This is the August 2025 Edition of Bridge Northwest. You are receiving this monthly email as a member of District 19 of the ACBL. |
This is the August 2025 Edition of Bridge Northwest. You are receiving this monthly email as a member of District 19 of the ACBL. |
See you in Lynnwood, August 18-24! Come join us for the fun, the friends (old and NEW) and, of course, some bridge too. New team events every day, new pairs (open and Gold Rush) every day, new side games every day—something for everyone—come all week or a couple of days or a couple of sessions. DON’T MISS IT! --Marla Patterson, Tournament Chair SPECIAL EVENT MONDAY AT 3PM - PRO-AM: So, you’re new to all this? Here’s your chance to play with an experienced player who will guide you through the process of playing in a tournament. Maybe learn a trick or two along the way! It will be FUN—maybe
your future tournament partner is lurking in the group! Come and see! Don't have a partner or want more info? Email lynnwood@d19.org. Seattle players and visitors - did you know you can now take the light rail (1 Line) to Lynnwood? The station is about four blocks (0.8mi) from the tournament site. You can plan your convention card or postmortem on the train! |
See you in Lynnwood, August 18-24! Come join us for the fun, the friends (old and NEW) and, of course, some bridge too. New team events every day, new pairs (open and Gold Rush) every day, new side games every day—something for everyone—come all week or a couple of days or a couple of sessions. DON’T MISS IT! --Marla Patterson, Tournament Chair SPECIAL EVENT MONDAY AT 3PM - PRO-AM: So, you’re new to all this? Here’s your chance to play with an experienced player who will guide you through the process of playing in a tournament. Maybe learn a trick or two along the way! It will be FUN—maybe
your future tournament partner is lurking in the group! Come and see! Don't have a partner or want more info? Email lynnwood@d19.org. Seattle players and visitors - did you know you can now take the light rail (1 Line) to Lynnwood? The station is about four blocks (0.8mi) from the tournament site. You can plan your convention card or postmortem on the train! |
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Upcoming Tournaments in District 19: (S = Sectional, R = Regional) |
Upcoming Tournaments in District 19: (S = Sectional, R = Regional) |
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| It Only Happens With Help by Karen Rise, President of D19 It takes many, many hours of volunteer labor to make our District function. My thanks to everyone who works to make this work. It’s great to walk in the door of an event and not have to do anything except sit down and play bridge. But let’s be realistic – somebody spent a tremendous amount of time getting everything set up so that it’s possible. |
It Only Happens With Help by Karen Rise, President of D19 It takes many, many hours of volunteer labor to make our District function. My thanks to everyone who works to make this work. It’s great to walk in the door of an event and not have to do anything except sit down and play bridge. But let’s be realistic – somebody spent a tremendous amount of time getting everything set up so that it’s possible. |
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2025 saw Dave Johnson take over as Chair of the Penticton Regional. It was a great tournament, and Dave might be rested up by now 😊. After a decade of dedicated service as Penticton's Chair, Marv Norden has retired. Looking ahead to 2027, Shelley Burnham will take over as Chair for the Victoria Regional. For this year’s event, she worked alongside JP Weber to ensure its success. Marla Patterson has taken over as Tournament Chair of the Lynnwood Regional, so Ann Romeo can dedicate her time to chairing the 2027 NABC in Seattle. In 2023, our long-term Treasurer unexpectedly died. Dean Altschuler stepped in and spent a great deal of time working as interim Treasurer. He has now retired and many thanks to Becky Stevens who has taken over keeping the District’s books and taking care of the taxes for two countries. Certainly not last nor least, JC Chupack joined the District board this year and has worked very hard bringing this newsletter back to life. She will also be taking over as webmaster for the District when JP Weber retires from the board at the end of the year. There are so many more volunteers throughout our operation, but my editor wields a stern keyboard and has limited my space! Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time to make D19's events and actions possible! |
2025 saw Dave Johnson take over as Chair of the Penticton Regional. It was a great tournament, and Dave might be rested up by now 😊. After a decade of dedicated service as Penticton's Chair, Marv Norden has retired. Looking ahead to 2027, Shelley Burnham will take over as Chair for the Victoria Regional. For this year’s event, she worked alongside JP Weber to ensure its success. Marla Patterson has taken over as Tournament Chair of the Lynnwood Regional, so Ann Romeo can dedicate her time to chairing the 2027 NABC in Seattle. In 2023, our long-term Treasurer unexpectedly died. Dean Altschuler stepped in and spent a great deal of time working as interim Treasurer. He has now retired and many thanks to Becky Stevens who has taken over keeping the District’s books and taking care of the taxes for two countries. Certainly not last nor least, JC Chupack joined the District board this year and has worked very hard bringing this newsletter back to life. She will also be taking over as webmaster for the District when JP Weber retires from the board at the end of the year. There are so many more volunteers throughout our operation, but my editor wields a stern keyboard and has limited my space! Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time to make D19's events and actions possible! |
