Spring Classes - Bridge Academy of North Dallas

Spring 2015 Lessons
at BAND
Conventions You Should Know - Group 2 with Susan Bates (B/I) – Monday 10am-12pm Starting March 2nd
Do you know the basics and are ready to expand your repertoire? You will learn the next group of
conventions and techniques to improve your game. Topics will include; New Minor Forcing, Fourth Suit
Forcing, Responses to Overcalls, Opening Leads - ‘The Real Story’, Endplays, Slam Cue Bidding, and Uppercuts.
Mar 2nd, Mar 9th, Mar 16rd, Mar 23rd, Mar 30th, Apr 6th, Apr 13th, Apr 20th.
Become a Better Declarer with John Pelletti (B) - Monday 10am-12pm Starting February 23rd
OK. Now that we are bidding more...we have to now work on taking more tricks! This course will focus on
the fundamental play techniques including counting losers, long-suit development, finesses, trump
management and more!
Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, Mar 9th, Mar 16th, Mar 23rd, Mar 30th, Apr 6th, Apr 20th.
Modern Bidding with Juanita Chambers (B) – Tuesday 10am-12pm Starting March 10th
Still playing the “Goren Method” and ready to update your bidding? Or, finished the Intro class and want
reinforcement? This course includes both constructive and competitive bidding. Learn the new methods of
hand evaluation to get you on the road to winning more game and slam bonuses!
Mar 10th, Mar 24th, Mar 31st, Apr 7th, Apr 14th, Apr 21st, Apr 28th, May 5th.
Lunch & Learn with Susan Bates (B) – Tuesday 12:30pm-3pm Continued
Join your fellow bridge players for some supervised shuffle, deal and bridge play. Come alone, bring a partner
or an entire table. If you would like, bring lunch and play while you eat. This is a great opportunity to practice
what you are learning in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Cost= $8 BPM / $12 Non-BPM!
Ongoing
Modern Bidding with Kathy Carr (B) - Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm Starting March 3rd
Still playing the “Goren Method” and ready to update your bidding? Or, finished the Intro class and want
reinforcement? This course includes both constructive and competitive bidding. Learn the new methods of
hand evaluation to get you on the road to winning more game and slam bonuses! First Class will be a BB1
Refresher!
Mar 3rd, Mar 10th, Mar 24th, Mar 31st, Apr 7th, Apr 14th, Apr 21st, Apr 28th.
Become a Better Declarer with John Pelletti (B) - Tuesday 6:30pm-8:30pm Starting March 17th
OK. Now that we are bidding more...we have to now work on taking more tricks! This course will focus on
the fundamental play techniques including counting losers, long-suit development, finesses, trump
management and more!
Mar 17th, Mar 24th, Mar 31st, Apr 14th, Apr 21st, Apr 28th, May 5th, May 12th.
Advanced Supervised Play with Juanita Chambers (I/A) - Wednesdays 10am-12pm Continued
Wanting to take your game to the next level? Then this is the class for you...whether you are intermediate,
Intermediate+, Advanced or Advanced+, join Juanita on Wednesday mornings to examine the exceptions to
bidding, along with fundamental play and defense techniques.
Ongoing
Build Your Defender Confidence with Susan Bates (B) - Thursdays 10am-12pm Starting March 12th
Hate it when the opponents make a contract and you think you should have set it? Well, this class will teach
you the fundamental defensive techniques you need to slow your opponents down. From opening leads to
signals…it’s all covered in this course.
Mar 12th, Mar 12th, Mar 19th, Mar 26th, Apr 2nd, Apr 9th, Apr 16th, Apr 23rd.
Bridge Academy of North Dallas (BAND) 12250 Inwood Rd. Suite 8 Dallas, TX 75229
www.BridgeInDallas.com * Tel. 972.960.6700 * lessons@bridgeacademyofnorthdallas.com
Bridge Basics 101 with Juanita Chambers (B) - Thursday 10am-12pm Starting March 26th
Never played bridge? Then this is the time for you to learn bridge! In this course you will learn; bridge
fundamentals, hand evaluation, where to play and how high, overcalls, doubles, preempts and a few key
conventions. But most of all, you will have FUN!
Mar 26th, Apr 2nd, Apr 9th, Apr 16th, Apr 23rd, Apr 30th, May 7th, May 14th.
Become a Better Declarer with Susan Bates (B) - Thursday 2pm-4pm Starting March 19th
OK. Now that we are bidding more...we have to now work on taking more tricks! This course will focus on the
fundamental play techniques including counting losers, long-suit development, finesses, trump management and
more!
Mar 19th, Mar 26th, Apr 2nd, Apr 9th, Apr 16th, Apr 23rd, Apr 30th, May 7th.
Bridge Basics 101 with Kathy Carr (B) - Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm Starting March 19th
Never played bridge? Then this is the time for you to learn bridge! In this course you will learn; bridge fundamentals, hand evaluation, where to play and how high, overcalls, doubles, preempts and a few key conventions. But
most of all, you will have FUN!
Mar 19th, Mar 26th, Apr 2nd, Apr 9th, Apr 16th, Apr 23rd, Apr 30th, May 7th.
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Non-BPM Class Fees—1 Class-$40 * 8 Classes-$250
BPM Class Fees (20% Discount) - 1 Class-$32 * 8 Classes-$200
BPM’s who bring a friend new to BAND lessons, both pay 1/2 price!
Bridge Academy of North Dallas (BAND) 12250 Inwood Rd. Suite 8 Dallas, TX 75229
www.BridgeInDallas.com * Tel. 972.960.6700 * lessons@bridgeacademyofnorthdallas.com