restaurant guide and door prizes · 2/3/2020 · hospitality/awards desk hours monday:...

February 3 - February 9, 2020February 3 - February 9, 2020

Tuesday, February 4Tuesday, February 4

Celebrating 59 Years of Lone Star RegionalsCelebrating 59 Years of Lone Star RegionalsHouston Lone Star RegionalHouston Lone Star Regional

Editor: Ivette ChapmanEditor: Ivette ChapmanDaily BulletinDaily Bulletin

TODAY AT 2 PM

Bob MorrisRULES OF SIGNALING

TODAY Newcomer Appreciation Day

0-5 Supervised Play Game (free) at 10:00 amCookies at 1:45 pm Compliments of the Marriott

0-299 I/N Reception after the 2:30 pm game

RESTAURANT GUIDE AND DOOR PRIZESWe are thrilled to present our 2020 Lone Star Regional Restaurant Guide.

In the guide, you will find restaurants, their location, distance from the hotel and for those offering a discount, a notation. As always, our guide includes NEW participating businesses and restaurants!

When you visit one of the restaurants offering a discount, please tell management Thank YOU! PLEASE NOTE: You must present your convention card to receive the discount!! DOOR PRIZES: All the restaurants listed in the guide have given us generous amount of door prizes. We are very appreciative of each of our participating restaurants.

Players will be randomly selected to receive a door prize during the first few days of our Regional. Winners (and their winnings) will be listed in the Daily Bulletin. If you are one of the lucky players to receive a door prize, please use it, gift it, or return it to the Hospitality Desk.

Very special thanks go to Jack LaVigne and Sheryl Thomas for all their hard work securing the discounts and door prizes being provided this year!

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Jack Balter Memorial Charity Pairs Results Afternoon Charity Pairs - 30.0 Tables

A B C11.67 1 David Henke - Lew Levy Houston, TX 62.11%8.75 2 Chris Compton Dallas, TX; Linda Elmore Victoria, TX 61.18%6.56 3 Ralda St Pierre Houston, TX; Sandra Parker Sugar Land, TX 60.83%4.92 4 Michael Huston Joplin, MO; Kerr Godfrey Houston, TX 60.54%3.69 5 Timucin Erkoc Houston, TX; Betty Starzec Sugar Land, TX 60.33%2.92 6 Georgiana Gates - Virginia Zilic Houston, TX 59.62%5.91 7 1 Robin Ladin - Barbara Harberg Houston, TX 59.26%2.92 8 Catherine Prasad - Shatrugna Prasad Missouri City, TX 58.26%2.04 9 Chantal Dube Montreal, QC; Martine Lacroix Repentigny, QC 58.05%1.46 10 Anne LaCour Georgetown, TX; David Ticen Victoria, TX 57.98%1.46 11 Richard Wilson - John Lindsey Houston, TX 56.55%4.43 2 Harold Copeland - Raleigh Williamson Houston, TX 55.34%3.32 3 Ian Kirk - Deanna Birch Portland, OR 55.27%2.49 4 Phyllis Timko - Donald Timko Houston, TX 54.91%1.87 5 Ann Sinclair Houston, TX; Robert Echols Lufkin, TX 54.06%1.40 6 Sandy Roth - Jack Roth Kingwood, TX 53.13%1.46 7 Karen Tabak Nussbaum Houston, TX; Daksha Adhia Sugar Land, TX 52.78%2.42 1/2 Margaret Murison - David Murison Vernon, BC 51.07%2.42 1/2 Lorita Tipton - Judith Earle Houston, TX 51.07%1.55 3 Linda Brodie Bellaire, TX; Carol Ehrman Houston, TX 50.50%1.16 4 Donna Hrachovy Sugar Land, TX; Martin Hrachovy Houston, TX 49.15%0.87 5 Debbie Zimmer - Karen Burnley Montgomery, TX 48.86%

