Uncategorized – Rookie Bridge and Beyond

Beginner Lessons: Ten Steps to Basic Bridge starts Monday, September 9

“Ten Steps to Basic Bridge” starts Monday, September 9, 2024 and runs on Monday & Thursday evenings through October 10. In this lesson series, you’ll learn Bridge from the ground up using Standard American bidding with a couple of modern twists. This fast-paced series appeals to those with at least a little cardplaying experience, as well as players who want to get back into the game using modern methods.

Learning & Practice activities at Seattle Bridge Center – Aug-Nov 2024

Practice Bridge on Monday August 26 and September 2 (yes, on Labor Day) – Cost: $5 per person (cash please) – 7pm to 9pm.

Rookie Duplicate Bridge on Tuesday evenings (no Rookie game on August 20). The game starts at 7pm sharp, please arrive at least 5 minutes ahead of time. Cost: $5 per player, cash preferred.

Beginner lessons: Ten Steps to Basic Bridge, Monday & Thursday evenings, 7pm to 9:30, September 9 through October 10. Cost: $15 per lesson, pay as you go, cards and cash accepted.

Intermediate bidding lessons: Two Over One in a Nutshell, Monday & Thursday evenings, 7pm to 9:30, October 21 through November 25 (no class October 31). Cost: $15 per lesson, pay as you go, cards and cash accepted. $12 for the book if you don’t have it already.

For more information or to sign up for lessons, send us an email at SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com

Casual Bridge Play at Seattle Bridge Center – November/December 2023

On Monday evenings from November 20 through December 18, Seattle Bridge Center is hosting Casual Bridge Play from 7pm to 9pm. Light snacks provided. Come on whichever Mondays work for you.

If you’ve just finished a lesson series, or you are returning to the game and feeling rusty, you can practice your bridge skills with supervised play. You can ask questions about how to bid or play a hand, and you can use printed reference materials.

Or if you are brand new to the game of bridge, we’ll introduce you to the basic ideas of the game and we may even be able to get some cards into your hands.

Or if you are a more experienced player, come on by! With enough experienced players, we’ll set up a table for you where you can play at your own pace.

Most play will be shuffle-and-deal with random hands. Occasionally, we will introduce some elements of competitive play by comparing results between tables. No masterpoints will be awarded.

Cost: $5 cash per person, with discounts for players age 18 and under.

It’s nice to know how many folks are coming, so please drop us a note at SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com and mention that you’re interested in attending “Casual Bridge Play on Monday nights”.

See you at the bridge tables!

Bridge Lessons: Ten Steps to Basic Bridge starts Monday, October 16

To play with a full deck — play Bridge!

“Ten Steps to Basic Bridge” starts Monday, October 16, 2023 and runs on Monday & Thursday evenings through November 16. In this lesson series, you’ll learn Bridge from the ground up using Standard American bidding with a couple of modern twists. This fast-paced series appeals to those with at least a little cardplaying experience, as well as players who want to get back into the game using modern methods.

When you complete this series, you will be ready to play Bridge in social games and in introductory Duplicate games. Seattle Bridge Center offers a Rookie Duplicate game on Tuesday evenings.

Bridge Lessons: Ten Steps to Basic Bridge starts Monday, July 10

To play with a full deck — play Bridge!

“Ten Steps to Basic Bridge” starts Monday, July 10, 2023 and runs on Monday & Thursday evenings through August 10. In this lesson series, you’ll learn Bridge from the ground up using Standard American bidding with a couple of modern twists. This fast-paced series appeals to those with at least a little cardplaying experience, as well as players who want to get back into the game using modern methods.

When you complete this series, you will be ready to play Bridge in social games and in introductory Duplicate games. Seattle Bridge Center offers a Rookie Duplicate game on Tuesday evenings.

Virtual Club Game: Rookie Duplicate

Hey, you regulars of the Rookie Duplicate game at Seattle Bridge Center — please forward this message to your Rookie Duplicate friends!

We’ve finally been able to set up an online version of our regular Tuesday night Rookie Duplicate game! We’re going to try our first session on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. ACBL Masterpoints will be awarded!

The game will be held on Bridge Base Online (BBO) on Tuesday evenings. We aim to start by 7:15pm, but please (a) register ahead of time and (b) be online no later than about 7:10 pm. Details below.

FREE Virtual Lesson: Intro to Online Bridge

Next lesson: Monday, April 20, 2020, at 7pm Pacific time

Limit: 20-25 players

With much of the nation under stay-at-home orders, bridge players are looking for ways to play online.

I’m hosting semi-regular Zoom meetings that introduce bridge players to Bridge Base Online, one of the most popular platforms for playing bridge online.

We use Zoom to communicate with each other; we use Bridge Base Online (BBO) to play bridge.

2019 Summer Schedule for Bridge Novice/Beginner Players

2019 Summer Schedule for Bridge Novice/Beginner Players
at Seattle Bridge Center, 1539 NE 145^th Street, Seattle

All events run from 7pm to about 9:30pm. Light snacks are provided.

Office Hours. Mondays, 7 to 9:30 pm
June 24; July 15; July 29; August 12; August 26

Bring your bridge questions – or just watch, play a few boards, or discuss the game.
Don’t play bridge yet? Come see what it’s all about!
$5 per person; free for age 18 & under

Lessons. Wednesday evenings, 7pm to 9:30pm

June 26: 1NT Forcing ($10)
Use 1NT as a forcing response to a major-suit opening bid.

July 17: Convention Card ($15)
Walk through all sections of the convention card.

July 31: Playing a Team Game ($10)
Learn how a team game works, including scoring.

August 14: Leads & Signals ($10)
Communicate with your partner for better defense.

August 28: Stayman, Jacoby, and Friends ($10)
Respond to partner’s 1NT opening bid when you hold 4 or 5 cards in a major suit.

More info: Email SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com
or call David at 206/336-3428

The next 10-week series of beginner lessons will start on September 4.

Bridge Mixer – Dec. 26

You’re invited!

Event: Bridge Mixer at Seattle Bridge Center
Who: Anyone interested in the game of Bridge — whether you already play, or not!
When: Wednesday, December 26th, 7pm – 10pm

Bridge Lesson Series Starts January 9, 2019

“Ten Weeks to Basic Bridge,” a series of lessons for beginning Bridge players, starts Wednesday, January 9, 2019 and meets 10 times through March 20, 2019. You’ll learn Bridge from the ground up with Standard American bidding. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to play in social games and entry-level duplicate games.