BAND 2010 Winter Course Schedule

All classes begin the week of January 4th

Check class syllabi for specific dates and topics. No classes the week of February 1st

Monday 10am-12pm               Slam Bidding

Tired of missing out on your slam bonuses? Then this is the course for you!  Strong Two Clubs, Slam Cuebidding, Blackwood, Roman Gerber, and Roman Key Card are presented in this comprehensive series. Bid your way to that grand slam after competing this 8-week series. 8 Weeks.

Monday 12:30-3:00pm           Thinking Bridge Supervised Play

Mini Lesson: 12:30pm-1:00pm * Supervised Play: 1:00pm-3:00pm * Hand Analysis * $25/person

Multiple class discounts available.  Reservations Recommended!

Monday 6:30-8:30pm              Defense 101

Hate it when the opponents make a contract and you think you should have set it?  Well, this class will teach you the fundamental defensive techniques you need to slow your opponents down. From opening leads to signals…it’s all covered in this 8-week course.  8 Weeks.

Tuesday 10am-12pm               Play 101

Now that you are bidding more aggressively…you need the play techniques to bring those contracts home!  This course will make you rethink your approach to the hand and give you the tools you need to make those tough contracts. 8 Weeks.

Tuesday 1:00-3:00pm             All Around Game Pt II

This Course fine tunes your all around game. We will explore Modern Uses of the Cuebid, Finesse or Not to Finesse, Opener’s Reverses, Responder’s Rebid after Opener’s Reverse, Adv. Defense vs. Notrump Contracts, Entry Management, Delayed Raise by Responder and Adv. Defense vs. Suit Contracts. 8 Weeks.

Wednesday 10am-12pm        Preempts, Overcalls, Doubles, and Cuebids

Learn how to make your opponents’ bidding more difficult and your bidding more accurate when the opponents are bidding.  At the end of this course, you will know when to be in the auction and when to stay out!  Pass is occasionally your best choice! 8 Weeks.

Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm      Modern Bidding

Still playing the “Goren Method” and ready to update your bidding? Or just want to solidify your fundamental bidding? This course includes both constructive (opener & responder) and competitive (overcalls & doubles) bidding. Learn the new methods of hand evaluation to get you on the road to winning more game and slam bonuses. Basic Conventions including Stayman and Jacoby Transfers are included. 8 Weeks.

Thursday 10am-12pm                      Introduction to Bridge

Never played Bridge before? This is the class for you!  Have friends that would like to learn the game? 

Send them a note or better yet – give them a gift certificate for the class! 8 Weeks.

Thursday 1:00-3:00pm           Modern Bidding

Still playing the “Goren Method” and ready to update your bidding? Or just want to solidify your fundamental bidding? This course includes both constructive (opener & responder) and competitive (overcalls & doubles) bidding. Learn the new methods of hand evaluation to get you on the road to winning more game and slam bonuses. Basic Conventions, Stayman and Jacoby Transfers, are included. 8 Weeks.

Friday 10:00-12:00pm            “2/1 Game Force & Other Major Suit Conventions”

Comfortable with your fundamental bidding? Would you like to spice things up in your bidding?  This is the course for you!  We will cover 2/1 Game Force, Forcing 1NT, Jacoby 2NT, Splinter Bids and more.  At the end of this 7-week course, you will have the tools you need to bid to more precisely and have fun while you are doing it!  7 Weeks.

 

$180/8-Week Course; $160/7-Week Course

 Individual Classes $30; Retakes – ˝ Price

Substitute any missed class with a regularly scheduled class. 

 

 

 

 

Bridge Academy of North Dallas

12250 Inwood Rd. Suite 8 * Dallas, TX  75244

t. 972.960.6700  f. 214.373.0370

bridgeacademy@mindspring.com

 

www.bridgeacademyofnorthdallas.com