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The North American Bridge Championships (NABC) offers an excellent chance to dive into the world of bridge and explore the best of a new city.

More advanced players can play in premier events awarding platinum masterpoints; those looking for gold points will have plenty of opportunities, too. Newer players, and even absolute beginners, can learn and hone new skills in a dedicated space just for them.

Whether you’re here for a day, a weekend or all 10 days, it’s a wonderful time full of meeting fellow bridge players from all over and playing the world’s best card game.

Bridge events will be held at the Marriott St. Louis Grand, including most NABC-rated and evening events. North American Pairs and daytime Regional events will take place at the America’s Center, located directly across the street. Click here for maps of the America's Center and Marriott.

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Hotel & Transportation

Host Hotel

Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel
800 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63101

$179+tax per night

Booking through ConferenceDirect is now closed. To make a reservation, make changes or cancel your reservation, please contact the hotel directly. Phone: 1-888-236-2427.

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Hotel Cancellation Policy

The St. Louis Spring 2026 NABC housing bureau, ConferenceDirect, will charge a $100 fee for room cancellations made on or after 11/4/25 through 12/6/25. Beginning 12/7/25 through 1/6/26 a $150 fee will be charged for all room cancellations. Any room cancellations made on or after 1/7/26 a $200 cancellation fee will be charged. Should you cancel, this charge will appear on your credit card statement as “CONFDIRECT*NABCSPG26". Cancellations made directly with the hotel will also incur the $200 fee

Please note the hotel will charge an early departure fee of one night’s room and tax in the event a guest who has a reservation checks out prior to the guest’s reserved check out date. Guests wishing to avoid this fee must advise the hotel at check-in of any change in the scheduled length of stay.

The hotel requires a pre-authorization of $50.00 per night to cover incidentals. This pre-authorization will take place upon check-in and may be done with a debit or credit card. With a debit card, the pre-authorization will act as a direct withdrawal from their bank account

Questions should be directed in writing to the ACBL Meeting Services Manager at nabc@acbl.org.

NABC Hotel Reservations FAQ

How do I book a hotel for the NABC?
Visit the “Hotel and Transportation” section at the top of the NABC page on ACBL’s website. This section will have the link for booking via ConferenceDirect (our housing partner).

Are there special hotel rates for NABC participants?
Yes. When you make your hotel reservation through ConferenceDirect, you will receive a discounted rate if you have booked by the published cut-off date. The discounted rate will not be available for reservations made after the published cut-off date. Reservations must be made through ConferenceDirect.

How do I contact ConferenceDirect if I want to book over the phone or have other questions?
You can reach ConferenceDirect Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm Eastern, by phone at 855-956-0776 or email at acbl@conferencedirect.com.

What information is needed for making a hotel reservation?
You will need to provide your name, credit card, arrival/departure dates and any room preferences.

What’s the cancellation policy for NABC hotel reservations?
Beginning on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the St. Louis Spring 2026 NABC will charge a cancellation fee of $100.00 for any cancellations. Beginning Tuesday, December 9, 2025, a cancellation fee of $150.00 will be charged for any cancellations. Beginning Tuesday, January 6, 2026, a cancellation fee of $200.00 will be charged for any cancellations. This cancellation fee will appear on your credit card statement as “CONFDIRECT* NABC2026”. Cancellations made directly with the hotel will also incur this fee

Questions should be directed in writing to the ACBL Meeting Services Manager at nabc@acbl.org.

How can I request special accommodations?
If you have special needs, please signal them when booking the room online. (There is a box for special requests when booking online.) You can also contact the hotel directly two weeks prior to your arrival date.

Can I extend my stay at the NABC rate?
Dates requested outside of the listed NABC dates are subject to availability at the hotel and can be requested through the waitlist option. They are not guaranteed.

How do I change or cancel my booking?
Use the ConferenceDirect link or phone number provided in your confirmation. Changes must be requested via ConferenceDirect before the listed cut-off date. After that date, you need to contact the hotel directly. Beginning on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the St. Louis Spring 2026 NABC will charge a cancellation fee of $100.00 for any cancellations. Beginning Tuesday, December 9, 2025, a cancellation fee of $150.00 will be charged for any cancellations. Beginning Tuesday, January 6, 2026, a cancellation fee of $200.00 will be charged for any cancellations. This cancellation fee will appear on your credit card statement as “CONFDIRECT* NABC2026”. Cancellations made directly with the hotel will also incur this fee

Who to contact for booking issues?
Reach out to ConferenceDirect customer service by phone at 855-956-0776 or email at acbl@conferencedirect.com with issues booking through ConferenceDirect. If you made your reservation directly with the hotel or another service, please contact the hotel.

Is transportation to the NABC venue included?
Depending on the hotel’s availability, there may be a shuttle service. Check the NABC page of ACBL’s website or the hotel website for availability.

Are roommate matching services offered?
No, participants must arrange their own roommates.

Can I earn hotel loyalty points with my booking?
Yes, if you provide your loyalty number during check-in at the hotel.

What if the official NABC host hotels are full?
Reservations at the host hotel are not guaranteed. If the room block is full, ConferenceDirect or the ACBL may suggest alternative accommodations or provide a link to make reservations at additional locations.

Are group bookings available for bridge clubs?
Yes, you will need to contact the Meeting Services Department at ACBL 662-662-3173 or nabc@acbl.org.

How soon should I book my hotel for the NABC?
Reservations open nine months in advance of the NABC for ACBL Patron members and six months in advance for all other ACBL members. Note that rooms in the official block tend to fill quickly.

Will I pay the full price upfront for my hotel?
No. While credit card information is taken upon reservation, you will be charged at check-out (unless hotel policy states otherwise).

