Post on 28-Feb-2022
Winterfest 2022
Pigeon Forge
Bridge TournamentDistrict 7 Non-Life Master Regional January 6-9, 2022
& Unit 165 Sectional Pigeon Forge, TN
The Ramsey Hotel &Convention Center
3230 Parkway-Traffic Light #6Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
$82.00 nightlyGreat Room Rate
Complimentary Deluxe Hot BreakfastAsk for “Bridge” Rate
Reserve by Dec 6865-428-2700
(Cancel 72 hrs in advance of reservation date)
Tournament Chair: Sylvia Watersswaters1015@comcast.net 856-599-9357
NLM Chair: Evelyn Jacksontraveltime54@gmail.com 865-386-7308
Partnership Chairs: Tom PaulTomWPaul@juno.com 865-458-3299
Hospitality Chair: Leslie Littledeanleslielittle@gmail.com 865-804-6642
Special SeminarDefensive Play-Second Hand Play
Offered by: Kevin WilsonJan 6, 9am-Noon: $50, includes lunch
Pre-registration by Dec 20Contact: Emily Hatfield
echatfield1204@gmail.com865-604-0718
Outstanding Smoky Mountain HospitalityFree coffee, tea, and hot chocolate furnished byRamsey Hotel. Free lunch Friday & Saturday.Hospitality Room open evenings for drinks and snacks.
Exceptional Hot Buffet Luncheon servedSunday, restaurant seating. Sunday game feeswill be adjusted for the luncheon.
Please check the District 7 website (www.district7bridge.org) for COVID changes or updates.
0-50 Player earning the most masterpoints in thetournament wins the Marcy Beuhler trophy and freeplays for the 2023 Pigeon Forge tournament
Special speakers Fri/Sat before evening events
Sectional MPs boosted for # of NLM playersWe are a fragrance free tournament––no colognes, perfumes in playing area.
Indoor temperatures may fluctuate in playing area; therefore layer clothing for comfort.
NLM Regional Tournament
Seven Gold Point Games
Sunday Bracketed Swiss Teams
Winterfest 2022
Pigeon Forge
Bridge TournamentSectional Game Schedule
Thursday January 6Bracketed Knockout I (continues 1:30pm & 7pm Friday) 1:30pm
Charity Stratified Open Pairs* 1:30pm / 7pm
*Best Total Score for Both Sessions Wins Kay Meeks Trophy
Stratified Swiss Teams-Single Session 7pm
Friday January 7Bracketed Compact Knockout (continues 9am Saturday) 9am
Stratified Swiss Teams-Single Session 1:30 pm
Stratified Open Pairs 9am / 1:30pm / 7pm
Bracketed Knockouts II (continues Saturday 1:30pm & 7pm) 7pm
Saturday January 8 Sectional Game SpecificationsStratified Swiss Teams-Single Sessions 9am/1:30pm Stratified Pairs 0-1000, 1000-3000, 3000+
Stratified Open Pairs 9am / 1:30pm / 7pm Event May be Handicapped at Director’s Discretion
Zip Stratified Swiss-Single Session 7pm Stratification by MP Average
Sunday January 9 Player MPs May Not Exceed Event Upper Limit
Bracketed Swiss Teams (2 Sessions, Hot Buffet LuncheonIncluded)
10am & 2:30pm
NLM Regional Game Schedule*Thursday January 6 NLM Game Specifications
Gold Rush Pairs (2 Sessions) 1:30pm & 7pm
Side Series* A, single session games 1 & 2 1:30pm/7pm Stratifications
*Side series–play 1,2, 3 or all 4. Best two scores are eligiblefor gold
A = 300-750 MPs
B = 100-300 MPs
Friday January 7 C = 0-100 MPs
Bracketed Swiss Teams, 1st of 2 sessions, cont. Sat 9am 9am Player May Not Have More Than 750 MPs
Side Series* A, single session games 3 & 4 9am/1:30pm Player May Not Be a Life Master
Gold Rush Pairs (2 Sessions) 1:30pm & 7pm Stratifications by MP Average
Side Series* B single session game 1 7pm Player MPs May Not Exceed Event Upper Limit
Saturday January 8 MP Awards, 1/3 Gold, 2/3 Red Points
Bracketed Swiss Teams, 2nd of 2 sessions 9am Must play two session events for gold MPs
Side Series B*, single session games 2, 3, 4 9am/1:30pm/7pm Side Series, Best Two Game Averaged, then Ranked
Gold Rush Pairs (2 Sessions) 1:30pm & 7pm
Sunday January 9 *Games Eligible for Gold shown in “goldGold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams-2 Sessions, Hot BuffetLuncheon Included
10am & 2:30pm
ACBL Member NumberRequired to Purchase Entry
All Games Require 3-TableMinimum
“/” Indicates Single SessionEvents