Nov. 24-Dec. 4

The Fall NABC is back in Phoenix, November 24 to December 4, 2022! Join us for bridge in a city full of scenic desert vistas, year-round sunshine and lots of exciting gameplay.

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.

• Hotels & Transportation
• Fees
• Schedules
• Partnership Desk
• Seminars & Meetings
• Around Town
• Contacts
• Safety Protocols
• Share Your NABC Story

All bridge play will be at the Phoenix Convention Center. NABC+ events will be on the first floor of the North Building. I/N and Regional events will be on the 3rd floor of the west building.
Hotel Reservations Now Open

• Regular Member
• Patron Members

For assistance, contact Conference Direct at (855)956-0776 or email acbl@conferencedirect.com

Reservations through our housing bureau ConferenceDirect close October 23, 2022. After this date please contact the hotel directly for your reservation. Please note you may not get the bridge rate if you reserve after October 23, 2022.

Host Hotels

Hotels do not provide shuttle transportation

• • Uber, Lyft and Other Ride Share Services
  • Valley Metro Rail – Service to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Parking

Jefferson Street Garage
333 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix AZ 85004

Discount parking is available for $5 per day. Next to the Convention Center, Jefferson Garage offers both convenience and safety.

In order to qualify for the $5 rate, you must enter the garage after 7am and depart prior to 7pm. Exits after 7pm may be subject to an additional fee.

Parking is available from Nov.24-Dec.4. There are 500 spaces available Monday-Friday and 750 spaces available on weekends. All parking is on a first come, first served basis.

You can prepay parking at www.parkwhiz.com. In the search bar type “Phoenix Convention Center” then you can enter “Phoenix NABC” to locate parking. No refunds will be issued.

If you live in the local area and are looking for form a carpool to attend the NABC or need help purchasing parking, please contract Susan Kraght at slkraght@gmail.com.

All players must have an ACBL member number to participate in any event (ACBL member numbers are valid for life, even if your membership is inactive). Not a member? Join now!

Entry Fees (per person/per session)

All fees are subject to change without notice.

Events	ACBL Members*	Inactive members**
NABC+ (Platinum points) $1.50 per entry benefits the International Fund	$30	Not Eligible
NABC (Gold and Red points)	$22	Not Eligible
Regional / Gold Rush (Gold and Red points)	$20	$24
Intermediate/Newcomer (0-299er, Red points)	$15	$19

* Members who are up-to-date with their membership dues or service fee** Inactive members may renew during the event, or pay a $4 upcharge per session

Team Entry Fees: For team events of three or more sessions, the entry fee is the base price of the event, times the number of people on the team. For example, an event with a base price of $20 is $80 for a team of four, $100 for a team of five, or $120 for a team of six. In all team events, except one- or two-session Swiss events, entry fees are charged on a per person basis.

Screen Fees: $10 per session per pair and $20 per session per team is added to events when screens are in use.

• • • Full Schedule
    • National Rated Events Schedule

All bridge play will be at the Phoenix Convention Center. NABC+ events will be on the first floor of the North Building. I/N and Regional events will be on the 3rd floor of the west building.

 

Full Tournament Schedule

• • • Print/View Schedule as PDF

Schedule of Events 

Revised 3/29/2022

Stratification for open regional events is unlimited/2500/750 unless otherwise noted.

Regional top-flight, mid-flight, and side pair events play 26 or 27 boards per session. Gold Rush 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.

The local committee is proud to offer an online partnership portal available only BEFORE the NABC starts. Please go to the Partnership Desk (West building, 3^rd floor) for pairing should you need a partner after arriving in Phoenix.

The online partnership requests will close at noon (MST) on Wednesday, November 23.

Pair Games  Team Games

Beyond the games at the NABCs, members can enjoy educational programs. Below is a listing of the seminars being offered in Phoenix. Please check the NABC Daily Bulletin for the exact location of each session.

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.

Learn 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.

Notrump in A Day

This workshop explores basic notrump bidding and the most common responses, from raises to Stayman and Jacoby Transfers. If you need help knowing when to use which convention, what your second bid should be or what your partner is telling you, this workshop is for you!

Learn Bridge in A Day? Instructor Accreditation

This program instructs teachers in methods of administering and presenting LBIAD. Teachers wishing to be accredited must complete the following two requirements:

• • • Serve as a Table Mentor at an LBIAD seminar led by Patty Tucker, and
    • Attend a two-hour LBIAD Teacher Training event presented by Whirlwind Bridge.

Teacher Training will include information on organizing and marketing LBIAD as well as maximizing retention rates, writing effective grant requests and the presentation of the seminar.

Reception for Club Officials & Teachers

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.
Friday, November 25 – 6:30 pm to 8 pm

Register

Teacher Breakfast Meeting – Free

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.
Monday, November 28, 7:30-9:30am

Register

Whether you’re enjoying Phoenix’s perpetual sunshine in the great outdoors or exploring the city’s arts and heritage scene, there will be lots to do away from the bridge table!

Papago Park

The iconic Papago Park is home to red rock buttes, beautiful vistas and natural rock formations, all under a giant blue sky. You’ll also find the Desert Botanical Garden and the Phoenix Zoo at the park, two other great attractions!

Papago Park
Hours: Open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset
Address: 625/626 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Website: Papago Park

Desert Botanical Garden
Thurs.-Mon., check website for winter hours
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy.
(480) 941-1225
website

Phoenix Zoo
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
455 N. Galvin Pkwy.
(602) 286-3833
Website

Musical Instrument Museum

See, hear and even play instruments from around the world in the one-of-a-kind collection at the Musical Instrument Museum. You’ll tour through galleries featuring thousands of instrument sounds while listening to a synced headset.

Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
4725 E. Mayo Blvd.
(480) 478-6000
Website

Heard Museum

Explore the tradition and culture of 22 regional American Indian tribes at the Heard Museum, from early history to powerful memories of boarding schools.

Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Mon.
2301 N. Central Ave.
(602) 252-8840
Website

Taliesin West

Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, Taliesin West, and have a look into his desert inspiration. Visitors can walk through rooms, gardens, and more while learning about his signature architectural style.

Open 7 days a week, reservations recommended
12345 N. Taliesin Drive
(480) 627-5340
Website

A full list of Phoenix attractions is available on their tourism website, visitphoenix.com. You can also request a free printed travel guide or read the guide online via their website.

Restaurant Guide

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Weather

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Tournament Committee

Position	Name & Email
Tournament Chair	Kenneth Titow phx2022nabc@icloud.com
Intermediate/Newcomer	Stephanie Haddy shaddy@cox.net
Partnership	Phebe Packer phebepacker@gmail.com
Registration	Sharon Neff neffsm@aol.com
Finance	Jennifer O’Neill jjo4501@gmail.com
Fundraising	Susan Kraght slkraght@gmail.com
Prizes	Suzette McPhail suzettemcp@comcast.net

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.

Vaccine Verification

• Domestic Players (travelers within the United States)
• International Players (travelers coming from outside the United States)

For assistance, please contact VOW Digital Health’s customer service at CustomerSupport@vow.app

Please watch the video or click the button below for instructions on how to obtain clearance into NABC. We encourage attendees to complete this verification process prior to arrival at the tournament, as it will streamline your entry to the NABC tournament floor and help you avoid long lines.

• Vow “How to”

Safety Protocols FAQ