Club Open (Pairs) Includes Limited MP Section
2017-04-15 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Short lesson for newer players @ 9:30. Reservations are helpful and requested: send email to ShorelineDBC@gmail.com

Celebrity Teacher Series Squeezes Class
2017-04-15 14:00
Debbie Rosenberg

Saturday Afternoon Squeezes
2017-04-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Debbie Rosenberg
(408) 320-4473
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This workshop is intended for experienced tournament players, generally of at least Life Master level (though LM status is not required). The first session will introduce various common squeeze techniques, and reinforce them through the play of practice deals. The second session will consist primarily of more practice deals, on which various advanced bidding concepts will also be explored.
Obscure squeezes, of the type usually executed only in books, won’t be covered. The goal is to help you successfully execute the types of squeezes experts routinely get right at the table, rather than trying to solve esoteric problems which even world class players struggle with.
Lecture notes, and copies of all deals played in class, with analysis will be provided via email.
While it is ideal to attend this course with a partner, it is not required.
Class size will be limited to 14 tables. Pre-registration is required. You will need to send payment to hold your place after registering.
Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
The workshop instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 30 years of teaching experience.
The workshop will be held at our Bridge Center.
For more information contact Debbie Rosenberg debrose5900@gmail.com (preferred) (408) 320-4473.

Saturday Afternoon Squeezes
Saturday Afternoons
2 PM to 5 PM

Session 1: Introduces various common squeeze techniques, and reinforces them through the play of a few practice deals.
April 1, 2017

Session 2: More practice deals on which various advanced bidding concepts will also be discussed.
April 15, 2017

*After registering, please send check in the amount of $70 (35 for youth) to hold your spot to:
Debbie Rosenberg
21327 Glen Place Apt 8
Cupertino, CA 95014
Or send electronic payment (sorry, no PayPal) to Debbie at debrose5900@gmail.com.

Silicon Valley Youth Bridge Board Meeting
2017-04-18 19:30

Reno April Spring Showers Sectional
2017-04-19 05:00, 2017-04-20 05:00, 2017-04-21 05:00, 2017-04-22 05:00, 2017-04-23 05:00
Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks NV Info

Six Weeks to Superior Slam Bidding
2017-04-21 16:15 - 18:30, 2017-04-28 16:15 - 18:30, 2017-05-05 16:15 - 18:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Debbie Rosenberg
(408) 320-4473
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This is an Intermediate course, leaning toward advanced intermediate. At least two years of duplicate bridge experience is assumed, along with sound fundamental knowledge of both bidding and card play.

When is 4NT Quantitative?
How can my partner and I get more value out of the conventions we are already playing?
Should I bid RKCB, cuebid a control, or neither?
How can I go beyond counting points, and start thinking about slam bidding like a pro?

This course will answer the above questions and more!
Each lesson will contain practice deals. Lecture notes and copies of deals played, with analysis, will be distributed via email. Some basic familiarity with the slam bidding conventions covered will be assumed.
Lessons are not offered on a per-session basis. While it is ideal to attend this course with a partner, it is not required. If you miss a class, please do not send a substitute.
Class size will be limited to 12 tables. Pre-registration is required. You will need to send payment to hold your place after registering.
Classes include coffee and cookies – please bring additional snacks you desired.
The course instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 30 years of teaching experience.
The course will be held at our Bridge Center.
For more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473.

Six Weeks to Solid Slam Bidding
Friday Afternoons
4:15 PM to 6:30 PM

Quantitative 4N & Gerber
April 21, 2017

Splinters
April 28

Jacoby 2N
May 5

RKCB 1430
May 12

Control Bidding
May 19

5 of a Major Slam Try & Review of Course
June 9

*Possible makeup date in case of schedule change
June 16*

*After registering, please send check in the amount of $150 to hold your spot to:
Debbie Rosenberg
21327 Glen Place Apt 8
Cupertino, CA 95014
Or send electronic payment(sorry, no PayPal) to Debbie at debrose5900@gmail.com.

Marin Spring Sectional
2017-04-22 05:00, 2017-04-23 05:00
Larkspur CA Info

Unit Game (Pairs) Includes Limited MP Section Lunch at 11:30
2017-04-22 12:00

Bay Area High School Bridge Championship Sectional
2017-04-23 05:00
Bayshore Bridge Club, Burlingame CA Info

Playing for Keeps
2017-04-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Kathy Harper
(650) 207-1816
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Master the art of playing a bridge hand. (Or at least give it a try!)
This Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes.
Notes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes.
Our course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment.
Please contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information.

Playing for Keeps
Dates

Discarding Losers
February 27

Trumping Losers
March 6

Fancy Finesses
March 27

Dangerous Opponent
April 10

Trump Management
April 24

Choices
May 8

The Cross Ruff
May 22

The Master Hand – Trumping in the Short Hand
June 5

Lecture Series
2017-04-25 09:30
Frank Smoot – When to Sacrifice

Diablo Valley Spring Sectional
2017-04-29 05:00, 2017-04-30 05:00
San Ramon Valley High School, Danville CADougherty Valley High School, San Ramon CA Info

Unit Game (Swiss) Includes Limited MP Section Lunch at 11:30
2017-04-30 12:00

Silicon Valley Youth Bridge (Pairs) Pizza Party
2017-04-30 17:00

Mastering the Fine Points
2017-05-04 19:15 - 21:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Frank Smoot
(408) 732-5736
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The opponents love to intrude after we open the bidding. This course discusses ways to overcome hurdles the opponents put in our way, and to penalize them when they bid too much. The auction often suggests which points will be working fully and which will be of little value. See how partner’s and the opponents’ bids identify the fine points and the shabby points. Learn special matchpoint play techniques.
This Intermediate-Advanced course is designed for players with three years of bridge experience (or a healthy sense of adventure).
Using materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you’ll learn, even if you’ve played for years and years!
The in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software).
Our course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment.
Please contact Frank Smoot email for more information.

This 6-Week Course Covers

Upgrading after a Raise
Slam Bidding Judgement
Working Honors versus Wasted Values
Hurdling Intererence
Penalizing Interference
Matchpoint Play Strategy

Class Downloads**

Lesson 1
Bidding After a Raise

Lesson 2
Slam Judgement

Lesson 3
Winning Tips

Lesson 4
Penalty Doubles

Lesson 5
Overcome Interference

Lesson 6
Matchpoint Play

**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.Instructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron
Bridge Baron Support
Bridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount.

*After registering, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $150 to hold your spot to:
Frank Smoot
528 S Taaffe St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Unit 505 Spring Sectional
2017-05-06 05:00, 2017-05-07 05:00
TBA CA Info

Palo Alto NLM Sectional
2017-05-06 05:00, 2017-05-07 05:00
Mountain View CA Info

Great Western STAC
2017-05-08 05:00, 2017-05-09 05:00
Local clubs Info
