| WBL Unit Games |
New unit game start time: the Thursday evening unit game now starts at 7:00 pm
The Thursday evening unit game is held weekly at 7:00 p.m. at Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. There are open and flight B (under 2500) games, attendance permitting. If you play against a masked pair, you must wear a mask if requested by one of them.
The unit game guaranteed partner is currently suspended. If you need assistance finding a partner in advance of the game, please contact Barbara Doran at WBLpartnerships@gmail.com no later than 5 pm the day of the game. You may also click here to use the WBL online partnership desk to look for a partner ahead of time, or look for a partner at the game. Players looking for a partner can let the director know.
The schedule for upcoming Thursday evening in-person WBL unit games is as follows:
| December 4 |
Grand National Teams qualifier (team game) |
| December 11 |
Stratiflighted unit championship |
| December 18 |
STaC stratified pairs (silver points)/holiday party/mentor game |
| December 25 |
Christmas--no unit game |
Click here for unit game results.
Click here to sign up for a partner (mentor or mentee) for the mentor game to be held at the holiday party.
NEW: There will be a zoom meeting every Friday from noon to 1 to discuss the previous evening's hands. You can join regardless of whether you played that night (the hands are available online at the unit game results link). We hope to see you there. Click here to join the meeting.
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| Upcoming Tournaments |
WBL Winter Sectional, January 8-11, Silver Spring, MD (schedule coming soon)
Super Bowl Sectional, February 6-8, Catonsville, MD
NVBA Winter Sectional, February 19-22, Fairfax, VA (schedule coming soon)
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| Message from the WBL President |
September 18, 2025
As we enter the fall, there are so many items about which I am excited and can't wait to share with you.
First, we are entering the season for the District Finals of the North American Pairs. If you have qualified at the club level, I hope you'll try to win a trip to the North American Bridge Championships to be held in February in Saint Louis. Remember that, to play in the District Finals, you must have qualified at a club game. Finals for the unlimited Championship Flight are two days, with a qualifier on Saturday, October 4, and finishing with a final session on Sunday, October 5. The Flight B (0-3,000 MPs) and Flight C (Non-Life Master) events will both be two session events held on Sunday October 5. To play in any of these events, preregistration is required no later than September 25. You can preregister here. Preregistration for the Flight A event (0-6,000 MPs) is due by October 30, and you can register here.
Second, I look forward to seeing everyone at the Fall WBL Sectional on October 16-19. In addition to the presentation of the Jerry Machlin Award for the player in out unit who has done the most to make bridge a pleasant environment for everyone, we will be honoring Bridge Hall of Famer Steve Robinson with the Steve Robinson Pairs on Saturday. Come out and join some of the illustrious players whose names are already listed on the trophy, and try to get your name added this year!
Finally, we will be having events throughout November to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the game of Contract Bridge. We are working with the NVBA to host a game where more experienced players are matched up with less experienced players to help everyone see a different side of bridge.
Bridge is always a highlight of my week. Seeing you at any or all of these games will make it even more special for all of us. Come on out and join us. I can't wait to see all of you!
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| ABA Updates |
Play bridge with our friends and neighbors at the other Washington bridge organization, the Washington Bridge Unit of the American Bridge Association. For information about the Washington Bridge Unit's activities and links to other ABA events, click here.
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