Teachers
Teaching materials, education programs, certifications, and the collegiate initiative.
Register Your Bridge Classes in the Find a Class Directory
How teachers list their bridge classes in ACBL's public Find a Bridge Class Directory so prospective students can find them.
Creating and Updating Your Teacher Profile
How teachers build a profile in ACBL's Find a Teacher directory so students can discover and contact them.
Teacher Q&A Drop-In Session
A monthly Zoom drop-in where bridge teachers can ask questions and share ideas with ACBL and fellow instructors.
School Bridge Program
ACBL's program for teaching bridge to K-12 students, including guidelines, materials, supplies, and teacher stipends.
Lifelong Learning Program
ACBL's program for teaching bridge to adult and lifelong learners, with guidelines, materials, supplies, and teacher stipends.
Collegiate Bridge Initiative
ACBL's initiative to bring bridge to college campuses, with resources, materials, supplies, and example course descriptions.
College Bridge Online (CBO)
An online bridge club exclusively for college students, running practice and special tournaments on Bridge Base Online with prizes.
ACBL Teaching Materials and Free Teacher Manuals
Overview of ACBL's curriculum materials and the free downloadable teacher manuals available to bridge instructors.
ACBL Best Practices Teacher Certification
ACBL's Best Practices certification is a multi-day workshop on how to teach bridge using proven adult-education methods.
Cooperative Advertising Program (CAP)
CAP reimburses teachers and clubs for 50% of eligible advertising costs, up to $500, to promote bridge lessons and games.
Boost Face-to-Face Bridge Initiative
The Boost initiative provides social media advertising support to help teachers fill beginner bridge courses.
Recruiter Incentives for New Members
Teachers and members can earn up to $30 for each new ACBL member they recruit, using a personalized recruiter link.
The Sapphire Program for New Players
An achievement system that recognizes beginners' milestones in bridge, which teachers can point new students toward.
Community Outreach Programs: Bridge Ambassador, Come Play with Us, and BridgeBattle
Ready-made ACBL packets and programs teachers can use to introduce bridge to new groups and communities.