdock | 56.55 | 1st A | 0.64 |
| Bonnie Simon - Joanne Bruno | 54.17 | 2nd A | 0.45 |
| Gary Oing - John Benich | 50.00 | 3/5th A | 0.22 |
| Farol Henderson - John Wesolowski | 50.00 | 1/2nd B | 0.27 |
| Angie Millslagle - Judy Osborn | 50.00 | 1/2nd B | 0.27 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Wed Eve (05/15) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Kathleen Matthews - Robin Baker | 65.97 | 1st A | 0.80 |
| Amos Hahn - Cynthia Copple | 60.42 | 2nd A | 0.56 |
| Janet Loops - Lester Loops | 56.94 | 3/4th A | 0.34 |
| Richard Pearce - Susan Pearce | 56.94 | 3/4th A | 0.34 |
| Kenneth Girouard - Lou Browning | 49.31 | 1st C | 0.16 |
| Mickey Ording - Molly Ording | 45.14 | 2nd C | 0.11 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Wed Aft (05/15) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Kenneth Johnson - Vincent McLoughlin | 64.29 | 1st A | 0.70 |
| Charles Pender - Ken Llacera | 60.42 | 1st A | 0.70 |
| Ginger Stone - Joanne Brown | 57.44 | 2nd A | 0.49 |
| Claire Swetland - D Webb | 52.98 | 2nd A | 0.49 |
| Hemant Vaidya - John Benich | 52.08 | 3rd A | 0.35 |
| Alan Chase - Robin McDuff | 49.70 | 3rd A | 0.35 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Tue Eve (05/14) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Josh Karter - Rick Zinman | 59.92 | 1st A | 0.64 |
| Howard Feldstein - Karen Schamberg | 53.18 | 2nd A | 0.45 |
| Kristin Smith - Steven Smith | 52.98 | 3rd A | 0.32 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Tue AM (05/14) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Malcolm Sprott - Richard Hill | 61.26 | 1st A | 1.50 |
| Carol Maggipinto - Ken Gamble | 56.46 | 2nd A | 1.05 |
| Joanne Bruno - Phyllis Cramblet | 55.82 | 3rd A | 0.75 |
| Pamela Benz - Peter Andrews | 55.61 | 4th A | 0.53 |
| Ken Llacera - Mick Friedberg | 54.54 | 5th A | 0.30 |
| Jeff Belden - Lani Ray | 54.33 | 6th A | 0.25 |
| Irma Andrews - John Hullman | 51.28 | 4th B | 0.25 |
| Gary Oing - John Benich | 50.48 | 2nd C | 0.22 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Mon Eve (05/13) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Andrew Calciano - Marilyn Calciano | 70.00 | 1st A | 0.40 |
| Lester Loops - Steven Nelson | 60.00 | 1st A | 0.40 |
| John Wesolowski - Judy Osborn | 56.88 | 2nd A | 0.28 |
| Francine Raphael - Mary Kelly | 51.88 | 2nd A | 0.28 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Mon Aft (05/13) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Lani Ray - Steve Hubbell | 60.36 | 1st A | 0.90 |
| Donald Seldeen - Ken Gamble | 59.35 | 2nd A | 0.63 |
| Rick Zinman - Steven Smith | 57.84 | 1st B | 0.48 |
| James Slinger - Richard Wasserstrom | 57.69 | 1st A | 0.90 |
| Bharat Kamdar - Hemant Vaidya | 57.50 | 2nd A | 0.63 |
| Bruce Dau - Jim Martin | 54.66 | 3rd A | 0.45 |
| Jeff Belden - Richard Hill | 51.42 | 2nd B | 0.34 |
| Diana Schilling - Gary Oing | 50.75 | 4th A | 0.32 |
| Jonni Faircrest - Salvatore Turano Jr | 43.69 | 2nd C | 0.22 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Sun Aft (05/12) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Ken Llacera - Kenneth Martin | 68.33 | 1st A | 1.59 |
| Carol Maggipinto - Mark Maggipinto | 63.25 | 2nd A | 1.11 |
| James Slinger - Susan Slinger | 63.18 | 1st A | 1.59 |
| Betty Jackson - Ray Boehne | 54.00 | 2nd A | 1.11 |
| John Oppenheimer - Mark Hasey | 51.37 | 1st B | 0.91 |
| Lani Ray - Steve Hubbell | 48.33 | 3/4th A | 0.68 |
| John Walker - Jonni Faircrest | 48.33 | 1st B | 0.85 |
| Carol Avenmarg - Margaret Suddards | 48.00 | 2nd B | 0.60 |
| Joanne Turnquist - Karen Schamberg | 44.17 | 2nd B | 0.64 |
Masterpoint Winners
Click Sat Aft (05/11) for complete results.
