Education Programs
Seminars and Meetings
There is more to the game at NABCs, when members have an opportunity to take advantage of numerous educational and social activities. Here is a listing of the seminars being offered in San Francisco. Check out the San Francisco entertainment section for social activities. For more information, contact education@acbl.org.
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 may be purchased through Baron Barclay Bridge Supply.
Pre-register online by November 12, contact Joyce Stone at 901-332-5586, Ext. 1337, or send e-mail to directorcourses@acbl.org.
Fee: $50
Date: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, November 19, 20, 21
Time: 1-10 p.m. Monday with dinner break
9 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday with lunch and dinner breaks
9 a.m.-noon Wednesday followed by lunch break and testing
Reception for Bridge Teachers of Junior Players
Interested in teaching the game of bridge to Juniors? Currently teaching Juniors?
Meet officials from The School Bridge League and the ACBL Education Department staff to exchange ideas and find others interested in pursuing junior bridge activities in their areas. Any questions please email Patty Tucker or call 404-735-4779.
Free of charge
Date: Friday, November 23
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Free Bridge Lessons
Jerry Helms - Saturday, November 24, 10 a.m.-noon
Barbara Seagram - Sunday, November 25, 10 a.m.-noon
ACBLscore Q&A
You have a problem? We'll find a solution! Join Rick Beye and the ACBL staff for a lively, informative and entertaining 90 minutes on hints to help make your club's computing problems disappear. Come by for coffee and help us solve problems and find new ideas too.
Free of charge
Date: Saturday, November 24
Time: 10:30 a.m. - noon
Board of Governors Meeting
All members of the ACBL Board of Governors are invited to attend the Fall NABC meeting. This meeting is also open to the general membership of the ACBL. Discussion will include recent actions of the Board of Directors, reports from the CEO and treasurer and new proposals from the Board of Governors.
Free of charge
Date: Sunday, November 25
Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Bridge Teachers and Bridge Cruises
Join Peg Cundiff, host of more than 100 bridge cruises, for an informative session about what you need to know to be a successful teacher and bridge host on a cruise ship.
Fee: $25 at door. Send an e-mail to Dana Norton to sign-up.
Date: Sunday, November 25
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
The “New” TAP — Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP)
Introduction to the updated ACBL Bridge Series material and other popular teaching products. 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.
Click here to pre-register online, e-mail Dana Norton, or call 901-332-5586, ext. 1264 for more information.
Fee: $125 (ACBL Accredited Teachers can retake for no course fee.)
Date: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday mornings (Nov. 26, 27, 28)
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day
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: Wednesday, November 28
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Recorder Seminar
Join Gary Blaiss for a discussion of jurisdiction over reports of misbehavior from an ACBL sanctioned game sponsored by a club. Q&A on any recorder issues to follow.
Free of Charge
Thursday, November 29
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
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.
See Celebrity Speaker site for details