Evening Charity Pairs - 21.0 Tables

A B C9.04 1 Richard Chan Markham, ON; Ming Sheng Northbrook, IL 63.31%6.78 2 Tobi Sokolow - Claudette Hartman Austin, TX 62.57%5.09 3 Sherman Gao Brea, CA; Andrew Collins Little Rock, AR 62.56%3.81 4 Phillip Grothus - Randall Lake Houston, TX 60.04%2.86 5 Linda Robinson - Eric Schwartz Arlington, MA 59.33%3.06 6 Anne LaCour Georgetown, TX; David Ticen Victoria, TX 58.62%2.14 7 Chris Compton Dallas, TX; Linda Elmore Victoria, TX 58.13%4.38 8 1 Carol Stephens - Courtney Stephens Greensboro, GA 57.65%1.53 9 Mike Doyle Katy, TX; Ralda St Pierre Houston, TX 57.49%3.29 2 1 Sandra Jackson - Richard Jackson Bellaire, TX 53.51%2.46 3 2 Lourdes Fletcher Houston, TX; Stuart Nelan Melissa, TX 52.78%1.85 4 Doris Everette - Joe Everette Montgomery, TX 51.04%1.64 5 3 Gail Fayard Gretna, LA; Audrey Cerise New Orleans, LA 50.92%1.04 6 Jackie Hertweck Allen, TX; E J Nowak McKinney, TX 49.64%1.06 4 Sandy Roth - Jack Roth Kingwood, TX 43.85%


Hospitality Desk

Sam Khayatt and her volunteers will be eager to present your welcome gift and prizes throughout the tournament.

DISTRICT 16 CELL PHONE POLICYCell Phones may NOT be used in the playing area.

They must be turned off or silenced and may not be visible. Penalties WILL be assessed.

PLEASE TURN THEM OFF!

Hospitality/Awards Desk HoursMonday: 12:00-12:50pm & 5:30-6:20pm;

Tuesday-Friday: 9-9:50am, 1:30-2:20pm & 6:15-6:50pm; Saturday: 9-9:50am, 1:30-2:20pm

Sunday: 8:30-9:20am & 1/2 hr after final session.

Please claim your awards at the Awards Desk next to Hospitality. Awards are given to each section top winner in each flight for pairs and team games. Please be sure to collect your award prior to the end of the tournament.

Gold Rush Pairs Results Gold Rush Pairs - 18.0 Tables

7 36.43 1 Gregory May - David Badertscher Galveston, TX 59.18 % 4.82 2 1 David Vaughn - Mary Vaughn Houston, TX 57.55 %3.62 3 Paddy Fiorino Missouri City, TX; Jay Evert Houston, TX 57.44 %2.71 4 Jane Lawson - Susan Domsalla The Woodlands, TX 57.20 %2.14 5 Sue Alt Austin, TX; Cynthia Rivet Lakeway, TX 54.95 %2.04 6 Julia Hill The Woodlands, TX; AJ James Spring, TX 54.84 %2.04 7 Joan Schnider - James Sells Houston, TX 54.15 %1.45 8 Ian Fetterley Houston, TX; Ann Dahn Spring, TX 52.73 %1.93 9 2 Marilyn Foote Dallas, TX; Janet Sheppard Plano, TX 52.27 %1.45 3 Elizabeth McDaniel Austin, TX; Karrie Washenfelder Richmond, TX 51.36 %1.08 4 Dennis Simpson - William Voss Grand Junction, CO 51.35 %1.45 5 Gigi White Bellaire, TX; Mark Levy Houston, TX 51.24 %


MONDAY, 49’er & 299’er PAIRS RESULTS

THIS IS A FRAGRANCE FREE TOURNAMENT Fragances DON’T smell beautiful to everyone.

Scented products can make people sick. For the health and consideration of others, please keep the air

fragrance free.

49er Pairs - 4.5 Tables - 1:00 PM G H1.53 1 1 Margie Dalton Houston, TX; Peggy Abshire 65.22%1.15 2 Carolyn Elliott - John Williams Houston, TX 64.70%0.87 3 2 Joseph LoCicero Jr Richmond, TX; William Sullivan Houston, TX 58.62%0.65 4 Utako Tomoeda - Wynette Stuntz Houston, TX 58.45%

299er Pairs - 12.0 Tables - 1:00 PM D E F2.89 1 1 Linda Wilson Ponte Vedra, FL; Scott Cantor Houston, TX 61.55%2.17 2 2 1 Karen White - Kathryn Johnson Houston, TX 59.66%1.44 3/4 Gayle Watkins League City, TX; Linda Buice Houston, TX 55.87%1.43 3/4 Debbie Ballard - Amy Puchot Houston, TX 55.87%0.91 5 Betty Cartmell - Robert Dennis Houston, TX 55.68%1.11 6 3 Sarah Stephens - Joan Pratka Houston, TX 55.30%1.00 4 2 John Doyle - James Moore Houston, TX 54.55%0.63 5 Barbara Sweeney Houston, TX; Sarah Springer Katy, TX 51.14%

299er Pairs - 5.0 Tables - 6:30 PM D E F1.97 1 1 1 Sarah Springer Katy, TX; Sharon Kaplan Cypress, TX 61.00%1.48 2 2 2 Craig Howard - Wanda Wisniewska Houston, TX 58.50%1.11 3 3 Marietta Allmond - Michael Stoffel Seguin, TX 54.50%0.83 4 4 Sheryl Feldman - Bernard Feldman Houston, TX 52.00%0.92 3 Michael Linkins - Mark Johnson Spring, TX 47.50%

A Big Thank You to...

