Why learn bridge?
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
No matter where I go, I can always make new friends at the Bridge table.
– Martina Navratilova
Bridge is a fabulous game played throughout New Zealand and all over the world. Bridge is renowned for keeping the mind stimulated and as Omar Sharif says, prevents the rust from starting. Bridge is great for the memory, keeps wits sharpened and provides friendship. It is a game of skill, not a game for gamblers and will keep you hooked for life.
Bridge is played competitively by all age groups at clubs throughout New Zealand (all clubs welcome visitors when you are travelling around the country) as well as socially with a glass of wine to keep the mind rolling. Check out the Tournaments page on the NZBridge website and you will find several tournaments running every weekend somewhere.
Bridge is not something that can be taught in 5 minutes and does require a commitment to complete a good portion of the lessons to get the maximum benefit. Over the course of 12 weekly lessons, you will learn the basics of the game to allow you to have enough tools to get you started on your bridge journey.
A journey that, for many, lasts for life - yes, it is that addictive!
– Omar Sharif
No matter where I go, I can always make new friends at the Bridge table.
– Martina Navratilova
Bridge is a fabulous game played throughout New Zealand and all over the world. Bridge is renowned for keeping the mind stimulated and as Omar Sharif says, prevents the rust from starting. Bridge is great for the memory, keeps wits sharpened and provides friendship. It is a game of skill, not a game for gamblers and will keep you hooked for life.
Bridge is played competitively by all age groups at clubs throughout New Zealand (all clubs welcome visitors when you are travelling around the country) as well as socially with a glass of wine to keep the mind rolling. Check out the Tournaments page on the NZBridge website and you will find several tournaments running every weekend somewhere.
Bridge is not something that can be taught in 5 minutes and does require a commitment to complete a good portion of the lessons to get the maximum benefit. Over the course of 12 weekly lessons, you will learn the basics of the game to allow you to have enough tools to get you started on your bridge journey.
A journey that, for many, lasts for life - yes, it is that addictive!
A little video that gives an introduction to playing Bridge CLICK HERE
LESSONS
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Beginners Lessons
Is it a puzzle or is it a game of cards?
Learn to play Bridge ….. the best card game in the world!
The Taupo Bridge Club is holding Bridge lessons in 2026 suitable for both those who wish to learn to play Bridge from scratch or for previous Bridge players returning and wanting a refresher.
No experience necessary – we are starting from the very beginning
No need to bring anything, all course material is provided
After the lessons you can join sessions of social supervised play so you can practise all you have learned in a very relaxed and social environment.
Watch this space for more details or register on the link below.
Learn to play Bridge ….. the best card game in the world!
The Taupo Bridge Club is holding Bridge lessons in 2026 suitable for both those who wish to learn to play Bridge from scratch or for previous Bridge players returning and wanting a refresher.
No experience necessary – we are starting from the very beginning
No need to bring anything, all course material is provided
After the lessons you can join sessions of social supervised play so you can practise all you have learned in a very relaxed and social environment.
Watch this space for more details or register on the link below.
2026 lessons start on Tuesday 14 April. Register your interest by completing the form at the bottom of the page or email [email protected]
Supervised Play
2026 sessions start on Wednesday 4 March at 1.30pm.
Are you a novice or learner bridge player (but have done lessons)?
or
Are you coming back to bridge after a break away?
or
Have you been playing bridge for a while but would like to practise some of the basics of bridge?
Then come along to supervised play at the Taupo Bridge Club. We will play hands of bridge, often with hands set up to practice a particular strategy. But there is no scoring, so no winners or losers. Several more experienced players facilitate the sessions and are available to answer questions and help you during the play. The proposed programme for 2026 is here.
Every Wednesday 1.30 -3.30pm from 4 March to 11 November 2026. Note the change in time for 2026.
No need to book in, just arrive. You can come every week or from time to time. You don’t need a partner.
$5 per session (cash) for club members, $10 per session (cash) for non-club members.
Supervised play sessions are run by Joan and Prue.
or
Are you coming back to bridge after a break away?
or
Have you been playing bridge for a while but would like to practise some of the basics of bridge?
Then come along to supervised play at the Taupo Bridge Club. We will play hands of bridge, often with hands set up to practice a particular strategy. But there is no scoring, so no winners or losers. Several more experienced players facilitate the sessions and are available to answer questions and help you during the play. The proposed programme for 2026 is here.
Every Wednesday 1.30 -3.30pm from 4 March to 11 November 2026. Note the change in time for 2026.
No need to book in, just arrive. You can come every week or from time to time. You don’t need a partner.
$5 per session (cash) for club members, $10 per session (cash) for non-club members.
Supervised play sessions are run by Joan and Prue.
Advanced Lessons
Taken by Ella Gray
Further information about advanced lessons in 2026 will be provided shortly.
Taken by Ella Gray
Further information about advanced lessons in 2026 will be provided shortly.