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- Contacts
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Play will be a the Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin St, Providence RI 02903
Reservations are now closed through our housing bureau ConferenceDirect. You may contact the hotel directly to make a reservation but the bridge rate may not be available depending on your dates.Host Hotels
1 West Exchange Street
Providence RI 02903
$209 + tax
11 Dorrance Street
Providence RI 02903
$185 + tax
21 Atwells Avenue
Providence RI 02903
$191 + tax
139 Mathewson Street
Providence, RI 02903
$179 + tax
5 Exchange St
Providence, RI 02903
$209 + tax
100 Sabin St
Providence, RI 02903
$266 + tax (1 bedroom)
$235 + tax (Suite)
32 Exchange Terrace
Providence, RI 02903
$199 + tax
Air
TF Green Airport is served by most major national airlines and is a short 15 minute ride to downtown Providence. The train station, Union Station, is located in the center of the city and is served by Amtrak and MBTA commuter railroads.
Taxi/Car Sharing Services from T.F.Green:
Distance – 9.9 miles (approximately 13 minutes).
Taxi cost approximately $40 plus gratuity.
Ride Share (pickup on outer curb at arrivals) cost is approximately $20
West coast and international travelers may find it more convenient to fly into Boston Logan International Airport. Boston Logan airport offers non-stop service from all major US cities. Logan airport is located 55 miles north of Providence, RI. Travel time to Providence is about an hour via highway.
Bus
Peter Pan Bus Lines provides bus service from Boston Logan Airport to Kennedy Plazza in downtown Providence. All host hotels are less than a 5 minute walk. The pick up location for arriving passengers is outside the baggage area at each terminal, directly outside the main doors. The cost of a one-way ticket from Logan Airport to Providence is $24.00 per person. Bus service runs from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm every day at intervals ranging from 1 to 2 hours.
Train
Train service is available to downtown Providence. Union Station is located adjacent to the State Capital building and a short 10 minute walk to the RI Convention Center and all of the 4 host hotels. Amtrak provides rail passenger service from major cities such as Boston, New York, New Haven, Philadelphia and other cities in the Northeast Corridor. High speed Acela rail service is available into Providence.
Commuter rail service to downtown Providence is provided by the MBTA Providence / Stoughton line. The MBTA provides train service from the north between Boston and Providence. In addition, train service is provided from the south from Wickford, RI and from the Providence Airport to downtown Providence. The roundtrip commuter rail ticket cost from Boston to Providence is $23 per person.
Parking
There are plenty of safe and secure parking facilities downtown. The RI Convention Center Garage has 2,400 parking spaces available. The rate for daytime parking is just $10 and overnight parking is only $20.For all players needing 24-hour parking please contact Kenny Rodriguez, parking manager of the Convention Center Garage. He will give you a temporary parking pass for the days you will be attending the NABC and will send you a secure payment link so you can prepay your parking and obtain your pass. Click here to email Kenny take make arrangements for overnight parking.
Additional parking is also available at the Providence Place Mall Garage which has almost 4,000 available parking spaces. You can park in the mall garage for up to 5 hours for just $2. Players can use the covered sky-bridge to walk in comfort from the Mall to the Convention Center without going outside.
Click here for the best driving directions from your location.
Play will be a the Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin St, Providence RI 02903. For a specific event’s location, please check the Daily Bulletin prior to the event.
