[Wsue601]

I've been studying Fred's excellent on-line tutorial. If you are familiar with this tutorial you know it is a sort of "bare bones" SAYC. It does not introduce transfers, michael's, or jacoby 2Nt. I like it that way. Gives the beginner the opportunity to practice some good bridge without too many bells and whistles.

I've been observing BBO games (have yet to have the courage to sit at a table). Beginners and Novices include tons of conventions in their profiles. I've yet to jump into these games. I have enough trouble remembering to bid Stayman. Can't possibly, nor do I care to at this time, learn all the advanced conventions of SAYC.

Wondering if BBO might set up a "club" for those learning Fred's tutorial. Students could play at "Fred's Club," practice his lessons, not be burdened with so many advanced conventions, could discuss what they think they understand from the on-line tutorial, etc.

Sue

[bestguru]

I think a good approach would be to work with partner in the "partnership bidding" area of bbo and then play in the Beginner/Intermediate Lounge (BIL). If you add a note to the table description, the BILlies should be quite willing to accept some discussing of the bidding in the name of improvement. It is true that many of your opps in the BIL will be playing more conventions. Just remember that you can always ask for clarification of the bid. Don't be intimidated when you just get the conventions name in an alert.

On a side note, can I sheepishly suggest the NOvice Or Beginners club instead of Fred's club?