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Welcome to ACBL Unit 135
A Word From the President:

At least two sectionals planned for next year: February 6-8, 2026 and June 5-7, 2026. Come and compete for silver points. Attendence is up, come see what the buzz is all about.

A special thank you to Ed Rothenheber for years of service to Unit 135 as he helps in the transition to a new MBA Board.

regards, Diane

 

 

District 6 Regionals & News

District 6:  https://www.districtsixbridge.org

 

 

 

Unit 135 Sectionals
Unit 135 Sectionals

Baltimore June Sectional, June 6-8
Thank you to Hank Meyer for Directing and to Diane Jaworiwsky for organizing the Tournament.

Congratulations to the top MP winners

1 16.86 Barry Bragin Silver Spring, MD
2 13.52 Hakan Berk Potomac, MD
3 13.52 David Soukup Philadelphia, PA
4 13.49 David Ruderman Burtonsville, MD
5 11.86 Mark Laken Glyndon, MD
6 11.25 Lynn Jones Timonium, MD
7 9.87 Elisa Donohoe Fulton, MD
8 8.25 Joseph Trapani Hydes, MD
8 8.25 Vincent Wilmot Jr Gaithersburg, MD
8 8.25 Sven Pride Vienna, VA
8 8.25 Barry Falgout Silver Spring, MD
8 8.25 Linda Marshall Bethesda, MD

 

 

NAP Qualifiers and GNTs

NAP:  https://www.districtsixbridge.org/qualifiers/nap/

Grand National Team (GNT) Registration Links for 2026
Preregistration is required for the District Final in all flights. Please note the registration deadlines for the different flights and submit your team information using the appropriate link for the flight in you wish to play.

Championship/Open flight (unlimited masterpoints)
Deadline to register: January 22, 2026
Weekend 1: Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026   Newport Mill Middle School, Kensington MD
Weekend 2: Feb 21-22,2026  at the NVBA Sectional in Fairfax, VA
Registration Link:  https://forms.gle/4UW9CDK3i2MDb3kcA

Flight A (0-6000 masterpoints)
Deadline to register: March 19, 2026
Weekend 1: March 28-29   Veirs Mill Local Park Bduilding, Wheaton MD
Weekend 2: (as needed) May 2-3, location TBD
Registration Link:  https://forms.gle/SCn2kdczgdv1Wan89

Flight B (0-3000 masterpoints)
Deadline to register: January 15, 2026
One weekend only at one of two sites Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
(North)  Newport Mill Middle School, Kensington MD
(South) Virginia Beach Bridge Center, Virginia Beach
Registration Link:  https://forms.gle/3QtXBALfxKMXsuR9A

Flight C (0-750 masterpoints and not a life master)
Deadline to register: January 15, 2026
One day only Saturday January 31 at one of two sites 
(North)  Newport Mill Middle School, Kensington MD
(South) Richmond Bridge Center, Richmond VA
Registration Link:   https://forms.gle/cdVxVt63KeMvgg3k9

 

Mini-McKenney Winners 2024
Bracket Player
0-5 Kejin Zhu, Laurel, 28.70 points 
5-20 Marjorie Packman, Arnold, 36.81 points 
20-50 Barbara Niklas, Frederick, 57.21 points 
50-100 Hamilton Sawczuk, Baltimore, 128.83 points 
100-200 F Fenby Moore, Woodbine, 87.27 points (note Jennifer Moore had 86.33 points) 
200-300 Brewster Porcella, Frederick, 147.25 points 
300-500  Deborah Cobb, Ellicott City, 212.62 points 
500-100  Thomas Webster, Ellicott City, 297.55 points 
1000-1500  Todd Zimnoch, Catonsville, 135.12 points 
1500-2500  Thomas Peters, Dayton, 214,12 points 
2500-3500 Jim Maldeis, Lutherville, 135.78 points 
3500-5000  Bill Haskitt. Grasonville, 319.75 points 
5000-7500  William Neumann, Columbia, 494.47 points 
7500-10,000 Margaret Williams, Forest Hill, 4.93 points 
10,000 and up  Lynn Jones, Timonium, 506.21 points 
Annapolis Duplicate Bridge (ADB)

Annapolis Duplicate Bridge

Seniors over 55, only.
Thursdays, 11am-3pm, arrive 10:30am
119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis
$5/pp, $7pp for Swiss & STaC
Questions: annapduplicatebridge@gmail.com
Walt Beckerman, Manager
Partner not guaranteed, but send requests to: Peter Burrows, peterpool@comcast.net

Columbia Duplicate Bridge Club

Tuesday evenings, Arrive at 5:30 for a 5:45 pm start.  6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD

Reserve a spot to speed up processing by using Sign-Up-Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44AAA72EAAFEC34-50360391-columbia

$10 per person

Guaranteed partners for these games. For the best fit, please contact the Partnership Desk’s Janet McGlynn, text 443-474-3748.

For other questions, contact Club Manager Mark Valavanis at Mark.Valavanis@gmail.com.