Live Presentations
Reconnecting with The Bridge Club: A Critical Understanding of Social Capital and Play during a Pandemic
Kevin Judge (Sociology, University of Stirling, Scotland)
This research provides a snapshot from a wider doctoral study of the social lives and relationships of those who learn and play bridge in the UK.
The New Normal: Bridge Club Perspective
Nicky Bainbridge (Bridge for Pleasure)
Since early lockdown in the UK, Nicky Bainbridge has run a monthly meeting for bridge clubs to discuss the difficulties involved in reopening and implementing social distancing measures.
Ongoing and Future Impacts of Covid
Patrick Shields (Gloucestershire County Bridge Association)
Both county and national bridge organisations have faced various obstacles and opportunities during the pandemic. Patrick Shields reflects on these whilst also pondering what’s next.
Covid Impacts on National and International Tournaments in Australia
Peter Cox (Australian Bridge Federation)
In Australia, the suspension of face-to-face bridge was shorter than in other parts of the world. However, the pandemic still interrupted many major tournament events. Peter Cox reflects on the the future for tournament bridge in Australia and the South Pacific.
Covid 19: From the Perspective of an International Bridge Organisation
Jan Kamras (President, European Bridge League)
As a large bridge organisation, the European Bridge League has had to addressed a variety of issues throughout the global pandemic. Jan Kamras reveals some of those challenges that have emerged and how they have been tackled.
The Digital and Face-to-Face Hybrid
Dr Miriam Snellgrove (Bridge: A MindSport for All)
BAMSA researcher, Dr Miriam Snellgrove, summarises some of the key issues and leads into the small group discussions.
Panel & Small Group Discussions
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Future of bridge clubs – Cath Fox (Essex Contract Bridge Association, England) & Espen Gisvold (Manchester County Bridge Association)
Tournaments post-lockdown – Peter Cox (Australian Bridge Federation)
New etiquette for online bridge – Patrick Shields (Gloucestershire County Bridge Association, England)
Pandemic organisations – Tim Anderson (English Bridge Union, England)
Attracting missing players back to the game – Christina Ballinger (Heritage Coast Bridge Club, England) & Tim Rees (BAMSA)
Online bridge as an inferior game? – Jordan Maclean (BAMSA)
Advance Recorded Presentations
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The ACBL Response to Lockdown