Already playing regularly?
Ready to take your bridge game to the next level?
Will Jenner-O’Shea’s Online Lessons are just what you need! Will is one of Australia’s most experienced and dynamic bridge teachers. With over 10 years of teaching under his belt, he’s helped hundreds of Beginners and thousands of Intermediate and Advanced players sharpen their skills. He has a gift for making even the trickiest conventions and strategies clear, practical, and easy to apply. Every Thursday morning, via Zoom - Will will help us navigate the complexities of this game, attend the lesson or watch the recording in your own time.
Whether you’re a Rookie keen to improve or a Restricted player gearing up for Open play, these lessons will give you the tools—and confidence—to level up.
Will Jenner-O'Shea has joined NSBC for another year of great workshops. Will has represented Australia in several bridge events, including the World Mind Games in Beijing in 2008. Not a powerpoint in sight, with his charismatic ways, he very successfully teaches, explains, walks through and personally assists each table. The pace is good, the topics interesting and many "WOW" or "NOW I GET IT!" moments happen at these workshops. Will is the author of the best selling book 20/20 Bidding which is available for purchase at East Lindfield or The Willis.
John Newman has been a cornerstone of the North Shore Bridge Club for nearly a decade, and his sessions are a favourite among our Rookies. Known for his approachable style and knack for making complex concepts easy to understand, John has built a loyal following of players eager to sharpen their skills.
Online Lessons cost Members $17 | $20 for Visitors per lesson. Visitors can pay for lessons by clicking here.
F2F Lessons cost Members $20 | Visitors $25per lesson. Visitors can pay for lessons by clicking here.
Bridge Workshops cost $60 per person which includes Lunch and morning tea and Workshop Booklet.
To see the current schedule of lessons - please see below:
Course | Days | Time | Venue | Find out more |
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Broaden your Game (for people playing regularly who want to improve.) | ||||
Planning The Play In Suit Contracts Part #1 When to draw trumps, when to stop drawing trumps, and when not to draw trumps at all. Handling bad breaks, and taking advantage of good breaks. Deciding which suit to play first and how to play that suit. | Thursday | 9:30 am | Online | Click to Register |
Picturing the unseen Hands with John Newman Have you noticed that some bridge players seem luckier than others? By what sorcery are they able to guess the location of the unseen cards? We'll practice the wonderful skill that is picturing your partner's hand during the auction. We'll also learn simple steps to visualise hands when defending and declaring. | Friday 13th June | 1:00 pm | East Lindfield | |
Planning The Play In Suit Contracts Part #2 When to draw trumps, when to stop drawing trumps, and when not to draw trumps at all. Handling bad breaks, and taking advantage of good breaks. Deciding which suit to play first and how to play that suit. | Thursday | 9:30 am | Online | Click to Register |
Handling Interference After We Open 1NT What does Double mean?, Can you use Stayman and Transfers? How to get to the best contract as often as possible | Thursday | 9:30 am | Online | Click to Register |
Defend Better By Knowing What To Do - with Will Active defence, Passive defence. Forcing Defence, and How To Use it. Other Defence situations. | Friday 4th July | 10am | East Lindfield | |
It's All About Shape - with Will Showing the Shape of Your Hand. Making the Most of Very Shapely Hands. Staying Out of Trouble. | Friday 8th Aug | 10am | East Lindfield | |
Strong Hands and Slams - with Will Showing your point range accurately. The Splinter Convention and valuing shortages. Roman Keycard. | Friday 10th Oct | 10am | East Lindfield |