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ONLINE EVENTS
| Jan 18-24, 2021 | Silver Linings Week 100% Silver, 2x Regular Club Points VACB Games |
| Feb 13-14 | Valentine's Weekend 2x Reg Club Pts, 1/2 Red, 1/2 Black |
| Feb 15-21 | Mid Winter Regional |
| Feb 22-28 | Education Foundation Week 2x Black Pts. Extra fee. VACB Games |
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CBA SILVER LININGS WEEK SCHEDULE January 18-22, 2021
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ACBL has canceled the 2021 Spring NABC scheduled for March
11-21, 2021 in St. Louis, MO.ACBL cancels all Tournaments through April 30, 2021. Details CBA VIRTUAL CLUB GAMES ON BBO - Learn more about BBO, playing online & finding your results: Online Bridge How To's Play often and sign up early. Entries open 2 hours in advance of play. Mike Burns run a live partnership desk for CBA U50/500/750 games. If you need a partner for those games csontact: Mike Burns Cell / Text: (513) 926-1790 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day | Time | $/p | MPs | Game (pairs) | Results | Director |
| Mon | 2:00 P | $3 | 1.5x Bk | U50 | CBA | Pam Campbell |
| Mon | 6:30 P | Free | None | Open | NKBC | John Taylor or Cordell Coy |
| Tue | 1:45 P | $3 | 1.5x Bk | Open | NKBC/And | John Taylor or Cordell Coy |
| Wed | 11:00 A | $3 | 1.5x Bk | U750 | CBA | Pam Campbell |
| Wed | 6:30 P | Free | None | IMPs | NKBC | John Taylor or Cordell Coy |
| Thu | 6:30 P | $3 | 1.5x Bk | 4 is Enough/Imps* | CBA | Pam Campbell |
| Fri | 1:30 P | $3 | 1.5x Bk | U500 | NKBC/And | John Taylor or Cordell Coy |
| Fri | 1:45 P | $3 | 1.5x Bk | Open | NKBC/And | John Taylor or Cordell Coy |
| *4 is Enough is a limited pairs game. Eligible pairs cannot exceed 4 points. Players points are based on their current masterpoints: 0-400 MPs - 1; 401-1500 MPs - 2; 1501 MPs and Up - 3. The sum of the pair must be 4 or less. Two 1's , a 1 & a 2 or, two 2's may play together, but a 2 and a 3, or two 3's may not play together. |
| NEWS |
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to the CBA! |
 Find
the best option to begin your bridge journey in the Tri-State right NOW!Area Teachers & Classes |
 Learn
more about the history of the game and benefits of Playing Bridge. Find a teacher or
club anywhere in the USA.
ACBL Learn |
 NEW!
ACBL Alert regulations have changed effective
1/1/2021. Are you up to date? |
 NEW!
Conditions for online ACBL bridge defined.
Be sure to know what's legal and what's not! |
Welcome
New Members: Paul Binder, Peggy Palmer, Bob Vollmer.
Welcome Transfer: Yinghui Zeng (Unit 253)
New Silver Life Master Terry Brausch
CONGRATULATIONS! Members with promotions: Tom Amrine, Taylor Assbury, Nancy Kollin, Rick Read, Susie Schwartz, Hal Bernstein, Bruce Tepper, Cathy Schreiber. Promotions updated through January 1, 2021. See Milestones - Members on the Move.
| HOW TO VIDEOS FOR ONLINE PLAY | |
| How to Use Bridge Base Online (Sylvana Morici) | How to Alert your Bids (Sylvana Morici) |
| Adding BBO $'s to your account (Sylvana Morici) | How to Set up your convention card (S.Morici) |
| How to Bid and Play (Sylvana Morici) | How to Play on BBO (Samantha McDouglas) |
| Movies about Bridge | Comments |
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Bridge - The Ultimate Mind Game | Sunil Varghese | TEDxGLIMChennai |
2019 Video - 15 minutes Ted Talk describing the benefits of Bridge |
|
The Ace of Hearts
- Part 1 The Ace of Hearts - Part 2 |
1989 UK Video in two parts featuring Zia Mahmood, Omar Sharif, Eric Rodwell and many stars. How many do you know? |
| Master Bridge Series - Episode 1 | Master Bridge Series - Master Bridge was a TV series created and produced in England. It was broadcast on Channel 4 Television in 1983. Compiled by Shirheen Mohandes. (Follow on episodes are found on the YouTube page adjacent to the episode.) |
| In the Cards - The Secret World of Professional Bridge | 2013 Canadian TV Video on Junior Experts and Professional Bridge |
CONGRATULATIONS BEN FISK AND THE ROCKOFF TEAM -
2020 NAOBC U1500 KO NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Starting
at the 30th seed out of 36 teams, Ben's team won their four-way play in over
Seed 29 Lieberman. Then they dispatched the following opponents on their
way to the finals:Round of 32: Rockoff (30) defeats Walsh (3) 136-42, in a match they led every quarter.
Round of 16: Rockoff defeats Ravenscroft 163-66, in a match they led every quarter.
Round of 8: Rockoff defeats Kayser, 104-74, in a match they led every quarter.
Semi-finals: Rockoff defeats Niu 147-97. Falling behind Q1 19-34, they fought back in Q2 68-53, and ran away in Q3 115-69.
Finals: Rockoff defeats Ge in a come from behind 4th Quarter reversing a 17 IMP deficit to win by 16. Congratulations Ben! Unit 124 is very proud of your accomplishment!
Weekly
Bidding Quiz
- Here's a fun way to see
what players think about different bidding situations. Members compare
how they bid 6 hands each week. Stronger
players provide a rationale and discuss elements of bidding that might help 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.
Here is
your special DOUBLE ISSUE -
September 2020 ALERT
This issue of the ALERT will be electronic only - no print copies available. (Large File 7.5 MB and 64 pages. Use a high speed connection for best results)
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
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References:
ACBL GUEST MEMBERSHIP About Register
Teach anyone to play Bridge in 5 minutes:
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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)
Podcasts:
The Setting Trick Series (J. McAllister)
