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***** ILLINI REGIONAL -- May 21-27 at Holiday Inn *****
Full schedule:
http://regional.kwbridge.com
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The major bridge event of the year is coming up in less than two
weeks. We need the support of our local players, so we hope ALL of
you can come for at least one session (or all 18!).
NEED A PARTNER?
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Our partnership chairman has several people who are looking for
partners and team-mates. Email your partner request to Hugh
Williams (
hrw...@gmail.com)
or call
618-203-9566.
You can also find partners after the tournament starts. Just
check in at the Partnership Desk at the hotel at least 30-45 minutes
before gametime.
CAN YOU SERVE AS A STANDBY?
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We need players who are willing to serve as last-minute standby
partners. If you can help, please contact Karen (
kwal...@comcast.net)
or Hugh (
hrw...@gmail.com)
to let us know which sessions you're available. Include your phone
number.
There's a special need for a standby player and/or
pair on Friday for the Gold Rush Team event.
If you're called, you'll play free
AND earn a
one-session free-play for any event later in the week.
NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
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* FREE WORKSHOP: "Profits from Preempts" at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
* Five GOLD RUSH events for 0-750 masterpoints: Two-session
gold-point events for pairs on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday (1:30 & 7:00). Gold Rush Teams on Friday.
* SPEAKER PROGRAM: Come early -- at 1:00, Wednesday through
Sunday -- to hear the free mini-lessons from expert speakers. And
remember that beginners are welcome to play in all of the open
events.
* More details are here:
http://advocate.district8acbl.com/feb19/reg-in2019.htm
HOSPITALITY
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* Registration gifts and section-top prizes.
* Late-night snacks after the evening sessions.
* Hotel hospitality suite after the evening sessions.
* Free continental breakfast on Monday, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
A cash snack bar will be open during the afternoon.
CLUB SCHEDULE
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There WILL be regular club games on Monday, May 20 (6:30) and
Tuesday, May 21 (12:30).
NO GAMES at the club Wednesday through Monday, May 23-27.