If you are an up-and-coming bridge player with fewer than 500 master points, you won't want to miss these games! We will pair you with an experienced player from the Vancouver area who will share their expertise with you in developing your game.

For the Pairs Events, as a Mentee, you will play 22 boards with a Mentor in a regular, club style game. As well as having time during the game to discuss the hands you have just played, your Mentor is encouraged to stay after the game and pick out one or two ideas that have emerged from the game to discuss in more detail.

For the Team Events, 1 Mentor is matched with 3 Mentees. This will be IMP scoring and there will be 3 rounds. The Mentor plays 1 round with each Mentee. Hand records will be provided after each round and the Mentor will have a chance to review the hands with the Mentees after each round.

The best way to improve your game is to play with the best partners, in the best games you can find, and here is your chance, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

What we ask from the Mentees is that you come to the game with an open mind, willing to learn. There are many different approaches to this game, what one expert may tell you may not be the same as the next. It is up to you and your partner to decide on the approach that best suits you.

Along with an open mind, we ask Mentees to bring 2 copies of their favourite convention card. Your Mentor will play your card. If you don't have a convention card, don't worry! We will help you to complete one on the day of the event. These ACBL help pages may also assist you in completing a convention card.

Mentors, we are looking for experienced players but the most important trait we are looking for is a pleasant table manner and patience! If you think this description fits and you are interested in helping a Mentee to develop their game (just as others helped you in the past), please register as a Mentor.

Partners: finding a compatible bridge partner is challenging so you can imagine the kind of problems that could occur when we try to match up 120 players of varying abilities and personalities. You can indicate any preference in the comments field on your online registration.