Central States (October 20 - October 26)

Labor Day Sectional (August 29 - September 1)

Night Bridge Opportunties Continue to Shrink

Lack of attendence has dicatated that the Northwest Duplicate Bridge Club (meeting on Friday nights) close its doors permanently.

Chuck and Jane Zemple's game on Friday night, after operating for about 14 years is no longer in operation as of August 22nd. Chuck and Janey thank everyone for their patronage these past years.

Chuck would like to encourage his players to play in the afternoon on Friday at the Elk Grove location, or perhaps in the other evening game that he continues to run -- Tuesday Evenings in Rolling Meadows.

President's Reminder

Angie Clark, president of the CCBA, reminds members that it’s that time of the year again. “Applications for the CCBA Board of Directors for 2008 are currently being accepted,” she said.

“Each candidate must be a member of the ABCL/CCBA in good standing. All applications must be in writing (e-mails will work), must be submitted on or before September 1, 2008, and should be mailed to:

  • Kathy Burt, Unit Administrator
  • P.O. Box 2585
  • Naperville, Illinois
  • 60567

Or by e-mail to ccba@bridgeinchicago.com," Angie said. Directors serve three years for gratis. Kay Hathaway is serving as the chair of the nominating committee. Any questions? Call Kathy Burt at (630)235-4718.

North American Open Pairs - NAOP

Club Qualifying Begins in June and Runs Through August

North American Pairs (NAOP) event is a prestigious 'grass roots' event. There are three fights determined by a player's masterpoint accumulation. Flight A is an Open event. Flight B is 0 to 2000 masterpoints and Flight C is 500 masterpoints and only open to Non-Life Masters.

  • Stage 1, 'Club Qualifying' is held at the club level in June, July and August.
  • Stage 2, "District/Unit Finals" is the last stage that determines the top three (3) pairs in each category that advance to the National Finals at the Spring 2009 NABC in Houston, Texas.

    • First-Place District Winners in flights A, B, and C receive $700 per person to particpate in the subsequent rounds.
    • Second-Place District Winners in flights A, B and C receive $300 per person to particpate in the subsequent rounds.
    • Third-Place District Winners in flights A, B and C are invited to participate, but will receive no compensation from the District.

At the club level, masterpoint awards are sectional rating half Red and half Black. Two-session unit qualifying games have a sectional rating Red with a percentage of Gold for overalls. The District final awards vary with Gold for section first and overalls. Flight C is 25% Gold for overall. Other masterpoints in all flights are Red.

See the special games section for a complete list of Club NAOP qualifying games.

The finals for this event will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Tommy Thompson Center, 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, Wisconsin. The first session will start at 12:00 noon, and the second session start time will be announced during the event.