Is there a deadline for the discounted NABC hotel rates?
Yes, check the NABC page of ACBL‘s website for the booking cut-off date.

Can I book hotels for the NABC outside ConferenceDirect?
You are not required to book through ConferenceDirect, but doing so is the only way to access the specially negotiated rate for members. Neither ConferenceDirect nor the ACBL can help with reservations, waitlists or special requests if booked otherwise.

What does it mean to be waitlisted?
Being waitlisted doesn’t necessarily mean that there are no available rooms. It indicates that the requested accommodation is not immediately confirmed due to various reasons.

Examples of waitlisted scenarios:

• Insufficient contracted rooms for that night.
• Requested night falls outside our contracted dates.
• Limited inventory available for the requested night.
• Specific room type not available.

How are waitlisted reservations managed?
To address a waitlisted situation, ConferenceDirect takes the following steps:

• Contacts the hotel to check for availability at our contracted rate; if unavailable, explores options at the rack rate.
• Adjusts the room block by reallocating rooms from other blocks (e.g., patron, staff, board, etc.).
• May adjust from another block or negotiate with the hotel for additional room availability.

In some cases, there might not be an immediate fix available. In such instances, we determine the best alternative among our other contracted hotels. If you encounter this scenario, please direct inquiries to nabc@acbl.org.

Transportation to Washington Ave Historic District

The Saint Louis Lambert International Airport is 13 miles away from the Host hotel. The most convenient and affordable option for transportation is the MetroLink Light rail system. Running daily from 5:00 a.m. until 1: 00a.m each night.

The fare is $2.50 for rail and $1.00 for bus..

2-hour passes/Transfer is $3.00 for bus/rail

2-hour passes ( from lambert Airport) $4.00

If you are a senior/customer with disability. Reduced fares are available to seniors (age 65+), customers with disabilities and customers who possess a Medical ID, who have a valid reduced fare ID or Permit from Metro Transit, St. Clair County Transit District or Madison County Transit.

The Reduced fare is $0.50 for bus and $1.25 for rail.

2-hour Pass/Transfer $1.50

Other transportation options include Uber, Lyft and Taxi.. the starting price for a taxi is $4.30 with each kilometer costing $1.90

Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel Parking

Area Parking

Parking Map: Click here to view parking garages and lots near the Convention Center with locations and prices.

SpotHero Discount for ACBL Members: Use code NABC10 for a discount at any SpotHero property. Note: Code is valid for one-time use only.

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot for the St. Louis NABC, visit the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel Parking Page.

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Schedules & Fees

Each NABC has a wide variety of events each day, whether you’re just starting out, looking for gold points or aiming for an NABC title. The Full Schedule shows each event broken down by date and time and is color coded to help you find games to suit your interest.

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2026 St Louis HTML Schedule

Wednesday, February 25

12 & 5 pm

BALDWIN NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
2 qualifying & 2 final sessions; Pre-qualification required
JAN MARTEL NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT A
2 qualifying & 2 final sessions; Pre-qualification required

Thursday, February 26

10 am	International Fund Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series International Fund 499er Pairs
10 am & 3 pm	BALDWIN NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT JAN MARTEL NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT A Int'l Fund/Ed Found Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./6000/4500) Int'l Fund/Ed Found Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/2000/750) IF/EF Open Bracketed Round Robin Teams**
3 pm	Educational Foundation Pairs** Thu-Sat Daylight Series Educational Foundation 499er Pairs**

Friday, February 27

10 am	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 LEBHAR IMP PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions SENIOR MIXED PAIRS Must be 65 or older; 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./4000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Open Bracketed Round Robin Teams
3 pm	Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs
7:30 pm	Friday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series

Saturday, February 28

10 am	Saturday Morning Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs Saturday Bridge Plus Free: 12 deals (0–20), follows 8 am lesson
10 am & 3 pm	LEBHAR IMP PAIRS SENIOR MIXED PAIRS NABC+ OPEN PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./4000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) 0–4000 Bracketed Round Robin Teams
10 am & 3:30 pm	KAY PLATINUM PAIRS 0–10,000 SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions
3 pm	Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Thu-Sat Daylight Series 299er Pairs
7:30 pm	Saturday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series

Sunday, March 1

10 am	Sunday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs Sunday Bridge Plus Free: 12 deals (0–20), follows 8 am lesson
10 am & 1 pm	Fast Pairs
10 am & 3 pm	LEVENTRITT SILVER RIBBON PAIRS Must be 65 or older; 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions NABC+ OPEN PAIRS Open Pairs (unlim./4000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Sun-Mon Mini-Soloway Style Bracketed Knockout Teams Two-session Swiss qual; two-session KO final Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) Mid-Flight Swiss Teams (4000/2000/750)
10 am & 3:30 pm	KAY PLATINUM PAIRS 0–10,000 SWISS TEAMS
3 pm	Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs
7:30 pm	Sunday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Mon Evening Series

Monday, March 2 - Goodwill Day

10 am	Monday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs
10 am & 3 pm	LEVENTRITT SILVER RIBBON PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Sun-Mon Mini-Soloway Style Bracketed Knockout Teams Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) 0–4000 Bracketed Round Robin Teams
10 am & 3:30 pm	VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS Pre-registration required by 3:30pm Sunday 3/1 0–10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS Pre-registration required by 3:30pm Sunday 3/1***
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 3

9:30 am & 3:30 pm	VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS
10 am	Tuesday Morning Side Pairs Sun-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs
10 am & 3 pm	ROCKWELL MIXED PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions 0–3000 SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./4000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Tue-Wed Mini-Soloway Style Bracketed Knockout Teams Two-session Swiss qual; two-session KO final Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) Mid-Flight Swiss Teams (4000/2000/750)
10 am & 3:30 pm	0–10,000 KNOCKOUT 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 4

