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CBA VIRTUAL CLUB GAMES ON BBO -
Play often and sign up early. Entries open 2 hours in before of
play. Mike Burns runs a live partnership desk for U50/U100/500/750 CBA games .
If
you need a partner for those games contact:
Mike Burns Cell / Text: (513) 926-1790
Learn about BBO, playing online & finding your results: Online Bridge How To's Videos
Daily Online Game Schedule
| Day | Time | Game | Results | Director |
| Swiss Teams - Virtual Clubs | ||||
| 3rd Thu | 6:30 P | 8=E** | CBA | Pam |
| 2nd Sun | 1:45 P | Open | NKBC/And | John or Cordell |
| 4th Sun | 1:45 P | Open | NKBC/And | John or Cordell |
| Pairs - Virtual Clubs | ||||
| Mon | 2:00 P | U50 | CBA | Pam |
| Mon | 6:30 P | Open | NKBC | John or Cordell |
| Tue | 11 A | U100 | CBA | Pam |
| Tue | 1:45 P | Open | NKBC/And | John or Cordell |
| Wed | 11 A | U750 | CBA | Pam |
| Wed | 6:30 P | IMPs | NKBC | John or Cordell |
| Thu | 6:30 P | 4=E* | CBA | Pam |
| Fri | 1:30 P | U500 | NKBC/And | John or Cordell |
| Fri | 1:45 P | Open | NKBC/And | John or Cordell |
**Swiss Teams limited to 8 points and 4 players per team using above scale.
"HOW-TO" VIDEOS FOR ONLINE PLAY
| How to Use Bridge Base Online (Sylvana Morici) |
| Adding BBO $'s to your account (Sylvana Morici) |
| How to Bid and Play (Sylvana Morici) |
| How to Alert your Bids (Sylvana Morici) |
| How to Set up your convention card (S.Morici) |
| How to Play on BBO(Samantha McDouglas) |
Need more help finding partners @ CBC? Contact Mike Burns rmikeburnsi@gmail.com 513-574-4067
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ANNOUNCESTimeline to Reopen
Tournaments Cancelled through July 2021
2021 Online Event Schedule
ACBL Cancels St Louis 2021 NABC
ACBL Cancels Tournaments through 4/30/21
Invite friends to Play in Your VCG
Jan/Feb 2021 ACBL Tournaments Cancelled
ACBL Reopening Recommendations
Bridge on Broadway - ACBL video
Keep abreast with changing regulations:
New Alert Procedures - eff. Jan 1, 2021
CoC-Online Bridge-Appx O- eff. Aug 2020
Convention Charts - eff. 12 Feb 2020
The UNIT 124 Calendar will be blank until
face-to-face bridge resumes.
ONLINE EVENTS
| Mar 11-21 | North American Online Bridge Championships NAP, KO Teams & Pairs | |
| Mar 22-28 | CLUBS: Stardust Week Extra Masterpoints in Virtual Club Games | |
| Apr 5 | Registration for D11 GNT Finals Closes | |
| Apr 12-18 | Charity Week Extra Masterpoints in Virtual Club Games | |
| NEWS |
 WELCOME
to Unit 124! |
 ATTENTION
We Want YOU!
Posted 4 March 2021
If you've been interested in owning or directing a game at the Cincinnati Bridge Center, now's the time! There are 4 openings for game directors/club owners at the Cincinnati Bridge Center. We have this space available for rent:
Monday Evenings Tuesday Mornings
Wednesday Mornings Friday Mornings
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| These are all single sessions game spaces. You must be a member in good standing to own a sanction, and a certified ACBL Club Director to direct a club game at the CBC. Please contact Pam Campbell campbell.ps.54@gmail.com with interest on or before June 30, 2020. Club owners, and not the Unit 124 Board, will decide when to reopen face-to-face play. Conditions must meet applicable health regulations in force at the time. | |
Welcome
New Member: Terri Skidmore
New Ruby Life Master Howard Simon
New Silver Life Master Steve Felson
CONGRATULATIONS! Members with promotions: Gail Ford, Robert Campbell, Florence Ketters, Cynthia Steinmann, Kathy Bahl, Terry Barrett, Tara Eaton, Douglas Edwards, Phyllis Rozof, John Hassan, Tony Liming, Veida Wasserman, Eileen Barrett, Phyllis Mendoza. Promotions updated through March 1, 2021. See Milestones - Members on the Move.
MARCH 7, 2021 - BridgetoSchool Online Charity Pro Am Event
Pamela
and Matthew Granovetter invite you to play in the Bridgetoschool
Championship, for the benefit of the Yeshivas High School of
Cincinnati, an international boarding school for teenagers. Play
with and against the top bridge players in the world for 20 Boards,
while helping a wonderful school! Date: Sunday March 7, 1 PM EST Venue: BBO DONATE FLYER
Donors may play with a bridge pro or their own partner. All donations are tax deductible.
