ACBL has the standard Mini McKenney and Ace of Clubs masterpoint races for each unit and district, with overall leaderboards for the entire continent of North America. It’s that time of year to check your standings in the Unit 155 Masterpoint Races.
Ace of Clubs counts the annual points won at any ACBL sanctioned physical club game (excludes online points). Mini-McKenney counts all ACBL sanctioned events, including tournaments. The $40 robot online individual hosted on BBO is an NABC event paying red and gold points, which DOES count, but not other BBO ACBL events.
Here in Greater New York, we have our own special race – the GNYBA Player of the Year Award. The bulk of the formula is tied to specific major events such as Goldman Pairs, NAP, GNT, and other tournaments deemed prestigious by tradition. Of course, luck plays a part in all events, but the award hopes to focus on consistent high scores playing in a strong field.
There are three categories with different formulas: individuals, individuals playing team games, and Flight B players. Here are the YTD standings:
If there’s Mini McKenney and Aces of Clubs, there should most definitely be an award to recognize aspiring tournament players too, counting only gold / red / silver but not club points. Just saying. Going to nationals and tournaments takes time, money, and commitment to the game and travels.