Buddy Hanby ~ for serving as the Attorney for Unit 174

Brigitte & Danny Sandifier ~ for ensuring fair election practices by serving as the Unit’s Election Judges

Gary Hercules ~ for managing our finances as Treasurer of Unit 174

Paul Nimmons ~ for serving as the Unit Parliamentarian

Patrick Tourais ~ for providing checks & balances by serving as our Unit 174 Financial Verifier


Partnership DeskKenneth Hudson and his volunteers will be on hand to help arrange partnerships

for the tournament in the Grand Foyer.

Partnership Hours Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00-9:50am, 1:30-2:20pm, Sunday: 8:30-9:20am

CAROL JEWITT BRACKETED SWISS RESULTSBracketed Swiss Teams 1 - 9.0 Tables

31.20 1 Carole Liss San Rafael, CA; Karin Kelsey Albuquerque, NM; Jacob Morgan Madison, WI; Jeremy Lewis Lexington, NC; Valentin Kovachev Las Vegas, NV 123.0023.40 2 Patti Mullendore - Eddie Wold - Robert Morris Houston, TX; David Grainger Etobicoke, ON; Jane Armstrong Sugar Land, TX 102.0017.55 3 Loretta Rivers Monroe, LA; Mike Cappelletti Delray Beach, FL; Jeff Overby Boynton Beach, FL; Jeff Meckstroth Clearwater Bch, FL 94.0013.16 4 Jim Mahaffey Winter Park, FL; Mustafa Cem Tokay Manhattan, NY; Alfredo Versace; Gary Cohler Delray Beach, FL; Sam Lev - Daniel Lev New York, NY 88.00

Bracketed Swiss Teams 2 - 9.0 Tables

18.48 1 Terry McHenry - Gen Geiger - Gigi Simpson Sarasota, FL; May Sakr Ardmore, PA 118.0013.86 2 Aldo Cardia - Robert L McClendon Ponte Vedra, FL; Michael Heins Champaign, IL; Alex Khrakovsky Columbus, OH 105.0010.40 3 J Gittelman - Anthony Bianchi - Gary King Houston, TX; Thomas Peters Grapeland, TX 96.007.80 4 W Lease Richmond, TX; Ariel Leibovitz - Mimi Hagedorn - Dianna Gittelman Houston, TX 76.00


11.28 1/2 Steven Bell Cypress, TX; Courtney Coffman The Woodlands, TX; Jerry Barrett - Gary Anderson Austin, TX 100.0011.28 1/2 Nancy Boothe Houston, TX; Marie-France Benoit Ottawa, ON; Jim Dick Harlingen, TX; Preston Morrow Dallas, TX 100.007.25 3 William Daniel III - Wes Peirce - Judy Gibson The Woodlands, TX; Mary McDonald Willis, TX 92.005.44 4 Nancy Strohmer - Hans Strohmer Houston, TX; George Fillis - Karen Fillis Shavano Park, TX 90.00


11.39 1 Ann McDougal - Rick Barrett Houston, TX; A Desmond Jersey Village, TX; Laura Jones Katy, TX 117.008.54 2 Terri O'Brien Leander, TX; Kathryn Bailey Dripping Spring, TX; Barbara Morgan - Mary Rita de Hoyos New Braunfels, TX 91.006.41 3 DonaldHixson-VirginiaHixsonRapidCity,SD;JoeRamirez-PhyllisGiffinSanAntonio,TX 86.004.81 4 Edwin Zwald Houston, TX; Nandlal Khatri - Shyam Bhatia Sugar Land, TX; Joseph Wald Morganton, GA 82.00


10.09 1 David Littmann Brookshire, TX; Sharon Haley - Constance Singleton - Hasin Jinna Houston, TX; Pamela White Richmond, TX 105.007.57 2 Carol Lombardino - John Montgomery Tomball, TX; David Robinson Granbury, TX; Bob Otis San Antonio, TX 98.005.68 3 Tim Stelly - Robert Kacher, Jr Beaumont, TX; Patricia Bell Silsbee, TX; Wayne Outlaw Orange, TX 85.004.26 4 Ashok Shingavi - Linda McReynolds - Ronald Schulman Houston, TX; Badri Narayan Ann Arbor, MI 84.00