9:30 am & 3:30 pm	VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0–10,000 KNOCKOUT TEAMS
10 am	Wednesday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs
10 am & 3 pm	ROCKWELL MIXED PAIRS 0–3000 SWISS TEAMS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Tue-Wed Mini-Soloway Style Bracketed Knockout Teams Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) 0–4000 Bracketed Round Robin Teams
3 pm	Wednesday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs
7:30 pm	Wednesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series

Thursday, March 5

9:30 am & 3:30 pm	VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS
10 am	Thursday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs
10 am & 3 pm	SILODOR OPEN PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions SMITH WOMEN'S PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions 0–3000 PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./4000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) 0–4000 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 6 - Junior Day

9:30 am & 3:30 pm	VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS
10 am	Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs
10 am & 3 pm	SILODOR OPEN PAIRS SMITH WOMEN'S PAIRS 0–3000 PAIRS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) 0–4000 Bracketed Round Robin Teams
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 7

9:30 am & 3:30 pm	VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS
10 am	Saturday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 499er Pairs
10 am & 1 pm	Fast Pairs
10 am & 3 pm	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./6000/4500) Mid-Flight Pairs (4000/2000/750) Open Bracketed Round Robin Teams
10 am & 3:30 pm	JACOBY OPEN SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions WOMEN'S OPEN SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions
3 pm	Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 499er Pairs

Sunday, March 8

9:30 am & 3:30 pm	VANDERBILT KNOCKOUT TEAMS
10 am	Sunday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 499er Pairs
10 am & 1 pm	Fast Pairs
10 am & tba	Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4500) Playthrough with a short break 0–4000 Bracketed Round Robin Teams Playthrough with a short break
10 am & 3 pm	GOLDER NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT B PRESIDENT'S CUP NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS FLIGHT C
10 am & 3:30 pm	JACOBY OPEN SWISS TEAMS WOMEN'S OPEN SWISS TEAMS
2 pm	Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 499er Pairs

Eligibility for limited events is based on the masterpoint total for the highest player. For all eligible pairs/teams, stratification is based on averaging the masterpoints of a pair or team.

Stratification for open regional events is unlimited/2500/750 unless otherwise noted. Stratification for gold rush events is 750/400/200 unless otherwise noted.

For all events with an upper masterpoint limit, no player over that limit is eligible.

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. In 499er events, no player may be over 500. In 299er
events, no player may be over 300. In 99er events, no player may be over 100. Members with 0–5 masterpoints play free in
I/N events on Friday, Feb. 27.

**Additional $4 per player per session benefits the ACBL Educational Foundation.

***Contingent entries allowed: May withdraw pending qualification in another event.

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 maximum one discount type per member and subject to change without notice. All discounts require the use of Entry Express to purchase entries.

Events	ACTIVE ACBL MEMBERS WITH DISCOUNT	ACTIVE ACBL MEMBERS WITHOUT DISCOUNT
Premier NABC+ (Platinum points, some stages on screens) $1.50 per entry benefits the International Fund	$40	$50
NABC+ (Platinum points) $1.50 per entry benefits the International Fund	$35	$45
NABC (Gold and Red points)	$25	$35
Regional / Gold Rush (Gold and Red points)	$22	$32
Evening Events (Gold and Red points)	$22	$22
Intermediate/Newcomer (Red points)	$18*	$28*

* For all events, participants must be full ACBL members and up-to-date with their membership dues or services fees. Guest membership is permitted only for a) events with an upper limit of 20 masterpoints and b) members participating in the 0 to 5 players play free in 299er events on Friday, February 27.

Discount Eligibility / Team Entry and Screen Fees

All fees are maximum one discount type per member and subject to change without notice. All discounts require the use of Entry Express to purchase entries.

DISCOUNT ELIGIBILITY:

Members who stay at a contracted hotel will be eligible to receive a $10 per session discount through their Entry Express entry. (Up to two members, per room night, non-transferrable.)
To qualify, make sure that each ACBL member is listed as a registered guest at the contracted hotel for the duration of the stay.
Each member will receive two discounts per room night plus two additional entries. (e.g. A six-night stay is equivalent to 7 days or 14 sessions of discount)

†Important: Entry fee discounts through Entry Express are available through the ConferenceDirect list. If you book your own reservation at an NABC-associated hotel, you must notify us prior to Entry Express purchases in order to receive the discount. No refunds on prior purchases given. Visit acbl.org/StLouisEEform.

Members of the host district need not stay in a contracted hotel to receive the discount, but they must purchase through Entry Express.

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 $35 is $140 for a team of four, $175 for a team of five, or $210 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: Effective January 1, 2024, we are no longer charging screen fees for events.

Youth & Junior Entry Fees

All fees are in USD and subject to change without notice.

NBO Junior Player Free Entry: Juniors named to teams to represent Zone 2 NBOs in world competitions (“Junior NBO Player”) will receive free plays for NABCs occurring between the time they are named to the team and the world championship. These free entries can only be used while playing in a team or pair made up of Zone 2’s NBO Junior Players.

All other Youth and Juniors are eligible for free or discounted entries as follows (in USD):

Events	Youth age <21	Junior age 21-25	NBO Junior Player
Premier NABC+	$15	$15	Free
NABC+	$10	$10	Free
NABC	Free	Free	Free
Regional / Gold Rush	Free	Free	Free
Evening Events (Gold and Red points)	Free	Free	Free
Intermediate/Newcomer	Free	Free	Free

Vubridge

Vubridge/Bridgecast

We’ll be showing Vugraph from Saturday, Feb. 28, through Saturday, March 7 (or March 8 if there is a surprisingly large Vanderbilt entry).

Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 28 & March 1: Platinum Pairs Semifinal & Final. Vugraph will start at 10:15 a.m. & 3:45 p.m. Central Time, 15 minutes after play starts.

Monday through Saturday, March 2–7: Vanderbilt KO. We will cover the Vanderbilt from start to finish. On Monday, when there will be too many teams for screens, Vugraph will start at 10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Vugraph will start at 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. All Central Time. Results from matches not on Vugraph will be shown on BridgeWinners at the end of each quarter.

To kibitz on RealBridge, go here, and click on the event you want to watch. RealBridge has helpful information for spectators here.

RealBridge

Vugraph will be on RealBridge, which provides reliable delayed broadcasts, as well as a wealth of information for those of you who want to see what happened at other tables, and a bunch of statistics. For St. Louis, RealBridge has provided us with a new functionality we asked for, that I think both operators and spectators will really appreciate: Operators can now chat to spectators to give you some inside information on what is happening at the table. Operator chat will appear as each board is played. You can’t respond or ask the operators questions, as by the time you see something on the kibitz site, the operator will be following a future board.

To kibitz on RealBridge, go here, and click on the event you want to watch. RealBridge has helpful information for spectators here.

BridgeCasts

Rob Barrington will again be hosting live commentary at bridgecast.org. The current plan is for a summary of each of the first two days of the Platinum Pairs, and coverage of the Platinum Pairs Final, at 3:45 p.m. CT.

On Monday, March 2, (depending of course on the number of teams entered), there will be a Bridgecast summary of the Vanderbilt Round of 64 and perhaps some live coverage, starting at 4 p.m.

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Vanderbilt rounds of 32, 16, and 8), there will be a summary of the first half of play and full coverage of the second half, starting at 4 p.m. CST each day.

Friday & Saturday (Vanderbilt Semifinal & Final) there will be full day coverage of the play, starting at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT each day.

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Newer Players

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.

Soak up some bridge knowledge, sharpen your skills and take your game to new heights as you learn from world-class teachers and players. Most days at 9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. before the morning and afternoon games.

Celebrity Speakers Schedule

2026 Spring NABC Celebrity Speaker Schedule*

Friday, February 27
9:15 a.m. • Adam Parrish • Being a Good Partner
2:15 p.m. • Robert Todd • Problem Opening Bids

Saturday, February 28
8-9:45 a.m. • Free Lesson • Donna Compton • Notrump Lead Strategies• Players with 0-20 mps are invited to stay for a free 12-board game.
9:15 a.m. • Marjorie Michelin • Loser on Loser
1-3 p.m. • BridgeBattle™ • Free • Prizes • No bridge knowledge needed

Sunday, March 1
8-9:45 a.m. • Free Lesson • Patty Tucker • Help Suit Game Tries • Players with 0-20 mps are invited to stay for a free 12-board game.
9:15 a.m. • Adam Parrish • Leveling Up Your Game
1-65 p.m. • Patty Tucker • Learn Bridge in a Day® • $25 USD pre-registered or $30 at the door
2:15 p.m. • Jerry Helms • An Important Suggestion

Monday, March 2
9:15 a.m. • Corey Krantz • Three Attributes of Slam
2:15 p.m. • Donna Compton • Dummy's Defensive Strategies

Tuesday, March 3
9:15 a.m. • Norman Beck • Odd Things and Bridge
2:15 p.m. • Jerry Helms • 4th Suit Forcing

Wednesday, March 4
9:15 a.m. • Donna Compton • Short Suit Working Values
2:15 p.m. • Victor Quiros • Don't be a Slave to the Point Count

Thursday, March 5
9:15 a.m. • Marjorie Michelin • The Right Suit First
2:15 p.m. • GS Jade Barrett • Declarer Play Starts with Auction

Friday, March 6
9:15 a.m. • TBD
2:15 p.m. • Jeff Hand • Trump Contracts

Saturday, March 7
9:15 a.m. • GS Jade Barrett • How to Beat Everyone

*Schedule subject to change

BridgeBattle

Come play BridgeBattle! A fast and fun game blends Bridge and War—no lessons needed. Just show up, play, and win prizes.

Saturday, Feb 28
Time: 1- 3 p.m.
Fee: Free
Location: TBA

Learn Bridge in a Day?

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!

Sunday, March 1
Time: 1- 6 p.m.
Fee: $25 USD pre-registered or $30 at the door – includes textbook
Location:TBA

Free Lessons

Both lessons will be followed by a free 12-board game for newer players (0-20 masterpoints). Pre-registration not required.

Saturday, February 28
Time: 8am -9:45am
Teacher: Donna Compton
Topic: Notrump Lead Strategies
Location: TBA

Sunday, March 1
Time: 8am -9:45am
Teacher: Patty Tucker
Topic: Help Suit Game Tries
Location: TBA

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Other Games

Level up your experience at the Spring NABC with some bonus events! Experience two unique evening activities filled with a variety of entertaining games for bridge players and their companions.

Beyond Bridge

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! No masterpoints, no directors (except as players), just snacks, a cash bar, friends and fun.

Sunday, March 1
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Marriott Gateway Ballroom

“It’s Midnight Somewhere” Knockout (at 8:30 pm!)

Play in our special ZIP KO social bridge event featuring short rounds and big fun! Just six boards each, up to four rounds and a special prize on the line. No masterpoints but plenty of excitement!

Monday, March 2
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Majestic D

Bridge Mania

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.

Wednesday, March 4
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Marriott 21st floor (use gold elevators)

Crazy Bridge

Ready for some chaos at the card table? Crazy Bridge takes your favorite game and adds a new rule to every board, turning each hand into a fresh challenge. Maybe the player who wins the trick doesn’t lead next, or maybe everyone gets to revoke once—who knows what’s coming?

