![]() ![]() He pointed to the need to sign documents physically as an example. ![]() The Better Bridge team has been perfecting that skill for many years.Having to sign a mortgage agreement with a pen was a sign Australia's banking laws had failed to keep pace with consumer demand for digital innovation, said ANZ's Australian chief executive Phil Chronican.īanks were providing an ever expanding sweep of digital services to customers embracing mobile technology but Mr Chronican said banking laws remained stuck an analogue past. The key is to introduce these ideas in a way that can be understood by players with a wide range of experience and skill. ![]() It offers the best of bridge through introducing readers to world-class players and ideas that would otherwise remain out of reach. It takes the traditional daily bridge column to a new level and offers the chance for players to understand the beauty of the game in ways not possible a few years ago. The release of the Audrey Grant Daily Bridge Column Online is the culmination of several years of work. The Better Bridge product line in the hands of good teachers has had a strong impact on the growth of bridge in many communities.Īn increasing number of players, however, look to bridge as a way to keep mentally fit, to spend quality time with friends, and to meet people when they move to a new community, or travel the world. The most rewarding accolades are those in the E-mail files and boxes labeled "Precious Notes": stories from teachers and students sharing the positive impact, and at times life-changing influence, that a simple game, at its best, can have. Each year the Audrey Grant Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented she has an annual research fellowship in her name for the work she has done to raise money for the Parkinson's Foundation. David Lindop chaired a North American Bridge Championship in Toronto which, at the time, was the largest bridge tournament in the world, attracting well over 20,000 tables in play over a ten-day period. Its books have received numerous Book-of-the-Year awards. The highly-praised Better Bridge Magazine, published by Baron Barclay and coming up to its 20th anniversary, features articles from the champions of the game.īetter Bridge has been involved in most aspects of bridge: from owning full-time bridge clubs to taking part in World Championships. ![]() In recent years, the programs have enjoyed international success.Īudrey and David have produced over one hundred half-hour bridge TV shows: some for PBS others for independent cable networks. Tens of thousands of teachers have taken the course and many continue to use the information and material to bring bridge to communities and schools throughout North America. Audrey created the TAP (Teacher Accreditation Program) to illustrate her innovative teaching techniques. They created the official texts for the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) and developed Teachers' Manuals and Color-Coded Cards to accompany the texts. They continue to work with Eric, and recently released the classic TWO-OVER-ONE GAME FORCE text, which keeps the game current. Their first books, THE JOY OF BRIDGE and BRIDGE MAXIMS, were produced in co-operation with Eric Rodwell, many-time World Champion and one of the finest theorists in the game. They are like-minded about their goals which have been set out in the company's Mission Statement.įrom the beginning, their material was embraced by bridge teachers and students world-wide. They have the compatible skills to produce quality bridge material: David is an expert player Audrey has an extensive background in education. Audrey Grant's Better Bridge was founded by Audrey Grant and David Lindop in 1992. ![]()
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