8.12 1 Bob Mendel - Tonya McNabb Houston, TX; Carla Pierce - Bruce Pierce Daphne, AL 127.006.09 2 Donald Boyd - David Bradt - Helene Gersch Houston, TX; Roam Gunn Hot Springs, AR 105.004.57 3 Odis Nolte Conroe, TX; Scherry Sprague Willis, TX; Marilyn Slaughter Missouri City, TX; Sheryl Thomas Richmond, TX 92.003.43 4 Patricia Webb - Laurene Jacob - Melinda Simmen - Jo Dee Bowen Austin, TX 86.00


CAROL JEWITT BRACKETED SWISS RESULTSBracketed Swiss Teams 7 - 9.0 Tables

7.15 1 Jerry Hoffman - George Nelson - Linda Lewis Houston, TX; Kris Sankaran Sugar Land, TX 115.005.36 2 Marguerite Crowl - Gerry Earnest - Jean Jardine - Cissy Wortham Montgomery, TX 92.004.02 3 Frederick Gregory Houston, TX; Sam Khayatt Kingwood, TX; Ronald Pare - Ann Pare The Woodlands, TX 87.003.02 4 James Simmons - Frances Simmons Kingwood, TX; Richard Napientek Porter, TX; George McKinley 84.00


6.96 1 Mark Alpert - Judy Alpert - John Foley - Charlene Coor Austin, TX 101.005.22 2 Lynn Luster - Laura McWilliams - Margot Cater - Linwood Olson Houston, TX 93.003.43 3/4 Karen Jennings Lafayette, LA; James Whiteside Midland, MI; Barbara Layton Corpus Christi, TX; Felicia Davis Rockport, TX 86.003.43 3/4 Ronald Kunkel Leander, TX; Curt Wyman - Cheri Gross - Michael Rainbird Austin, TX 86.00

DIRECTOR’S REFRESHER CLASSHeld on Sunday February 2, 2020

The ACBL Club Director’s Refresher Course was held on Sunday. Teaching the class was Melody Euler, who has been directing tournaments for ACBL since 2012, is a gold life master and excels at training both club and tournament directors, especially in the area of customer service. The 32 participants attending enjoyed learning about recent changes, how to better handle a variety of rulings, improve customer service and handle difficult situations that can arise at the table.


Wayne ChristiansenMemorial A/X Pairs

Wayne Howard Christiansen passed away on May 30, 2019. He was a long-term member and a director at Clear Lake Bridge Club. He graduated from Webb Institute in 1961 with a degree

in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He also completed a post-graduate degree at MIT. He was a member of Houston Yacht Club and was very active in Clear Lake Bridge Club and in Unit 174 competition. He was a Gold Life Master and will be missed by everyone at Clear Lake Bridge Club.

Marilyn JordanMemorial

Mid-Flight Pairs It is our honor and privilege to pay tribute to Marilyn Jordan a dedicated leader in the bridge community.

Marilyn became a player and member of Bridge Club of Houston in 2007. Nine years ago, she was elected to the Board of Directors and chose to contribute through her culinary skills. She served as chef for special events and all of the Non-Life Master Tournaments.

Best known for her talent in the kitchen, Marilyn served the community in a myriad of other ways:

• Mentored players on bridge skills and etiquette.

• Ambassador ever since the program began eight years ago.

• Known for or her intelligence, and business acumen, she assisted in negotiating two Club leases.

In her own words she said “BCOH has been my passion for many years.”

With deep gratitude and love, Marilyn, we salute you!

Beverley Cheatham

GOLD RUSH PAIRS In honor of the many years of service to the Bridge Club of Houston we are dedicating this event to our long-term manager & friend, Beverley Cheatham.

The Bridge Club of Houston players and friends

Julie Halperin

0-5 PAIRS Julie is a sapphire life master, director, mentor and gifted teacher who enjoys introducing new players to duplicate bridge.

She is well known for her winning smile, gentle manner with others and eagerness to help.

Thank you, Julie, for your continued dedication of sharing your knowledge and love for bridge with our players both at Bridge Club of Houston and Unit 174 events!


