Fast Track Bridge 2027
Who’s it for?
- Absolute beginners who are capable of learning quickly and would like to progress to playing bridge as soon as they are able.
- When enrolling, newcomers should complete and submit the form below which includes the option to reserve a place for a
complimentary introductory MiniBridge sessions at the club on Sunday 29th November 2026 at either 10am or 1pm
- Returners to the game who would like a refresher and learn 21st century bidding methods
- Improving players who are in need of a refresher course in order to consolidate their knowledge of the
Foundation Level Standard English Acol bidding system and card playing techniques
The course will be delivered at a fast pace over three weekends.
This is a shorter time than the traditional weekly classes over two or three 10 week terms.
At the end of the course beginners should feel confident enough to play in a relaxed or
social session of duplicate bridge.
To enrol for the course or to ask a question please complete and submit the form below - click here
A WhatsApp group will be used to send details of how to pay.
2026 Dates
Sunday 29th November 'try before you buy' complimentary 2½ hour Mini Bridge Session for absolute beginners either at 10am or 1pm.
Wednesday 2nd December deadline for enrolment and payment of Fast Track course enrolment fee (details below)
2027 Dates
Weekend 1: January 9th / 10th, 10 am to 12 noon & 1 pm to 3pm - £10 per day
Weekend 2: January 16th / 17th, 10 am to 12 noon & 1 pm to 3pm - £10 per day
Weekend 3: January 30th / 31st, 10 am to 12 noon & 1 pm to 3pm - £10 per day
Venue
Blundellsands Bridge Club
18 Victoria Road West
Crosby
L23 8UQ
Sessions
1 complimentary 2½ hour Mini Bridge lesson for newcomers to the game.
12 x 2 hour sessions consisting of 2 sessions on each of 6 days over 3 weekends
Following the course, mentored sessions will be available at the club.
The course will not run with fewer than 6 people and will have a maximum of 20 participants.
The course book is the 2025 edition of the yellow Bridge For All Fast Track Bridge Student Workbook.
Fees details
Enrolment £60 per person then £10 per day.
The registration fee covers:
- the yellow EBU Fast Track Bridge Student Workbook (2025 edition retail price £30 + p&p also available from the English Bridge Union store - The Bridge Warehouse)
- former students have found this invaluable when used to reinforce lesson content;
- 2 years EBU membership;
- Blundellsands Bridge Club student membership for the remainder of 2027;
- an extended (3 month) free trial of the online site No Fear Bridge.
If you already own a copy of the Student Workbook, including the 2017 edition, the registration is £30.
Two people from the same household are welcome to share a Student Workbook - joint registration £90.
Members of Blundellsands Bridge Club may register for £50 to include the Student Workbook or £20 if you already have a copy.
Once there is sufficient interest an invitation to join a WhatsApp group will be sent and details of how to pay will be forwarded.
Format
Weekend sessions start with a presentation with Q&A followed by practice hands, pen & paper exercises and handouts.
Further practice hands and those from the lesson will be available to try online.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits are included and will be available during the sessions. There will be a break for lunch (bring your own).
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