February 2009 - 78

Mid-Atlantic Bridge Conference

Richmond, Virginia
May 19-25, 2009

Holiday Inn Koger Center (804) 379-3800

10800 Midlothian Turnpike * Richmond, Virginia 23235
Room rate of $82 + tax
Call early. Hotel will sell out. Bridge rate good until May 4.
2-night minimum reservation when registering for Friday night.
Be sure to mention bridge tournament.
Coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators in every room.

Regional
Tournament Chairs

Jacki Shuman and George Lewis
Phone (804) 307-4304 or e-mail
richmondregional@aol.com

Partnerships

John Kloke (804) 356-0029
johnkloke@cavtel.net
Novices: Ellen Fine (804) 741-0221
efine98@aol.com
Alternative housing information:
Contact tournament chair Jacki or George
at (804) 307-4304 or
richmondregional@aol.com

Tuesday, May 19
ACBL Charity Stratified Pairs ................................1
ACBL Charity Swiss Teams...................................1
Massey Cancer Center Stratified Pairs .................7
Midlothian Bracketed KOs ....................................7
Continues 9 am, 1 & 7 pm Wednesday
5/20/50 and 100/200/300 Charity Pairs ..........1 / 7
Wednesday, May 20
Petersburg Compact KOs ...............................9 am
Two 12-board matches, continues 9 am Thursday
Chesterfield Side Game Series (1st of 5) ........9 am
Early Bird 50/100/300 Pairs ...........................9 am
Hanover Bracketed KOs ................................ 1 & 7
Continues 1 & 7 pm Thursday
Stratified Open Pairs ..................................... 1 & 7
Colonial Heights Side Game Series
(1st, 2nd of 6) ..............................................1 / 7
5/20/50 and 100/200/300 Pairs......................1 / 7
0-5 Trophy Pairs .............................................1 / 7
0-5 players FREE today
0‑300 Swiss Teams .............................................7
Stratified Board‑a‑Match Teams ..........................7

★ Stratifications are 0-750, 750-2000, 2000+
including Side Game Series

★ I/N games stratified at director's discretion
★ Single-session pairs always accommodated
★ All times pm unless indicated
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All events
in two
large
ballrooms

DiRECTiONS
From North - Take Exit 79 off I-95 to Powhite Parkway, Exit Rt. 60 West Midlothian Turnpike, after 2
miles turn right onto Koger Center Blvd.
From South - Take I-95 North to Exit 67 Chippenham Parkway - 10 miles to Exit Rt. 60 West, after
about 5 miles turn right onto Koger Center Blvd.
From West - I-64 East to I-195, follow to Powhite Parkway and follow rest of North's directions.
From East -

I-64 to I-95 North to Exit 79 and follow North's directions.

★ Plenty of Free Parking ★ Daily Bulletins ★
★ Bridge lectures daily. Prizes for all winners ★
Fabulous Intermediate-Newcomer program includes Saturday afternoon NOVICE NOSH.
Partners and teammates guaranteed one hour before game time.
Bridge lectures daily. Prizes for all winners.

All KOs bracketed, random draw and include 0-300 MP players
Thursday, May 21
Glen Allen Compact KOs.................................9 am
Two 12-board matches, continues 9 am Friday
Chesterfield Side Game Series (2nd of 5) .......9 am
Early Bird 50/100/300 Pairs ...........................9 am
Ashland Bracketed KOs................................. 1 & 7
Continues 1 & 7 pm Friday
Stratified Open Pairs ..................................... 1 & 7
Colonial Heights Side Game Series
(3rd, 4th of 6)...............................................1 / 7
5/20/50 and 100/200/300 Pairs......................1 / 7
Stratified Swiss Teams .........................................7
0-300 Bracketed Pairs ........................................7
With computer-assigned B-A-M Teams
1 entry, 2 events, TWO chances to win
Friday, May 22
Henrico Compact KOs ....................................9 am
Two 12-board matches, continues 9 am Saturday
Chesterfield Side Game Series (3rd of 5) ........9 am
Early Bird 50/100/300 Pairs ...........................9 am
Hopewell Compact KOs ................................. 1 & 7
Two 12-board matches each session
Stratified Open Pairs ..................................... 1 & 7
Colonial Heights Side Game Series
(5th & 6th of 6) .......................................... 1 & 7
5/20/50 and 100/200/300 Pairs......................1 / 7
0‑300 Swiss Teams .............................................7
Stratified Board‑a‑Match Teams ..........................7
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Saturday, May 23
James River Compact KOs .............................9 am
Two 12-board matches, continues 9 am Sunday
Chesterfield Side Game Series (4th of 5) ........9 am
Early Bird 50/100/300 Pairs ...........................9 am
Mechanicsville Bracketed KOs ...................... 1 & 7
Continues 1 & 7 pm Sunday
Stratified Open Pairs (0‑2000, 2000+) .......... 1 & 7
Dogwood GOLD POINT Pairs
0‑300, 300‑750 ......................................... 1 & 7
Virginia Side Game Series (1st, 2nd of 6) ...... 1 & 7
5/20/50 and 100/200/300 Pairs......................1 / 7
Stratified Swiss Teams .........................................7
Lose‑N‑Snooze Zip KOs .....................................11
Sunday, May 24
Stratified Swiss Teams ...................................9 am
Chesterfield Side Game Series (last of 5)........9 am
Early Bird 50/100/300 Pairs ...........................9 am
Short Pump Bracketed KOs ........................... 1 & 7
Continues 10 am & TBA Monday
Stratified Open Pairs ..................................... 1 & 7
Virginia Side Game Series (3rd, 4th of 6) ....... 1 & 7
5/20/50 & 100/200/300 Pairs .........................1 / 7
Stratified Board‑a‑Match Teams ..........................7
Monday, May 25
Strata‑Flighted Open Swiss Teams .....10 am & TBA
A/X=0-5000, 5000+
B/C/D=0-500, 500-1250, 1250-2000
Virginia Side Game Series
(5th, 6th of 6) ..................................10 am & TBA
50/100/300 Pairs....................................10 am / 2
50/100/300 Swiss Teams .......................10 am / 2

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