Education Programs in Denver
There is more to the game at NABCs, when members have an opportunity to take advantage of numerous educational and social activities. Also check out the Special Events and Celebrity Speakers sections. For more information, contact the Education Department.
Club Directors Course
Comprehensive course that prepares candidates for directing club and bridge cruise games. Anyone interested in becoming a club director or a director aboard a cruise ship is invited to participate. Study materials included. Pre-register until Nov 8: $80
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Nov.15-17
Time: 1-10 p.m. Tuesday with dinner break
- 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday with lunch and dinner breaks
- 9 a.m.-noon Thursday followed by lunch break and testing
Location: Governor’s 16
Contact to pre-register: Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, ext. 1337 or Director Courses or the ACBL Sales Department at 800-264-2743 to pre-register with a credit card.
Teacher Accreditation Program(TAP)
Learn modern teaching techniques from one of the ACBL’s premier teachers in this 10-hour interactive learning course which includes three hours of hands-on experience. Learn the business side of teaching bridge and be introduced to 64 weeks of class material and more! There are even techniques to move your students into duplicate faster. Leave with the tools needed to develop a successful teaching career.
Fee: $125.
Date: Thursday, Nov.17 and Friday, Nov.18
Time: 1-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon on Friday
Location: Plaza 1
Contact to pre-register: Dana Norton at 901-332-5586, ext. 1264 or the Education Department.
Bridge Teachers and Bridge Cruises
Peg Cundiff, host of more than 100 bridge cruises, will education you on the ins and outs of being a successful teacher/game director on a cruise ship. An interesting morning program for current and prospective teachers and directors.
Fee: $25
Date: Friday, Nov.18
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: Tower Court B
Contact to pre-register: Dana Norton at 901-332-5586, ext. 1264 or the Education Department.
Coffee with Carol
Join Carol Robertson, director of club and member services, and the ACBL staff for an update on what’s new with clubs and marketing programs. Network with other club managers. Find out what motions were passed at the fall meeting of the ACBL Board of Directors.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, Nov.19
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Windows
ACBLscore for Beginners
Join ACBLscore creator Jim Lopushinsky for an informative seminar on the ACBLscore program and courses that will be available on the Internet.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, Nov.19
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Windows
Handling Complaints at the Unit and District Level
Join Chief Administrative Officer Gary Blaiss for an overview of how to handle complaints at the unit and district levels. Overview and Q&A.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, Nov.19
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Tower Court D
Free Bridge Lessons (All Lessons in Plaza F)
Jerry Helms – Saturday, Nov.19, 10 a.m.-noon
Marti Ronemus – Sunday, Nov.20, 10 a.m.-noon
Barbara Seagram – Monday, Nov.21, 10 a.m.-noon
School Bridge Lesson Program
Join Julie Greenberg, director of education, and teacher Kitty Cooper for an informative session on teaching in the schools and the school program funded by the ACBL and the ACBL Educational Foundation, along with an update on the Youth Marketing Initiative.
Free of charge
Date: Sunday, Nov.20
Time: 10-11 a.m.: General Information
11 a.m.-noon: Kitty Cooper’s Demonstration
Location: Tower Court A
Get Online with Bridge Base
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with Fred Gitelman, the creator of the ACBL’s Learn to Play Bridge program. Get a guided tour of the Bridge Base site and its outstanding teaching features. Free of charge
Date: Monday, Nov.21
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Tower Court A
Recorder Seminar
Join Gary Blaiss, ACBL’s Chief Administrative Officer, for details on how to serve as a unit or district recorder. An overview and Q&A.
Free of charge
Date: Wednesday, Nov.23
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Plaza 6
Club Directors Update Course
Continuing education for bridge directors to increase their skills. Certificate given for successful completion of all three days.
Monday, Nov.21: Ruling the Game, A Review of Frequent Rulings
Tuesday, Nov.22: The Proprieties, Running a Successful Club, Dealing with Problem People
Wednesday, Nov.23: Advanced ACBLscore
Fee $20 in advance or $10 per session
Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day
Location: Tower Court C
Contact to pre-register: Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, ext. 1337 or Director Courses or the ACBL Sales Department at 800-264-2743 to pre-register with a credit card.
Celebrity Speakers
Daily presentations (except the final Sunday) by some of the best-known players and teachers at 12:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Free. Go to Celebrity Speakers.