Category Archives: Events

All-For-One Silver Point Schedule

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Lee Lin

The second Silver Linings week begins tomorrow. From July 27th through August 2nd, all virtual private club games will pay 2x silver points (first place gets 0.2 silver per table). As usual, with higher anticipated attendance, the clubs are preparing … Continue reading →

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Win ACBL Silver Points Again – Jul 27 to Aug 2

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Lee Lin

Amazing! Just four months ago, there was no way to win pigmented ACBL masterpoints online, other than the three annual Online Individual NABC robot tournaments. The most recent one just finished, by the way, with a record 3400 entries. Black, … Continue reading →

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GNT Updates: Flight B and C Reach Finals

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Amy

Both GNT Flight B and C have completed the semi-final rounds for 2020. Flight B For placing 3rd/4th place in District 24 GNT Flight B, the team of Joann Goodspeed, Harry Faivus, Lore Monnig, and Gisela Brett will each receive … Continue reading →

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Another Online Individual NABC Robot Tourney

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Lee Lin

I remember March 14th-16th very well, not just because it was the last weekend prior to Covid-19 lockdowns in NYC. It was also the weekend of the most recent Spring 2020 Online Individual NABC. At the time, these special NABC-related … Continue reading →

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GNT Flight C Update: Suden vs Goodspeed

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Amy

An update from the District 24 GNT Flight C semifinal knockout matches: Team Suden, consisting of Damon Suden, Anthony Chiocchi, Mary Ann Oehlerking, and Marla Lawson defeated Team Goodspeed. For placing 3rd/4th in the District Flight C finals, Joann Goodspeed, … Continue reading →

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Super Gold Rush Is Super Successful, But Online Points Reduced

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Lee Lin

Yesterday was the first day of the Endless Summer Regional, offering ACBL gold pigmented masterpoints for online bridge. With so many different stratification levels, you might wonder which event would be most popular. Based on yesterday, the verdict is clear! … Continue reading →

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District 24 GNT Standings So Far For 2020

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Lee Lin

We are all sad that the NABCs for 2020 are all cancelled – in particular, that also means the infamous Grand National Teams event will not be taking place this year. As a recap, it’s an amazing experience for all … Continue reading →

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June 2020 GNYBA Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Bill Sigward

Link to the full Meeting Minutes. Agenda The GNYBA Board of Directors held a regular monthly meeting to discuss and vote on relevant events regarding the District, the Unit, the Treasurer’s Report, the Summer and Fall Tournaments, GNTs for this … Continue reading →

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One Week Until The Gold Points Online Bridge Tournament

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Lee Lin

If you haven’t filled your schedule yet, time to start asking your partners. We are only 4 days away from the beginning of the Endless Summer Regional. To recap, you can play 4 sessions per day: morning and afternoon, or … Continue reading →

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ACBL Cancels NABC, Live Regionals and Sectionals Through 2020

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Lee Lin

Bad news for those hoping to return to live face-to-face bridge. ACBL cancelled the Tampa Fall 2020 NABC. Whether or not that was expected, the next move is a big blow to local units and districts who considered pushing forward … Continue reading →

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