Just for Newcomers
The Intermediate-Newcomer (IN) Program
The NABCs are a showcase for the ACBL IN Program, the best opportunity for the newer tournament player to enjoy the NABC experience! Download the Welcome Guide for even more information.
The IN Program consists of bridge activities designed especially for the newer player in a special playing area. Each day the IN players meet in the program area and get to know one another. This environment allows the ACBL to create a home away from home for first-time tournament players.
Schedule of events for the IN Program:
Thursday, July 23 | ||
International Fund 299er Stratified Pairs | 1:00 p.m. | |
Educational Foundation 299er Stratified Pairs | 8:00 p.m. | |
Friday, July 24 – (Entry Special Today*) | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 10:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. | |
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Saturday, July 25 – SUPER SATURDAY (Entry Special Today*) | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 10.30 a.m., 3 p.m. | |
Bridge University – FREE Lessons (See full curriculum at bottom of page) | 10:30 a.m. | |
RECEPTION | 6:30 p.m. | |
299er,199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Sunday, July 26 – SUPER SUNDAY (Entry Special Today*) | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 10:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. | |
299er Stratified Swiss Teams | 10:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. | |
***Free 2-hour Lesson with Jerry Helms | 10:00 a.m. | |
Free Bridge Plus+ Game (0 to 5 mps play 14 hands) | 12:30 p.m. | |
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Monday, July 27 | ||
Stratified 299er Pairs | ||
***Free 2-hour Lesson with Amy Nellissen | 10:00 a.m. | |
Free Happy Bridge Game (0 to 49 mps play 14 hands) | 12:30 p.m. | |
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Tuesday, July 28 | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 10:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. | |
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Wednesday, July 29 | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 10:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. | |
RECEPTION | 6:30 p.m. | |
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Thursday, July 30 | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 10:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. | |
Gold Points! NABC 199er Pairs | 10:30 a.m.& 3:00 p.m. | |
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Friday, July 31 | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. | |
FREE Lessons – Start to Play and Advance Your Play | 10:00 a.m. | |
RECEPTION | 6:30 p.m. | |
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Newcomer Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Saturday, August 1 | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Pairs | 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. | |
FREE Lessons – Start to Play-2 and Advance Your Play-2 | 10:00 a.m. | |
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0-20 & 0-5 Newcomer Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 7:30 p.m. | |
Sunday, August 22 | ||
299er, 199er, 99er, 49er, 0–20 & 0–5 Newcomer Pairs | 7:30 p.m. | |
Stratified 299er Swiss Teams | 10 a.m., 2 p.m. | |
*Entry Special – 0 to 100 mp pairs – Buy a regular entry on July 24, 25 and 26 and receive a ½ price entry good on July 31, August 1 and August 2
Partnerships – Partners are guaranteed for players who sign up one hour before game time.
Celebrity Speakers – Free half-hour lessons are available twice a day throughout the tournament.
Bridge University Curriculum
| Time | Taft Room | Taylor room | Truman Room | Tyler Room |
| 9:00 | Bridge University Kick-off: Audrey Grant | |||
| 10:30 | Leslie Shafler/ Charlie Williams When NOT to Pull Trump |
Julian Laderman Inspired Declarer Play |
John Mason Rules to Abide By: When and Why |
Dave Mclntyre Losing trick Count |
| 11:10 | Break | |||
| 11:15 | Leslie Shafer / Charlie Williams When To Lie To Your Partner |
Julian Laderman Loosing Tricks is a Winning Strategy |
John Mason Your Mistakes are Friends in Disguise |
Dave Mclntyre Tops and Bottoms |
| 11:55 | Break | |||
| 12:00 | Leslie Shafer / Charlie Williams The Top 3 mistakes Your Partner Makes |
Ron Kral What's a "Good" 16 Points ? |
Gene Schuyler Establishing Long Suits |
Nancy Abbott Beyond the Limit Raise |
| 12:40 | Break | |||
| 12:45 | Leslie Shafer / Charlie Williams Getting Rid of Losers |
Ron Kral A Quickie Convention Card |
Gene Schuyler Count and Attitude - When to do What ! |
Nancy Abbott What is a Double? |
| 1:25 | Break | |||
| 1:30 | Wrap-up in big room | |||
| 2:00 | Lunch on your own | |||
| 3:00 | I/N Game | |||