Open
Swiss Teams - Sundays March 14 and 28 and April 11 and 25 - 1:45 PM Virtual ClubsHow to register. We do not require reservations. If you need a pair to complete your team, you can still register. Everyone will play. If you have a foursome, the first two players register as a pair. The second pair comes in and registers. There is an option to pick their teammates. We will learn together. If you need help finding partners, contact Pam Campbell or Mike Burns. If you have any questions about this Swiss Team game, contact Pam Campbell or Cordell Coy.
8
is Enough Online Swiss Teams - Thursday March 18 and April 15 - 6:30 PM. Virtual Clubs
(3rd Thurs/Month)How to register. Need help finding partners? Contact Pam Campbell or Mike Burns.
Player Points: 0-400 Masterpoints = 1 401-1500 Masterpoints = 2 1501+ Masterpoints= 3
The total team points (4 players) cannot exceed 8. Check Current Masterpoints. You must have a team of 4 so we ensure all teams are 8 or less. If you have any questions about this Swiss Team game, feel free to contact Pam Campbell or Cordell Coy.
D11 GNT 2021 FINALS Registration OPEN
til April 5, 2021Register HERE. For details, see the FLYER and the D11 GNT FAQ.
What to expect:
---Entry fees are $50 per team per session (qualifying and finals).
---Registration is by Bridge Winners (not need to be a BW member to register).
---Must have all team members and ACBL player numbers at time of registration.
---Teams or individuals may register for different flights.
---Payment required at time of registration. You will automativcall be billed for all sessions paid.
---MPs limits are based on your holding as of 6 Aug 2019 (almost 2 years ago).
---Teams will earn no stipend for the NAOBC from D11 since that event is also oniline. The District will compensate teams for NAOBC Finals entry fees not paid by the ACBL.
NLM Newsletter
Unit 124 reintroduces a bi-weekly Newsletter to better serve the bridge
interests of our Non-Life Master Members.
CBA Newsletter
Library
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Bridge Teachers Console
is the platform of choice for many successful Online Bridge teachers.
If you are a bridge teacher and not yet using it, check it out! This
is the future for teaching bridge, whether online or in person! Cost is very
modest and the technology creates a very enjoyable experience for students.
Demo Videos
 Begin your bridge journey in the Tri-State right NOW!Area Teachers & Classes |
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more about the history of the game and benefits of Playing Bridge. Find a teacher or
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ACBL Learn |
 NEW!
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1/1/2021. Be up to date. |
 NEW!
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Be sure to know what's legal and what's not! |
Here is
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January 2021 ALERT
This issue of the ALERT will be electronic only - no print copies available. (Large File 2.5 MB and 34 pages. Use a high speed connection for best results).
Weekly
Bidding Quiz
- Here's a fun way to think about different bidding situations. Members compare
how they bid 6 hands each week. For Non-Life-Masters and
advancing players. See the
Quiz Page. 
UNIT 124 -
Online Bridge Survey Results Here is the
topline
report from the survey. Thanks to all who provided their
input. If you are not currently playing online and are interested in
trying for the first time, contact a virtual club game director. 
How
to fill out your System Card - WBF.
←Here
is a great source of standard shorthand for bridge terms. These
are widely used on BBO. Check out pages 3 & 4. The rest
of the document treats expected disclosure at World Championship
Tournaments.
REOPENING FACE TO FACE BRIDGE SURVEY: → TOPLINE RESULTS ← Thanks to all who shared their views. In the meantime, stay safe, be healthy, and enjoy Bridge online.
AJ Stephani, ACBL Board of Directors
New! June 2020 Board of Directors Report
Spring Report
March Special Report
LEARN
BRIDGE ONLINE - Looking for virtual bridge lessons and
learning opportunities? Check
online learning opportunities on the ACBL WebsiteUSEFUL FACTS about Covid-19:
FLATTEN THE CURVESpecial Game Codes & Masterpoint Awards
Join us at the Cincinnati Bridge Center Monday through Saturdays!
2860 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati OH 45241
513 563 2218 cincybridge124@gmail.com
References:
ACBL GUEST MEMBERSHIP About Register
Teach anyone to play Bridge in 5 minutes:
Mini-Bridge and HOOL
Check out your BRIDGE CONNECTIONS
WBF 2017 Laws Commentary
WBF Definition Comparable Calls
D11 Ethics & Proprieties Handbook
Videos:
Zach Grossack VIDEO
CBC News Toronto 2017 NABC
Links to Videos from past Stars
Gavin Wolpert Road to Victory Louisville '11
Steve Weinstein 2013 Blue Ribbon Pairs
Peter Hollands Bridge Lessons
John McAllister's Double Dummy (fee)
Varghese Bridge-The Ultimate Mind Game
The Ace of Hearts - Part 1 (UK)
The Ace of Hearts - Part 2 (UK)
Master Bridge Series - Episode 1 (UK)
In the Cards - The Secret World of Professional Bridge (Canada)
Podcasts:
The Setting Trick Series (J. McAllister)
