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2. Two over One with Lisa Mita

This course will cover the basics of 2/1 Game Force, the bidding system used by almost all experienced players. This system makes it easier for the partnership to get to the best game contract and safely explore the possibility of slam. Don't miss this chance to significantly improve your game. The 5–Lesson series starts Thursday, February 15, at 9:30 AM. Advance registration is strongly recommended. A minimum of 8 students is required for the class to run. Email Lisa with any questions or to register at BridgeWithLisa@gmail.com or call the Club at 610–232–2250. Click here for the flyer and complete details.

We are excited to announce a full lineup of classes for Fall 2023, for players of all levels!

1. Join Dennis Shaub for the next installments of our popular Bridge Basics courses:

• Competitive Bidding (Bridge Basics 2) will run on six Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM beginning September 7. The fee is $120 for the full series. Click here for the flyer and full details.

• Popular Conventions & Strong Hands (Bridge Basics 3) will run on six Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM beginning November 9. The fee is $120 for the full series. Click here for the flyer and full details.

Dennis will also conduct a 4–Lesson Selected Topics in Bridge class on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM beginning November 7. Topics: Doubles & Redoubles; How to Steal the Contract; 4th Suit Forcing; Sacrifice, Double, or Pass? No need to register; drop in on any session for $20. Click here for the flyer and full details.

Email Dennis at bridgemasterofpa@gmail.com with questions on any of these Lesson series.

2. John Dickenson will present a new 4–Lesson Defensive Card Play series on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 AM beginning September 19. Topics: 3rd Hand Play; Defensive Entries; Cover an Honor with an Honor?; 2nd Hand Play. Fee of $80 for the full series or drop in for $25 per lesson. Registration is required; a minimum of 8 students is required for the class to run. Click here for the flyer and full details. Email John at dickenjb@gmail.com with any questions.

3. ACBL Certified Best Practices Instructor Linda O'Malley will present a new 6–week Beginning Bridge series on Wednesdays from 9:30–11:30 AM starting September 27. Learn to play with instruction, hands–on practice, handouts and more. Fee of $120 for the series; pay by cash or check at the first lesson or by Venmo at @Linda-OMalley-4. Click here for the flyer and more details. Contact Linda with any questions at 484–919–0425 or LindaForBridge@gmail.com.

4. We warmly welcome Dave LeGrow back to the Club for a 4–Lesson series for Advanced players on Making Sound Decisions. Join Dave from 10 to 11:30 AM on four consecutive Mondays beginning October 2. Topics will include Hand Evaluation, Finding Good Games, Balancing, and an introduction to Lebensohl (Lite). Drop in to any session for $20; all materials will be supplied and no advance registration is required. For more information email Dave at d_legrow@att.net or call 484–433–0098.

5. North Penn Duplicate Bridge Club also has a great lineup:

Beginning Bridge with Deb Crisfield
When: Sundays, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Beginning September 7 for 6 weeks.
First two lessons free! Remaining lessons $150.

Two over One (2/1) with Lisa Mita
When: Saturdays, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
October 7 through November 4
$125 for 5 sessions

Click here for more information on either of these classes.

 Upcoming Special Events 

On Friday December 8 we will host our first Hanukkah party and game. If you'd like to contribute a delish dish please let Natalie know – we have a cake and two kugels promised and we will have lunch as well.

On Saturday December 16 we will also host a special party for our Come Out and Play and 0–500 players. Both sessions start at 10 AM, so come early to eat and learn during Rex Saffer's 9:30 Mini–Lesson.

On Wednesday December 20 our Points and Pointers (0–20) players can enjoy the same Holiday Cheer. The game starts at 12 Noon, so come on down at 11:30 AM.

Finally, on Friday December 22 we will host our grand Christmas Party. So much food! So much fun! Come at 11:30 AM to enjoy it all before the game at 12 Noon.

 Handicapped Teams  Join us for our December Handicapped Swiss Teams events on alternate Mondays,12/04 and 12/18. Games start at 12 Noon. Email or call the Club soon to register and reserve a table for your team. As before, we will be using duplicated boards, so hand records will be available.

