Welcome! I am Maureen Hall, Founder and Manager of the Beginner Intermediate Lounge (BIL) which began on September 3, 2003 on BBO. I hope you find the BIL a pleasant and friendly place to enjoy learning and playing this wonderful game.

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13 Reasons to Join the BIL

What the Game of Bridge Can Do For You

As a BIL Player, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best of the world’s bridge experts, play in exciting tournaments, have easy-to-read instructions for using BBO software, and—perhaps more importantly—share the love of bridge with friends around the world.

With a great team of dedicated Volunteers, Teachers, and Mentors; we provide BIL Players with opportunities to

attend 15 - 20 hours of free open teaching lessons every week,
attend up to 20 hrs of practice sessions weekly
play in free daily tournaments with players of similar skill levels,
compete for BBO Masterpoints in daily level restricted tournaments - collect Reward Points to exchange for lessons/cash
access one of the best libraries in the world of online bridge for beginner and intermediate players
have access to the BIL's extensive interactive 'bridge movie' collection
attend any of the BIL’s Special Events featuring some of the world's leading bridge experts,
sign up for level restricted Courses
apply for one-on-one mentoring (6 mths free lessons with a mentor )
have the use of the "Ask Bridge Question" to get your queries answered by an Expert
test your knowledge with the many types of Quiz for all levels - special monthly quiz for beginners
join the BIL community's online Forum
receive a complimentary copy of the monthly BIL Gazette with news and articles
have access to the Gazette archive
receive emailed bulletins announcing upcoming Courses ( for your level) and news of Special Events
compete in BIL sponsored Team Match series - prizes for the winning teams
receive one on one BBO software help from the BIL Friend Group

The BIL's Open Teaching Sessions, daily Practice Sessions and Special Events are held in the BIL's Public Club on BBO - Hosted by BILManager - The BILlies Retreat where you can also invite friends , fellow learner players to join you.

The BIL Hosts pre registered courses/ group sessions these are held in the secure enviroment of the BIL's Private Club on BBO - Hosted by LearnBrdge - BIL Beginning Bridge Program away from Club Chat and other interuptions.

The BIL's Beginner Bridge Programme introduced in 2009 has 4 sequential Courses to lead the Starter player through Beginner level to Improving Beginner/ low intermediate covering:

♣ Bridge 101—Hand Evaluation and Bidding for Starters
♦ Bridge 102—Beginning Play of the Hand
♥ Bridge 201—Competitive Bidding for Beginners
♠ Bridge 202—Beginning Defense

Courses are also run for the Intermediate Player and The BIL's Mentoring Program provides opportunities for small group sessions.

The BIL Library is an ever-growing resource of lesson material, including challenging quizzes and bridge movies of lessons. Contributions by the Teachers and Mentors offer thought-provoking and stimulating lessons and discussions that allow you to pursue continual, and often rapid, improvement in your play. “Ask a Bridge Question” to receive quick and accurate responses to your queries.

When applying to become a BIL Player, it may help to use the following guidelines to identify your level of play:The level you show on your BIL membership will determine what Courses you are invited to take part in. As your game progresses it is essential that you keep updating this information.

Starter > BEGINNER > Improving Beginner - newcomers to bridge who are learning the basic principles. The Beginner is offered a “safe haven” in the BIL to learn and enjoy the game with players of similar abilities.

INTERMEDIATE > Improving Intermediate > Upper Intermediate players with a good understanding of the basic principles and learning the modern conventions. The Intermediate has ambitions of going on to higher levels and sees the BIL as offering the necessary lessons and playing experience to bridge the gap, which is a very large one, between Intermediate and Advanced.

Effective April 1, 2013 a BIL subscription - $45 p.a.

I like to think the BIL offers a special service for beginning and intermediate players on BBO. It’s always a pleasure to welcome new players, provide you with learning and competitive opportunities, and watch you move on after adjusting to the complexities of a global online environment. Most importantly, I hope the BIL offers you a wide and wondrous avenue to learn and to maximize your skills in one of the world’s most challenging games!

Make the best of friends around the world!

