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 sectional tournaments each year, and a split regional tournament with Amarillo, Texas 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: 
              Chris Lane (785) 838-3196
                    Email
                
Leavenworth: 
              Pat Lombardi (913) 306-4500
                   Email                           

Manhattan: 
              Sue Danker (785) 537-1701
                   Email

Topeka: 
              Liz Gilman (785) 272-7879
                  Email
 
              Robin Harris  (785) 640-1013
                  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
Unit 234 Overall Winners at the Free State Have a Heart Tournament
There were only three overall first place winners from our Unit.  And they all came from the 199er pairs.  Congratulations!
Click here for a list of all winners at the Tournament!

UNIT PRESIDENT Jan O'connor  presents a $4,000 check from our unit to Mark DeGroff of the Capper Foundation.  The Easter Seals Capper Foundation provides services to children, teenagers and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Kansas.
CALL FOR NOMINEES--The Unit 234 Board of Directors is looking for members who would like to serve the unit as members of the unit board.  Nominees must be members in good standing (dues paid and no disciplinary issues concerning ACBL).  There are four positions that need to be filled in the upcoming election.  If you are interested in running, or would like to nominate someone, please contact a member of the nominating committee--Lois Clark, Chair, Eldon Herd, and Klee Zaricky.  If nominating a fellow member, please be sure that they are willing to run for office.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Unit 234 members who competed and placed in the District 15 NAP Finals:  Flight A, 3rd place winners--Elizabeth Jankord and Amit Chakrabarti, Flight B 2nd place winners--Linda Schottler and Polly Schoning, and Flight B 4th Place winners, Dave Chipman and Jerry Sloan.  Quite an impressive showing for our small unit.  Those who place in the top three slots qualify for national competition.  We wish them luck as they head to New Orleans in March to represent District 15 in the Nationals.

****CLICK HERE FOR HAVE A HEART FREE STATE SECTIONAL RESULTS****

LINKS TO CLUB RESULTS

Ace of Hearts
Sunflower Bridge Club
Kaw Valley Bridge Club
Leavenworth

TO CHECK YOUR MASTERPOINTS, CLICK HERE


UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Salina Section
Emporia 5th Annual Sectional--Emporia, KS, Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2015.  SEE FLYER
Springfield Sectional--Springfield, MO, Mar. 6-8, 2015.  SEE FLYER.


COLUMNS

Emerald Ed--Duplicate bridge is a thinking person's game, and sometimes you have to think outside the box.  Check out Ed's new column and read about a hand that cried out for "Thinking Outside the Box".
Bridge Theory for the Practitioners--"Under-Ruffing as a Strategic Play"--In this column, Amit discusses situations wer under-ruffing can be the best pay for either defense or the declarer. Read his column to find out when it may be best to "sluff a trump" when it just doesn't seem the normal play to make.


MILESTONES, FAREWELLS AND WELCOMES

WELCOME
Martha Carroll--Topeka

FAREWELL


CONGRATULATIONS ON NEW RANKINGS
Junior Master--Robert Bradford--Lawrence
                        Prabhakar Naware--Manhattan
                        Kathleen Oldfather--Manhattan
                        Jeffrey Woellhof--Topeka
Club Master--Marilyn Hardesty--Topeka
                      Sally Henry--Topeka
                      Sara Hoogenakker--Topeka
Regional Master--Jan Benson--Topeka
NABC Master--Sharon Kriss--Manhattan
Silver Life Master--Janice Hollowell--Leavenworth
                             Klee Zaricky--Topeka

USEFUL LINKS

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