Unit 171, District 7
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Due to the impending storm, the 2026 Annual Meeting and Winterfest has been postponed until Saturday, March 28th at Blue Ridge Community College.  Refunds have been issued.  Registration for the new date will be opened in mid-February.


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Welcome to Unit 171, District 7
There will be NO GAME at Saluda on Monday, January 26, 2026

Bridge has been CANCELLED at the Saluda club on Monday, January 26th due to the upcoming storm.

Stay safe and warm!

Unit 171 Annual Meeting and Winterfest RESCHEDULED to Saturday, March 28th

Due to the expected inclement weather this weekend, we have decided to reschedule the Unit 171 Annual Meeting and Winterfest for Saturday, March 28th.  We will refund all entries for the originally scheduled date, and re-open registration in mid-February.  You should see your refund within 5-7 business days.  Please contact June Patton at junepatton@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

Sorry for any inconvenience, and stay safe!

Unit 171 is very proud to once again present this event.  It has become one of the largest Sectional/NLM Regional tournaments in the country! We invite all players who love bridge and the attractions of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Western NC to once again experience the hospitality of Flat Rock's Blue Ridge Community College, its excellent playing conditions, and the now famous W(h)ine and Cheese receptions.

Open Sectional Schedule NLM Regional Schedule
Contact Info Hotel Info
Restaurants Local Attractions
Food Trucks Printable Flyer
 
Sponsors
Carolina Village    
Henderson County Tourism Development Agency
Sanstone Health and Rehabilitation
The Lodge at Mills River
St. Paul Mountain Vineyard

Our mission is to promote participation in contract bridge in Unit 171. To accomplish that, we will focus on the entire bridge community. We support everything that furthers the game - teaching bridge, promoting bridge activities, conducting competitions - all with the highest standards of conduct and ethics.

Results
Educational Foundation 0-20 Pairs and 0-1500 Pairs
(Asheville Bridge Room at CBI)
Beth Israel 12:00
Director: Lisa Bryant
PAIRS; Open
(Brevard)
FBCC 1:00 PM
Director: Melissa Gumbert
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
(Highlands)
Director: R Buchanan
Friday Afternoon Pairs - Waynesville
Armory 12:30 PM
Director: Bill McCartha
Friday Morning Pairs - Tryon
9:30 AM
Director: David Hickman
PAIRS; Open
(Brevard)
FBCC 1:00 PM
Director: June Patton
Thursday Morning Pairs - Tryon
Tryon 9:00 AM
Director: Bill McCartha
Thursday Afternoon Pairs - Tryon
Tryon 12:30 PM
Director: Bill McCartha
Educational Foundation Open Pairs
(Asheville Bridge Room at CBI)
Beth Israel 12:30
Director: Nick Frost
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
(Highlands)
1:00 PM
Director: Sally Copeland
Junior Fund 0-20 Pairs and 0-1500 Pairs
(Asheville Bridge Room at CBI)
Beth Israel 12:00
Director: Karen Campbell
PAIRS; Open
(Brevard)
FBCC 1:00 PM
Director: Jo
JUNIOR FUND
(Highlands)
Director: B Buchanan
Friday Afternoon Pairs - Waynesville
Armory 12:30 PM
Director: Bill McCartha
PAIRS; Open
(Brevard)
FBCC 1:00 PM
Director: Barry Hanchett
Thursday Morning Pairs - Tryon
Tryon 9:00 AM
Director: Bill McCartha
Thursday Afternoon Pairs - Tryon
Tryon 12:30 PM
Director: Bill McCartha
Open Junior Fund Pairs
(Asheville Bridge Room at CBI)
Beth Israel 12:30
Director: Karen Campbell
JUNIOR FUND
(Highlands)
1:00 PM
Director: Cecil Hines
Junior Fund Game
(Arden)
Skyland / South Buncombe Library 11:59
Director: Susan Hinderaker
Calendar
Fri Feb 6, 2026
GAME CANCELLED
(Hendersonville)
Fri Feb 6, 2026
Supervised Play
(Asheville Bridge Room at CBI)
Beth Israel 1:00-2:30
Director: Sarah Manow
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Educational Foundation Open Pairs
(Asheville Bridge Room at CBI)
Beth Israel 12:30
Director: Nick Frost
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Monday Afternoon Pairs OPEN,0-750
(Hendersonville)
Art House Venue 12:30 PM
Director: Melissa Gumbert
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Monday Afternoon Pairs - Saluda
Saluda Senior Center 12:30 PM
Director: Laura Spinks
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Monday Afternoon Pairs - Waynesville
Armory 12:30 PM
Director: David Hickman
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Education Fund Game
(Arden)
Reuter Family YMCA at Biltmore Park Town Square 9:30
Director: Susan Hinderaker
Tue Feb 10, 2026
PAIRS; 0-200
(Brevard)
FBCC 1:00 PM
Director: Jo Stewart
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Open Game
(Cashiers)
Cashiers Recreation Center 1 PM
Director: Joan Braender
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs 0-120
(Hendersonville)
Art House Venue 12:30 PM
Director: The Fabians
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Afternoon Pairs - Tryon
Tryon 12:30 PM
Director: Bill McCartha
Wed Feb 11, 2026
Educational Foundation Open Pairs
(Asheville Bridge Room at CBI)
Beth Israel 12:30
Director: Nick Frost
Wed Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Afternoon Pairs OPEN,0-750
(Hendersonville)
Art House Venue 12:30 PM
Director: The Fabians
Wed Feb 11, 2026
OPEN CLUB GAME
(Highlands)
1:00 PM
Wed Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Afternoon Pairs - Waynesville
Armory 12:30 PM
Director: David Hickman
Thu Feb 12, 2026
SWISS TEAMS; Open
(Brevard)
FBCC 1:00 PM
Director: June Patton
Thu Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Morning Pairs - Tryon
Tryon 9:00 AM
Director: Bill McCartha
Thu Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Afternoon Pairs - Tryon
Tryon 12:30 PM
Director: Bill McCartha
Fri Feb 13, 2026
Educational Foundation 0-20 Pairs and 0-1500 Pairs
(Asheville Bridge Room at CBI)
Beth Israel 12:00
Director: Lisa Bryant
Fri Feb 13, 2026
PAIRS; Open
(Brevard)
FBCC 1:00 PM