Full Tournament Schedule
Schedule of Events
Revised 7/9/2022
Wednesday, July 13
| 1&7 pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Pre-qualification required. GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A Pre-qualification required SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT Pre-qualification required MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C Pre-qualification required |
Thursday, July 14
EASTERN MA BRIDGE ASSOCIATION DAY
| 10 am | International Fund Open Pairs International Fund Swiss Teams International Fund299er Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | Educational Foundation Open Pairs Educational Foundation Gold Rush Pairs Educational Foundation Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMP. FLIGHT GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C |
| 3pm | Educational Foundation Pairs Educational Foundation Swiss Teams Educational Foundation 299er Pairs |
Friday, July 15
SHEILA & RUSS EKEBLAD DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMP. FLIGHT GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C |
| 10 am | Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | VON ZEDTWITZ LIFE MASTER PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions BRUCE LM-6000 LIFE MASTER PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions YOUNG 0-2500 PAIRS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions Connecticut Bridge Association Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Connecticut Bridge Association Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 3 pm | Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Sun Evening Series Friday-Saturday Evening Compact KO Teams Continues Saturday 7/16, 7:30 pm |
Saturday, July 16
JUNIOR DAY / BOB BERTONI DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMP. FLIGHT GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C |
| 10 am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs Bridge Plus+ Free two-hour lesson, then 14 deals (0-20) |
| 10 am & 3 pm | VON ZEDTWITZ LIFE MASTER PAIRS BRUCE LM-6000 LIFE MASTER PAIRS YOUNG 0-2500 PAIRS NABC 0-10,000 PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Victor Silverstone and Gerald Haase Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Lewis and Andrea Finkel Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Victor Silverstone and Gerald Haase Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Bob Bertoni Grand Poobah Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Shelia & Russ Ekeblad Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 3pm | Harriett Leavitt Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30pm | Saturday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Sun Evening Series Friday-Saturday Evening Compact KO Teams Saturday Evening Zip KO Teams |
Sunday, July 17
PETER MARCUS DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | MOREHEAD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMP. FLIGHT GOLDMAN GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT A SHEINWOLD GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT B MACNAB GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS FLIGHT C |
| 10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs Bridge Plus+ Free two-hour lesson, then 14 deals (0-20) |
| 10am & 1pm | Fast Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | VON ZEDTWITZ LIFE MASTER PAIRS BRUCE LM-6000 LIFE MASTER PAIRS YOUNG 0-2500 PAIRS NABC 0-10,000 PAIRS Bill Hunter / Shome Mukherjee Open Pairs Phyllis Chase Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./5000) Steve Weinstein and Galvin Wolpert Mid-Flight Swiss Teams (3000/1250) Shelia & Russ Ekeblad Gold Rush Swiss Teams (750/400/200) |
| 3 pm | Fred Rogler Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-SunDaylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Sunday Evening Side Pairs Fri-Sun Evening Series Sunday-Monday Evening Bracketed Round Robin Teams continues Monday 7/18, 7:30pm Sunday Evening Zip KO Teams |
Monday, July 18
GOODWILL DAY
| 10 am | Monday Morning Side Pairs Mon-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | WAGAR WOMEN’S PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Carolyn Lynch Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Pamela Hoffer Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | TRUSCOTT/USPC SENIOR SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS Full-day knockout matches ending Sunday 7/24; Pre-registration required (closing time 4 pm Sun 7/17) |
| 3 pm | Monday Afternoon Side Pairs Mon-Tue Daylight Series Janet McGlynn 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Rich DeMartino Monday Evening Side Pairs Mon-Wed Evening Series Sunday-Monday Evening Bracketed Round Robin Teams Monday Evening Zip KO Teams |
Tuesday, July 19
CLINT WRIGHT DAY
| 10 am | Tuesday Morning Side Pairs Mon-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | WAGAR WOMEN’S PAIRS Clint Wright Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Narragansett Bridge Club Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Clint Wright Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | TRUSCOTT/USPC SENIOR SWISS TEAMS SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS Full-day knockout matches until complete; Pre-registration required (closing time 8 pm Monday 7/18) 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS Full-day knockout matches until complete; Pre-registration required (closing time 8 pm Monday 7/18) |
