New Fast Track courses
About FAST TRACK BRIDGE:
Fast Track Bridge is a course for complete beginners who want to learn to play and get started quickly. It will also suit people who have learnt before but need to refresh their knowledge and anyone who cannot commit to a longer course of weekly lessons. The pace is a little quicker than my longer beginners courses so it may suit faster learners.
Where: the course will be at Bristol Bridge Club, located in Hotwells, BS8
When: The course is run over 8 Saturdays from 10am to 1 pm
Next course: There are no courses planned at present
Where: the course will be at Bristol Bridge Club, located in Hotwells, BS8
When: The course is run over 8 Saturdays from 10am to 1 pm
Next course: There are no courses planned at present
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Course dates 2020:
There are no courses planned but watch this space |
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Course outline:
Beginning with introducing how bridge is played you will move on to learn about card play and using a bidding system (which is called Standard English ACOL). You will learn and practice as you gain playing skills and build up your bidding knowledge.
By the end of the course you will be able to bid and play with some guidance and understand the most common situations. During and after the course, some additional practice play sessions will be offered. After the course you can join regular practice and improvement sessions.
Cost £150. This includes the excellent new Fast Track Bridge textbook worth £30. There are additional handouts and materials provided and also a free trial for an on line learning programme. There is a generous discount for students. This also applies to young people still in education or apprenticeship. Young people (under 16's) are welcome to join if accompanied by a parent / carer.
Beginning with introducing how bridge is played you will move on to learn about card play and using a bidding system (which is called Standard English ACOL). You will learn and practice as you gain playing skills and build up your bidding knowledge.
By the end of the course you will be able to bid and play with some guidance and understand the most common situations. During and after the course, some additional practice play sessions will be offered. After the course you can join regular practice and improvement sessions.
Cost £150. This includes the excellent new Fast Track Bridge textbook worth £30. There are additional handouts and materials provided and also a free trial for an on line learning programme. There is a generous discount for students. This also applies to young people still in education or apprenticeship. Young people (under 16's) are welcome to join if accompanied by a parent / carer.
How to book:
Option 1 - bank transfer
Please send an email with your name and phone number to me at bridgeclassbristol@gmail.com
Include a brief message saying that you want to join the Fast Track course and make your payment by bank transfer to Bristol Bridge Club:
Sort Code: 52-10-03 Account number: 00602434 (Please add your name and Fast Track or FT as a reference).
Option 2 - cheque
Send a cheque for £150 payable to "Bristol Bridge Club" to:
Sue O'Hara, Bristol Bridge Club, Oldfield Road, Hotwells Bristol BS8 4QQ. There is a booking form below to include with your cheque. There is also a printable summary of the information on this page.
Any questions? Just send me a quick message bridgeclassbristol@gmail.com
Option 1 - bank transfer
Please send an email with your name and phone number to me at bridgeclassbristol@gmail.com
Include a brief message saying that you want to join the Fast Track course and make your payment by bank transfer to Bristol Bridge Club:
Sort Code: 52-10-03 Account number: 00602434 (Please add your name and Fast Track or FT as a reference).
Option 2 - cheque
Send a cheque for £150 payable to "Bristol Bridge Club" to:
Sue O'Hara, Bristol Bridge Club, Oldfield Road, Hotwells Bristol BS8 4QQ. There is a booking form below to include with your cheque. There is also a printable summary of the information on this page.
Any questions? Just send me a quick message bridgeclassbristol@gmail.com
Booking forms
| fast_track_bridge_information.pdf |
| fast_track_postal_booking_form_sep_2018.pdf |
| fast_track_complete_online.pdf |
FAQs
Do I need a partner (to join the course)?
No. You will play with other class members during the course. We can also help to find partners for anyone who wants to play at the bridge clubs.
What if I miss a lesson?
Missing a lesson at the beginning of the course is not ideal but if you miss a lesson part way through the course, the Fast Track text book with some additional self-study material should be enough to keep you at the same stage as the rest of the group.
I will miss the half term week due to family commitments?
If enough people tell me they want to take half term off I can adjust the start or finish dates to accommodate this.
Will I be able to play bridge after the lessons?
You should have a good grasp of how bridge is played and know a basic bidding system. You can try novice sessions and more practice sessions which will be arranged, with people who have completed the course or completed a similar course.
How can I continue learning after the course?
You can join in practice play sessions and more lessons for the next step are being planned. I can also recommend on line learning to suit your level of knowledge.
Where can I play bridge after the Fast Track course?
1. You will be given information about local sessions suitable for new players
2. Extra practice play sessions will be offered for our Fast Track learners
3. You will receive a free trial to an on line learn to play programme and a discount joining price.
4. You can play with one of my specially chosen "buddies". They are regular players who are keen to help new players.
5. You can play socially with other class members
Do I need a partner (to join the course)?
No. You will play with other class members during the course. We can also help to find partners for anyone who wants to play at the bridge clubs.
What if I miss a lesson?
Missing a lesson at the beginning of the course is not ideal but if you miss a lesson part way through the course, the Fast Track text book with some additional self-study material should be enough to keep you at the same stage as the rest of the group.
I will miss the half term week due to family commitments?
If enough people tell me they want to take half term off I can adjust the start or finish dates to accommodate this.
Will I be able to play bridge after the lessons?
You should have a good grasp of how bridge is played and know a basic bidding system. You can try novice sessions and more practice sessions which will be arranged, with people who have completed the course or completed a similar course.
How can I continue learning after the course?
You can join in practice play sessions and more lessons for the next step are being planned. I can also recommend on line learning to suit your level of knowledge.
Where can I play bridge after the Fast Track course?
1. You will be given information about local sessions suitable for new players
2. Extra practice play sessions will be offered for our Fast Track learners
3. You will receive a free trial to an on line learn to play programme and a discount joining price.
4. You can play with one of my specially chosen "buddies". They are regular players who are keen to help new players.
5. You can play socially with other class members
Still need to know more?
If you need more information before deciding whether the course is right for you, then please call me or send an email
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The Fast Track bridge course was developed by EBED, the national charity for promoting and supporting the teaching and learning of duplicate bridge. English Bridge Education and Development is a charity supported by English Bridge Union.