 Fall Bridge Lessons Continue!  As the end of the year approaches, we have one ongoing class for advancing and intermediate players:

Linda O'Malley is teaching an Advanced Beginner Series for those who have taken the first round of her beginner bridge lessons. Topics include play of hand tips as well as conventions such as Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, the Takeout Double, and the strong Two Club Opener. The 6–Lesson series runs on Wednesdays from 9:30–11:30 AM, November 8 to December 20 and costs $120 (no class on November 22). Email Linda at LindaForBridge@gmail.com or call 484–919–0425 to register or with any questions. Click here for the flyer and full details.

2401 Sectional Flyer and Registration.pdf

1. Dennis Shaub is presenting Popular Conventions & Strong Hands (Bridge Basics 3) on six consecutive Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM beginning November 9. The fee is $120 for the full series. Click here for the flyer and full details.

Dennis is also conducting a 4–Lesson Selected Topics in Bridge class on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM beginning November 7. Topics: Doubles & Redoubles; How to Steal the Contract; 4th Suit Forcing; Sacrifice, Double, or Pass? No need to register; drop in on any session for $20. Click here for the flyer and full details.

Email Dennis at bridgemasterofpa@gmail.com with questions on either of these Lesson series.

 Pro–Am Tournament  Join us on Monday, September 18 for our third Pro–Am Tournament! Non–Life Masters will be partnered with advanced players. Arrive at 11:00 AM to fill out a convention card; lunch will be provided by the Club. Game at noon; reduced card fee of $10.00 per player. This is a special game which will award triple points, and the top winners will receive free Club game entries! The Club will organize all partnerships. Advance registration required; email the Club at kopbridgeclub@gmail.com or call 610–232–2250. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a fun afternoon, meet new people, and improve your game or help others improve theirs!

 North American Pairs 

The North American Pairs is a major national pairs event sponsored by the ACBL. It is a grass-roots event that is played in three stages; qualification in club games, District 4 finals in the fall, and national competition at the Spring NABC. Players who win in the District finals earn the right to represent District 4 at the Spring NABC to compete against winners from all 25 ACBL Districts. Monetary subsidies are available to winning players to defray a portion of the costs of attending the National contest.

Qualification games at local clubs have concluded. Click here to view a list of players in Unit 141 having qualified as of 08/25/2023. This will be updated as soon as final information becomes available. If you believe you have qualified but do not appear in the list, contact District 4 NAP Coordinator Bharat Rao at D4.NAPGNT@gmail.com. Click here for complete details of the Club Qualifying, District 4 Finals, and National Finals stages of the competition.

King of Prussia Bridge club is proud to be hosting District 4 Flight C NAP Finals on Saturday September 30^th. This is a two–session event at 10 AM and 2 PM. This flight is limited to non–Life Masters with fewer than 500 masterpoints. The table fee is $18 per person per session and includes lunch. Pairs receiving top scores will be awarded Gold Masterpoints. We need a minimum of 5 tables to hold this important event; you must register by September 24 by emailing the Club at kopbridgeclub@gmail.com or call 610–232–2250. You can also register in person at the Director's desk. We will still be running our regular 0–500 game in parallel at 10 AM.

Click here for the January 2023 Sectional Flyer.

Click here for the January 2023 Sectional Registration form.

 Special Junior Fund Game  

On Monday, August 21, at 6:00 PM we will host the ACBL-wide Junior Fund Game. You can earn upgraded masterpoint awards and support Junior bridge programs by playing in this special event. Here’s what makes this ACBL-wide game special:

• Compete in a larger field (all participating clubs!)
• Earn upgraded masterpoint awards
• Receive a hand analysis after the game
• Raise funds for Junior bridge programs

Top-finishing pairs in the overalls and in each district will earn extra masterpoints (20 points for overall winner, 10 points for first in each district). They’ll also be recognized in the Bridge Bulletin!

Advance registration required; five tables necessary for the game to run. Register by calling the Club (‭(610) 232-2250‬) or emailing (respond to this email).