| 3 pm | Tuesday Afternoon Side Pairs Mon-Tue Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Tuesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series Tuesday-Wednesday Evening Bracketed Teams continues Wednesday 7/20, 7:30pm |
Wednesday, July 20
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10am | Marilyn Falk Wednesday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & 3 pm | WERNHER OPEN PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions FREEMAN MIXED BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Lorraine and Charlie Rosenthal Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Carolyn Lynch Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Central MA 0-3000 Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 10am & 3:30pm | 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 3pm | Peg Kaplan Wednesday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Collegiate Individual Wednesday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series Tuesday-Wednesday Evening Bracketed Teams Wednesday Evening Zip KO Teams |
Thursday, July 21
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Thursday Morning Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 1pm | Fast Open Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | WERNHER OPEN PAIRS FREEMAN MIXED BOARD-A-MATCH TEAMS Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./5000) Rosemary Meehan Tator Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1250) Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Eric Schwartz Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Bracketed Round Robin Teams Collegiate Bridge Bowl Championship Round robin or Swiss qualifier |
| 10am & 3:30pm | 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 3 pm | Thursday Afternoon Side Pairs Wed-Thu Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Collegiate Individual Thursday Evening Side Pairs Thu-Sat Evening Series Thursday-Friday Evening Bracketed Round Robin Teams continues Friday 7/22, 7:30pm Thursday Evening Zip Knockout Teams |
Friday, July 22
VICTOR KING DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Friday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 1pm | Fast Open Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | BEAN RED RIBBON PAIRS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions Betty Crowther/Ed and Isle Rothman Open Pairs (unlim./3000/1500) Gold Rush Pairs (750/400/200) Victor King Bracketed Round Robin Teams |
| 10am & 3:30pm | ROTH OPEN SWISS 2 qualifying, 2 semifinal & 2 final sessions |
| 3 pm | Friday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 7:30 pm | Friday Evening Side Pairs Tue-Fri Evening Series Thursday-Friday Evening Bracketed Round Robin Teams Friday Evening Zip KO Teams |
Saturday, July 23
RHODE ISLAND BRIDGE ASSOC. DAY
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-6000 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS 0-2500 MINI-SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10am | Saturday Morning Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
| 10am & 1pm | RIBA Fast Open Pairs |
| 10am & 3pm | BEAN RED RIBBON PAIRS Victor King Top-Flight Pairs (unlim./6000/4000) RIBA Mid-Flight Pairs (3000/1500/750) Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) |
| 10am & 3:30pm | ROTH OPEN SWISS TEAMS 0-10,000 MIXED SWISS TEAMS 2 qualifying & 2 final sessions |
| 3 pm | Saturday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
Sunday, July 24
| 9:30am & 3:30pm | ROTH OPEN SWISS TEAMS SPINGOLD KNOCKOUT TEAMS |
| 10 am | Sunday Morning Side Pairs Fri-SunDaylightSeries 299er Pairs |
| 10 am & tba | Top-Flight Swiss Teams (unlim./6000/4000) Playthrough with a short break Bracketed Round Robin Teams (0-3000) Playthrough with a short break |
| 10am & 1pm | Fast Open Pairs |
| 10am & 3:30pm | 0-10,000 MIXED SWISS TEAMS |
| 2 pm | Sunday Afternoon Side Pairs Fri-Sun Daylight Series 299er Pairs |
Stratification for open regional events is unlimited/2500/750 unless otherwise noted.
Regional top-flight, mid-flight, and side pair events play 26 or 27 boards per session. Gold Rush pairs play 24 boards per session. Swiss and Round Robin team events typically play 24 boards per session, depending on the event or bracket size.
In gold-point events of two or more sessions, overall awards and section tops are paid in gold to any start that has a maximum of 750 or higher. Side Pairs Series pay gold only to the open strat, and it is necessary to play two or more sessions in the series to earn gold.
All regional team events use the 20-point VP scale.
I/N events are stratified as appropriate at the discretion of the director. No player may be over 300.
Conditions of Contest
Like all Olympic sports, bridge has a precise set of rules for competition. The Conditions of Contest detail these protocols and regulations for every event played at the NABC. Whether you need to know the rules for General Knockout Teams or you are looking for specific information about Blue Ribbon Pairs, the Conditions of Contest will guide you.
The local committee is proud to offer an online partnership portal available only BEFORE the NABC event starts. Please go to the Partnership Desk for pairing should you need a partner after arriving in Providence.
The online partnership requests will close at 10 PM EDT, Tuesday, July 12. Please go to the Partnership Desk on the third floor of the Convention Center for pairing once the tournament has started. If you submitted a partnership request and did not get a partner, we will fill out a partnership card for you and place it on the partnership board.
