Education.
There is more to the game at NABCs, when members have an opportunity to take advantage of numerous educational and social activities. Click here to view the full schedule. For more information, contact education@acbl.org.
FREE LESSON PROGRAM
On three successive mornings in Pittsburgh, (Saturday-Monday, March 12-14), three top teachers will offer a free lesson for newer and advancing players: On Saturday, Jerry Helms will teach an introduction to duplicate, Marti Ronemus will offer an Easybridge! Workshop on Sunday morning -- a fun lesson with lots of play -- and Barbara Seagram will take center stage on Monday morning.
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. Fee: $80 in advance or $100 at the door.
CLUB DIRECTORS UPDATE COURSE
Continuing education for bridge directors to increase their skills and learn the latest about ACBLscore. Fee $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
TEACHER ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (TAP)
The ACBL’s popular 10-hour seminar for people interested in learning how to teach bridge successfully. The course features teaching techniques and course materials developed by Audrey Grant, but the teaching techniques can be used with any materials. Includes information on teaching bridge in schools. Fee: $125.
CELEBRITY SPEAKERS
Daily presentations by some of the best-known players and teachers. Free.
Thursday, March 10
6:45 p.m. John Herrmann Weak Two-Bids
Friday, March 11
12:15 p.m. Jerry Helms “Jerry-isms”
6:45 p.m. Larry Cohen The Real Deal
Saturday, March 12
12:15 p.m. Barbara Seagram Plan Your Play
6:45 p.m. Marti Ronemus A Real Circus
Sunday, March 13
12:15 p.m. Harriette Buckman R & R: Rights and Responsibilities
6:45 p.m. Bruce Reeve Care and Feeding of Your Favorite Pet
Monday, March 14
12:15 p.m. Mike Flader Ruling the Game
6:45 p.m. Allan Mazer Tell Your Partner Where To Go!
Tuesday, March 15
12:15 p.m. Will Bedard Cue Bids - Limit Raises
6:45 p.m. Liberty Pyros Pre-emptive Bidding
Wednesday, March 16
12:15 p.m. Haig Tchamitch Splinter Bids
6:45 p.m. Michael Huston Overcalls
Thursday, March 17
12:15 p.m. Karen Walker Those Inconvenient Minors:
Guidelines for Opening & Rebidding Minor Suits
6:45 p.m. Judi Sonon Attitude Signals
Friday, March 18
12:15 p.m. Dick Early Disappearing Match Points
6:45 p.m. Zeke Jabbour Winsome & Loathsome
Saturday, March 19
12:15 p.m. Anne Zwack New Minor Forcing
6:45 p.m. Jeff Roman Game Tries