 Bridge Lessons for Fall  We are excited to announce a full lineup of classes for Fall 2023, for players of all levels!

1. Join Dennis Shaub for the next installments of our popular Bridge Basics courses:

• Competitive Bidding (Bridge Basics 2) will run on six consecutive Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM beginning September 7. Fee of $120 for the full series or drop in for $25 per lesson. Click here for the flyer and full details.

• Popular Conventions & Strong Hands (Bridge Basics 3) will run on six consecutive Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM beginning November 9. Fee of $120 for the full series or drop in for $25 per lesson. Click here for the flyer and full details.

Dennis will also conduct a 4–Lesson Selected Topics in Bridge class on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM beginning November 7. No need to register; drop in on any session for $25. Click here for the flyer and full details.

Email Dennis at bridgemasterofpa@gmail.com with questions on any of these Lesson series.

2. John Dickenson will present a new 4–Lesson Defensive Card Play series on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 AM beginning September 19. Topics: 3rd Hand Play; Defensive Entries; Cover an Honor with an Honor?; 2nd Hand Play. Fee of $80 for the full series or drop in for $25 per lesson. Registration recommended; a minimum of 8 students is required for the class to run. Click here for the flyer and full details. Email John at dickenjb@gmail.com with any questions.

 Bridge Lessons for Spring  Join Instructor Lisa Mita for her Two over One class taking place Thursdays from 9:30–11:30 AM starting March 23. For players familiar with Standard American and ready to upgrade or for anyone wanting a refresher. Click here for a full description and detailed schedule.

The fee for the 6–Lesson series is $120, or you can drop in for $25 per Lesson. The textbook by Audrey Grant and Eric Rodwell is available for purchase at the first class for $15. Advance registration is required. A minimum of 8 students is required for the class to run. Register with Lisa by email at BridgeWithLisa@gmail.com. Pay by Venmo at @Lisa-Mita-Bridge or by check.

 Pro–Am Tournament  Join us on Monday, February 20 for our second annual Pro–Am Tournament! Non–Life Masters will be partnered with advanced players. Arrive at 11:00 AM to fill out a convention card; lunch will be provided by the Club. Game at noon; reduced card fee of $10.00 per player. This is a club championship event; winners will receive awards of extra points and, for top winners, free Club game entries! The Club will organize all partnerships. Advance registration required; email the Club at kopbridgeclub@gmail.com or call 610–232–2250. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a fun afternoon, meet new people, and improve your game or help others improve theirs!

April 2022 Sectional Registration.pdf

 Bridge Lessons for Spring:  King of Prussia Bridge Club is offering a significantly expanded slate of Lesson Series beginning right after the New Year.

1. Join Instructor Rex Saffer for his Beginning Bridge and Competitive Bidding Series:

• Beginning Bridge takes place on Mondays from 9:30–11:30 AM starting January 9. Assumes NO previous knowledge of bridge. For those who have never played bridge or for anyone wanting a refresher. Click here for a full description and detailed schedule.

• Competitive Bidding takes place on Wednesdays from 9:30–11:30 AM starting January 11. For players having recently completed Beginning Bridge Lessons or for anyone wanting a refresher. Click here for a full description and detailed schedule.

The fee for either 6–Lesson series is $120 and includes all required materials, or you can drop in for $25 per Lesson. Advance registration and payment are required. A minimum of 8 students is required for a class to run. Register with Rex by email at rex.saffer@gmail.com. Pay by Venmo to @rexsaffer or by cash or check at the 1^st lesson.

2. Join Instructor John Dickenson for his Popular Conventions and Defensive Carding Series:

• Popular Conventions (6 Lessons) takes place on Saturdays from 1:30–3:30 PM starting January 14. For advancing players having completed Competitive Bidding Lessons or for anyone wanting a refresher. Click here for a full description and detailed schedule.

• Defensive Carding (4 Lessons) takes place on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 AM starting February 14. An independent series for advancing players or for anyone wanting a refresher. Click here for a full description and detailed schedule.

