Category Archives: Events

Bridge Adventures: GNT – An Experience For All

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Lee Lin

What is the Grand National Teams? It sure sounds like a high caliber event, but it’s actually one of the most enjoyable and accessible team events ACBL and the District holds each year! If you haven’t formed a team yet, … Continue reading →

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Freaky Knockouts and Freaky Masterpoint Awards

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Lee Lin

The Tarrytown regional just concluded their very successful week-long tournament, including a return of the Freaky Knockout Teams events (previously known as Far Out Knock Out In A Day). (EDIT: The Masterpoint formula has changed following the Tarrytown event) DISCLAIMER: … Continue reading →

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GNYBA Board Meeting Minutes Jan 9 2020

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Lee Lin

We have posted the meeting minutes from the Jan 9, 2020 Board Meeting. May 2020 Regional Most players should be interested in the proposed schedule for the May 2020 regional. A full discussion will be reserved for another day – … Continue reading →

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What Is The Name Of the Sturbridge Host Hotel?

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Lee Lin

First off, huge round of applause to the District 25 folks for quickly dealing with the Red Lion Cromwell abrupt shutdown. Planning a regional takes many months of lead time and planning. It’s amazing that everything will continue as scheduled, … Continue reading →

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New England Regional Moved To Sturbridge, MA

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Lee Lin

Followup to our news that Red Lion Cromwell is no longer hosting the New England Presidential Regional. It is now at Sturbridge, MA – more information below. For New Yorkers, that adds about 45 more minutes to the drive. But … Continue reading →

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Cromwell Tournament and Red Lion Hotel?

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Lee Lin

Breaking news – a trustworthy source told me that the annual Cromwell regional tournament will no longer be held at the Red Lion Hotel! That conflicts with the email I received from Mike Wavada and District 25 just last week. … Continue reading →

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New York City 2020 Key Event Dates

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Lee Lin

Allendale Sectional Apr 17 – 19 Big Apple Spring 2020 Regional May 25 – May 30 (Flyer)

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Knock In Knock Out + KO in a Day

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Lee Lin

Two upcoming regional tournaments offer some variant of knockouts that guarantee all registered teams play for the entire day. Traditionally, a knockout means that once your team loses, you no longer need to play, your overall points have already been … Continue reading →

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Bridge Adventures: Shibuya Bridge Center, JCBL

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Lee Lin

Hello and Happy New Year! Today our travels take us to Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan, home of the Shibuya Bridge Center. After a cold email inquiry to the website contact address, Tadashi Teramoto replied in excellent English telling us he … Continue reading →

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The Big Apple Winter Regional – Tournament Recap

Posted on January 2, 2020 by David Moss

To all participants of the 2019 Big Apple Winter Regional, we hope you had a fun and successful tournament! On behalf of the GNYBA we would like to thank all of the directors, caddies, volunteers and especially the players for making it happen. … Continue reading →

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