Show up solo or with a partner (we’ll match you if needed) and get ready to play, laugh, and think on your feet. It’s still bridge—just a little crazier.

Hosted by Adam Kaplan, member of the USA1 Open Team. Ages 35ish and under (don’t worry, we won’t card you at the door).

Friday, March 6
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Majestic D

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Meetings, Seminars & Receptions

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

Best Practices Teacher Workshop

This workshop covers proven techniques designed to enhance the effectiveness of teachers in their classrooms. 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.

Friday-Sunday, February 27-March 1
Time: 1-5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday and Sunday
Fee: $125 USD, Assessment Fee (optional) $25 USD
Location: TBA

Reception for Club Officials and 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. Deadline to register is February 9. Walkup admittance is not guaranteed.

Friday, February 27
Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Location: TBA
Registration: By February 9

Learn Bridge in A Day? Instructor Accreditation

This program instructs teachers in methods of administering and presenting LBIAD.

Sunday, March 1
Time: 12:30-8:30 p.m. You will serve as a table helper during the LBIAD class from 1 to 6 p.m. A light meal will be provided 6-6:30 p.m.
Fee:$75
Register:Email Patty Tucker at patty@whirlwindbridge.com

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-ABTA members receive a free one-year membership in the ABTA.

Monday, March 2
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Register: Preregistration closed Feb.9. Walkup admittance is not guaranteed
Location: TBD

Food

About the City & Food

St. Louis offers a mix of rich history, vibrant culture and family-friendly attractions, from the iconic Gateway Arch to world-class museums and the lively Delmar Loop. Visitors can enjoy delicious barbecue, explore beautiful green spaces like Forest Park and experience the city’s strong musical heritage, including blues and jazz.

For a detailed list of attractions, visit explorestlouis.com

St. Louis boasts a distinctive culinary identity that reflects its Midwestern roots and rich cultural heritage. The city is famous for its St. Louis-style pizza with its cracker-thin crust, as well as toasted ravioli, a beloved local invention that's become a regional staple. BBQ enthusiasts will enjoy ribs with sweet, tomato-based sauces, and historic Italian neighborhoods and Downtown St. Louis offer even more delicious dining options.

To help you explore, we’ve created a searchable directory that lets you filter restaurants by price, cuisine and distance, making it easy to plan your dining adventure in St. Louis.

