Curriculum

Declarer Play | Weeks 1-7

Week Adult Brand New Players (ABNs):
Introduction to Bridge		 Adult Rusty Players (Regulars)
1    9/8/26 Basic mechanics   Declarer's Toolbox:  promotion and length
2    9/15/26 Review mechanics  Declarer's Toolbox:  finesses
3    9/22/26 No Trump:  bidding and playing Declarer's Toolbox:  finesses part 2 
4    9/29/26 No Trump review: bidding and playing Planning the play of a NT contract 
5    10/6/26 Majors: bidding and playing Declarer's Toolbox:  combining tools
6   10/13/26 Minors: bidding and playing Planning the play of a suit contract
7   10/20/26 Putting it all together! Declarer's Toolbox:  ruffing in the short hand

Defense | Weeks 8-11

Week ABNs Join Regulars
8     10/27/26 Opening Lead vs NT
9     11/3/26  Opening Lead vs Suit + Signaling
10    11/10/26  Basic Defense Principles
11    11/17/26 Basic Defense Principles - Part 2

Bidding  |  Weeks 12-24

Week ABNs Join Regulars
12    11/24/26 Counting Points:  Why, How, and Implications
13    12/1/26 Opening 1NT,  balanced raises
14    12/8/26 Opening 1 Major; Raises (2, 3, weak freak)
15    12/15/26 Opening 1 Major; Responding 1NT or a new Suit
16    1/5/27 Opening 1 of a Minor, Responding: up the line, 1NT, etc.
17    1/12/27 Pre-empts
18    1/19/27 Bidding Strong Hands (jump rebid, jump-shift, 2C opener)
19    1/26/27 Bidding is a Conversation (review last 6 weeks)
20   2/2/27 Overcalls
21   2/9/27 Takeout Doubles
22   2/16/27 Transfers
23    2/23/27 Stayman
24    3/2/27 Slam Bidding with 1430