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 Basic Bridge I (Introduction Bidding & Play) |
♣ ♣ October 4 - November 11 ♣ ♣
Tuesdays at 6:30 and Fridays at 9:00
Cost - $60
This is a 6 week course for beginning bridge players or those coming back to the game.
Topics include:
♣ Getting started
♣ Objectives
♣ NT Opening Bids & Responses
♣ Major Suit Opening Bids & Responses
♣ Minor Suit Opening Bids & Responses
♣ Pre-emptive Opening Bids
♣ Overcalls & Advances
♣ Takeout Doubles and Responses
♣ Competitive Auctions
Each lesson will include practice deals, with students bidding and playing the hand
Taught by Kathy Stepanovich and Helen Van Amburg
Fee $60 repeat attendees $30
Please register in advance at the Lansing Bridge Center, or call Kathy at (517) 881-8705
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| Basic Bridge II (Play of the Hand) |
♦ ♦ NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED ♦ ♦
(includes directed play)
This is the second in the basic bridge series for beginning players or those wanting to refresh their playing skills.
Topics Iinclude:
Playing a No Trump Contract
♦Counting wiinners
♦Developing tricks-Promotion, Length & Finessing
♦Developing a plan-Analyzing alternatives
♦Coping with opening leads
♦Maintaining communication
♦Playing Strategies
Playing a Suit Contract
♦Counting losers
♦Eliminating losers-Ruffing & Discarding
♦Developing a plan-Analyzing alternatives
♦Managing the trump suit.
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| Inferences-Solving the Bridge Puzzle |
♣♦ NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED ♥♠
This two session class is for bridge players of all skill levels. During the auction and play of the hand, numerous clues are provided which can be used to reach the best contract, to win more tricks as declarer, or to play better defense. This class will identify what those clues are, how they can be used to achieve better results, and the skill set one needs to accomplish this. Whether you have 10 masterpoints or 2000 masterpoints, the numerous examples provided will show you how you can up your game.
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| Two over One (2/1) Game Force |
  NOT CURRENTLY OFERED 
Whether you want to learn the 2/1 Game Force system, or want to refresh what you already know, this is the course for you.
In this seven week class you will learn the fundamentals of the popular Two over One (2/1) Game Force bidding system. Using the 2/1 system, reaching the best game and slam contracts is easier and there is less danger of being left in a part score contract because of confusion in the bidding process. Players already using 2/1Game Force will find the material in this course refreshing and helpful.
Each class will include a presentation on a specific topic, and students will bid and play at least 4 practice hands illustrating the principles in the lesson. Each practice hand will be fully discussed and analyzed with respect to bidding, playing and defense.
The basic text book is: 2/1 Game Force by Audrey Grant and Eric Rodwell. The text book is not required, but is highly recommended.
Classes will be held at the Lansing Bridge Center.
Directed play Option: Putting what you learned into practice with help from the instructors .
Preregistration is required (a minimum of 12 students is necessary to conduct the class). See any game director to register. Early registration is appreciated to allow the instructors time to prepare materials and purchase books.
Instructors: George Van Amburg - Accredited ACBL Bridge Instructor
Helen Van Amburg - Accredited ACBL Bridge Instructor
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| Commonly Used Conventions in the 21st Century |
♠ ♠ Currently Not Scheduled ♠ ♠
This course is the fourth in the basic series.
Topics include:
♠ Stayman Convention
♠ Jacoby Transfers
♠ Drury Bid
♠ Jacoby 2NT bids
♠ Responses to Weak two-bids
♠ Strong 2 club openings & Responses
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| Mentoring |
Would you like to develop your game by learning from a more experienced player?
The Lansing Bridge Club offers a 6 month Mentorship Program that pairs novice players with Life Masters. The mentor plays with his/her mentee at least twice a month at regularly scheduled games and spends an additional 20 minutes/session discussing bidding techniques and play strategies. Mentoring sessions start April 1st and September 1st.
If you are interested, contact Diane Schafer at 327-3925 or DinnyS@aol.com.
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| How to Find the Best Contract |
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  Currently Not Scheduled
This 6-week class using material from Lawrence, Stewart, Grant and Kantar is designed to show partners how to bid to the b est contract.
Topics include:
Openers rebids,
Responder bids and rebids,
How to keep the bidding going, when to stop, the use of various double bids, and
Dealing with interference.
Each class will include a presentation on a specific topic, and students will bid and play at least 4 practice hands illustrating the principles in the lesson. Each practice hand will be fully discussed and analyzed with respect to bidding, playing and defending.
No text is required. Detailed handouts for each lesson will be provided.
ACBL accredited Instructors : George Van Amburg & Helen Van Amburg
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