Restaurant Search

Restaurant Name	$$$ Range	Cuisine	Address	Distance	Phone No	Hours
Center Café	$	Coffee	701 Convention Plaza	0		Daily 7a–2p
8th Street Pantry	$	Snacks	800 Washington Ave.	100 ft	314-621-9600	Mon–Sat 6a–11p / Sun 6a–8p
Starbucks	$	Coffee	800 Washington Ave.	100 ft	314-418-5999	Mon–Sat 6a–6p / Sun 6a–4p
Zenia Bar & Grill	$$–$$$	American	800 Washington Ave.	100 ft	314-621-9600	Sun–Thurs 6a–11p / Fri–Sat 6a–midnight
Amaizing Arepa Bar	$$–$$$	Venezuelan/Latin American	500 N. 14th St.	0.5	407-218-9629	Tues–Thurs 11a–7p / Fri 11a–9p / Sun 11a–6p / closed Mon
Asian Arch	$$	Asian	412 N. Tucker Blvd.	0.3	314-899-0698	Mon–Thurs 11a–9:30p / Fri–Sat 11a–10:30p / Sun 11:30a–9p
Aubergine Café	$$	Thai	550 N. Seventh St.	450 feet	314-226-9002	Mon–Wed, Fri 11a–2p, 5–8p / Sat–Sun 5–8p / closed Thurs
Blood & Sand	$$$$$	New American	1500 St. Charles St.	0.6	314-241-7263	Mon–Thurs 5–11p / Fri–Sat 5p–midnight / closed Sun
BLT’s	$$	Tacos/Breakfast	626 N. Sixth St.	0.2	314-925-8505	Mon–Fri 10a–2p / Sat–Sun 9a–2p
Buddy's	$$	American/Bar food	1001 Washington Ave.	0.1	314-339-7478	Tues–Thurs 4–10p / Fri–Sat 2–11p / Sun 2–10p / closed Mon
Chili Mac's Diner	$	American	510 Pine St.	0.4	314-421-9040	Mon–Fri 5:30a–1:30p
Condado Tacos	$$	Tacos	601 Clark Ave.	0.6	314-899-5155	Sun–Thurs 11a–11p / Fri–Sat 11a–midnight
Crabs Landing	$$	Seafood	701 N. Tucker Blvd.	0.3	314-833-3280	Tues–Fri 11a–9:30p / Sat noon–9:30p / Sun noon–9p / closed Mon
Gyro Express	$	Mediterranean	750 Locust St.	0.1	314-300-8300	Mon–Fri 10:30a–3p / closed Sat–Sun
Hi-Pointe Drive-In	$	Burgers	634 Washington Ave.	350 ft	314-405-8274	Mon–Sat 11a–8p / Sun 11a–4p
Idol Wolf	$$$$	Spanish	1528 Locust St.	0.7	314-325-0360	Sun–Thurs 5–10p / Fri–Sat 5–11p
Insomnia Cookies	$	Desserts	1136 Washington Ave.	0.3	314-690-4022	Mon–Fri 11a–mdinight / Sat–Sun noon–midnight
Jack Patrick's Bar & Grill	$$	Irish Pub	1000 Olive St.	0.3	314-436-8879	Mon–Sat 11a–3a
Jimmy John's	$	Sandwiches	508 Pine St.	0.4	314-571-9716	Mon–Fri 10a–6p / Sat 10a–5p / closed Sun
Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria	$$	Italian/Pizza	751 Clark Ave.	0.5	314-942-2416	Mon–Thurs 11a–10p / Fri 11a–11p / Sat 10a–11p / Sun 10a–10p
KFC	$–$$	Chicken	231 N. Tucker St.	0.5	314-530-9527	Sun–Thurs 10a–9p / Fri–Sat 10a–10:30p
Levels	$$$	West African	1405 Washington Ave.	0.5	314-571-9990	Wed–Thurs 4–9p / Fri–Sat 4p–midnight / Sun noon–4p / closed Mon–Tues
The Masala Republic	$$	Indian	1325 Washington Ave.	0.5	314-932-7370	Mon, Wed–Thurs 11a–midnight / Tues 4p–midnight / Fri–Sun noon–2a
Medina Grill	$–$$	Mediterranean	1327 Washington Ave.	0.5	314-241-1356	Mon–Thurs 11a–8p / Fri–Sat 11–9p / Sun 11a–5p
Mizu Sushi Bar	$$$	Japanese	1013 Washington Ave.	0.2	314-621-2646	Mon–Thurs 5–9p / Fri–Sat 5–10p / closed Sun
Mositos BBQ	$$	Barbecue	1317 Washington Ave.	0.4	314-319-7223	Daily 11a–7p
The Over/Under	$$	American	911 Washington Ave.	0.1	314-621-8881	Mon 4p–midnight / Tues–Sun 11a–midnight
Papa John's	$$	Pizza	201 N. Tucker Blvd.	0.5	314-621-7272	Sun–Thurs 9a–1a / Fri–Sat 9a–2a
Pharaohs Donuts	$	Donuts	202 N. Ninth St.	0.25	314-351-0285	Daily 6a–2p
Pickles Deli	$	Deli	200 N. Broadway	0.4	314-241-2255	Mon–Fri 7a–3p / closed Sat–Sun
Planet Sub	$	Sandwiches	211 N. Ninth St.	0.25	314-588-7827	Mon–Fri 10a–3p
Pop's Kitchen Downtown	$–$$	American	1330 Washington Ave.	0.5	314-282-0290	Sun–Thurs 10a–2a / Fri–Sat 10a–3a
Red Door	$$	Chinese	217 N. Seventh St.	0.25	314-231-2867	Mon–Fri 11a–9:30p / Sat–Sun 5–9:30p
Robie's	$$–$$$	American	421 N. Eighth St.	300 ft	314-436-9000	Daily 6:30a–1:30p, 4–11p
Rooster	$$	Breakfast/Brunch	1025 Washington Ave.	0.2	314-241-8118	Daily 8a–2p
Rosalita's Cantina	$$$	Mexican	1235 Washington Ave.	0.4	314-621-2700	Sun–Wed 11a–10p / Thurs–Sat 11a–11p
Ruth's Chris Steak House	$$$$	Steak	315 Chestnut St.	0.6	314-259-3200	Mon–Thurs 4–9p / Fri 4–10p / Sat 3–10p / Sun 3–9p
Sauce on the Side	$–$$	Calzones	411 N. Eighth St.	0.1	314-241-5667	Mon–Thurs 11a–9p / Fri–Sat 11a–10p / Sun noon–8p
Sen Thai Asian Bistro	$$	Thai/Sushi	1000 Washington Ave.	0.1	314-436-3456	Mon–Fri 11:30a–9p / Sat noon–9p / closed Sun
Snarf's Sandwiches MX	$–$$	Sandwiches	614 Washington Ave.	0.1	314-241-0100	Daily 8a–8p
STL City Grill	$–$$	American	1137 Washington Ave.	0.3	314-696-2050	Sun–Thurs 11a–1a / Fri–Sat 11a–2a
Sushi Ai	$$	Japanese	910 Oive St.	0.25	314-588-7888	Mon–Thurs 10:30a–9:30p / Fri 10:30a–10p / Sat 11:30a–10p / Sun 11a–9:30p
360 Rooftop Bar	$$$	American	1 S. Broadway	0.5	314-241-8439	Mon–Thurs 4p–1a / Fri–Sat 4p–2a / Sun 4p–midnight
Union 30	$$	American	705 Olive St.	0.2	314-241-4300	Mon–Fri 6:30a–10p / Sat–Sun 7a–10p
Al's Restaurant	$$$$$	Steak	1200 N. First St.	0.8	314-421-9399	Tues–Thurs 5–9p / Fri–Sat 5–10p / closed Sun–Mon
Five Aces Smokestaq Lightning	$$	Barbecue	724 N. First St.	0.5	314-349-1198	Wed–Sat noon–6p / closed Sun–Tues
Morton's the Steakhouse	$$$$	Steak	999 N. Second St.	0.6	314-725-4008	Daily 5–10p
The Old Spaghetti Factory	$$	Italian	727 N. First St.	0.5	314-621-0276	Mon–Thurs 11:30a–2p, 5–9p / Fri 11:30a–2p, 5–9:30p / Sat 11:30a–9:30p / Sun 11:30a–4p
Ramsay’s Kitchen	$$$$$	American	999 N. Second St.	0.7	314-881-5800	Sun–Thurs 7a–10p / Fri–Sat 7a–11p
The Fountain On Locust	$$–$$$	American	3037 Locust St.	1.8	314-535-7800	Sun, Tues–Thurs 11a–9p / Fri–Sat 11a–11p / closed Mon
Kain Tayo	$$	Filipino	2700 Locust St.	1.4	314-396-2110	Tues–Sat 11a–8p / closed Sun–Mon
Lombardo’s Trattoria	$$$	Italian	201 S. 20th St.	1.3	314-621-0666	Mon–Thurs 4–9p / Fri–Sat 4–10p / closed Sun
Pappy's Smokehouse	$$	Barbecue	3106 Olive St.	1.9	314-535-4340	Sun–Mon, Wed 11a–4p / Thurs 11a–6p / Fri–Sat 11a–7p / closed Tues
