Category Archives: Events

Pro-Am is Back! October 18th, 2024

Posted on September 22, 2024 by David Moss

It’s back! The extremely popular Pro-Am-Am-Am game, which consists of one experienced “pro” captaining a team of three up-and-coming players (the amateurs). The Pro-Am is an amazing introduction to team games in a friendly and social setting. Join the fun … Continue reading →

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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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Kent Mignocchi and Joel Wooldridge win Key Platinum Pairs

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Deborah Tormey

Kudos to Kent Mignocchi and Joel Wooldridge who won the prestigious Kay Platinum Pairs Tournament at the 2024 NABC in Louisville. While Joel and Kent are no strangers to winning bridge tournaments, this Platinum Pairs event is considered the premier … 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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Lipkin Leads Championship Flight Opening Round

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Lee Lin

Six teams entered the GNT Championship Flight opening round today to play 50 boards in a round robin. They played 10 rounds of 5 boards each, which allows for more match awards and more flexibility or the 5-handed and 6-handed … Continue reading →

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