The fees are $120 for Popular Conventions or $80 for Defensive Carding and include all required materials, or you can drop in for $25 per Lesson. Advance registration and payment are required. A minimum of 8 students is required for a class to run. Register with John by email at dickenjb@gmail.com. Pay by cash or check at the 1^st lesson.

3. Join Instructor Lisa Mita for her Two over One Series:

Two over One takes place Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30 PM starting March 23. For players familiar with Standard American and ready to upgrade or for anyone wanting a refresher. Click here for a full description and detailed schedule.

The fee for the 6–Lesson series is $120, or you can drop in for $25 per Lesson. The textbook by Audrey Grant and Eric Rodwell is available for purchase at the first class for $15. Advance registration and payment are required. A minimum of 8 students is required for a class to run. Register with Lisa by email at BridgeWithLisa@gmail.com. Pay by Venmo at @Lisa-Mita-Bridge or by check.

and her set of three Online Lesson Series, including Competitive Bidding, Popular Conventions, and Two over One:

• Lisa's three Online Lesson Series are:

a) Popular Conventions takes place on Mondays from 5:00–6:30 PM starting January 2.

b) Competitive Bidding takes place on Tuesdays from 5:00–6:30 PM starting January 3.

c) Two over One takes place on Fridays from 10:00–11:30 AM starting January 6.

The fee for Two over One (6 Lessons) at KOP Bridge Club is $120, and the fee for each 7–Lesson Online Series is $150, or you can drop in for $25 per Lesson. Click here for full descriptions and detailed schedules. Advance registration and payment are required. A minimum of 8 students is required for a class to run. Register with Lisa by email at BridgeWithLisa@gmail.com. Pay by Venmo at @Lisa-Mita-Bridge or by check.

Online Lessons will be presented on Zoom, and practice hands will be played on the Shark Bridge Platform.

 New! Points and Pointers:  We are very excited to offer Points and Pointers, a new limited game and lesson for those new to Duplicate Bridge (players may hold no more than 20 masterpoints). This is an ACBL–sanctioned game with masterpoints awarded to the winners. The pilot game will take place at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 18, so mark your calendars. Master Instructor John Dickenson will lead this session; players will play up to 12 pre–dealt boards with a brief analysis of each deal immediately after it is played. You also will be able to sign up for a free ACBL trial membership at the session (or you can sign up now here). Cost is $15 for the game and lesson. Please email the Club at kopbridgeclub@gmail.com or call 610–232–2250 to register. You will need a partner, so bring your own or we will help get you one – just let us know in advance.

 New Bridge Lessons for Summer 

Rex Saffer will present a fresh Beginning Bridge series on Thursdays from 9:30–11:30 AM beginning July 13. Assumes NO previous knowledge of bridge. For those who have never played bridge or for anyone wanting a refresher. Click here for a full description and detailed schedule.

The fee for the 6–Lesson series is $120 or you can drop in for $25 per Lesson. The textbook by Audrey Grant is available at cost for $10. Advance registration is required. A minimum of 8 students is required for the class to run. Register with Rex by email at rex.saffer@gmail.com. Pay by Venmo to @rexsaffer, by Zelle to rex.saffer@gmail.com or by cash or check at the 1^st lesson.

 Bridge Lessons for Fall!  In November and December, Rex Saffer will present two fresh 6–lesson classes for beginning players and advancing players:

 ● Beginning Bridge will take place on Wednesdays from 9:30–11:30 AM starting November 9. Assumes NO previous bridge knowledge. Suitable for those who have never played bridge, or those who would like to come back for a refresher. The first lesson is FREE! Remaining lessons are $100 including all required materials. Click here for a flyer.

● Competitive Bidding will take place on Saturdays from 1:30–3:30 PM starting November 12. For players having recently completed Beginning Bridge Lessons or for anyone wanting a refresher. Topics: Preemptive Bidding, Overcalls and Advances, Takeout Doubles and Advances, & Competitive Auctions. Course fee of $120 includes all required materials. Click here for a flyer.

Register with Rex for either series by email at rex.saffer@gmail.com. Pay by Venmo to @rexsaffer or by cash/check at the 1st lesson. A minimum of 8 students is necessary for a class to run.

