Beginner Bridge II
Zoom Lessons and
Online Play
for Absolute Beginners
2nd Level
with Meagan Powell
This course covers the second 6 weeks
of our Beginner classes.
The format each week will be
a Beginner Bridge lecture on Zoom
followed immediately
by an online playing session.
Topics Covered in the second 6 weeks - Beginner II
* Simple Overcalls:
How do the Opponents begin bidding in the auction?
How do Opener and Responding react when the Opponent(s)
are now in the auction?
* 1NT and Basic Responses: Natural and Stayman Convention
How do the 1NT Opener and Responder find a 4-4 Major-Suit Fit?
How do the 1NT Opener and Responder determine whether to stay in NT
or look for a Major-Suit Fit?
* 1NT and Basic Responses: Jacoby Transfer Convention
How do the 1NT Opener and Responder find a 5-3 Major-Suit Fit?
How do the 1NT Opener and Responder determine whether to stay in NT
or look for a Major-Suit Fit?
* Preemptive Openings and Overcalls
How does a player make an Opening bid with fewer than 12 hcp?
How does a player make an Overcall without the standard requirements
for a Simple Overcall?
* Mega-Hand Openers: Opening 2NT instead of 1NT
What requirements does an Opener need to open 2NT instead of 1NT?
What techniques may a Responder use after Partner's 2NT Opener?
* Mega-Hand Openers: Opening 2C with more than 20 hcp
What requirements does an Opener need to open 2C?
What techniques may a Responder use after Partner's 2C Opener?
Technology Requirements:
Players need a Desktop Computer, a Laptop Computer, or a Tablet (IPad or similar).
This experience will not work on a phone.
Players should download the Zoom App onto their device.
Go to zoom.us and follow the download instructions
Class Meeting Times:
Beginner Level II starts on Wednesday, November 4 and will continue
through Wednesday, December 16. There will be NO class on Wednesday, November 25th.
There will be an optional Practice day on Wednesday, December 23rd
Students sign up for a specific Group.
Group I meets on Wednesday mornings from 10am - 11:30am
There is an additional, optional Play Practice session on Saturday mornings
from 10:00am - 11:00am. This optional practice session is included in the course fee.
Group II meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
There is an additional, optional Play Practice session on Saturday mornings
from 10:00am - 11:00am. This optional practice session is included in the course fee.
Players must choose and attend a specific group due to the requirements of the online playing software.
Once Enrolled in the Course, players will receive their Zoom links and
pre-class PDF documents each week on Sundays.
Then Players join Meagan in the Zoom first for their Wednesday class.
Meagan will then lead players into the online playing area after the Zoom lecture.
Price:
$120 for the 6-week Level II Course
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED
Cancellations and Refunds will be allowed up to 24 hours before the first class.
No Refunds after Classes start.
We won't be able to drop a replacement player in your place once classes start.
You may use a Credit Card or PayPal to pay for your Course Enrollment.
Questions?
Enrollment Instructions:
1. Complete the Form below.
Important: You must choose the Class Time
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