On July 22, Unit 190's own David Venetianer won the North American Online Bridge Championships (NAOBC) 0–5000 Knockout Teams event as part of team "Mr. 1700 and Friends".  In addition to David the team included Eric Gentleman (Captain), Richard Franklin (David's longtime friend and partner), Paul Holmes, AJ Stephani and Isaac Stephani.   This was a four-day knock-out event with a single match each day.  In a remarkable performance, the Mr. 1700 and Friends team never trailed in any quarter of any of their matches throughout the event. They defeated the defending champions in the final round.  Please join us in congratulating David on his victory!

Congratulations to the Winter 2021 Delaware State Champions!

Flight A: Terry Patton
Flight B: Judy Cronin and Debbie Schenkel (tie)
Flight C: Stefan Haroldsson

[photo credit for Terry with his as-yet-undelivered trophy: Kristin Haroldsdottir]

Here are the top 15 players in each flight after all 9 weeks.

Results and hand records:
Week 1 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C
Week 2 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C
Week 3 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C
Week 4 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C
Week 5 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C
Week 6 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C
Week 7 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C
Week 8 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C
Week 9 games:  Flight A, Flight B, Flight C

Selfies submitted by some of the participants

Take advantage of the daily opportunities to play duplicate bridge with local friends and colleagues.  Just look at the schedule below! Pairs events for ACBL masterpoints.  Team events in a fun and friendly format.  If you have yet to experience the revolutionary world of online bridge, now is surely the time. Here are some links to get started.

REGISTER WITH BBO

BUYING BB$ NEEDED FOR PAIRS GAMES

USING THE HISTORY TAB ON BBO

USING THE INTERACTIVE CALENDAR

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A PAIRS GAME

PLAY BRIDGE ONLINE

SETTING UP A TEAM MATCH

There are many resources available to assist bridge players in improving their game. Some of the best are available free and online.  This month we highlight learning resources provided by "LEARNBRIDGE.NYC".  Whether your interest is declarer play, conventions, defense, or strategy, LEARNBRIDGE.NYC can help.  Click on the link image below to go directly to their site.

More learning links are available in the library