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For assistance, contact Conference Direct at (855)956-0776 or email acbl@conferencedirect.com
Reservations through our housing bureau ConferenceDirect close Oct. 20, 2023. After this date please contact the hotel directly for your reservation. Please note you may not get the bridge rate if you reserve after Oct. 20, 2023.
Host Hotel
Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 521-0000
$155 + tax
A very large number of cities and airlines have a direct flights to Atlanta. Direct flights to Atlanta (ATL): (flightconnections.com)
The best way to get around Atlanta is by MARTA, Atlanta’s public transportation system. MARTA operates both bus and rail lines throughout the city and into nearby suburbs. For $2.50 per person, you can take MARTA from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport directly to the host hotel.
Parking
The ACBL has arranged a discounted daily rate of $27.50. The local committee is working on additional discounts.
Full Tournament Schedule
Schedule of Events
Revised 03/22/2023
Thursday, November 23
| noon | International Fund Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series International Fund Swiss Teams International Fund 299er Pairs |
| 5 pm | Educational Foundation Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series Educational Foundation Swiss Teams Educational Foundation 299er Pairs |
Friday, November 24
| 10 am | Friday Morning Side Pairs Thurs-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs 99er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | NAIL LIFE MASTER PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 final sessions. Open Pairs (unlim./4000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10 am & 3:30 pm | SOLOWAY KNOCKOUT TEAMS 2-day Swiss qualifying & 5-day KO. |
| 3 pm | Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Saturday, November 25
| 10 am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs Bridge Plus+ Free 12 deals (0-20), follows 8am lesson |
| 10 am & 3 pm | NAIL LIFE MASTER PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10 am & 3:30 pm | SOLOWAY KNOCKOUT TEAMS NABC 0-10,000 SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions |
| 3pm | Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30pm | Saturday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Sunday, November 26
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SOLOWAY KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs 99er Pairs Bridge Plus+ Free 12 deals (0-20), follows 8am lesson |
| 10am & 3pm | MITCHELL OPEN BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions SUPER SENIOR PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions. Must be 75+. Open Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Swiss Teams (4000/1250) Gold Rush Swiss Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | NABC 0-10,000 SWISS TEAMS |
| 3 pm | Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Sun-TueDaylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Sunday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Monday, November 27
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SOLOWAY KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Monday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs 99er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | MITCHELL OPEN BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS SUPER SENIOR PAIRS NABC 0-10,000 IMP PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim/6000/4500) Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 3 pm | Monday Afternoon Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Monday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series Mon-Tue Evening Open Swiss Teams (unlim/4000/1500) continues Tue at 7:30 pm Mon-Tue Evening Gold Rush Swiss Teams continues Tue at 7:30 pm |
Tuesday, November 28
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SOLOWAY KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Tuesday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs 99er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | KAPLAN BLUE RIBBON PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions WHITEHEAD WOMEN’S PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2final sessions 0-6000 BLUE RIBBON PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions NABC 0-10,000 IMP PAIRS Open Pairs (unlim./4000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim/6000/4500) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-4000) |
| 3 pm | Tuesday Afternoon Side Pairs Tue-Fri Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Tuesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series Mon-Tue Evening Open Swiss Teams (unlim/4000/1500) Mon-Tue Evening Gold Rush Swiss Teams |
Wednesday, November 29
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SOLOWAY KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10am | Wednesday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs 99er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | KAPLAN BLUE RIBBON PAIRS WHITEHEAD WOMEN’S PAIRS 0-6000 BLUE RIBBON PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-4000) |
| 3pm | Wednesday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Wednesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Thursday, November 30
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SOLOWAY KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Thursday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs 99er Pairs |
| 10am & 1:30pm | NABC 0-10,000 FAST PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions |
| 10am & 3pm | SENIOR MIXED PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions 0-6000 BLUE RIBBON PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim/6000/4500) Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | KAPLAN BLUE RIBBON PAIRS |
| 3 pm | Thursday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Thursday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Friday, December 1
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | REISINGER BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions |
| 10 am | Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs 99er Pairs |
| 10am & 1pm | Fast Pairs |
| 10am & 1:30pm | NABC 0-10,000 FAST PAIRS |
| 10am & 3pm | SENIOR MIXED PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions. Must be born before Jan. 1., 1960. Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | KEOHANE NORTH AMERICAN SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifyig, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions |
| 3 pm | Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs &emap;Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Saturday, December 2
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | REISINGER BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS |
| 10am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 1pm | Fast Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | NABC 0-6000 PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./4000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim/6000/4500) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-4000) |
| 10am & 3:30pm | KEOHANE NORTH AMERICAN SWISS TEAMS NABC+ MIXED SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions |
| 3 pm | Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
Sunday, December 3
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | REISINGER BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS KEOHANE NORTH AMERICAN SWISS TEAMS |
| 10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Fri-SunDaylightSeries 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 1 pm | Fast Open Pairs |
| 10 am & tba | Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) Playthrough with a short break Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-4000) Playthrough with a short break |
| 10am & 3 pm | NABC 0-6000 PAIRS |
| 10am & 3:30 pm | NABC+ MIXED SWISS TEAMS |
| 2 pm | Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
Stratification for open regional events is unlimited/2500/750 unless otherwise noted. Stratification for gold rush events is 750/400/200 unless otherwise noted.
Regional top-flight, mid-flight and open pair events play 26 or 27 boards per session. Gold Rush and side pairs play 24 boards per session. Swiss and Round Robin team events typically play 24 boards per session, depending on the event or bracket size.
