Starting in 2010, each autumn we have begun a course to take complete beginners and turn them into club-players. However, this coming year, unless there is an unexpected demand, we are planning to take a rest.

However we will be completing the course for those who began with us in 2012. The classes will again be at the club on Thursday evenings. The second-year course is very suitable for those who have played social bridge or gentle duplicate - perhaps even those who are self-taught from their own reading.

New students receive course material and become members of the English Bridge Union (EBU) and of Ipswich and Kesgrave Bridge Club.

Contact the club secretary John Leigh (01394 383701) if you are interested.

Our teachers are very approachable and if you would like to talk with them, please get in touch via John above.

Course Outlines

Continuing Bridge

Is on Thursdays for students who have completed Year-1 or for those wishing to improve their game having played socially. Year-2 in 2013-14 will be taught by Chris Chambers.

Key Dates

All teaching starts at 7:30pm unless otherwise indicated.

Thursday 19-September (7:00pm)

   

Play session to remove some cobwebs and introduce new potential students

Thursday 10-October

   

Start of Year-2

Thursday 12-December

   

Lesson 10: end of Term

Thursday 19-December

   

Xmas Party! Bridge, wine and mince pies in the hall for everyone.

Schedule

As you can see below, we start with some revision which will also help any new arrivals. I'd be happy to adapt the first two weeks and cover any particular topics you have.

What Should I Know Already?

1. Revision of the uncontested auction
2. Revision of overcalls
3. Duplicate tactics and protective bidding
4. Play session

Making Plans

1. Planning the play as declarer (1)
2. Planning the play as declarer (2)

Slam Bidding

1. Review of Blackwood
2. Control-bidding

Defensive Guidelines

1. Third hand play, signalling and unblocking
2. Second hand play; which suit to attack