ACBL District 19

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is putting on a fundraising bridge game, Bridging Barriers Charity Game. Here’s a chance to contribute to a worthy cause while enjoying your favourite game.  And note that you don’t need to live in Canada* to play!

Game information

1. Where: on BBO
2. When:  Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 10:00AM -12:30PM (PST)
3. Format: 18 boards, stratified A/B/C (point ranges to be announced).
4. ACBL Club Championship rating points (2X the normal club black points).
5. The game will be run through Island Bridge Club, with Roy Stefaniec directing.
6. Prizes will be awarded to top E/W – N/S scores for all three strats.
7. Grand Prize – a 38” strand of pearls donated by Stones Jewellry, valued at $1195.
8. The winner will be announced on game day, Sunday, March 7 at 9:55 am.
   

The cost is $50, eligible for an income tax receipt for the whole amount.

Specific instructions:

1. Choose your partner (you must have a partner to play with, but register individually, to receive your tax receipt)
2. Have your BBO username (handle) ready before you pre-register (required field).
3. Pre-register through this link: https://www.classy.org/event/cnib-bridging-barriers/e317773
4. Game day: log onto BBO between 9:00-9:30 am on Sunday, March 7.
5. Select Challenge then All Tournaments. Type CNIB into the SEARCH field in the top right-hand corner.
6. Click on CNIB and you will be placed at a table, one partner invites the other and you are ready to play!
7. Draw for the Grand Prize takes place at 9:55 am, just before the game starts. Only players are eligible to win.
8. If you have trouble logging on at game day, contact Roy Stefaniec at 250 812-1615.

* Note: Everyone is eligible for prizes but tax receipts are of use to Canadian taxpayers only.