Curriculum

Declarer Play | Weeks 1-7

Week Adult Brand New Players (ABNs):
Introduction to Bridge		 Adult Rusty Players (Regulars)
1    3/3/26 Basic mechanics   Declarer's Toolbox:  promotion and length
2    3/10/26 Review mechanics  Declarer's Toolbox:  finesses
3    3/17/26 No Trump:  bidding and playing Declarer's Toolbox:  finesses part 2 
4    3/24/26 No Trump review: bidding and playing Planning the play of a NT contract 
5    3/31/26 Majors: bidding and playing Declarer's Toolbox:  combining tools
6   4/7/26 Minors: bidding and playing Planning the play of a suit contract
7   4/14/26 Putting it all together! Declarer's Toolbox:  ruffing in the short hand

Defense | Weeks 8-11

Week ABNs Join Regulars
8     4/21/26 Opening Lead vs NT
9     4/28/26  Opening Lead vs Suit + Signaling
10    5/5/26  Basic Defense Principles
11    5/12/26 Basic Defense Principles - Part 2

Bidding  |  Weeks 12-24

Week ABNs Join Regulars
12    5/19/26 Counting Points:  Why, How, and Implications
13    5/26/26 Opening 1NT,  balanced raises
14    6/2/26 Opening 1 Major; Raises (2, 3, weak freak)
15    6/9/26 Opening 1 Major; Responding 1NT or a new Suit
16    6/16/26 Opening 1 of a Minor, Responding: up the line, 1NT, etc.
17    6/23/26 Pre-empts
18    6/30/26 Bidding Strong Hands (jump rebid, jump-shift, 2C opener)
19    7/14/26 Bidding is a Conversation (review last 6 weeks)
20   7/21/26 Overcalls
21   7/28/26 Takeout Doubles
22   8/4/26 Transfers
23    8/11/26 Stayman
24    8/18/26 Slam Bidding with 1430