Policy Regarding Players Seeking Partners

Revised: 24 December 2023

Jourdan’s Palm Beach recognizes that bridge is a game played by partnerships. It is best enjoyed when the partnerships have developed a rapport that enhances communication and maximizes the inherent social aspect of the game.

For this reason, we strongly encourage players to seek out partners for regular play... However, it is not always possible to have a regular partner available to play; for this reason, the Club has incorporated the following policy regarding players needing partners:

On most days, the Director does not have a game scheduled with a pre-arranged partner. So, most days, the Director is available to play if there is a player who is present without a partner.

If there are two players seeking partners, they will be paired with one another. If one player declines to play with the other, the one who chooses not to play cannot be accommodated and the Director will play with the remaining player.

If there are more than two players seeking partners, they will be paired up as best the Director can determine to maximize enjoyment of all. (see above if there is an odd number of singles.)

When there is a ‘house player’ available, that player will be utilized to complete a partnership, or to fill out a half-table.

Longer term, the Club is initiating a Partnership Matching initiative, whereby players can complete a form and will receive assistance matching their backgrounds and goals with other compatible players. A copy of this form can be found on this website (CLICK HERE), or can be obtained at the Club. Simply complete it, return it to your game director, and indicate that you would like assistance locating partners...

Jourdan’s is also researching the use of tablets as ‘players’ in order to eliminate half tables at game time.