Shelley teaches the BridgeWhiz curriculum, which was developed by the ACBL Educational Foundation.
Here is Shelley's sample lesson from each Module:
Module 1 Play of the Hand [Play of the Hand Overview]
Module 2 Bidding Basics [Opening 1NT]
Module 3 Competitive Bidding (Conventions) [Preemptive Bidding]
Currently I'm offering Modules 1 and 3 4:00-5:30 Thursdays and Tuesdays respectively, and I will offer Module 2 in the new year.
I will be opening up Zoom by 3:45 prior to each lesson in order to help people with the prior week's material.
I record all lessons, so if you would like to join a series late I am happy to catch you up.
1. Play of the Hand (suitable for Kitchen Bridge and new players):
Thurs Oct 3 to Nov 21 4:00-5:30 PT (excl Oct 10)
7 weeks $140 Cdn or $100 US
The course focuses on proper Play of the Hand techniques, including trick development by Promotion, Ducking to develop long suits, Entry Management, Finessing, Holding up, and avoiding the "Dangerous Opponent".
For those new to Bridge, I recommend that you download to your phone an App called "Tricky Bridge". Modules 1 to 13 take you methodically through the absolute basics of Bridge and important Bridge terminology, to prepare you to understand the lessons more easily.
2. Competitive Bidding (suitable for Kitchen Bridge and new Players):
Tues Oct 1 to Nov 26 4:00-5:30 PT (7:00-8:30 ET) - no lesson Oct 15
8 weeks $180 Cdn or $130 US
Learn tools to compete in the Bidding, and make things difficult for the Opponents! (includes Weak 2s, Overcalling, Takeout Double, Negative Double, 2 Suited Bids, Balancing bidding, overcall of the Opponent's 1 No Trump)
3. Both series taken concurrently: $280 Cdn or $200 US (all lessons are recorded for later viewing, and hands are shared for practice later on). Speak to Shelley about a "Mix and Match" package that suits you!
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LESSON FORMAT
All lessons start in Zoom, then we use Shark Bridge for lots of interactive hands-on practice. You can undo or replay the hand, and learn when Shelley demonstrates at your table
All lessons are recorded, so don't worry if you have to miss a lesson. Course materials and pre-lesson videos are available.
To confirm registration, please E-Transfer to (604)603-0930 or shelleyburns3@gmail.com.
Shark Bridge Link
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