Teach Your Child Bridge

Playing bridge as a child is not only great fun it also develops mental and social skills.

There is every reason to start children on bridge at an early age. In addition to the obvious benefits to arithmetic and logical reasoning, bridge develops memory, judgement, concentration, planning ability and cooperation. It is a social asset for life, and boosts mental alertness later in life. Not only is it fun to play, but bridge also allows one to make new friends easily and overcomes all kinds of social barriers and physical handicaps. Bridge can be played anywhere and anytime. You will be doing your child a lifelong favour by opening the door to the world of bridge.

About the Author

Ron Klinger is the author of more than 60 excellent bridge books, several of which have been translated into other languages. Ron Klinger first played for Australia in 1970 when he was a member of the team that won the FAR EAST OPEN TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP. Since then he has competed in the world championships in 1976, 1978, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1993, 2000 and every year from 2003 to 2013.

He won the FAR EAST OPEN TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP in 1985 and again in 1987. In 1989 he was a member of the Australian Open Team which reached the semi-finals of the Bermuda Bowl, the WORLD OPEN TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP. In 2006 he was a member of the team that won the ASIA PACIFIC SENIORS TEAMS. In addition to the numerous state and national titles to his credit, he is an Australian Grand Master and a World Bridge Federation International Master.