Author Archives: Lee Lin

Update: No Life Masters in Flight C

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Lee Lin

ACBL at all levels, from management, to the Board of Directors, to the Advisory Council, and various committees have discussed and debated for quite some time now. What should the new requirements be for GNT and NAP stratifications, now that … Continue reading →

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Massive GNT/NAP Changes for 2025

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Lee Lin

The ACBL Board passed sweeping changes to the Grand National Teams and North American Pairs grassroots events, leveraging much feedback from multiple groups including the Competitions and Conventions Committee, Advisory Council, and the Bridge Committee. We first reported the NAP … Continue reading →

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Toronto NABC Scheduling Feedback?

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Lee Lin

Our District and Unit had many solid performances in Toronto!  For those who made top 20 in NABC events, you’ll be in the Bridge Bulletin in a few months. Since we don’t have a District GNT photo, we can only … Continue reading →

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NAP Club Qualifiers This Week: 6/24 – 6/29

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Lee Lin

Both Honors and Bridge Express are holding NAP Qualifier games this week from 6/24 to 6/29. You play the same game of bridge that you always do, except each game awards significantly more Masterpoints, 50% of which are red pigmented … Continue reading →

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Winter 2024 NYC Regional Flyer: Dec 26th-29th

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Lee Lin

Here is the latest flyer for the Winter 2024 NYC Regional, taking place at the Marriott Times Square. GNYBA Winter 2024 Regional Flyer With pairs and teams every day, there is something for everyone. The tournament begins on Thursday, Dec … Continue reading →

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Open Spot on the D24 Advisory Council

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Lee Lin

Every three years, our District governing bridge in New York City and Long Island needs to elect the three Advisory Council representatives. Think of the Advisory Council as the House of Representatives. They meet on zoom at least 3 times … Continue reading →

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GNT, NAP, Regional and More

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Lee Lin

There is a whole lot to announce and a whole lot that recently wrapped up in the New York and Long Island bridge scene. Apologies for the delay and with so much catching up to do, we’ll first make a … Continue reading →

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District 24 NAP Dates: Oct 27th A/C + Nov 3rd B

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Lee Lin

As GNT KO season reaches the semifinal and final stages, let’s not forget about the other main grassroots events, the North American Pairs. Unlike GNT, the whole event is done in just one day. Teams that are fighting through 4 … Continue reading →

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WOW: Bracketing Rules To Change!

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Lee Lin

The always productive Competitions and Conventions Committee met for the first time in 2024 and passed some extremely sweeping changes. The big one that will impact many of us in the greater District 24 area is the bracketed KO and … Continue reading →

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GNYBA Award Game 2024

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Lee Lin

The GNYBA Award Game is both a celebration of Mini McKenney and Ace of Clubs winners from the past 6 years. It is also a chance to welcome all players back to the face-to-face club, since pre-Covid, club play was … Continue reading →

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