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.
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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 1/13/2022
Wednesday, March 8
| noon & 5 pm | BALDWIN NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT A 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions; Pre-qualification required |
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
MARILYN METHVIN MEMORIAL DAY
| 10 am | Lil Breen Memorial Friday Morning Side Pairs Thu-Sat 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. Must be born before Jan. 1, 1960 Villere & Co. Investment Advisors Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Merle Lachin Memorial Gold Rush Pairs James “Red” Hailey Jr. Memorial Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10 am & 3:30 pm | NABC 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
JUNIOR DAY / J.F. ‘LOWEN’ LOWENSTEIN DAY
| 8am | Bridge Plus+ Free lesson, then 12 deals (0-20) |
| 10 am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | KAY PLATINUM PAIRS LEVENTRITT SILVER RIBBON PAIRS James “Red” Hailey Jr. Memorial T Club Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Baton Rouge Bridge Club Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Baton Rouge Bridge Club Gold Rush Pairs Wes Busby Memorial Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Wes Busby Memorial Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 10 am & 3:30 pm | NABC 0-10,000 SWISS TEAMS |
| 3pm | Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series Wes Busby Memorial 299er Pairs |
| 7:30pm | Saturday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Sunday, March 12
DR. RICHARD BAGNETTO MEMORIAL DAY
| 8 am | James “Red” Hailey Jr. Memorial Bridge Plus+ Free lesson, then 14 deals (0-20) |
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | KAY PLATINUM PAIRS |
| 10 am | Bertha Dotch Memorial Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 1pm | ayona/Regina Keever Fast Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | LEBHAR IMP PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Sharon Kern Memorial Open Pairs Sharon Kern Memorial Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./5000) Sharon Kern Memorial Mid-Flight Swiss Teams (3000/1250) Sharon Kern Memorial Gold Rush Swiss Teams (750/400/200) |
| 3 pm | Sharon Kern Memorial Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Sun-TueDaylight Series Sharon Kern Memorial 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Sunday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Monday, March 13
GOODWILL DAY / JOHN ONSTOTT DAY
| 10 am | Larry Federico Monday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series John Federico 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | LEBHAR IMP PAIRS Jennie Flynn Sauviac Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Paul and Edie Rosenblum Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Paul and Edie Rosenblum Gold Rush Pairs Daryl Fisher Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS Pre-registration required by 8pm Sun 3/12; Full-day knockout matches ending Sun 3/19 NABC 0-10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS re-Registration required by 8pm Sun 3/12 |
| 3 pm | Bernie Vanderlinden Monday Afternoon Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series Kathy Plauche 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Sherrie Goodman Monday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series |
Tuesday, March 14
MARCY PICK MEMORIAL DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS NABC 0-10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Tuesday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | ROCKWELL MIXED PAIRS NABC 0-2500 SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Robert J. Pitard Memorial Open Pairs (unlim./5000) Kathy Day Gold Rush Pairs Bernie Vanderlinden Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 3 pm | Tuesday Afternoon Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Tuesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Wednesday, March 15
SHARON HENRY MEMORIAL DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS NABC 0-10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10am | Wednesday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series Rathni Berenger 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | ROCKWELL MIXED PAIRS NABC 0-2500 SWISS TEAMS Sally and Ben Goodman Memorial Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Kathy Day Gold Rush Pairs James “Red” Hailey Jr. Memorial Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Michael Arthur Memorial Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 3pm | Michael Arthur Memorial Wednesday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series Michael Arthur Memorial 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Michael Arthur Memorial Wednesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Thursday, March 16
IYPE KOSHY DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Marty Nelson Memorial Thursday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series Sherrie Goodman 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | SILODOR OPEN PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions SMITH WOMEN’S LIFE MASTER PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions NABC 0-2500 PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Herbert Allen Jr. Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Herbert Allen Jr. Gold Rush Pairs Kitten Haag Memorial Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 3 pm | Kitten Haag Memorial Thursday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series Kitten Haag Memorial 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Thursday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Friday, March 17
AMY LINKER BONOFF MEMORIAL DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Fannie and Louis Hornikel Memorial Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | SILODOR OPEN PAIRS SMITH WOMEN’S LIFE MASTER PAIRS NABC 0-2500 PAIRS William Hulsey Sewell Jr. Memorial Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) William Hulsey Sewell Jr. Memorial Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) William Hulsey Sewell Jr. Memorial Gold Rush Pairs William Hulsey Sewell Jr. Memorial Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) William Hulsey Sewell Jr. Memorial Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 3 pm | Helen Manshel Spears Memorial Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series |
Saturday, March 18
WAYNE WEISLER DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10am | Sigurd Nordvoll Memorial 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 Carl Merlin Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./6000/4000) Carl Merlin Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1500/750) James “Red” Hailey Jr. Memorial 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
BILL GEARY MEMORIAL DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & tba | James “Red” Hailey Jr. Memorial Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Playthrough with a short break Steven Plotkin Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) Playthrough with a short break |
| 10am & 1 pm | Steven Plotkin Fast 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 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, March 10.
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.
Reception for Club Officials & Teachers
Enjoy ACBL’s thank you reception for the club officials and teachers who recruit and retain our members. All club managers, teachers and club directors are invited to join us for a light meal, adult beverages and door prizes. Registration required.
Friday, March 10 – 6:30 pm to 8 pm
RegisterLearn Bridge in A Day?®
Move quickly along the initial learning curve. Participants should include true beginners, those returning to bridge after long absences and those wanting to “test the waters” before committing to formal classes. The concentrated course includes both class instruction and coached play.
Free Lessons
Renowned teacher Jerry Helms and ACBL Hall of Famer Patty Tucker are each offering a free lesson. Better yet, both lessons will be followed by a free 14-board game for newer players (0-20 masterpoints).
Date: Saturday, March 11
Time: 8am -9:45am
Speaker: Jerry Helms
Topic: Intro to Suit Defense
Date: Sunday, March 12
Time: 8am -9:45am
Speaker: Patty Tucker
Topic: Endplays
Learn Bridge in A Day? Instructor Accreditation
A light meal will be provided 6–6:30 p.m.
This program instructs teachers in methods of administering and presenting LBIAD.
Preempts in a Day
This workshop explores basic preemptive bidding, both as an opening bid or an overcall. Topics include when to open and how to respond with both a strong hand or a weak hand with a good fit. Come join us and explore the ins and outs of these bids!
Teacher Breakfast Meeting
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-ABT A members receive a free one-year membership in the ABTA.
Date: Monday, March 13
Time: 7:30am-9:30am
Register
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
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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 David Woods dw1952twelve@gmail.com |
| 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 |