Pair Games Team GamesBest Practices Teacher Workshop
Teaching bridge or want to start? This workshop equips you with proven techniques for increasing student engagement and will help you be a more effective teacher. The focus is on how, rather than what, to teach. Participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their Best Practices proficiency after the workshop to earn certification as an ACBL Best Practices Teacher.
Best Practices Teacher Certification: To earn it, workshop participants are required to pass a proficiency assessment. Assessments are conducted at the conclusion of the workshop and are scheduled in 1 hour time slots.
Reception for Club Officials & Teachers
Enjoy ACBL’s thank you reception for the club officials and teachers who recruit and retain our members. All club managers, teachers and club directors are invited to join us for a light meal, adult beverages and door prizes. Registration required.
Friday, July 15 – 6:30 pm to 8 pm
RegisterLearn Bridge in A Day?®
Move quickly along the initial learning curve. Participants should include true beginners, those returning to bridge after long absences and those wanting to “test the waters” before committing to formal classes. The concentrated course includes both class instruction and coached play.
Learn Bridge in A Day? Instructor Accreditation
This program instructs teachers in methods of administering and presenting LBIAD. Teachers wishing to be accredited must complete the following two requirements:
- Serve as a Table Mentor at an LBIAD seminar led by Patty Tucker, and
- Attend a two-hour LBIAD Teacher Training event presented by Whirlwind Bridge.
Teacher Training will include information on organizing and marketing LBIAD as well as maximizing retention rates, writing effective grant requests and the presentation of the seminar.
Audrey Grant’s Continuing Education for Teachers and Club Managers
For decades, Audrey Grant has taught students, teachers and club owners across the world. Her hands-on approach and creative use of the table, cards and bidding boxes has helped keep students engaged, excited and focused.
Audrey will walk through teaching techniques in this hour-and-a-half seminar. Following the seminar, you can attend her free two-hour bridge lesson to see her techniques in action. Visit betterbridge.com for more information.
Date: Sunday, July 17, 8:30–10 a.m. (Followed by free lesson)
Fee: Free (RSVP required)
Doubles in A Day
Learn two useful doubles that happen every time you play.
Meeting of the Advisory Council
Members of the ACBL Advisory Council are encouraged to attens. Discussion will include recent actions of the Board of Directors and reports from the executive director, director of finance and in-house counsel, as well as new proposals from the Advisory Council.
Sunday, July 17 – 8 pm
To make the most of your stay in the Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island area, be sure to:
- Visit us at GoProvidence.com for tips on dining, shopping and things to do.
- Like us on Facebook (GoProvidenceRI) for the latest on what’s happening in the destination.
- Follow us on Twitter (@ProvidenceRI) for up-to-date happenings, and share your stories using #goprov.
- Post your favorite Providence/Warwick photos on Instagram using #goprov and tag @GoProvidence.
Waterfire
A dazzling spectacular as the rivers that intersect Providence are set ablaze with bonfires. Named one of the Top 100 Events in America, the event is free and popular with residents and visitors alike.
We are pleased to announce a special Waterfire will be held at dusk on Saturday, July 16. Waterfire is a spectacular must see event. First time visitors will be amazed.
Hours: Dusk to Midnight
Website: waterfire.org
Federal Hill
Providence’s historic Federal Hill neighborhood spans iconic Atwells Avenue and the surrounding streets. Largely settled by Italian-American immigrants in the early 1900s, Federal Hill effuses a sense of warmth and community that embraces visitors and locals alike. While the neighborhood has evolved, the influence of the Italian people and culture is ever present. When shopping or dining, take the time to talk to a shop owner or interact with a food purveyor, as they will likely share a story about the history of the store or neighborhood.Providence Performing Arts Center
The Providence Performing Arts Center is the second largest theater of its kind in New England and is host to major Broadway shows. The Tony Award winning Trinity Repertory Theater is one of the most respected regional theaters in America.Rhode Island School of Design Musem
With a collection of more than 100,000 objects — ranging from ancient times to the present — the RISD Museum is a dynamic cultural center offering critically acclaimed exhibitions, lively public programs for all ages, and a renowned museum store, RISD WORKS.