The Schlafly Tap Room	$$	Bar food	2100 Locust St.	1.1	314-241-2337	Sun, Tues–Thurs 11a–10p / Mon, Fri–Sat 11a–11p
Foundry Food Hall	$–$$	Various	3730 Foundry Way	3		Mon–Thurs 10a–9p / Fri 10a–10p / Sat 9a–10p / Sun 9a–8p
Arzola’s Fajitas	$$	Mexican	2730 McNair Ave.	2.8	314-226-9672	Mon, Thurs 4–8:30p / Sat noon–9:30 / Sun noon–8:30 / closed Tues–Wed
Bogart’s Smoke House	$$	Barbecue	1627 S. Ninth St.	1.7	314-621-3107	Tues–Sat 10:30a–4p
Eat Crow	$$	Bar food	1931 S. 12th St.	2.1	314-934-1400	Mon–Thurs 11a–midnight / Fri–Sat 11a–1:30a / closed Sun
Eleven Eleven Mississippi	$$$$	Tuscan/Californian	1111 Mississippi Ave.	1.9	314-241-9999	Tues–Thurs 11a–9p / Fri 11a–10p / Sat 4–10p / closed Sun
Epic Pizza & Subs	$$	Pizza	1711A S. Ninth St.	1.7	314-432-3742	Sun–Thurs 11a–10:30p / Fri–Sat 11a–1:30a
Frazer’s	$$$	American	1811 Pestalozzi St.	2.9	314-776-8646	Mon–Sat 5–10p / closed Sun
Molly’s In Soulard	$$	Bar food	816 Geyer Ave.	1.8	314-241-6200	Tues–Fri 11a–9p / Sat 10a–9p / Sun 10a–3p / kitchen closed Mon / bar daily til 1:30a
Polite Society	$$$	American	1923 Park Ave.	2	314-325-3553	Mon–Fri 5–9p / Sat 10a–2p, 5–9p / Sun 9a–2p, 5–9p
Red Bird Vegan	$$	Vegan	2911 McNair Ave.	3.1	314-766-2079	Wed–Sun 9a–8p / closed Mon–Tues
Sidney Street Café	$$$$	New American	2000 Sidney St.	2.7	314-771-5777	Tues–Thurs 5–8:30p / Fri–Sat 5–9:30p / closed Sun–Mon
Tucker’s Place	$$$	Steak	2117 S. 12th St.	2.2	314-772-5977	Mon–Fri 11a–10p / Sat 4–10p / closed Sun
Yemanja Brasil	$$$	Brazilian	2900 Missouri Ave.	3.1	314-771-7457	Thurs-Sat 5-10p / Sun 4-9p / closed Mon-Wed
Chase Club	$$	American	212 Kingshighway Blvd.	4.2	314-454-9000	Daily 11a–1a
Dressel’s	$$	Welsh Pub	419 N. Euclid Ave.	4.1	314-361-1060	Mon–Sat noon–10p / closed Sun
Edera	$$$$	Italian	48 Maryland Plaza	4.2	314-361-7227	Mon–Thurs 5–9p / Fri–Sat 5–10p / closed Sun
Havana’s Cuisine	$$	Cuban	12 S. Euclid Ave.	4.2	314-312-5005	Mon–Sat 11a–9p / closed Sun
Kingside Diner	$$	American	236 N. Euclid Ave.	4.1	314-454-3957	Sun–Wed 6a–2p / Thurs–Sat 6a–9p
Mainlander	$$$$$	New American	392 N. Euclid Ave.	4.2		Wed–Sat 6–8:30p / closed Sun–Tues
The Preston	$$$$	New American	212 Kingshighway Blvd.	4.2	314-633-3036	Tues–Fri 6–10:45a, 5–10p / Sat 6a–noon, 5–10p / Sun 6a–noon / Mon 6–10:45a
Ranoush	$$$	Middle Eastern	386 N. Euclid Ave.	4.2	314-833-4400	Daily 5p–1:30a
Retreat Gastropub	$$–$$$	Bar food	6 N. Sarah St.	3.3	314-261-4497	Thurs, Sun–Mon 4–9p / Fri–Sat 4–10p / closed Tues–Wed
Saigon Café	$$–$$$	Vietnamese	10 N. Euclid Ave.	4.1	314-361-8881	Mon–Sat 11a–9p / closed Sun
Stacked STL	$$	Burgers	400 N. Euclid Ave.	4.1	314-549-3755	Wed–Mon 11a–11p / Tues 4–11p
Tenderloin Room	$$$$$	Steak	232 Kingshighway Blvd.	4.2	314-361-0900	Sun–Thurs 5–9p / Fri–Sat 5–10p
Vicia	$$$$$	New American	4260 Forest Park Ave.	3.7	314-553-9239	Tues–Sat 5–9p / closed Sun–Mon
Yellowbelly	$$$$	Seafood	4659 Lindell Blvd.	4	314-499-1509	Tues–Thurs 5–9p / Fri 5–10p / Sat 10a–2p, 5–10p / closed Sun–Mon
Anthonino’s	$$–$$$	Italian	2225 Macklind Ave.	6.2	314-773-4455	Mon–Sat 11a–10p / closed Sun
Carnivore	$$$$	Steak	5257 Shaw Ave.	6	314-449-6328	Tues–Thurs 5–9p / Fri–Sat 5–10p / Sun 10a–2p / closed Mon
Charlie Gitto’s	$$$$	Italian	5226 Shaw Ave.	5.9	314-772-8898	Mon–Thurs 5–9p / Fri–Sat 5–10p / Sun 4–9p
Collina Eatery	$$–$$$	Italian/American	2130 Macklind Ave.	6.2	314-696-2999	Wed–Thurs 5–9p / Fri–Sat 5–10p / Sun 4–9p / closed Mon–Tues
Cunetto House of Pasta	$$$	Italian	5453 Magnolia Ave.	6.4	314-781-1135	Wed–Thurs 4:45–8p / Fri–Sat 4:45–9p / Sun 4–8p / closed Mon–Tues
Dominic’s	$$$$	Italian	5101 Wilson Ave.	6	314-771-1632	Tues–Thurs 4–9p / Fri 4–10p / Sat 5–10p / closed Sun–Mon
El Milagro Azteca	$$	Mexican	4940 Southwest Ave.	5.8	314-664-9955	Sun–Thurs 11a–9p / Fri–Sat 11a–10p
Favazza’s	$$$	Italian	5201 Southwest Ave.	6.1	314-772-4454	Mon–Sat 11a–9p / closed Sun
iNDO	$$$$	Asian/Sushi	1641D Tower Grove Ave.	5.3	314-899-9333	Sun, Tues–Thurs 5–9p / Fri–Sat 5–10p / closed Mon
Pizzeria Da Gloria	$$	Pizza	2024 Marconi Ave.	6	314-833-3734	Tues–Thurs 11a–2p, 5–9p / Fri 11a–2p, 5–9:30p / Sat noon–9:30p / closed Sun–Mon
Sado	$$$$$	Japanese	5201 Shaw Ave.	5.9	314-390-2883	Tues–Sun 5–9p / close Mon
Zia’s	$$$	Italian	5256 Wilson Ave.	6.2	314-776-0020	Tues–Thurs 11a–9p / Fri–Sat 11a–10p / closed Sun–Mon
Akar	$$$$	Malaysian	7641 Wydown Blvd.	9.8	314-553-9914	Tues–Sun 4–9p / closed Mon
Almond’s	$$$	Southern	8127 Maryland Ave.	11.1	314-725-1019	Tues–Sat 5–8p / closed Mon
Café Napoli	$$$$	Italian	7754 Forsyth Blvd.	9.9	314-863-5731	Mon–Thurs 5–10p / Fri–Sat 5–11p / closed Sun
The Capital Grille	$$$$$	Steak	101 S. Hanley Road	9.7	314-725-0930	Mon–Fri 11a–9p / Sat–Sun 4–9p
The Crossing	$$$$$	French	7823 Forstyth Blvd.	10	314-721-7375	Mon–Fri 11:30a–1:30p, 5–9p / Sat 5–9p / closed Sun
801 Chophouse	$$$$$	Steak	137 Carondelet Plaza	9.7	314-875-9900	Mon–Sat 4–10p / Sun 4–9p
801 Fish	$$$$$	Seafood	172 Carondelet Plaza	9.7	314-875-9636	Mon–Sat 4–10p / Sun 4–9p
Il Palato	$$$$	Italian	222 S. Bemiston Ave.	9.8	314-224-5331	Mon–Fri 4:30–9p / Sat 5p–9p / closed Sun
Ivy Café	$$–$$$	French/New American	14 N. Meramec Ave.	10.1	314-776-9377	Mon–Tues 7a–3p / Wed–Fri 7a–10p / Sat 8a–10p / Sun 9a–3p
Louie	$$$$	Italian	706 De Mun Ave.	7.3	314-300-8188	Mon–Thurs 5–10p / Fri–Sat 5–11p / closed Sun
Sasha’s Wine Bar	$$	Italian/American	706 De Mun Ave.	7.3	314-863-7274	Mon–Sat 11a–1:30a / Sun 11a–midnight
Oceano Bistro	$$$$	Seafood	44 N. Brentwood Blvd.	10.7	314-721-9400	Mon–Thurs 11a–10p / Fri 11a–11p / Sat 10a–11p / Sun 10a–9p
Pastaria	$$$	Italian	7734 Forsyth Blvd.	9.8	314-862-6603	Mon-Sat 4-9p / Sun 10a-2p, 4-9p

