Free Introductory lesson at our Open House: Sat Sep 13: Pre-register please.  Beginners: Sat Sep 13: 10.00-11.30 AM.  Intermediates: Sat Sep 13: 12.30-2 PM.   Be sure to check out our seminars and special classes!  Just click on the link "Special Classes" on the left.  

Beginner & Intermediate Bridge Lessons

Bridge is the most popular card game in the world! Learn to play or improve your skills at our studio. Please click on the link to the left to find us at our sweet new location!

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2008 Syllabus

• Beginner's Bridge
• Intermediate I
• Intermediate II
• Intermediate III

All our courses teach Standard American 5 card majors

Beginner's Bridge Course

Each class lasts 2½ hrs.
Beginner classes cost $289 (price inclues GST).

Schedule of Start Dates & Times:

Fall '08 Classes are held once a week for 8 weeks Tuesdays
Commencing Tues 7 October 1:00 - 3:30pm
Commencing Tues 7 October 7:00 - 9:30pm

Spring '09 Classes are held once a week for 8 weeks Tuesday
Commencing Tues 13 January 1:00-3:30pm
Commencing Tues 13 January 7:00-9:30pm
No class on 27 January

Intermediate I: Bidding Review & Declarer Play

Each class lasts 2½ hrs.
Intermediate I classes cost $214 (price includes GST).

Sign up and pay in advance for all three Intermediate courses and save! Regular price is $642 ... special offer is $578 if paid in advance. Classes may be taken any time.  Make-up classes available for missed classes.

Course Description:

Intermediate I gives a complete review of the bidding, adding some more intricate sequences. Play of the hand is dealt with in detail…trump suit contracts and no trump contracts. A great course for those who have taken Basic lessons or those who have been away from the bridge table for a while and wish to brush up a bit.

Schedule of Start Dates & Times:

All Intermediate I classes are held once a week for 6 weeks.

Intermediate II: Fine-tuning of Play of the hand & Bidding & Introduction to Defensive Strategy

Each class lasts 2½ hrs.
Intermediate II classes cost $214 (price includes GST).

Sign up and pay in advance for all three Intermediate courses and save! Classes may be taken any time.  Make-up classes available for missed classes.

Course Description:

Intermediate II fills in the gaps and fine-tunes your bidding. Weak 2's & Strong 2 Clubs, Slam Bidding, Blackwood, Gerber & Cue-Bids, Pre-empts & Unusual NT. Competing against opponents pre-empts, Opening Light in 3rd. seat, responding as a passed hand, Balancing, PLAY: Safety plays, End Plays (Strip & Throw-In) Cross-Ruff, Loser on loser plays, Double Finesses. DEFENSE: Suit preference signaling, defensive signaling & strategy.

Schedule of Start Dates & Times:

All Intermediate II classes are held once a week for 6 weeks.

Intermediate III: Defense &Conventions

Each class lasts 2½ hrs.
Intermediate III classes cost $214 (price includes GST).

Sign up and pay in advance for all three Intermediate courses and save! Regular price is $642 ... special offer is $578 if paid in advance. Classes may be taken any time.  Make-up classes available for missed classes.

Course Description:

Intermediate III is a full course on Defense and Conventions. Third Hand Play, Second Hand Play, Suit Preference Signaling, Strategy throughout, Lead Directing Doubles, Penalty Doubles, Discarding, Defense vs. NT Contracts. CONVENTIONS: Negative Doubles, Limit Raises, Jacoby 2 NT as a forcing raise, Jacoby Transfers, Texas Transfers, Splinters, Roman Key Card Blackwood.

Schedule of Start Dates & Times:

All Intermediate III classes are held once a week for 6 weeks.