224 Benefit Street
https://risdmuseum.org/
Roger Williams Park
Roger Williams Park is a top-notch family attraction that has delighted generations of visitors. The zoo earns rave reviews and stellar attendance each year at its Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. The park also contains waterways, walks, the Botanical Center, Carousel Village, and the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium.Marble House
Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt and the home of ACBL Hall of Fame member Harold Vanderbilt who is recognized as the inventor of contract bridge. It was a summer “cottage”, as Newporters called them in remembrance of the modest houses of the early 19th century. But Marble House was much more; it was a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for Newport’s subsequent transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent stone palaces.Providence Place Mall
The Providence Place Mall has over 160 stores and shops, an IMAX theater and a 16 screen cinema, and many restaurants.providenceplace.com
Casinos
Twin River in Lincoln, RI and Tiverton Casino Hotel in Tiverton, RI are very popular destinations for out-of-state visitors. Both have thousands of slot machines, table games, live entertainment and a variety of dining options.Restaurant Guide
NABC Restaurant GuideWeather
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Tournament Committee
| Position | Name & Email |
|---|---|
| Tournament Co-Chairs | Lois DeBlois Lois@ProvNABC.Org Joe Brouillard Joe@ProvNABC.Org |
| District Director | Mark Aquino Mark@ProvNABC.Org |
| Intermediate/Newcomer | Sue Miguel INProgram@ProvNABC.Org Sue@ProvNABC.Org |
| Partnership | Jan Smola partnership@ProvNABC.Org Sonya@ProvNABC.Org Carol Seager carol@ProvNABC.Org |
| Volunteers | Meg Gouise Meg@ProvNABC.Org Linda Ahrens Linda@ProvNABC.Org |
| Scheduling | Mark Aquino Mark@ProvNABC.Org |
| Registration / Prizes | Brenda Montague Brenda@ProvNABC.Org Neil Montague Neil@ProvNABC.Org |
| Sponsorship | Phyllis Chase Phyllis@ProvNABC.Org Megan Mihara Megan@ProvNABC.Org |
| Hospitality | Sally Kirtley Sally@ProvNABC.Org Helen Pawlowski Helen@ProvNABC.Org |
| Restaurant Guide | Paula Najarian Paula@ProvNABC.Org |
| Publicity | Mike Wavada Mike@ProvNABC.Org |
| Finance | Joe Brouillard Joe@ProvNABC.Org |
| Comments / Contact Us: | Linda Ahrens Linda@ProvNABC.Org |
While we are excited to bring players back together to the bridge table, we will still approach the tournament with caution. All NABC attendees, staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated as per the Centers for Disease Control guidelines. While booster shots are currently not required, they are highly recommended.
Mask protocol update
Effective March 1, 2022, The ACBL will require masking of players, staff and volunteers when the COVID-19 Community Level rate is indicated as “High,” and will not require masks when the Community Level rate is indicated as “Low” or “Medium.” This will be reviewed on a daily basis for the Summer NABC using the Community Level county check system. Players at the NABC will receive updates in the Daily Bulletin notifying them of that day’s status, and signage will be posted throughout tournament areas each morning.
Attendees should be prepared by bringing masks to the tournament playing areas in the event the Community Level rate changes to “High.” Masks are still recommended for attendees who are at high risk for severe illness or otherwise are a member of a vulnerable population. We also ask attendees to be courteous and wear a mask if seated at a table with a high-risk player who asks for tablemates to wear masks.
Additionally, all monetary transactions will be cashless, including tournament fees.
Vaccine Verification
- Domestic Players (travelers within the United States)
- International Players (travelers coming from outside the United States)
For assistance, please contact VOW Digital Health’s customer service at CustomerSupport@vow.app
Please watch the video or click the button below for instructions on how to obtain clearance into NABC. We encourage attendees to complete this verification process prior to arrival at the tournament, as it will streamline your entry to the NABC tournament floor and help you avoid long lines.
Safety Protocols FAQ