On February 23, 2022 the Wednesay Arlington Co. DBC game will reconvene at 10:30 AM . This is a game for vaccinated players only. Proof of vaccination will be required.
Wednesday 2/23 10:30 AM Club Championship Open Game
Schedule of
Public Group Classes
Group Bridge Classes are being held at the following locations. Please note that in some locations space is limited and reservations only will be accepted for the course. Also listed are Private Lessons open to the public on a limited basis.
Also, view our current Private Group Classes.
You may reserve your spot in the bridge class online.
Public Classes are currently being held at the following locations.
Mondays
Defense in the 21st Century
Dates: Jan 18 - Mar 17, 2016
Day: Mondays
Time: 5:15 – 7:15 P.M.
Location:
Saint Peters Episcopal Church
4250 Glebe Road
Arlington,
Virginia 22207
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Fees: $96 Member price; $120 Non Member Price
Contact:
Gail Harrison at: gailharrison1@verizon.net
Space is limited and reservations only will be accepted for this course.
Public Lesson - Open to the public
Details:
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This set of 8 lessons focuses on the basics of leading against no trump and suit contract and keeping your objectives in play as you lead, including 2nd hand play and some of the major exceptions that you must consider when playing, third hand play and exceptions based on the entire hand for defense, the basics of carding when following and signaling when lacking a suit that is led, defensive hand types and focusing on working together on defense. - Please note: because of the St. Peter\'s children\'s musical it will probably be necessary to postpone the March 7th lesson until March 14th Forty percent of tuition payments are donated to St. Peter\'s and therefore tax deductible.
Conventional Bidding Extras
Dates: Jan 18 - Mar 17, 2016
Day: Mondays
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Location:
Saint Peters Episcopal Church
4250 Glebe Road
Arlington,
Virginia 22207
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Fees: $96 Member price; $120 Non Member Price
Contact:
Gail Harrison at: gailharrison1@verizon.net
Space is limited and reservations only will be accepted for this course.
Public Lesson - Open to the public
Details:
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Conventional bidding extras that will improve your game and land you in the most effective contract. The focus will be on the following: puppet stamen over 1NT and 2NT openings and overcalls; gambling 3NT basics and defenses to gambling 3NT openers; the basics of Smolenover 1NT and 2NT openings; the basics of bidding 2 clubs – what do you need and the responses by responder using 2D as a wating bid and extensions to the final contract; RKC 4NT bids and 1430 ….. Responses and extensions to get to the correct slam; 3rd seat and 4th seat reverse Srury bids to land in the best contract, whether a part score or game contract, the use of the support double and the "why's" as to its use. With these tools you will be able to use what is effective for you and develop a more effective partnership. - Please note: because of the St. Peter\'s children\'s musical it will probably be necessary to postpone the March 7th lesson until March 14th Forty percent of tuition payments are donated to St. Peter\'s and therefore tax deductible
Tuesdays
Competitive Bidding Concepts
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
Location:
Private Home
Vienna,
Virginia 22207
Fees: Call for Pricing
Contact: Gene at: eschuyler5905@aol.com
Details:
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In these lessons will cover eight to twelve hands that will be bid, played and defended. Each table plays the same hands going over elementary concepts of bidding, play, and defense as well as competitive bidding concepts. Apply what you have learned in other courses.
Defense in the 21st Century
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Location:
Private Home
Springfield,
Springfield
Fees: Call for pricing
Contact: Gene at: eschuyler5905@aol.com
Details:
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This set of 8 lessons focuses on the basics of leading against no trump and suit contract and keeping your objectives in play as you lead, including 2nd hand play and some of the major exceptions that you must consider when playing, third hand play and exceptions based on the entire hand for defense, the basics of carding when following and signaling when lacking a suit that is led, defensive hand types and focusing on working together on defense.
Wednesdays
Intermediate/advanced classes on Conventions and Concepts
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Location:
Private Home
Arlington,
Virginia
Fees: Call for pricing
Contact: Gene at: eschuyler5905@aol.com
Thursdays
Defense in the 21st Century
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location:
Private Home
McClean,
Virginia
Fees: Call for pricing
Contact: Gene at: eschuyler5905@aol.com
Details:
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This set of 8 lessons focuses on the basics of leading against no trump and suit contract and keeping your objectives in play as you lead, including 2nd hand play and some of the major exceptions that you must consider when playing, third hand play and exceptions based on the entire hand for defense, the basics of carding when following and signaling when lacking a suit that is led, defensive hand types and focusing on working together on defense.
Friday
Supervised Play of the Hand
Day: Fridays
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Location:
Private Home
McClean,
Virginia
Fees: Call for pricing
Contact: Gene at: eschuyler5905@aol.com
Details:
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We will play 12 to 16 hands. Each hand will be discussed with the players as to the bidding, play, and defense to improve understanding of ways to improve each area. The teacher will discuss the highlights of each hand with the students. Materials needed are pads to take notes. Card Table, bridge hands will be provided by the teacher.