A big thank you to our Unit 174 Photographer Al Fortier. Overall winners of Open and I/N events are asked to see Al at the Photographer Station. You will find him either wearing his fedora or decked out in New Orleans Saints colors. Of course, he is the guy with the camera. (Duh! As our grandkids would say!)

AL WANTS TO TAKE YOUR PICTURE!!We’ve saved a place for you in tomorrow’s Daily Bulletin and the District 16 Scorecard!

Photographer HoursMonday-Saturday: 30 minutes after each session.

Sunday: 30 minutes after the game.

We also want pictures of anyone who has reached a new master point rank at this tournament

Especially You new Life Masters!

Bracketed SwiSS

Brigitte and Danny Sandifer have contributed to bridge in the Houston area for many years as volunteers. Brigitte is currently the club manager for Apple II which plays Fridays at Tracy Gee. Danny helps in many ways, but the most significant is the care and cleaning of the dealing machine. They also serve as the Election Judges for Unit 174 which involves preparing the ballots, monitoring the voting at the Election Sectional and then counting the ballots.Brigitte and Danny we appreciate all you do for bridge in Houston!!!

tueSday - wedneSday MyStery HONOREE MINI-SOLOWAY

Is EXTREMELY generous, Shuns attention and accoladesPrefers to donate anonymously

Loves the game of bridgeHas played “behind the screen”

Is a loyal friendLEAN YARN CORL

Brigitte & Danny Sandifer

can you gueSS wHo it iS?????

Intermediate/Newcomer Desk

Cindy Cox and her volunteers will welcome you to the tournament, answer questions, provide Free Play coupons, and assist in finding an I/N partner for first time tournament attendees.

I/N Hours Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00-9:50am, 1:30-2:20pm,

Sunday: 8:30-9:20am

Look for the Red Balloon Markers These balloons mark the locations where

Newcomers will find assistance and/or buy entries.


Lunch $11.50 Rotisserie Chicken and Vegetable SoupSeasonal Salad Bar Grilled Tri-Tip with Red Wine Demi Herb Roasted Tilapia w/ Lemon SauceRice Pilaf w/ PeasRoasted Squash and ZucchiniAssorted Cookies and Brownies

M a r r i o t t B u f f e t M e n u

Dinner $12.75Rotisserie Chicken and Vegetable Soup Seasonal Salad BarBBQ Pulled Pork Herb Roasted Chicken Baked Mac and Cheese BBQ Baked Beans Cobbler

ACES & KNAVESACES & KNAVESAces & Knaves is a celebrated new film about the most fascinating mind sport ever invented and will be shown FREE of charge as part of the LSR on Saturday, February 8, at 7 p.m. in the Grand Pavilion. Doors will open 20 minutes prior to the movie start so come early to secure your seat, socialize and grab a free refreshment.

The film features a quick-paced explanation of the game, lively interviews with bridge superstars, a segment on bridge and brain science, and the

gripping story of a few elite players caught cheating. Bridge players in the film include personalities from all walks of life – from Bill Gates and Warren Buffet to Jeopardy celebrity “Jeopardy James Holzhauer.”

Thanks goes to the ACBL Educational Foundation, District 16 and Houston Unit 174 for each helping to underwrite this event.

The public is invited to this free showing of the movie so help expose the game we love to potential new players by inviting your friends. As the film runs just shy of an hour, you will still have time to go out on the town… or play in our Saturday evening Zip Knock-Out game at 8:30pm.

Daily Lunch Menu SpecialDaily Lunch Menu SpecialSoup and ½ Sandwich $8.95

Tax & Tip not included


Stop by Graham Crackers Ladies apparel & accessories Everything 40% off (Cash & checks only)

ALSO- Bridge T-shirts & shirt jackets $25 to $39Drop by & see Mike Graham for great selections and prices

PHOTO GALLERY

Monday Door Prizes Winners: Name Amount From Betty Cartmell $10 Brookstreet BBQ William Sullivan $5 Chili’s Carol Noble $10 P.F. Chang’s Robert Vilyus $10 Rudi Lechner’s Margie Dalton $10 Rudi Lechner’s Richard Wilson *AF Tamales Dona Tere Victoria Wade *AF Tamales Dona Tere Judy Busby $20 BuffBurger Pat Fowlkes $25 P.F. Chang’s Ian Kirk $25 Yao *AF Aqua Fresca

Congratulations to all!

