Cheltenham Bridge Club
Bridge Development Programme
Bridge Development Programme

The Bridge Development Programme consists of Year 3, Tweak to Transform, Play and Discuss and Aspirational sessions.  We aim to provide ongoing learning for all our members including those who play at higher levels.This programme covers topics such as Doubles; Defence; Bidding Sequences; Reversing; Different responses to 1NT opening by 2/3/4th seat; 5cdm, strong NT, 2/1 bidding plus defending against players who use this system; Splinters; Slams; Cue Bids; Competitive bidding; Different ways of counting a hand; Overcalling; Jacoby; Landy; 4th Suit Forcing; Planning the play; Different types of bid - forcing, competitive, limit.The timings for the courses are 09.30am (for a prompt start at 09.45am) - 16.30pm.

Year 3 - Payment Ref: Y3 + Surname

Responses to opening of 1 of a Major
Sunday 7th December
Lesley and Jonathan

Signals, Finessing, Elimination
Sunday 8th February
Martin and Jonathan

Price for Year3 sessions is £40. Please bring a packed lunch. Refreshments included.

Tweak to Transform October - Payment Ref: TT + Surname

Defence
Saturday 4th October
Lesley and Patrick

Price for Tweak to Transform sessions is £40. Please bring a packed lunch. Refreshments included.

Play and Discuss - Payment Ref: PD + Surname

Come and play some interesting hands taken from club or tournament games, discuss your results, and receive tips from experts on how to improve.

Monday 22nd September 19.00 - 21.30 Jonathan
Thursday 9th October 19.00 - 21.30. Patrick (includes tutorial on Opening Lead Problems)
Thursday 13th November 19.00 - 21.30 Paul (includes tutorial on Better Defending)
Friday 12th December  10.00 - 12.30 Martin

Price for Play and Discuss sessions is £10.