Big news for intermediate and newer players! We are bringing back the Countess Cup, the award created in honor of New York world champion Margie Gwozdzinsky. The Countess was a major presence in the local bridge scene, where she volunteered many times to mentor newcomers in Pro-Am-Am-Am events (also making a comeback, stay tuned).
On Saturday, June 24th, join us and compete for the 3rd annual Countess Cup. The top 99er pair and 499er pair will receive trophies, silver pigmented Masterpoints, and potentially long-lasting fame. For newer players, this is a rare chance to experience the excitement of a two-session pairs event while still winning a generous amount of silver points for each independent session.
If you are looking for a partner or wish to reserve a spot, email us at tournaments@gnyba.org.
Register for the Countess Cup and Rising Stars Cup.
Prior Countess Cup Winners:
Karen Jenkins and Eileen Serwer (2019)
Jeffrey Marino and James Axente (2018)
[Also pictured, former GNYBA president Bonnie Gellas]
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Bracketed Teams June 25th, Silver Points
For those itching to play more teams, especially for anyone practicing for GNTs, mark Sunday, June 25th on your calendars. The final Sunday of the June sectional is a two-session bracketed teams event starting at 10:30am at 177 East 87th Street. Win silver points playing IMPs without venturing outside of NYC.
If you are a pair looking to for a team with another pair, email us at tournaments@gnyba.org.
Register for either event:
https://bridgewinners.com/tournament/view/gnyba-2023/