The Spring NABC returns March 9-19, 2023, in New Orleans. Join us for more than a week of bridge in a charming city with vibrant culture and one-of-a-kind dining.
Held three times a year, the North American Bridge Championships offer a thrilling place to join thousands of bridge fans to play, learn, make friends and win masterpoints.
Play will be at the Marriott.
Hotel Reservations Now Open
For assistance, contact Conference Direct at (855)956-0776 or email acbl@conferencedirect.com
Host Hotels
555 Canal Street
New Orleans LA 70130
$225 + tax
500 Canal Street
New Orleans LA 70130
$225 + tax
Parking
Full Tournament Schedule
Schedule of Events
Revised 8/23/2022
Wednesday, March 8
| noon & 5 pm | BALDWIN NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT A |
Thursday, March 9
| 10 am | International Fund Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series International Fund Swiss Teams International Fund 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | BALDWIN NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT A Int’l Fund/Ed Foundation Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Int’l Fund/Ed Foundation Gold Rush Pairs IF/EF Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 3 pm | Educational Foundation Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series Educational Foundation Swiss Teams Educational Foundation 299er Pairs |
Friday, March 10
| 10 am | Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | KAY PLATINUM PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions. Qualification required LEVENTRITT SILVER RIBBON PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10 am & 3:30 pm | 0-10,000 SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions. |
| 3 pm | Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Saturday, March 11
| 10 am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs Bridge Plus+ Free two-hour lesson, then 14 deals (0-20) |
| 10 am & 3 pm | KAY PLATINUM PAIRS LEVENTRITT SILVER RIBBON PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 10 am & 3:30 pm | 0-10,000 SWISS TEAMS |
| 3pm | Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30pm | Saturday Evening Side Pairs Fri-MonEvening Series |
Sunday, March 12
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | KAY PLATINUM PAIRS |
| 10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs Bridge Plus+ Free two-hour lesson, then 14 deals (0-20) |
| 10am & 1pm | Fast Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | LEBHAR IMP PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Swiss Teams (3000/1250) Gold Rush Swiss Teams (750/400/200) |
| 3 pm | Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Sun-TueDaylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Sunday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Monday, March 13
| 10 am | Monday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | LEBHAR IMP PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Mid-Flight Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS Full-day knockout matches ending Sunday 3/20 0-10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 3 pm | Monday Afternoon Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Monday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Tuesday, March 14
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | 0-10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS Tuesday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | ROCKWELL MIXED PAIRS 0-2500 SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./5000) Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 3 pm | Tuesday Afternoon Side Pairs Tue-Fri Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Tuesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Wednesday, March 15
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10am | Wednesday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | ROCKWELL MIXED PAIRS 0-2500 SWISS TEAMS Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) 0-3000 Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 3pm | Wednesday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Wednesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Thursday, March 16
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Thursday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | SILODOR OPEN PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions SMITH WOMEN’S LIFE MASTER PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions 0-2500 PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 3 pm | Thursday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Thursday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Friday, March 17
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | SILODOR OPEN PAIRS SMITH WOMEN’S LIFE MASTER PAIRS 0-2500 PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 3 pm | Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Saturday, March 18
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILTKNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 1:30pm | NABC+ FAST PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions |
| 10am & 3pm | GOLDER NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT B 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions; Pre-qualification required PRESIDENT’S CUP NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT C 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions; Pre-qualification required Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./6000/4000) Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1500/750) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 10am & 3:30pm | JACOBY OPEN SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions |
| 3 pm | Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
Sunday, March 19
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Fri-SunDaylightSeries 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & tba | Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Playthrough with a short break Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) Playthrough with a short break |
| 10am & 1 pm | Fast Open Pairs |
| 10am & 1:30 pm | NABC+ FAST PAIRS |
| 10am & 3 pm | GOLDER NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT B PRESIDENT’S CUP NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT C |
| 10am & 3:30 pm | JACOBY OPEN 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.
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 start 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
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.
Best Practices Teacher Workshop
Teaching bridge or want to start? This workshop equips you with proven techniques for increasing student engagement and will help you be a more effective teacher. The focus is on how, rather than what, to teach. Participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their Best Practices proficiency after the workshop to earn certification as an ACBL Best Practices Teacher.
Best Practices Teacher Certification: To earn it, workshop participants are required to pass a proficiency assessment. Assessments are conducted at the conclusion of the workshop and are scheduled in 1 hour time slots.
French Quarter
The most famous neighborhood in New Orleans! The French Quarter has a wonderful mix of old and new with dining, boutiques, architecture, ghost tours, steamboat cruises and, of course, Bourbon Street.
National World War II Museum
The National World War II Museum is a world-class, immersive experience showcasing America’s role in World War II through galleries, exhibits, oral histories and more. Listed as TripAdvisor’s number one attraction in New Orleans.
Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
945 Magazine St.
(504) 528-1944
Website
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Tucked in the French Quarter, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas features nearly 600 species of aquatic life including everything from white alligators and jaunty penguins to poisonous frogs and sharks.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday to Monday
1 Canal St.
(504) 212-5157
Website
New Orleans Museum of Art
One of the top art museums in the South, the New Orleans Museum of Art hosts a permanent collection of French and American art, photography, glass and African and Japanese works.
10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday to Sunday; closed Monday
1 Collins Diboll Cir.
(504) 658-4100
Website
Restaurant Guide
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Tournament Committee
| Position | Name & Email |
|---|---|
| Tournament Co-Chairs | Larry Federico biglarry@fedfam.com Jackie Madden jmem1963@aol.com |
| Finance | Sid Leblanc sidleblanc@gmail.com |
| Fundraising | Jennie Sauviac sauviac28@gmail.com Sid Leblanc sidleblanc@gmail.com |
| Information | Newt Jackson newton.jackson@cox.net |
| Intermediate/Newcomer | Kathy Plauche kkbridge24@gmail.com Wayne Weisler wdweisler@yahoo.com |
| Partnership | Jackie Madden jmem1963@aol.com Collleen Walker bhw123@bellsouth.net |
| Prizes | John Federico johnfed42@yahoo.com Theresa Federico msteetalkin@yahoo.com |
| Restaurant Guide | Debbie Habig debby.habig@gmail.com Terry Habig terryhabig@gmail.com |
| Publicity | Sue Himel jim.sueh@cox.net |
| Registration | Sherrie Goodman mamamiag@me.com |
| Volunteers | Diana Powell dspowell10@gmail.com |
While we are excited to bring players back together to the bridge table, we will still approach the tournament with caution. All NABC attendees, staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated as per the Centers for Disease Control guidelines. While booster shots are currently not required, they are highly recommended.
Mask protocol update
Effective March 1, 2022, The ACBL will require masking of players, staff and volunteers when the COVID-19 Community Level rate is indicated as “High,” and will not require masks when the Community Level rate is indicated as “Low” or “Medium.” This will be reviewed on a daily basis for the Summer NABC using the Community Level county check system. Players at the NABC will receive updates in the Daily Bulletin notifying them of that day’s status, and signage will be posted throughout tournament areas each morning.
Attendees should be prepared by bringing masks to the tournament playing areas in the event the Community Level rate changes to “High.” Masks are still recommended for attendees who are at high risk for severe illness or otherwise are a member of a vulnerable population. We also ask attendees to be courteous and wear a mask if seated at a table with a high-risk player who asks for tablemates to wear masks.
Additionally, all monetary transactions will be cashless, including tournament fees.