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Gateway Arch

Standing at 630 feet, the Gateway Arch symbolizes St. Louis's historical role as the "Gateway to the West." Visitors can ascend to the observation deck for panoramic city views and explore the Museum at the Gateway Arch to learn about westward expansion.

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Forest Park

Covering 1,326 acres, Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States, surpassing the size of New York City's Central Park. It houses major institutions like the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, the St. Louis Science Center and the Muny amphitheater, offering a diverse range of cultural and recreational activities.

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Anheuser-Busch Brewery

As one of the oldest and largest breweries in the United States, the Anheuser-Busch Brewery offers guided tours showcasing the brewing process, historic architecture and the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales. Visitors can explore the rich history of this brewing giant and enjoy complimentary samples of their renowned beers.

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Discounted Hockey Tickets

Enjoy the excitement of a St. Louis Blues home game at a special discounted price. Click here to purchase tickets.

Thursday, February 26, 7 p.m.
St. Louis Blues vs. Seattle Kraken

Saturday, February 28, 4 p.m.
St. Louis Blues vs. New Jersey Devils

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Tournament Committee

POSITION	NAME & EMAIL
Tournament Chair	Michael Sherberg
Finance & Fundraising	Sharon Sweet
Registration Desk & Prizes	Sandy Bigg
Volunteers	Ken Eiger
Partnership	Mike Arnheim
Hospitality	Jane Ettelson
Information	Julie Ertmann
Prizes	Jennifer Luner
I/N Program	Phyllis Siegel

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