We offer many ways to learn to play bridge
See details about our new beginner game (99er) on Friday.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday there are opportunities to learn to play Bridge. And on Friday, there is a chance for beginners to practice. We use the EasyBridge series as our workbook and we have copies available for purchase for $15. Games and Lessons are $10. Our teachers are available 15 minutes before each scheduled lesson or beginner game to answer questions.
On Tuesday nights, there is a two hour lesson starting at 6:00pm.
True raw beginners, or those who haven’t played for years, might want to enroll in the “LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE” classes offered through Clovis Adult Education. (click to visit their site for registration information.) Look for their flyer in your mail box. Next one starts on August 27, Tuesday night from 5:45 until 7:45. Another beginner class starts on Wednesday afternoons starting on October 15, from 1:00 to 3:00. These classes run for seven weeks.
A lesson is also offered at 11:00 am on Saturday. The lesson ends at 11:45 am, allowing students to play in the regularly scheduled beginner game (called a 199er game) which starts at noon. Cost is $10, if you come for the lesson and stay for the game, you can play in the 199er game for FREE. Coffee and snacks available. Lessons might get “bumped” when the club hosts a tournament or over holidays.
The regularly scheduled lessons on Wednesdays, include an ACBL sanctioned Pupil Game. A few minutes on one basic topic, then a short game with a low upper limit of ACBL masterpoints. This is only for beginners. No partner needed.
And also for beginners, we have an individual 99er game on Friday at 1:00. This is a mentoring game, so you can ask our pros, including an ACBL certified instructor. for advice as you play. This is a chance for beginners to play without a partner. Learn and play. That is as good as it gets.
Ways for beginners to play
Beginner GAME on Friday. It is a 0 to 99 masterpoint game on Friday afternoons starting 1:00 pm, proceeded by a Q&A opportunity at 12:45 pm. It is an individual game, so you don’t need a partner. Everyone moves and plays with everyone else.
Another beginner game is the 0 to 199 masterpoint game on Saturday at noon. It is preceded by a lesson that starts at 11:00.
On Wednesdays, when possible, the afternoon lessons include a pupil game. This is short game for those with few master points. It is preceded by a one topic lesson.
ACBL awards factions of masterpoints to winners of these sanctioned games, so players slowly accumulate masterpoints as they play and improve their skill. The various levels of games is so that beginners can play with those who have their own skill level. The 0 to 99er game, on Fridays, allows beginners to play with beginners. The 0 to 199er game on Saturday at noon is for the next level of skill development. You do not have to be an ACBL member to play in our games, but we keep track of the master points you earn, so that later, if you want to join ACBL, they can be rolled over into your account.
If you are interested, call or visit the Bridge Center, located at 1616 West Shaw. If you call, be sure to leave a message. 559-225-0505.
All are welcome at any time.
If you just want to improve your game for playing at your country club or social group, you are welcome to come to our lessons. Bring $10 and you can learn the latest bidding and play strategies. Things have changed if you learned 30 years ago. We believe the best way to learn is to play, so our lessons include a few hands.