Tips for finding Bridge Partners:
- Bridge Classes are a great place to find Partners!
- Spread the word! Let your bridge friends know you need a Partner...for a specific game...then see where it goes from there.
- Mentor Programs. While you are playing with your Mentor, let them know you need Partners and see if they know of other newer players who may also be looking.
- Partnership Desk. Tournaments always have a Partnership Desk where they will assist in trying to match you with a Player at a game. Your best chance is to email the Partnership Chair BEFORE the Tournament and let them know what day/game you want to play.
- Club websites. There may be functionality for Partnership connections...either automated or assisted.
Once you find them...keep them!
- Always be kind to your Partner.
- Save questions and concerns for AFTER the game. Criticism at the table is very damaging:
- Partner is so agitated they are distracted on many subsequent deals.
- Opponents exposed to criticism think badly of the critic and a bad reputation will be spread.
- Opponents seeing self-control and courtesy in the face of mistakes will spread the news of a friendlly and patient Partner...you will be in big demand as a Partner!
- Avoid canceling games at the last minute.
- If your Partner must cancel, be gracious.
- PREPARE for the game. Review your Convention Card and other Partnership notes. Avoid frenzied, last-minute arrivals. Be early, register and socialize for a few minutes to relax before the game.
- Remember to have FUN!