In gold-point events of two or more sessions, overall awards and section tops are paid in gold to any strat that has a maximum of 750 or higher. Side Pairs Series pay gold only to the open strat, and it is necessary to play two or more sessions in the series to earn gold.
All regional team events use the 20-point VP scale.
I/N events are stratified as appropriate at the discretion of the director. No player may be over 300. Members with 0-5 masterpoints play free in I/N events on Friday, November 24.
Conditions of Contest
Like all Olympic sports, bridge has a precise set of rules for competition. The Conditions of Contest detail these protocols and regulations for every event played at the NABC. Whether you need to know the rules for General Knockout Teams or you are looking for specific information about Blue Ribbon Pairs, the Conditions of Contest will guide you.
The online partnership requests can be submitted through Tuesday, November 21. Please go to the Partnership Desk for pairing once the tournament has started. If you submitted a partnership request and did not get a partner, we will fill out a partnership card for you and place it on the partnership board.
Pair Games Team GamesBest Practices Teacher Workshop
Friday–Sunday, November 24–26
This workshop covers proven techniques that help teachers be more effective in their classroom. The focus is on how, rather than what, to teach. Participants may opt to demonstrate their Best Practices proficiency on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning to earn certification as an ACBL Best Practices teacher. For more information visit acbl.org/bpteacher.
Workshop fee: $125
Time: 1–5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.–noon Saturday and Sunday
Reception for Club Officials and Teachers
Friday, November 24, 6:30 – 8pm
The ACBL hosts this reception to say thank you to the club officials and teachers who recruit and retain our members. We invite club managers, teachers and club directors to attend. A light meal and adult beverages will be served. Event is free, but registration is required
Learn Bridge in A Day? Instructor Accreditation
Saturday, November 25, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
A light meal will be provided 6–6:30 p.m.
This program instructs teachers in methods of administering and presenting LBIAD.
Fee: $75. To register, email Patty Tucker at patty@whirlwindbridge.com
Teacher Breakfast Meeting
Monday, November 27, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
See presentations from ABTA Master Teachers of award-winning teaching materials and learn how the ACBL and ACBL Educational Foundation can help you. The first 20 teachers who register receive complimentary copies of the materials, and non-ABTA members receive a free one-year membership in the ABTA.
Just getting started? Try the friendly bridge experience of the Intermediate/Newcomer Area at the NABC! This welcoming area features many chances to learn more (often for free) and practice with players at your skill level. Stop by the Intermediate/Newcomer Desk for more information.
Learn Bridge in A Day?®
Saturday, November 25, 1– 6 p.m.
You’ll nail the basics of bridge in this interactive class that has both instruction and coached play. If you’re just starting, returning to the game or wanting to test the waters before taking formal lessons, this course is for you. Leave the class and take on a newcomer game!
Fee: $20 pre-registered or $25 at the door – includes textbook
Doubles in a Day
Sunday, November 26, 1–5 p.m.
Have your friends and family go a bit further into the learning curve with Doubles in a Day! Students will learn two useful doubles that happen every time you play. Course includes student workbook, presentation and practice hands.
Fee: $20 pre-registered, $25 at the door; includes textbook.
Free Lessons
Both lessons will be followed by a free 12-board game for newer players (0-20 masterpoints).
Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 8am -9:45am
Speaker: Jerry Helms
Topic: Intro to Defense
Date: Sunday, November 26
Time: 8am -9:45am
Speaker: Patty Tucker
Topic: Drury
Bridge Mania
Sunday, November 16, 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Join us for bridge-themed games like Jeopardy, Family Feud, Wild Hand Tournament and “Whats the Score” Trivia. Light food, cash bar and prizes for winners handed out by ACBL Executive Director, Bronia Jenkins.
Beyond Bridge: Game On
Wednesday, November 29, 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Picture yourself challenging Bob Hamman and Joe Grue at backgammon, John Hurd and David Grainger at Catan, Eddie Wold at cribbage, or George Jacobs at pretty much any game … #bridgestars. No masterpoints, no directors (except as players), just snacks, a cash bar, friends and fun.
Spades Event
Saturday, December 2, 3 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for light snacks and a round robin style spades tournament.
See a complete listing of attractions and events at discoveratlanta.com
World of Coca-Cola
Atlanta is home to Coca-Cola and features a unique soda experience like no other. At the World of Coca-Cola, you can sample more than 100 Coca-Cola beverages from around the world, get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process and even enter the Vault of the Secret Formula.
Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
121 Baker St. NW
404-676-5151
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Atlanta has been home to leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis and countless others who championed justice. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum that honors their hard work and features interactive exhibits exploring the past and present.
Tues.-Fri., noon-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
678-999-8990
Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery isn’t just a revered graveyard for famous Atlantans, it’s also the city’s oldest public park with picturesque scenery and great views of Downtown Atlanta.
Daily, dawn to dusk
248 Oakland Ave.
404-688-2107
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Tournament Committee
| Position | Name & Email |
|---|---|
| Tournament Co-Chairs | Jack Feagin jackfeagin@atlantanabc.org Becky Butler beckybutler@atlantanabc.org |
| Information | Elizabeth Ambler elizabethambler@atlantanabc.org |
| Sponsorship | Judy Fendrick judyfendrick@atlantanabc.org Pete Martin petemartin@atlantanabc.org |
| Partnership | Jan Noll jannoll@atlantanabc.org Carey Snider careysnider@atlantanabc.org |
| Restaurant Guide | Rob Epstein robepstein@atlantanabc.org |
| Volunteers | Vickie Bell vickiebell@atlantanabc.org |
| Web Masters | Garry Williams garrywilliams@atlantanabc.org Gabriel Fadel gabrielfadel@atlantanabc.org |
