The upcoming Midtown Manhattan regional on October 6-10, 2022 is less than a week away! For the complete schedule, check the tournament flyer.
Need a Partner? No Problem
We are committed to find partners for all levels of players, in particular our newer and intermediate players. If you need a partner, let us know at tournament@gnyba.org and find out about our guaranteed partnership program!
Again, we will have a partnership desk on-site, but to pre-arrange a partnership, let us know your ACBL number, contact info, days requested, and masterpoint total at tournament@gnyba.org
NOTE: You will be expected to play either Standard American or 2/1 with most pickup partners. You may be able to convince your new partner to try more complex conventions, but our advice is to keep things simple and fun on your “first date” together.
You will need to provide us ample time for a guaranteed partner (at least 48 hours before game time). However, in almost all cases we will be able to find you someone for a two-session 0-750 game, pairs or teams. For the single-session newcomer games, try to provide at least 72 hours notice before game time.
For truly last minute partnerships, stop by our physical partnership desk at the playing site.
Pro Speakers Sessions
We have an exciting lineup of professional and world class players ready to share some of their knowledge free of charge! Each day from Thu-Sun, in between the morning and afternoon sessions, stop by the guest speaker session and brush up the highlighted topic of the day. Whether you enjoy bidding, defense, hand analysis, or declarer play, there should be something for everyone.
The latest schedule is subject to change, but so far speakers include the all-star lineup of:
Jeff Hand
Dan Lev
Adam Parrish
Adam Wildavsky
Broadway Show Tickets
What better than a Broadway musical to cap a full-day bridge session? We are gathering players interested in catching a Broadway show during their trip to New York. Hang out with friends old and new while enjoying world-class performances in and around Times Square.
So far, we have heard from a wide variety of interested individuals. There are those who love musicals, and those who will watch anything but a musical. Our hospitality staff will guide you through the choices of discounted Broadway tickets and help gather interested groups.
For more information, please email tournament@gnyba.org
Dress in Layers! Bring Proof of Vaccination
It is impossible to find one temperature that keeps everyone happy. In practice, the hotels usually keep the conference areas COLD (there are also new ventilation requirements).
We highly recommend dressing in layered attire such as pullovers, hoodies, or multiple shirts, so you can be prepared to adapt and maintain your own comfortable playing temperature.
Also, remember to bring proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
Hotel Discount Block Sold Out
The reserved hotel block is completely SOLD OUT, faster than expected with no way to get more. Check our unit website gnyba.org for the latest accommodations options.
NAP Finals October 23rd Online (Gold and Red Points)
The District 24 NAP Finals will be held on Sunday, October 23rd online on BBO. As usual, it will be a 2-session pairs game, broken into Flight A (Open), Flight B (0-2500), and Flight C (non-life masters with 0-500).
Game Time: 10:30am for all flights on BBO
The top 3 pairs in each flight and the top 4 pairs in Flights B and C will be invited to represent New York City and Long Island in the upcoming Spring 2023 North American Bridge Championships. As usual, the ACBL grass roots events pay generous gold and red point awards, and the top 2 pairs in each flight receive travel subsidies.
Note: you and your partner must have qualified in either an online or face-to-face NAP ACBL club qualifier event for your appropriate flight during June, July, or August this past summer. ACBL maintains a list online of qualified individuals, and if you are unsure of your qualification status, feel free to ask your Unit officers.