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middle Tennessee and parts of south central Kentucky
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The Unit 179 Education Committee proudly presents the second of a series of Bridge Talks by experienced bridge players on Saturday, March 22 at 11:15AM.

The March Education Talk, "The Ins and Outs of Tournaments", will be presented by Jon Young. Jon is a member of the Unit 179 Board, Education Committee Co-Chairperson and a Sapphire Life Master.

Whether you're new to tournaments or looking to sharpen your skills, this talk will cover everything you need to know about navigating bridge tournaments with confidence.

  • Topic: The Ins and Outs of Tournaments
  • Date: March 22nd
  • Time: 11:15 AM
  • Speaker: Jon Young

This session will delve into key strategies, tips, and the intricacies of tournament play, giving you valuable insights whether you're preparing for your first tournament or looking to improve your experience in future tournaments. Jon will discuss different types of ACBL  tournaments, tips for maximizing your points, ideas to save money and the different types of pigmented points.

The presentation will be held at Vanderbilt Bridge Club on 85 White Bridge Road in Nashville.

You don’t want to miss this and best of all, it is open to all bridge players, regardless of experience, and it’s free!

After the talk wraps up, we would love for you to join us for some fun and friendly bridge games. Vanderbilt Bridge Club will be hosting two games at noon:

  • Open Game 
  • 99 Game 

It’s a wonderful opportunity to socialize, enjoy some bridge, and put your skills to the test. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to have some fun, we would love to see you there!

Save the Date - Upcoming Education Talks:

April 3 - David Birnbaum - IMPS vs Matchpoints
May 1 - Bill Lefko - Forcing Club System:  Basics including on How to Defend It

Unit 179 Clubs

Bowling Green Bridge Club

Don Fisher


Brentwood Bridge Club

Angie Sevier


Franklin DBC

Sid Stanley


Hendersonville Bridge Club

Charlynn Foust


Hilldale Duplicate Bridge

David Smithfield


Hillwood Country Club

Larry Hays


Lake Providence Bridge Club

Tom Cox


Leroy Henderson DBC

John Robey


Vanderbilt Bridge Club

Patrick Williams

Unit 179 Private Clubs
By Invitation Only

Belle Meade

Centennial Club

Murfreesboro

Richland Country Club