Get Started

So glad you’ve decided to pursue bridge!

Whether you are a bridge player or a teacher, we have everything you need to start your program. Materials and stipends are available through the School Bridge Lesson Program (below). A copy of the Jump Start and How to Teach Bridge material is also available for download. Be sure and check out the other resources below. View help videos here. If you need technical bridge assistance, email patty@jumpstartbridge.org.

START HERE

Step 1: Learn About the Program

Jump Start Bridge makes it easy to bring bridge into your classroom, with no prior bridge experience required. Our program gives teachers the tools to help students build logic, math skills, memory, teamwork, communication, and confidence through bridge.

Need the full roadmap?
View the detailed Getting Started Guide for the complete setup process, including getting an ACBL number, choosing a course, ordering materials, requesting support, and applying for a stipend.

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Step 2: Obtain your ACBL number

Before ordering supplies or requesting program support, teachers need an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) number. Jump Start Bridge works closely with the ACBL School Bridge Program to help teachers bring bridge to students, and your ACBL number connects you to school bridge resources, including materials, support, and stipend opportunities.

Please use your school email when signing up.

Get Your ACBL Number

GATHER YOUR TEACHING MATERIALS

Step 3: Get Set Up

Once you have your ACBL number, you can choose the course that best fits your students and request class materials through the ACBL School Bridge Program. The program helps teachers bring bridge to youth by providing school bridge resources, student supplies, teacher materials, and stipend opportunities.

Order Supplies
Visit ACBL Teacher’s Lounge

Make your own Card Holder

Click here for instructions

Step 4: Start teaching

Once your materials are in place, you’re ready to start teaching. Our program is flexible and designed to fit your classroom, with ongoing support available whenever you need it.

Choose Your Class Series

Class Series 1 (1-8)

Start here for the first set of beginner bridge lessons. This section includes the class videos, teacher materials, player workbook, answer key, Chromebook version, and PowerPoint presentation for Lessons 1–8.

PowerPoint Presentation

Download PowerPoint Presentation

Class Series 2 (9-16)

Continue with the next set of bridge lessons as students build on the basics. This section includes the class videos, teacher materials, corrected hand records, player workbook, Chromebook version, and PowerPoint presentation for Class Series 2.

Class Videos 2

Watch Class Series 2 Videos

Teacher Materials

View Teacher Materials

Corrected Hand Records

Player Workbook

View Player Workbook

Chromebook Version

PowerPoint Presentation

Download PowerPoint Presentation

Class Series 3 (17-22)

Continue with Class Series 3 as students build confidence with more advanced bridge concepts and guided practice. This section includes the class videos, teacher materials, player workbook, and PowerPoint presentation for Class Series 3.