July 2013 - 11

Atlanta NABC

for the pair/team. Kibitzers violating
this policy will be removed from the
playing area for the remainder of the
session.
Note that this policy extends to
lobby areas and hallways connected
to the playing area.

Child care
The NABC child care program offers flexible hours for parents plus
dozens of fun and educational activities for the kids, including field trips
and, of course, learning to play cards.
And because it's affordable, the child
care program makes the NABCs vacation destinations for the entire family.
To be added to the mailing list for
this and future NABCs, please call
Donna Compton at 214-373-7055 or
email cdmra@mindspring.com.

Hospitality
The Atlanta NABC will feature a
Hospitality Room for the players' enjoyment and relaxation. The decorated party room will be open between
bridge sessions and will be equipped
with games, cards and recorded
music. There will be entertainment
daily (times varying) with a variety of
performers. Don't miss the live music,
sing-alongs, magic shows, comedy
acts, morning yoga and, of course,
snacks and drinks.

Opening reception
Don't miss the NABC Opening
Reception on Friday, Aug. 2, at 9 p.m.
After dinner on Friday night, come
to The Hyatt Regency for fun, music,
dancing, drinks and snacks. Men in
Blues will keep us dancing to classic
rock and roll, R&B, country, Americana, oldies, funk, and all the blues
you can use! Men in Blues is the winner of the Atlanta Blues Challenge in
years past, and was runner-up in 2010
for Best Cover Band by Creative Loafing, Atlanta's alternative weekly.

Youth North American Bridge Championships
This August, young players from
around the world will meet in Atlanta
GA to play bridge in two exciting
back-to-back tournaments.
The ACBL is pleased to announce
that the 2013 Youth North American
Bridge Championships (YNABC) and
the World Youth Open Bridge Championships (WYOBC) will be held in
Atlanta Aug. 1-11, concurrent with the Summer NABC.
ACBL members 19 and younger with fewer than 5000 masterpoints are eligible to compete in the three-day Youth NABC, which takes place Aug. 1-3. In
newcomer, pair and Swiss team games, players will compete for scholarships,
masterpoints and trophies.
All events will be played at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street
Northeast. For reservations, call Travel Planners toll free at 855-742-9185 or
book online: www.tphousing.com/nabc/atlanta.
Registration
Gifts are guaranteed for those who register by July 1. Preregister online at
www.youth4bridge.org or contact the Education Department at 662-253-
3161 or education@acbl.org. (Note: Parents/guardians must sign and return
a liability waiver and minor-consent form to complete the registration process. Both forms are available online at www.youth4bridge.org.)
Entry fees
Entry to the 2013 Youth NABC is free, but participants must be ACBL members to play. ACBL youth membership is $15 annually and can be purchased
online by going to: www.acbl.org/myACBL/?join.
Following the completion of events on Aug. 3, a Youth NABC closing
ceremony will segue into the WYOBC opening ceremony. See page 12 for
information and the full schedule for the WYOBC.
Thursday, Aug. 1
10 am
Youth Pairs & Cardrook Pairs (single session)
2 pm
Youth Teams & Cardrook Pairs (single session)
Friday, Aug. 2
10 am & 2 pm
BARON BARCLAY YOUTH OPEN PAIRS (two sessions)
10 am
Cardrook Pairs (single session)
2 pm
Cardrook Pairs (single session)
Saturday, Aug. 3
10 am & 2 pm
NATIONAL YOUTH SWISS TEAMS (two sessions)
10 am
Cardrook Pairs (single session)
2 pm
Cardrook Pairs (single session)
Cardrook Pairs are games designed for less experienced players.

North American
Bridge Championships

August 1-11, 2013
The Hyatt Regency
265 Peachtree St NE * Atlanta, GA 30303

For reservations contact

TRAVEL PLANNERS

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US & Canada: 1-855-742-9185, option 1
International: 1-212-532-1660, option 1
Email: nabc@tphousing.com
July 2013 Bridge Bulletin

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