Cherish your Partner and Respect the Opposition

and Don't Forget to COUNT the Cards !

Good Bridging !
Maureen (aka Hallway)

To Pay Subscription / Buy Books/CDs/Audio Visual Lessons:
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Click Here - for BIL SHOP

Player Feedback ....the BIL is a wonderful resource for those of us who want to learn and improve

BridgeMaster 2000
The Ultimate Declarer Play Tool
by FRED GITELMAN

Winner numerous World Class Events, Founder of BBO

for Beginners & Intermediates the Audrey Grant Edition
and
for those who aspire to greatness the Standard version - Level 5 will challenge the best of the Best

Save $10 buy now from the BIL Shop

CLICK HERE

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Marty Bergen
10 times National Champion

2 x winner ACBL Bridge Book of the Year Award

Now Available

NEW Interactive Audio/Visual Lessons

as well as his

Books,

Booklets & CDs

Available from the BIL Shop

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Are you an

Advanced :: Expert:: World Class Player ?

willing to give some time back to the game ?

The BIL is always seeking MENTORS for BIL Players

Are you an

Advanced :: Expert:: World Class Player ?

willing to give some time back to the game ?

The BIL is always seeking MENTORS for BIL Players

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BIL GIFT Cards

for Books/Membership

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All lessons and tournaments are held on Bridge Base Online (BBO)

To be able to take part players must join BBO before joining the BIL.

Then join the BIL using the newly created BBOID ( user/nick name)

Not a BBO member ? - (no charge)

JOIN BBO HERE

Already a BBO Beginner / Intermediate Bridge Player ?

To share your love of bridge awith fellow beginner and intermediate players
from around the world join the
Beginner Intermediate Lounge (BIL)

APPLY HERE

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Promote your Products, Services

in the monthly BIL Gazette - Classifieds

or by stand alone Bulletin - your copy and graphics

Write to admin@bilbridge.com

for more information

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Marty Bergen
10 times National Champion
2 x winner ACBL Bridge Book of the Year Award

Interactive Audio/Visual Lessons

Books & Booklets - Secrets to Winning Bridge and Secrets Winning Defense

Lesson Papers

Available from the BIL Shop

Click Here

Never Played Bridge ? Newcomers to Bridge are most welcome.

Follow these 3 easy steps

Read this article by the ACBL - "How to Play Bridge"
Join Bridge Base Online (BBO) - click here
Join the Beginner Intermediate Lounge (BIL) - click here

BIL daily EXCHANGE BONANZA TOURNAMENTS

- 19:00 ET (US Eastern) on BBO -

Hosted By MptForINTS

Win BBO Masterpoints competing with your peers

The only level restricted BBO Masterpoint Tournaments available

Every player wins Reward Points each time they play - collect and redeem for lessons, membership or cash. Complete information available to members in Tournaments > BBO Masterpoints.

Visitor Information - HERE

The BIL Special Event Team

is made up of Volunteers who organise Special Events that provide opportunities for members to learn from international bridge experts and world class players. SET needs input on new ideas and recommendations on the types of events and Guests to invite. If you have ideas/recommendations for events please contact admin@bilbridge.com . Further information - HERE

BridgeMaster 2000
The Ultimate Declarer Play Tool
by FRED GITELMAN

Winner numerous World Class Events, Founder of BBO

for Beginners & Intermediates the Audrey Grant Edition
and
for those who aspire to greatness the Standard version - Level 5 will challenge the best of the Best

Save $10 buy now from the BIL Shop

CLICK HERE

BIL MEMBER LOGIN

APPLY NOW

Bridge is a game for all ages - whether you are 9 or 90 or anywhere in between

The more you learn about the game the more you realise there is still much more to learn ! It is a fascinating, never ending journey.

Be warned ! It is addicitve ! Online you can play around the clock

Challenge the mind

Join the excitement of meeting and making friends and learning about different cultures from all around the world - who all speak one language - BRIDGE !

Bridge is a game of PARTNERSHIP - you have to learn to trust your partner and work together in harmony.

The BIL's creed is

"Cherish Your Partner and Respect the Opposition "