Chicago Contract Bridge Association

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The Chicago Contract Bridge Association (Unit 123) is sponsoring the ACBL TAP this fall in conjunction with the annual Central States Regional Tournament. You won't find a better opportunity to get your Bridge teacher certification. Why?

• The cost -- $90.00 (the ACBL charges $125.00 to take the TAP at an NABC)
• You'll improve your credibility as a Bridge teacher
• Whether you teach adults or children, the TAP gives you a boost
• Already certified? The TAP has been updated -- you should be too
• After-school programs prefer certified instructors
• You'll expand your network of contacts
• YOU'LL HAVE FUN!

WHEN: Monday, October 25 (2 sessions) and Tuesday, October 26 (morning only)
WHERE: Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI

Popular ACBL instructor Betty Starzec will be the Program Facilitator. Betty is the author of many books on Bridge, including books on teaching Bridge to beginners.

Learn from the mistakes of others -- you won't live long enough to make them all yourself -- Alfred Sheinwold

Club Qualifying Begins in June and Runs Through August

North American Pairs (NAOP) event is a prestigious 'grass roots' event. There are three fights determined by a player's masterpoint accumulation. Flight A is an Open event. Flight B is 0 to 2000 masterpoints and Flight C is 500 masterpoints and only open to Non-Life Masters.

• Stage 1, 'Club Qualifying' is held at the club level in June, July and August.
• Stage 2, "District/Unit Finals" is the last stage that determines the top three (3) pairs in each category that advance to the National Finals at the Spring 2011 NABC in Louisville, KY.
• First-Place District Winners in flights A, B, and C receive $700 per person to particpate in the subsequent rounds.
• Second-Place District Winners in flights A, B and C receive $300 per person to particpate in the subsequent rounds.
• Third-Place District Winners in flights A, B and C are invited to participate, but will receive no compensation from the District.

At the club level, masterpoint awards are sectional rating half Red and half Black. Two-session unit qualifying games have a sectional rating Red with a percentage of Gold for overalls. The District final awards vary with Gold for section first and overalls. Flight C is 25% Gold for overall. Other masterpoints in all flights are Red.

See the special games section for a complete list of Club NAOP qualifying games.

The finals for this event will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Cream Puff Pavillion, 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, Wisconsin. The first session will start at 12:00 noon, and the second session start time will be announced during the event.