The 2021 District 19 NAP Finals will be a one-day, two-session event, played on BBO.
Go to our NAP page for more information.
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Whistler Regional uncertain
As you know, the Whistler Regional is scheduled for November 1 to 7.
However, this is dependent on BC moving to step 4 of its Covid Recovery Plan, which would allow large indoors gatherings. Due to the recent surge in Covid cases, the province remains at step 3 for the foreseeable future.
BC Public Health officials hope that as more people get immunized to meet the BC vaccine card requirements, restrictions can be lifted.
Given the uncertainty, D19’s Board of Directors will make a final decision on whether to hold the tournament on October 1st. District players will be informed through email and a notice will be posted on our website.
Implications for hotel and accommodations reservations:
If you have booked a room at Chateau Whistler, hang tight. Your credit card will not be charged until mid October. It’s an awesome rate and you might want to consider keeping some or all of your days for a getaway. even if the event is cancelled.
If you have booked other accommodations (Airbnb, etc), check their cancellation policy.
ACBL cancels Sectionals and Regionals for August
The ACBL recently informed units and districts that all August face-to-face tournaments have been canceled due to the risk posed by the coronavirus Delta variant.
If you were planning on attending a face-to-face tournament in August, please click here to read the entire announcement.
D19 GNT Finals – Results are in!
The GNT (Grand National Team) District finals concluded on June 20th 2021.
Winners of all four flights, as well as links to results on ACBL Live can be found on our GNT page.
Whistler Regional is on for 2021!
The Whistler Regional will be held this year, from November 1 to 7.
Currently, details are scarce, but check this space often as we will be posting them as soon as they are available.
Here is what we know at this point:
- The flyer is currently in preparation.
- The tournament will be held at the Chateau Whistler.
- Rooms are available from $148 Cdn+ tax.
- Free parking to bookings by Oct 15.
- Hotel cancellation-no penalty 14 nights prior-1 night for anything after check in. After check in penalty waived for family emergencies etc.
- Free bottled water for all.
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If the US/Canada border is closed or there are virus issues, there will be no penalties for cancellation.
You too can participate in this year’s GNTs!
The GNT (Grand National Team) District finals will be held online on BBO over 2 weekends in June. Put a team together if you want to compete.
Complete details can be found on our GNT page.
D19 pair wins the 0-5000 IMP Pairs at NAOBC
More Canadians win big at NAOBC!
Shelley Burns of North Vancouver BC and Kelvin Raywood of Vancouver BC win the 0–5000 IMP Pairs.
Read the full story on the NAOBC Daily Bulletin.
John Lai and Morris Chen win NAP B
John Lai of Vancouver BC and Morris Chen of Surrey BC, representing District 19, 
won the Golder North American Pairs, Flight B with an impressive score of 63.94%.
Read the full story on the NAOBC Daily Bulletin.
Face-to-face bridge: an update from ACBL D19 director Tim White
Tim White, ACBL D19 Director, has sent us a letter detailing ACBL’s plans for a reopening of face-to-face bridge. This is a must-read document for tournament organizers, Unit boards, club owners and players who want an update on the current situation.
Click here to access Tim’s letter.
For more information, you can reach Tim at trkwhite@gmail.com
D19 Regionals cancelled until fall 2021
The following District 19 Regional Tournaments have been cancelled for 2021: Victoria (originally scheduled for April), Penticton (June) and Lynwood (August).
Whistler is still in the cards, so to speak, and could be held at the end of October or the beginning of November. A final decision will be made by D19’s Board no later than the end of May.