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Jonni Faircrest - Ken Gamble | 62.18 | 1st A | 2.34 |
| James Slinger - Susan Slinger | 60.90 | 2nd A | 1.64 |
| Margaret Suddards - Pamela Benz | 58.98 | 3rd A | 1.17 |
| Ken Llacera - Mick Friedberg | 56.09 | 4th A | 0.82 |
| John Benich - Michael Burtch | 54.17 | 1st C | 0.79 |
| Lani Ray - Steve Hubbell | 52.89 | 6th A | 0.39 |
| Joanne Brown - Liesel Sabloff | 49.04 | 4/5th B | 0.36 |
| Alan Chase - Carol Avenmarg | 49.04 | 2nd C | 0.55 |
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Thursday Changes
To encourage more participation at the Thursday AM game, the following monthly schedule begins in June:
- 1st Thursday: Open Game
- 2nd Thursday: Mentor-Mentee Game
- 3rd Thursday: Open Game
- 4th Thursday: Swiss
Contact Ken at pasa49@pacbell.net if you need a Mentor for the Mentor-Mentee games or Swiss teammates.
All games begin at 10:30A.
Mentor-Mentee Game conditions:
- Two players with more than 750 each may not play together;
- Regular partnerships with less than 750 each may play together;
- Any Mentor may play with any Mentee, provided the Mentee has less than 750.
Patience & Teaching
Trying to teach or give advice during a game is not effective and might even be seen as a violation of ACBL rules
(see Law 74.A.2, Etiquette of Word and Action: A player should carefully avoid any remark or action that might cause
annoyance or embarrassment to another player or might interfere with the enjoyment of the game.)
- Don't teach at the table; waiting until the game is over is much more effective
- Giving advice during the game is bad strategy, typically unwanted and could easily be wrong
- Talking about a board/result often reaveals details of the board to other players
- Even well-meaning advice might be taken as criticism, which is unethical, rude and a violation of the Laws
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Unit 550 Mission: As the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) of Santa Cruz County, Unit 550,
we promote the game of bridge, support the bridge clubs at the Santa Cruz Bridge Center (SCBC), and provide a pleasant, fun environment for learning and playing bridge.
Game Calendar & Schedules: At the SCBC, there are daily and evening games; some are open to players of all levels while others
are reserved for newcomers, novice and/or intermediate players. Contact any of the Bridge Club Owners listed below or call the SCBC
with questions or partner requests. Clicking Schedule lists
the regular schedule. Clicking Calendar displays the games and classes
this month with changes from the regular schedule.
Game Results: Click Results on this page or on the
♦ in the Calendar.
Classes: Interested in learning or improving your bridge?
Check out current classes at Learn Bridge → Classes
Masterpoints & Game Winners: Significant bridge accomplishments by our members are found under
Accolades; including a listing of all Unit 550 Life Masters.
If you have any questions about games, lessons, or the SCBC, please call us at (831) 465-1102 or send us an email at
info@santacruzbridge.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the tables!
Your Unit 550 Board of Directors