 Mini–Lessons Are Back!  Our popular Saturday Mini–Lessons have resumed! Rex Saffer will present a discussion of selected topics in offensive and competitive bidding, declarer play, and defensive tactics from 9:30–10:00 AM before the 0–500 Limited game. The conversation will focus on fundamentals and is directed toward for beginning and advancing players. Example hands and deals reinforce subject material and provide concrete, useful guidance to improve your play and enjoyment of our beloved game. Players attending the parallel Come Out And Play session are also welcome. Plan to front–load essential carbs for the game with a variety of complimentary fresh bagels and cream cheeses.

 KOPBC Name Badges!  Proudly proclaim your Club affiliation with a CUSTOM name badge! The Club logo is prominently featured, along with your name and title or hometown. There are two styles available, blue text on a white background, and white text on a blue background. Here are examples:

Don't miss out! Order by Oct. 11 to get the bulk discount – only $17 per badge. This will ensure your badge will be ready for you by the time of the Lancaster Regional beginning Oct. 31. Badges ordered after the deadline will still be available for $20 per badge.

Order at the Club – there is a form on the supplies table for you to enter your information. Payment may be made by cash (preferred) or check, just give it to the game Director. For more information, email Debbie Weil at dhweil@verizon.net or call  610.296.0667.

 Beginning Bridge Lessons:  Followup lessons for our recent Learn Bridge In A Day workshop are also suitable for players with some familiarity with the game who would benefit from a refresher in bidding basics, as well as a few commonly played conventions such as Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, and Takeout Doubles. There are two opportunities, one taught by Lisa Mita beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21 (click here for that flyer) and one taught by John Dickenson beginning Saturday, Sept. 17 (click here for that flyer).

For more information or to register contact Lisa for Wednesdays at BridgeWithLisa@gmail.com or John for Saturdays at dickenjb@gmail.com.

 Intermediate Bridge Lessons:  Join our latest Intermediate Lesson Series with Director and Instructor Marc Labovitz. Wonder what your partner’s bid means? Not sure if it is forcing? Unsure how best to describe your hand, how to make a forcing bid, how to limit your hand? Improve your bidding and improve your game!

Marc will teach a two session class, Demystifying the Bidding, at 9:45 AM on November 10 and 17. Cost for the two sessions is $50; a minimum of 12 students is necessary for the class to run.

Current Beginner Lesson Series

Lisa Mita and John Dickenson's fresh 8–lesson series on Competitive Bidding continues on Saturdays from 1:30–3:30 PM. These lessons are suitable for graduates of Bridge Basics One, as well as intermediate and novice players wanting to learn more about interfering with the opponents' auctions and dealing with their interference with yours. Click here to download the flyer.

Please Note: Due to instructor travel commitments, there will be no lesson on July 2. Instead of a lesson, there will be FREE practice sessions on July 16 and 23.

For more information or to register contact Lisa at BridgeWithLisa@gmail.com or John at dickenjb@gmail.com.

 Learn Bridge In A Day:  Never played bridge before? Join in this interactive class that has both instruction and coached play. This 1–day workshop takes place on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 1:00 – 5:30 PM. Learn the basics of point counting, opening, responding, scoring, and play of the hand. Perfect for true beginners – fast, fun, fundamental. Continue your journey with a 6–Lesson series expanding on introductory material Saturday afternoons from 1:30 – 3:00 PM. Click here for more information.

For more information or to register contact instructor John Dickenson at dickenjb@gmail.com.

 Learn Bridge In A Day: 

Never played bridge before? Come on down!
 

215 W. Church Rd., Suite 100, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 1:00 – 5:30 PM. Learn the
basics of point counting, opening, responding, scoring, and play
of the hand. Perfect for true beginners – fast, fun, fundamental.
$25 fee includes all materials and free snacks.

Continue your journey with this 6–Lesson series expanding on
introductory material Saturday afternoons from 1:30 – 3:00 PM:

$100 fee includes all required materials for the series
or choose single session lessons for $25.

Register via email (preferred) or phone:
KoPBridgeClub@gmail.com or call 610–232–2250