Membership at North Shore Bridge Club
The big Club with a small community feel – The North Shore's hidden gem!
Whether you have come to us from another state or country, another bridge club, or one of our Beginner Programmes, we'd love you to become part of our community.
North Shore Bridge Club (NSBC) has a proud history of bringing people together through bridge, friendship and a shared love of the game. While we've grown considerably over the years, we've always worked hard to retain the friendly atmosphere and personal touch that make our club special.
Our History
North Shore Bridge Club was formed in early 2007 through the merger of three Sydney clubs: Lindfield, Willoughby and Cove Bridge Clubs.
In 2015, we expanded further through a merger with Gordon Bridge Club, bringing additional sessions to East Lindfield.
In 2026, we took another significant step in our history when North Shore Bridge Club joined forces with Lindfield Bowling Club to form Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club.
This merger brought together two established community clubs, creating an exciting new home for both Bridge and Bowls. It provides opportunities to share facilities, build friendships across the two activities and invest in a sustainable future for our members.
North Shore Bridge Club continues as the Bridge community within Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club, retaining its identity, its programme of bridge activities and its commitment to providing an outstanding experience for players of all standards.
We've been around for a while, and that experience gives us a pretty good understanding of how best to look after our bridge community!
How We Are Run
North Shore Bridge Club is not privately owned or operated for profit. Following the 2026 merger, it operates as the Bridge sub-club of Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club.
The wider organisation is governed by an elected Board, supported by the Bridge and Bowls communities, professional staff, committees and a wonderful team of volunteers.
Our Bridge Team
Our bridge operations are supported by a Bridge Club Manager, an Online Bridge Manager, administrative staff and an experienced team of more than 20 Directors and five Teachers.
Our Directors and Teachers are central to what makes our club special, ensuring our sessions are professionally run, welcoming and enjoyable.
A Game for Everyone
We cater for everyone, whether you are a complete beginner who has never picked up a deck of cards, someone returning to bridge after a break, a budding Grand Master or someone who has already achieved those lofty heights.
Coming without a partner?
We do our best to ensure you can still enjoy a game if you arrive without a partner. This is subject to our Attending a Session without a Bridge Partner Policy.
Here are some of the things we're particularly proud of:
Face-to-face Beginner Lessons
With practice sessions and a crew of experienced, caring Teachers and Supervisors to help you along the way.
Online Beginner Lessons
Learn at your own pace, in your own time, and when you're ready, join our face-to-face lessons.
Supervised Sessions
Enjoy a very social game aimed at newer players. You can ask questions and our Supervisor is there to help. They're friendly sessions, so nothing to fear!
Rookie Sessions
Designed for beginner players dipping their toes into competitive bridge. These sessions have a fun and friendly vibe and are for players with fewer than 100 masterpoints.
Restricted Sessions
For Rookie players progressing towards Open bridge. The competition is a little stiffer, with slightly stricter expectations around rules and etiquette. These sessions are for players with fewer than 300 masterpoints.
Open Sessions
Our all-comers games, bringing together Rookie, Restricted and Open players. You'll find a greater variety of conventions, but always with a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere.
Competition Nights
Held on Thursday evenings, these sessions attract a very high standard of players.
Congresses
We run several face-to-face and online congresses throughout the year, offering opportunities to compete, improve and meet players from other clubs.
Professional Directors
All our Directors are paid professionals who ensure games are fair and enjoyable. They're also on hand to assist with queries or disputes.
Our Club Team
Our Bridge Club Manager, Online Manager, Teaching Co-ordinator and administrative team work behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly.
Convenient PrePay System
Our convenient payment system allows you to add funds to your account whenever required. We'll let you know when your balance is running low. Simply turn up and play, let us know your ABF number, and the rest happens automatically.
Looking for a Bridge Partner?
Our WhatsApp Partnership Groups help members find like-minded players of a similar standard for online and face-to-face games. From Grands to Rookies, there's a group for you!
Find out more
Grands
Online | Face-to-face
Gold
Online | Face-to-face
Silver
Online | Face-to-face
Bronze
Online | Face-to-face
Copper
Online | Face-to-face
Other Groups
Group eligibility: Partnership groups are for NSBC members. Student groups have separate eligibility for students and guests attending the relevant classes.
When you join: Please post a quick "Hi" so other members can see your name rather than just your phone number.
Group etiquette: Keep messages polite and supportive, use the groups for partner requests only, and let everyone know once you've found a partner.
Read the WhatsApp Group Policy
Questions? Contact the Club Manager.
Preferred Member Benefits
We like to recognise and reward members who help us reduce administration costs by keeping their accounts in order and paying electronically.
$1 off regular session fees
Preferred Members receive a $1 discount on regular face-to-face and online session fees.
Auto Top-up
Enable Auto Top-up through your MyAccount portal. Choose your trigger balance and the amount you would like added to your PrePay account. You'll need a valid credit card set up.
Your account is automatically topped up when it reaches your nominated balance, helping you avoid running out of credit.
Prefer Not to Save Your Card?
You can also qualify without saving your credit card details by meeting the following criteria over a rolling 12-month period:
- More than 48 charges processed through your PrePay account.
- A positive PrePay account balance maintained throughout the period.
- Payments for sessions, lessons, workshops and PrePay top-ups made online or by direct bank transfer, rather than at the venue or by calling Mike or Sue.
Birthday Benefit
Enjoy a free game during your birthday month, provided you play on or either side of your actual birthday.
Priority Event Invitations
Preferred Members receive priority invitations to selected Club events, including the Christmas Party, Melbourne Cup and other special occasions.
Some important details:
Bar purchases and book purchases are excluded from the electronic payment requirements. Paying at the venue or calling Mike or Sue to arrange payment for sessions, lessons, workshops or PrePay top-ups will count against Preferred Member eligibility.
The direct bank transfer process is now automated, making this a convenient alternative for members who prefer not to save their credit card details.
Preferred Member status is granted at the discretion of the NSBC Committee. The Committee's decision is final.
Membership
We offer two membership categories:
Full Membership
Full Membership includes affiliation with the Australian Bridge Federation (ABF) and Bridge NSW.
Full Members are eligible for Preferred Member benefits, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Online Membership
This special membership category is available only to players who live outside the Sydney metropolitan area and are already a member of another Australian bridge club. It does not include ABF or Bridge NSW affiliation fees.
Online Members are also eligible for Preferred Member benefits, subject to meeting the same eligibility criteria.
Ready to become part of our bridge community?
We'd love to welcome you to North Shore Bridge Club.
Come and Join Our Community
Not convinced yet? We'd love to hear from you!
Please call Mike on 0435 528 872 or Sue on 0416 290 867 if you have any questions.
Whether you're new to bridge or have been playing for decades, there's a place for you at North Shore Bridge Club.
Great bridge, great people and a great community.
We look forward to welcoming you!