Monday Bkt. Swiss 5Pamela White, Sharon Haley,

Constance Singleton & David Littm

Monday Bkt. Swiss 6Carla Pierce, Tonya McNabb, Bruce Pierce & Bob Mendel

Monday Bkt. Swiss 7George Nelson, Kris Sankaran, Linda Lewis & Jerry Hoffman


Kathy’s Accessories Kathy will be showcasing the latest in high end designer inspired fashion jewelry, and

sterling silver rings and jewelry

TOMORROW’S SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 5, 10:00am

Larry Laird A/X/Y Pairs 1st of 2 Continues 2:30pm Beverley Cheatham Gold Rush Pairs 1st of 2 Continues 2:30pm Julia Miller Morning Side Game Series Must play in 2 of 5 to qualify in overall 49’er & 299’er Pairs single if attendance warrants 0-5 Pairs single if attendance warrants Merrill Lynch Bracketed Swiss 1st of 2 Continues 2:30pm Mystery Honoree Mini-Soloway 3rd of 4 Continues 2:30pm

Wednesday, February 5, 2:30pm

Larry Laird A/X/Y Pairs 2nd of 2 Beverley Cheatham Gold Rush Pairs 2nd of 2 49’er & 299’er Pairs single if attendance warrants 0-5 Pairs single if attendance warrants Julia Miller Afternoon Side Game Series Must play in 2 of 5 to qualify in overall Merrill Lynch Bracketed Swiss 2nd of 2 Miystery Honoree Mini-Soloway 4rd of 4

Wednesday, February 5, 7:00pm

Evening Side Game Series Must play in 2 of 4 to qualify in overall Handicapped Swiss 2nd of 2

Safety First!Please keep the playing area clean and safe by placing your personal

items under your chair and disposing of trash in the baskets provided.

ENTRY FEE $14 per session Monday – Friday

$15 per session Saturday (1$ for NABC )$16 per session Sunday (includes lunch voucher)

Cost is more for non and unpaid ACBL membersYou can join the ACBL at the tournament

Jeremy’s Books Convention card holders, Bridge books, gifts and supplies.

Something for everyone! Check us out.


TODAY’S SCHEDULE

Tuesday, February 4, 10:00am

Wayne Christiansen A/X Pairs 1st of 2 Continues 2:30pm Marilyn Joyner Memorial Mid-Flight Pairs 1st of 2 Continues 2:30pm Beverly Cheathan Gold Rush Pairs 1st of 2 Continues 2:30pm Morning Side Game Series Must play in 2 of 5 to qualify in overall 49’er & 299’er Pairs single if attendance warrants Julie Halperin 0-5 Pairs single if attendance warrants Brigitte and Danny Sandifer Bracketed Swiss 1st of 2 Continues 2:30pm Mystery Honoree Mini-Soloway* 1st of 4 Continues 2:30pm

Tuesday, February 4, 2:30pm

Wayne Christiansen A/X Pairs 2nd of 2 Marilyn Joyner Memorial Mid-Flight Pairs 2nd of 2 Beverly Cheathan Gold Rush Pairs 2nd of 2 Afternoon Side Game Series Must play in 2 of 5 to qualify in overall 49’er & 299’er Pairs single if attendance warrants 0-5 Pairs single if attendance warrants Brigitte and Danny Sandifer Bracketed Swiss 2nd of 2 Mystery Honoree Mini-Soloway 2nd of 4 Continues Wednesday 10:00am

Tuesday, February 4, 7:00pm

Evening Side Game Series Must play in 2 of 4 to qualify in overall Handicapped Swiss 1st of 2 Continues Wednesday 7:00pm

Stratified Events: A(3000+) B(750-3000) C(0-750)A/X Pairs: A(5000+) X (0-5000) (A & X play together)

Mid-Flight Pairs: B(1500-3000) Y(0-1500) (B & Y play together)Gold Rush Pairs: C(300-750) Z(0-300) (C & Z play together)

A/X/Y Pairs: A(5000+) X(2000-5000) Y(0-2000) Strati-Flighted Swiss: A(4000+) X(0-4000) (A & X play together) B(0-3000) (Bracketed - no player over 3000 MPs)

Bracketed Swiss: Brackets of 7 to 9 teams by average MPNOTE: Team or pair average used for all stratified events and within flights for strati-flighted events.

Stratifications may vary at Director’s discretion.* 2-Day Mini-Soloway starts for Top Bracket Equivalent.

Smoking AreasNo smoking anywhere in the playing areas or the hotel. Smoking is permitted in the breezeway between the Hotel and the Grand Foyer, the area next to Rose garden Room and 50 feet away from the back door of the Grand Foyer.

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