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

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) 838-3196
                    Email               
Leavenworth: 
      Pat Lombardi (913) 306-4500
                   Email                           
Manhattan: 
      Larry Lord (785) 410-1351
                  
Topeka: 
       Robin Harris  (785) 640-1013
                  Email
       Liz Gilman  (785) 272-7879
                  Email

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

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

AN INCOMPREHENSIBLE LOSS
The unthinkable has happened to one of our own.  Long time unit member Julia Dalton suffered the loss of her youngest son last Thursday evening.  David Dalton was the victim of a gunshot wound to the head, and died as a result.  He was 36 years old.
David was a gentle soul and his sudden passing has left his family stunned and heart-broken. 
Please keep Julia and her family in your thought and prayers as they navigate their way through the grief process.

NEW WEBSITE FEATURE--Lessons with Liz is a series of brief (4-5 minute each) YouTube videos presented by Unit 234 member Liz Jankord and are now available on the unit website.  If you wish to learn more about bridge, improve your game, or review selected topics, Lessons with Liz is a great resource.  Click on Lessons with Liz in the above header to be taken to the videos.  Special thanks to Jan Tillery for supplying the video links.

***New Lessons with Liz videos posted: 

RANKINGS
To see the current rank requirements, CLICK HERE if you joined ACBL prior to January 1, 2010 and have maintained continuous membership.  If you joined after January 1, 2010, or let your membership lapse after that date. CLICK HERE to see the requirements that apply to you.

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

TO CHECK YOUR MASTERPOINTS, CLICK HERE

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

District 15 STaC Week, March 11-17, 2019.  CLICK HERE for a list of participating Clubs

Southwest Missouri Sectional, Springfield, MO, March 22-24, 2019.  CLICK HERE for flyer

Oklahoma City/Midwest City Regional and GNT Finals, April 1-7, 2019, Midwest City, Oklahoma.   CLICK HERE for flyer

Win in Wichita Flighted Sectional, Wichita, KS, May 2-5, 2019. 
CLICK HERE for flyer

MILESTONES, WELCOMES AND FAREWELLS

WELCOME

New Members--Suzi Green--Topeka
                         Mickey Imber--Lawrence
                         Edie Thomson--Manhattan
                      
CONGRATULATIONS ON NEW RANKINGS

Junior Master--Linda Bailey--Lawrence     
                     
Sectional Master--Rob Seaver--Lawrence

Life Master--Nancy Huck--Topeka


FAREWELL

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