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Moving up in the Ranks!

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Congratulations!!

February Rank Achievements

Diamond Master

Greg Humphreys
 

Ruby Master

Virginia Cenedella 

Club Master

Elizabeth Bach

Magdaline Caradimitropoul 

Candy McCutcheon 

 

 

March Rank Achievements

Sectional Master

Cristina Ciudin

Bill Leary

Marsha Ripplinger
 

Club Master

Brenda Carns

 

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New Rank Achievements

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Congratulations!!

April Rank Achievements

Sapphire Life Master

Leah Shao

Sectional Master

Jim Bundy 

Stephen Cross

May Rank Achievements

Regional Master

Lynn Davis

 

Sectional Master

Anne Neff

Kim Stein

June Rank Achievements

 Life Master

Sartaj Alag

Sectional Master

Cliff Arnold

Club Master

Sherry Burke

Thomas Gallagher

Elizabeth Mauer

Linda Smith​​​​​​​

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Sectional Tournament

ACBL UNIT 139 presents……

MR. JEFFERSON’S SECTIONAL

KESWICK, VA

August 8-10, 2025

 

Friday, August 8

10:00 AM​Stratified Open Pairs; Separate 299ers​

Grass Roots Game at same price:   
40% more masterpoints help​ ​fund GNTs & NAPs​

2:30 PM​ Stratified Open Pairs; Separate 299ers

 

Saturday, August 9

10:00 AM ​Stratified Open Pairs; Separate299er​

​Grass Roots Game at same price:   

40% more masterpoints help​​ ​fund GNTs & NAPs​​

UNIT 139 BOARD MEETING BETWEEN SESSIONS ON SATURDAY 

2:30 PM​ Stratified Open Pairs; Separate 299ers

 

Sunday, August 10

10:00 AM & TBA​  Stratified Swiss Teams

​Lunch provided​​

 

$15 entry fee; $10 for 0-20 and students; $140/team includes lunch

$4 additional per person for unpaid ACBL members;Players must have ACBL number.

 

All Stratifications by average masterpoints - no individual may exceed the event’s upper limit –

or at Director’s Discretion

 

Friday and Saturday Stratifications: 0-750, 750-2000, 2000+ plus 299ers

Tournament Chair: Betsy Ruehl

(540) 942-3667   etruehl@ntelos.net

Partnership Chair: Eberhard Jehle

(434) 825-4696   evkjehle@gmail.com

Playing Site:

East Rivanna Firehouse and Banquet Hall

3501 Steamer Drive

Keswick, VA 22947​        Via I-64 - 5 min. east of Charlottesville; 55 min. west of Richmond

 

Directions:  From the east, take the Keswick exit (129) from I-64. Turn left. Go ½ mile to the first traffic light. Turn right onto route 250 headed west. Go 2 ½ miles to the next traffic light. Turn left onto Glenmore Way. 

                  From the west: Take the Shadwell exit (124) from I-64. Turn right onto route 250 headed east. Go 3 miles to the third traffic light. Turn right onto Glenmore Way.

 

Once on Glenmore Way, take the first possible left (Steamer Drive). Cross the outbound lane into Rivanna Village. Follow Steamer Drive to the right. Go past the firehouse and park in the event parking area. Please leave nearby parking spaces for those who are less mobile.​

What's coming up with JBA Plus

Sunday, July 13 at 1pm - Paul Hartman PRO-AM Online Game - signup here

AMs should be less than 500 MPs and PROs over 500MPs. PRO invites AM to play on BBO.

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Welcome to JBA

 

Welcome to the Jefferson Bridge Association, Charlottesville, Virginia

Enjoy real southern hospitality at Jefferson Bridge Association's (JBA) games where you'll find challenging bridge, gracious players and delicious refreshments.

JBA was organized in 2006 to add to the enjoyment of duplicate bridge in Charlottesville and the surrounding areas of Virginia. The member-owned, non profit club is sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League. JBA runs two games each week and sponsors an annual tournament. The club offers many special events to award additional masterpoints to the winners and benefit local charities. 

On the first Friday of each month, club masters offer a forum to discuss and teach bidding systems and playing techniques.

ACBL certified instructors offer private or group bridge classes beginning, intermediate and advanced players.

JBA was the first bridge club♠ in the US to use the highly successful Bridgemate Wireless Scoring System for instantaneous feedback and scoring.  All games feature pre-dealt hands and hand records.  Results of each game are posted on this website. 

Instructors for Classes or Private Lessons in Charlottesville, Virginia

Pete Ekstrand: 434-823-2360 thebridgecoach@comcast.net

Alice Faintich:  434-760-2524  alice@faintich.net

Eberhard Jehle:  434-825-4696  evkjehle@gmail.com

Mike Lane:  434-953-3867   restofus@embarqmail.com

Nan Massie:  434-531-5547 chobridge@aol.com

Osher Lifelong Learning at UVA www.virginia.edu/olliuva

Pictures of JBA

Best wishes Ron!  Enjoy retirement!
 

         

Calendar
Wed Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Fri Jul 18, 2025
Friday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Wed Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Fri Jul 25, 2025
Friday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Wed Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Fri Aug 1, 2025
Friday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Wed Aug 6, 2025
Wednesday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Fri Aug 8, 2025
Friday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Sun Aug 10, 2025
Paul Hartman Pro-Am
JBA on BBO 1pm
Director: Anonymous
Wed Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Fri Aug 15, 2025
Friday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl
Wed Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Afternoon Open Pairs
East Rivanna Firehouse 12:30pm
Director: Betsy Ruehl