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North American Pairs (NAP) D19 Finals Location: 13 Top Tricks in Bellevue, WA Nov 22 - Flights A (0-6000 MPs) & C (NLMs under 750 MPs) Nov 23 - Championship (Open) & Flight B (0-3000 MPs) |
North American Pairs (NAP) D19 Finals Location: 13 Top Tricks in Bellevue, WA Nov 22 - Flights A (0-6000 MPs) & C (NLMs under 750 MPs) Nov 23 - Championship (Open) & Flight B (0-3000 MPs) |
| Summer is NAP season! Qualify at your local club games, then play in the D19 Finals on November 22-23 to win the right to compete for our district at the NAP National Finals. Winners also receive a subsidy to offset the cost of travel to St. Louis. The National Finals will be held during the Spring NABC in St. Louis, MO. Championship and Flight A Finals will be February 25-26, 2026. Flight B & C Finals will be held March 7-8, 2026. See full details and prize schedule here. Check to see if you've already qualified here. |
Summer is NAP season! Qualify at your local club games, then play in the D19 Finals on November 22-23 to win the right to compete for our district at the NAP National Finals. Winners also receive a subsidy to offset the cost of travel to St. Louis. The National Finals will be held during the Spring NABC in St. Louis, MO. Championship and Flight A Finals will be February 25-26, 2026. Flight B & C Finals will be held March 7-8, 2026. See full details and prize schedule here. Check to see if you've already qualified here. |
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District 19 Kirkwood Trophy Standings (as of 8/5) |
District 19 Kirkwood Trophy Standings (as of 8/5) |
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- Gordon McOrmond, Sidney BC (186.06)
- Dan Jacob, Vancouver BC (147.08)
- Michael Hargreaves, Victoria BC (140.87)
- Leo Glaser, Lake Country BC (137.78)
- Kevin Cline, Seattle WA (119.11)
Ray Miller, Seattle WA (119.11)
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- Gordon McOrmond, Sidney BC (186.06)
- Dan Jacob, Vancouver BC (147.08)
- Michael Hargreaves, Victoria BC (140.87)
- Leo Glaser, Lake Country BC (137.78)
- Kevin Cline, Seattle WA (119.11)
Ray Miller, Seattle WA (119.11)
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| The Kirkwood Trophy is awarded to the District 19 resident who wins the most masterpoints at District regionals in a calendar year. Note that part-year residents are considered in the final ranking at the board's discretion but may not be included in the interim list at left. Learn more about the Kirkwood Trophy on the D19 website. |
The Kirkwood Trophy is awarded to the District 19 resident who wins the most masterpoints at District regionals in a calendar year. Note that part-year residents are considered in the final ranking at the board's discretion but may not be included in the interim list at left. Learn more about the Kirkwood Trophy on the D19 website. |
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Nearby Tournaments & Events (Outside of D19) |
Nearby Tournaments & Events (Outside of D19) |
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Sectionals Vancouver, WA - Aug 8-10 Fresno, CA - Aug 9-10 Reno, NV - Aug 14-17 Idaho Falls, ID - Aug 22-24 Calgary, AB - Aug 29-31 Sacramento, CA - Sep 4-7 Honolulu, HI - Sep 5-7 Boise, ID - Sep 12-14 Wilsonville, OR - Sep 12-14 San Mateo, CA - Sep 13 (I/N) Morgan Hill, CA - Sep 13-14 Lethbridge, AB - Sep 19-21 Salt Lake City, UT - Sep 19-21 Petaluma, CA - Sep 20-21 Saskatoon, SK - Sep 26-28 San Francisco, CA - Sep 27-28 |
Sectionals Vancouver, WA - Aug 8-10 Fresno, CA - Aug 9-10 Reno, NV - Aug 14-17 Idaho Falls, ID - Aug 22-24 Calgary, AB - Aug 29-31 Sacramento, CA - Sep 4-7 Honolulu, HI - Sep 5-7 Boise, ID - Sep 12-14 Wilsonville, OR - Sep 12-14 San Mateo, CA - Sep 13 (I/N) Morgan Hill, CA - Sep 13-14 Lethbridge, AB - Sep 19-21 Salt Lake City, UT - Sep 19-21 Petaluma, CA - Sep 20-21 Saskatoon, SK - Sep 26-28 San Francisco, CA - Sep 27-28 |
| Regionals, Online, & Next NABC Online - Summer Heat 2X Points - Aug 7-10 Regional - Red Deer, AB - Aug 11-17 Online - Red Hot Points - Aug 14-17 Regional - Reno, NV - Aug 15-17 Online - Mindful Bridge - Aug 17 Online - Silver Points Quest - Aug 21-24 Online - ACBL Club Championship - Aug 25-31 Regional - Santa Clara, CA - Aug 26-Sep 1 Regional - Billings, MT - Sep 8-14 I/N Regional - Wilsonville, OR - Sep 12-14 I/N Regional - Lethbridge, AB - Sep 19-21 Regional - Seaside, OR - Sep 29-Oct 5 NABC - San Francisco, CA - Nov 27-Dec 7 |
Regionals, Online, & Next NABC Online - Summer Heat 2X Points - Aug 7-10 Regional - Red Deer, AB - Aug 11-17 Online - Red Hot Points - Aug 14-17 Regional - Reno, NV - Aug 15-17 Online - Mindful Bridge - Aug 17 Online - Silver Points Quest - Aug 21-24 Online - ACBL Club Championship - Aug 25-31 Regional - Santa Clara, CA - Aug 26-Sep 1 Regional - Billings, MT - Sep 8-14 I/N Regional - Wilsonville, OR - Sep 12-14 I/N Regional - Lethbridge, AB - Sep 19-21 Regional - Seaside, OR - Sep 29-Oct 5 NABC - San Francisco, CA - Nov 27-Dec 7 |
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