Learn + Develop
Bridge Lessons
WABC offers a comprehensive in-house teaching programme. Using the Standard American system, our lessons and workshops are designed for complete beginners right through to advanced players.
The Beginners programme will be taught by Jodie Basham and is suitable for completely new players.
The current Beginners - Part 1 course is one lesson per week for ten weeks. The Beginners - Part 2 runs for eight weeks.
The cost of Part 1 is $150 and the cost of Part 2 is $120, payable at the first lesson by cash, cheque, electronic transfer or card.
Courses commence at the start of each quarter:
Semester 1: Early March
Semester 2: Early August
For the current lesson timetable, scroll down (or click here).
“Many games provide fun, but Bridge grips you. It exercises your mind. Your mind can rust, you know, but Bridge prevents the rust from forming.”
– Omar Sharif
Current Lesson timetable for 2025 SEMESTER 1
Here is an overview of the lessons being run at the moment. To register for any of these, please get in touch with Jodie. You can also view the General Flyer for 2025 Semester 1 here.
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1. Beginners - Part 1
Starting 10-March
Lessons 1-10
(Note 1 week break 21-April)Monday Morning 9:00am - 11:00am
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Monday Evening 6:45pm - 8:45 pm -
2. Beginners -Part 2
Starting 9-June
Lessons 1-8Monday Morning 9:00am - 11:00am
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Monday Evening 6:45pm - 8:45 pm -
3. intermediate
Details coming
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4. workshops
Details coming
“Bridge is such a sensational game that I wouldn’t mind being in jail if I had three cellmates who were decent players and who were willing to keep the game going 24 hours a day.”
– Warren Buffet
Bridge Course Overview
The Beginners courses will get you playing in club sessions. The intermediate course and workshops will improve your skills when you are ready to take the next steps. You never truly master this game, which is why it is so addictive, but you can give yourself an edge over your fellow players by developing your knowledge and skills. Become a lucky player by knowing more.
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1. Beginners - Part 1
Suitable for players who don’t know one card from another, as well as those who have played before but are inexperienced or just a bit rusty. Logically structured, easy to follow.
Who: Complete beginners
When: Every semester
Duration: 10 weeks - 2 × 5 week modules -
2. Beginners - Part 2
Suitable for players who have just completed the Beginners Part 1 course (or have done so in the past), and would like to further their learning and improvement of the game. Logically structured, easy to follow.
Who: Beginners Part 1 Course graduates
When: Every semester
Duration: 8 weeks -
3. Rookies
Suitable for players who have completed the Beginners course (or have done so in the past), and would like to continue to further improve their learning and understanding of the game. This course will teach play techniques such as practice on counting, as well as introducing new and essential bidding conventions! Logically structured, easy to follow.
Who: Beginners Course graduates
When: Every semester
Duration: TBA -
4. Intermediate
Suitable for players who have completed the Rookies course (or have done so in the past) and would like to continue to improve their game. This course will further your learning and deepen your understanding of the game. Each session will offer a different topic, be logically structured and easy to follow.
Who: Rookies Course graduates
When: Once or twice a year
Duration: 2 x 3-lesson series -
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Card Play Essentials
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
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Intermediate Bidding
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
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Deadly Defence
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
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How to Win at Duplicate
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
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Four Classic Conventions
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
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Master Card Play + Defence
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
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Modern Competitive Bidding
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
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Modern Slam Bidding
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
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Expert Card Play
Suggested topic for more advanced players.
TBA
Jodie Basham
ABOUT JODIE BASHAM
Jodie first came across bridge as a child filling in at her parent’s bridge parties and has enjoyed it ever since. She has had over 10 years’ experience playing club bridge. During that time, Jodie has completed in International, Country and Metro Congresses. For the last 3 years, she has been involved in supporting our newer players as a Supervisor and Teacher on Wednesday evening and Friday morning supervised sessions. She hopes to pass on her love of bridge in a fun way.
Contact JODie BASHAM
For more information, to register in a course, or to be notified when the next suitable course will be run then contact Jodie on lessons@wabridgeclub.com.au using the contact form below.