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   OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF
ACBL UNIT 234 OF DISTRICT 15
 YOUR HOME FOR DUPLICATE BRIDGE
  IN NORTHEAST KANSAS

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ABOUT US


Our primary purpose is to conduct tournaments and other special events where duplicate bridge players can compete in a friendly atmosphere.  A high priority is placed upon ethical play and zero tolerance of unacceptable behavior.  Generally, we conduct one or two open sectional tournaments each year, a one day NLM sectional tournament,  and a regional tournament every other year.  We also hold both qualifying games and a unit final for the North American Pairs Championship.  Unit winners may go on and compete in the District 15 final.  Winners of the District 15 final are eligible to compete in the national finals.

Our goal is to further the game of duplicate bridge  under the auspices of the ACBL.  In addition to tournaments and special events, we offer games at our member clubs that are open to all levels of players.  Lessons focused on helping the novice or intermediate player develop their game are sometimes offered at some clubs.  All of our games, tournaments and special events are sanctioned by the ACBL.


Individuals with some experience playing bridge in a social setting will find that there are a few differences in duplicate bridge, primarily scoring and the use of new bidding conventions.  You will participate in a game where your score depends upon how well you and your partner play each individual hand compared to other pairs playing the identical hand--no more hoping for good cards.  Those without any knowledge of bridge will discover the enjoyment of participating in a game that truly challenges the mind.

All players are welcome to play or kibitz at any of member club locations within our unit.  Come and see what duplicate bridge is all about.  Membership in the ACBL is not required.




If you wish to become a member of the ACBL, information is available from any of the club managers listed below. 


Lawrence: 
      Grant Sutton (785) 371-9223
                    Email
     


Leavenworth: 
      Pat Lombardi (913) 368-3066

                   Email                           


Manhattan: 
      Larry Lord (785) 410-1351

                   Email


Topeka: 
       Jan Tillery (785) 478-4670
                  Email



Information on scheduled games and club locations may be found by clicking on the club page links in the above header.

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For further information, or to comment or report any problems with this website, please use the Contact Us form by clicking on the link in the above header, or send an email to the unit webmaster.

UNIT NEWS

RANKINGS

There are currently seventeen different masterpoint ranks ranging from Rookie to Grand Life Master.  To see what you need to attain the next level, CLICK HERE.  Once on the masterpoint page, click on the appropriate box based upon when you joined the ACBL.  You will see the requirements for each level. 



LINKS TO CLUB RESULTS
Ace of Hearts
Leavenworth DBC
Manhattan City DBC
Kaw Valley Bridge Club



UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS


​Tulsa 0-750 NLM Sectional, September 5-7, 2024

OKC Fall Sectional, November 14-16, 2024.

Kansas City Regional, December 26-31, 2024.                 



CONGRATULATIONS ON NEW RANKINGS ATTAINED THIS YEAR

Junior Master--Marilyn Lay--Lawrence
                        Val Tystad--Leavenworth
                        Sandy Herd--Lawrence

Club Master--Lawrence Levine--Leavenworth
                      Val Tystad--Leavenworth


Sectional Master--Stephen Hill--Lawrence                                                                       Patrick Donnelly--Topeka
                  
Regional Master--Kathleen Oldfather--Manhattan
                           
NABC Master--Jason Smith--Topeka

Advanced NABC Master

Life Master--Wiliam Fleissner--Lawrence

Bronze Life Master


Silver Life Master--Lynette Forbes--Lawrence
                              Ken Gudenkauf--Topeka


Ruby Life Master--Mickey Imber--Lawrence

Gold Life Master--Karen Carlsen--Lawrence


Emerald Life Master

WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
        Jeanette Johnson--Manhattan
                                     Transfer in from Unit 243
        Barbara Peterson--Atchison
                                      Transfer in from Unit 123
        Eve Slusky--Lawrence
​                            New Member
        Geri Kessler--Lansing
​                              Returning ACBL Member 



USEFUL LINKS
ACBL Website
District 15 Website
Unit 132 Website
Unit 131 Website
ACBL Convention Card Editor/Edit and print online

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