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.
Wednesday, July 10
ACBL National Education Fund Day
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| 9:30 AM |
Nantahala Bracketed Compact KO |
(1 of 2) |
| Stratified Open Pairs |
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| 2:15 PM |
Nantahala Bracketed Compact KO |
(2 of 2) |
| Strati-Flighted Pairs |
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After the
Games |
W(h)ine and Cheese Reception |
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| Sponsored by St Paul Mountain Vineyards |
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Thursday, July 11
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| 9:30 AM |
Connestee Bracketed Compact KO |
(1 of 2) |
| Stratified Open Pairs |
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| 2:15 PM |
Connestee Bracketed Compact KO |
(2 of 2) |
| Strati-Flighted Pairs |
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After the
Games |
W(h)ine and Cheese Reception |
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| Sponsored by St Paul Mountain Vineyards |
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Friday, July 12
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| 9:30 AM |
Catawba Bracketed Compact KO |
(1 of 2) |
| Stratified Open Pairs |
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| 2:15 PM |
Catawba Bracketed Compact KO |
(2 of 2) |
| Strati-Flighted Pairs |
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Saturday, July 13
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10:00 AM
and TBD |
Oconaluftee Swiss - A/X and Bracketed B |
Bracketed by Attendance |
| Open Pairs |
| Stratified Open Pairs |
A: 3500+, B: 1500 - 3500, C: 0 - 1500 |
| Strati-Flighted Pairs |
A: 6000+, X: 0-6000, B: 2500-3500
C: 2500-2500, D: 0-1500
B: 2500 - 3500, C: 1500 - 2500. D: 0 - 1500 |
| Saturday Bracketed Swiss |
A: 6000+, X: 0-6000 |
| Saturday Bracketed B Swiss |
B: 0 - 3500 |
| Bracketing and stratification based on team/pair average, except no player over 3500 in Saturday Bracketed Swiss |
Food Trucks are available for lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Pizza Party on Saturday
Wednesday, July 10
ACBL National Education Fund Day
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| 9:30 AM & 2:15 PM |
Gold Rush Pairs |
(2 sessions) |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams |
(2 sessions) |
| 9:30 AM |
Side Series |
(1 of 6) |
| 9:30 AM |
0-50 Pairs |
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| 2:15 PM |
Side Series |
(2 of 6) |
| 2:15 PM |
0-50 Pairs |
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After the
Games |
W(h)ine and Cheese Reception |
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| Sponsored by St Paul Mountain Vineyards |
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Thursday, July 11
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| 9:30 AM & 2:00 PM |
Gold Rush Pairs |
(2 sessions) |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams |
(2 sessions) |
| 9:30 AM |
Side Series |
(3 of 6) |
| 9:30 AM |
0-50 Pairs |
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| 2:15 PM |
Side Series |
(4 of 6) |
| 2:15 PM |
0-50 Pairs |
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After the
Games |
W(h)ine and Cheese Reception |
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| Sponsored by St Paul Mountain Vineyards |
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Friday, July 12
|
| 9:30 AM & 2:00 PM |
Gold Rush Pairs |
(2 sessions) |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams |
(2 sessions) |
| 9:30 AM |
Side Series |
(5 of 6) |
| 9:30 AM |
0-50 Pairs |
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| 2:15 PM |
Side Series |
(6 of 6) |
| 2:15 PM |
0-50 Pairs |
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Saturday, July 13
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10:00 AM
and TBD |
Gold Rush Round Robin Teams |
Bracketed by Attendance |
| 0-750 Pairs |
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| Gold Rush Pairs |
A: 300 - 750, B: 100 - 300, C: 0 - 100 |
| Gold Rush Teams |
Bracketed by Attendance |
| Bracketing and stratification based on team/pair average, except no player over 750 MP's and no Life Masters |
Events in bold qualify for Gold points; MP awards 1/3 Gold, 2/3 Red.
Must play in at least two side series events to compete for Gold.
Food Trucks are available for lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Pizza Party on Sunday
Ask for BRIDGE Rates
Quality Inn
111 Commercial Blvd, Flat Rock, NC
828-393-0892 Reservation Deadline June 23, 2024
$109/night + tax & fees
Holiday Inn Express - click to reserve
107 Upward Road Crossing Drive, Flat Rock, NC
828-465-4329 Reservation Deadline June 11, 2024
$129/weeknight + tax & fees; $169/weekend + tax & fees
Mountain Inn & Suites
755 Upward Road, Flat Rock, NC
828-692-7772 Reservation Deadline June 26, 2023
$109/weeknight + tax & fees; $179/weekend + tax & fees
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott
836 Upward Rd. Flat Rock, NC
828-513-5100 Reservation Deadline June 30
$129.00 Weeknight, $189.00 Weekend
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