"Mock-up" for comments purposes - NOT for distribution.
The English Bridge Union (EBU) and the u3a have "teamed-up"
to provide a unique Bridge teaching experience for u3a Bridge Group Leaders to introduce non-players to Bridge.
Course starts 9th January 2023
Place-marker for Sign-up Form
F. A. Q.s (pending)
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Is the course for beginners?
Yes. Before you start you will find it helpful to view the tutorials at MiniBridge and try a few practice exercises.
This is a free website which teaches “minibridge” - a great way to understand how the game is played, before you start the SmartBridge course.
The minibridge hands (deals) on this site were created for EBU and freely available from EBED.
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Do I need a laptop?
As long as you have a tablet or iPad you can join. Laptop, PC / Mac users all welcome.
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Is the class being run at the same time every week?
Yes - the zoom lessons will start on Monday 9th January at 14:00 hrs (tbd) and continue until
3rd April. It is advisable that the follow-on practice sessions are run just after the zoom meeting,
but they can be run at any time prior to the next meeting
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What if I miss a lesson?
There will be online videos and quizzes to watch and try again as well as the opportunity to practice the card play again.
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I notice that the poster is aimed at Bridge Teachers. I am the only person in my u3a who wants to learn to play Bridge.
Can I sign-up for the course?
Yes - you will be able to follow the course online, but you will not get the benefit of the 'follow-up' practice sessions
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What is included in the 12-week Course?
Course outline (per week)
1. Partner opens 1NT and I respond
2. Partner opens 1 of a suit and I respond
3. Partner opens 1NT and I have a Major suit
4. Partner opens and I bid a different suit
5. Opponents open. Can I bid too?
6. I have a weak hand - Can I bid?
7. Continuing the conversation / finding the best contract
8. A special bid: take out double
9. Declarer Play: making the most of your cards
10. Defence: defeat your opponents
11. I have so many points!
12. Winning at Bridge: maximising my scores
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As this is an EBU initiative, do I need to join the EBU before I enroll?
The courses are being run by EBED (English Bridge Education and Development), which is a registered
Charity whose purpose is to promote Bridge natinally - as such, there are no 'up-front' fees due.
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What happens after the 12 weeks?
Tbd
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I am my local Bridge Group leader - what skills do I need to lead a new Beginner's group?
Tbd
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