Learn to Play at -- The Bridge Studio
446-3910 MUMFOR PROFESSIONAL CENTRE 160 - HALIFAX, NS 446-3910
The Bridge Studio invites you
to attend the first lesson and decide AFTER the class if you would like to continue. NO payment required until AFTER the first
class is completed.
Registration or More Information - CALL 446-3910
WINTER LESSON
SCHEDULE
For
the Beginner:
LEARNING THE GAME –
Hands on Introduction to the Game of Bridge -- A fun and easy way to learn the game of Bridge. Presented in a hands-on format
that will have you playing with your friends in just a couple of weeks. You will be playing cards by the end of the
first lesson! Bridge Basics will be
presented in 2 6-week sessions. The
first session will deal with hand structure and NoTrump
bidding. Giving the participants lots of
time to play hands so they become comfortable declarers, as well we will
discuss some basic ideas for the defending side. The second session will look at suit bidding
by opener and responder. As well further
insight into the ABC’s of declarer play.
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 or 7:00 (student text available for purchase $15.00)
First Session: Wednesday January
18 – February 22, 2012
Second Session: Wednesday
February 29th – Wednesday April 4th, 2012
Participants of this Beginner Course are invited to
join in any of the Bridge Studio’s Practice Play, complimentary.
Participants may attend either a
morning session and an evening session if desired.
Course Fee: $60.00 per 6-week session.
For All
Advancing Beginners and Advancing Students:
Competitive Bidding What to do when both sides are in the auction – preemptive
bidding, overcalls and doubles.
Understand and use these defensive bids. This course will be held in two
6-week sessions, on Wednesdays at 9:30 am or 7:00 pm. Beginning
January 16th, 2012. The
student text by Audrey Grant ($15.00) is available. Course Fee: $60.00 per 6-wk session.
Intermediate Declarer Play: Tips and Tricks with
Nancy, Concepts in Declarer Play – 12 weeks Tuesday evenings at 6:00 –
beginning January 17, 2012
$120.00 including student hand outs / ACBL Play Series Text -
$25.00.
Special Practice Play – 8
pre-dealt hands per session emphasizing good declarer play. Bidding practice includes – pre-emptive bids,
overcalls, take-out doubles, negative doubles and cuebids. Thursday mornings at 9:30 Beginning January
12th - $80.00
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For those who are beyond
beginner or need some review – this course is for you
Bridge
Basics 2.5 – Review and Refresh. This 8-week course includes many
practice hands and is designed as a refresher for those wanting to get back
into bridge, or great
review of the fundamentals of bidding. Completing this course should help the
advancing player consolidate his understanding of the effectiveness of
overcalls, take out bids, strong opening bids, and pre-emptive bids. In
addition, Steve will highlight what he thinks is perhaps the key
to successful bidding - rebids by opener and responder....what's forcing,
what's invitational, what's signing off. Tips on declarer play which
focus on how to eliminate losers will also be included.
TUESDAY
MORNINGS 9:30 ~ $80.00 handout included Presenter – Steve Anderson
Defense ~ The Great Defenders:
12 weeks to
becoming a good defender. Because we
defend half the hands we play this course will enable players to defend
confidently. Starting with “what to look
for when defending”, working with partner from Opening Leads in suits and NoTrump, Second hand play, Third hand play, Interfering
with Declarers plan and more. Up to date
materials specially prepared by Jill and The Bridge Studio. Presented by Jim Kirby. Monday evenings 7:00
And
Presented by Terry Shaw –Tuesday mornings at 9:30 These courses begin January 16th
& 17th, 2012
Starting in the
Spring – Bridge Basics III – A focus on 4 of the most
popular Conventions – Stayman, Transfers, Blackwood, and Strong Opening bids.
Future Courses:
Play of the Hand (formerly the ACBL Diamond Series) From
the beginning a competent declares should know how to count their tricks and
form a plan. This 8-week course is
designed to help you become a competent declarer. Student Text $20.00
THINKING BRIDGE – Kathie has been studying and using the EDDIE KANTAR bridge
series for over a year. These Lessons
and hands will cover advanced concepts on Bidding, Play and
Defense. Each lesson is designed to have
you thinking at the bridge table and helps players to develop good card
sense. All lessons come with an extensive
handout including notes from Eddie Kantar and the hands played at the
table. It is recommended that you have a
basic understanding of bidding and play.
Multi-level courses have information within the grasp of advanced
beginners and more complex information for the advancing player. The Schedule of Classes are
posted on the Monday Topics page. $10.00 per class.
Playing to Win: This 12 week (two 6-wk
sessions) course will cover many of the bridge maxims we have heard, applying a
technique 4THOT this unique course will show players how to win not just the
tricks they deserve, but a few extra as well.