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Beginner Intermediate Lounge

Mentoring Sessions:

A typical week now sees some 15 + two hour sessions covering systems such as
BridgeBase Basic
Sayc
2/1
Acol
Precision

others focus on specific subjects
Conventions
Defence
Counting
Doubles
Slam Bidding
Playing of the Hands

Plans are being put into place now for the 2004 schedule with members proposing the topics they want to see featured.

[glow=red,2,300]The members are truly grateful to all those who give of their time and knowledge[/glow]

Special Events
November features two Events the first was held on 22 nd. The members were treated to a session involving a group of expert players who took turns playing and commentating discussing their reasons for bidding and playing what they did. They were asked to fucus and comment mainly on the defensive aspects of their play.

I had a hidden agenda for the session. This was not intended to be a Lesson as such. My purpose was for the members to come to realise that each and every action by all four at a table has to be thought about and factored into their decision making.

Thinking develops Judgement and imo Judgement is what seperates the Good bridge player from the ordinary.

The BIL philosophy is to give the members the means of gaining a rock like foundation of the Basics of their System of choice and then to present those who wish to go forward the opportunities to expand that knowledge base .

The members that attended were to use a popular comment "riveted".

[glow=red,2,300]Our sincere thanks to those who put themselves on the line to make this, indeed, a Special Event.[/glow]

Pro/Am Tournament 29 November 16:00est
Richard's good idea became Maureen's nightmare.
However, some 70 + members now have 70 + partners and it is now up to them to make the most of the opportunity being offered to them.

Apart from the experience of playing with a partner proficient & skilled in the Art of Good Bridge the hands will be used as an ongoing teaching tool.

The only director calls permitted on the day are for Substitutions ONLY - there will be NO adjustments of any kind for any reason . The score line for this Tournament is immaterial. The WINNERS will be those that make the most of the opportunity the "Pros" are offering them - overheard - goal setting, Bermuda Bowl 2028 (I liked that !)

[glow=red,2,300]To all those who accepted our Invitations to assist the BIL in this endeavour - THANK YOU [/glow] !!!