This class is suitable for those who have some knowledge of basic bidding and play of the hand.
During this course there will be a review of opening the bidding at the one level and responses, making a plan
(counting winners and losers)
and opening leads. Stayman, Overcalls, and Takeout Doubles will be introduced during this session.
April 2 - May 28 (no class May 21)
Major Suit Raises
(Intermediate 2 Level)
4 weeks - Tuesday mornings
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Registration Fee $80
The topics covered during this session will be: Opening and Responding to an Opening Bid of
1 of a Major, Jacoby 2 Notrump (forcing major suit raise), Splinters, Preemptive Raises,
and Help Suit Game Tries
April 10 - May 1
Review of the Basics
and Defense
(Intermediate 1 Level)
8 weeks - Monday mornings
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Registration fee $160
This class is suitable for those who have taken the Advanced Beginner class or those who have some knowledge of opening and responding to 1 level bids, Stayman, Transfers, Weak 2 Bids, and Strong 2 Club Opening Bids. Defense will be the focus of this session and there will be a review of the topics mentioned above.
April 2 - May 28 (no class May 21)
Rules! Rules! Rules!
(Intermediate 2 Level)
4 weeks - Tuesday mornings
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Registration Fee $80
This class will look at techniques that will make decisions easier when bidding, defending, or playing a hand. The guidelines (or rules) will be quick and easy ways to remember
these techniques.
Some of the rules included
in this course will be:
Rule of 7, Rule of 11, Rule of 15,
Rule of 20
& The Rule of "7, 9 & 11".
May 8 - May 29
Doubles
(Intermediate 2 Level)
4 weeks - Thursday mornings
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Registration Fee $80
This class will look at a variety of doubles and how your bidding and defense will improve with the understanding of how and when they are used. The following doubles will be covered: Takeout Doubles, Negative Doubles, Support Doubles, Lead Directing Doubles, & Balancing Doubles.
May 10 - May 31
Slam Bidding
(Intermediate 2 Level)
4 weeks - Thursday mornings
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Registration Fee $80
Topics covered during this session will include Slam Bidding in Notrump and Suit contracts.
Cuebidding, Blackwood, Roman Key Card Blackwood (1430), and Gerber
