Volume 1 / Issue 6
June , 2020
News & Updates
"One advantage of bad bidding is that you get to practice at playing atrocious contracts."
Mason Cooley
June 2020 Schedule

Slam Bidding NT Contracts
Tuesday, June 16
7:00-8:30 pm (EDT)

Slam Bidding Suit Contracts
Tuesday, June 23
7:00-8:30 pm (EDT)


What is Zoom?

Zoom is an interactive video conferencing platform used for meetings and training. These webinars are interactive using audio and video.

Participants will receive :
  • Zoom URL to attend the meeting. Click on that link 5 minutes before the start time.
  • PDF of slides and other materials before the webinar
Barometer Games (Play & Learn) Are Back!
Virtual Barometer (play and learn) games are now possible on BBO. These games are ACBL sanctioned. Participants will play 5 rounds of two boards each.

Barometer games for players with less than 100 Master Points will be held on Tuesday mornings at 10 am, and on Thursdays at 10 am for players with less than 500 Master Points.

Cost is $15.00/person (includes BBO and ACBL fees)

To Participate

  • Log into BBO and register for the game as a pair as usual, preferably 90 min before start time.
  • Make sure you are back online 10 min before the start time to avoid being bumped.
  • A URL for a Zoom class will be sent to the game chat at the bottom of your screen
  • At the completion of round one, click that URL to join the virtual classroom. This will allow you to view and participate in the discussion.
  • After the discussion, you will then toggle back to BBO for round 2.
  • With two active tabs in your browser, you will toggle between the two tabs, one to play on BBO and the other to review/discuss hands in the Zoom classroom.

Please make sure you know how to navigate from BBO to Zoom on your I-Pad or Tablet. Laptop or desktop users should not have any problems.

💥 See below new start times for Tuesday and Thursday limited games beginning the week of June 8

Help Support Our Community
Fighting Alzheimer's Disease

The fight against Alzheimer's disease goes on. This year, in keeping its partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, ACBL is offering a scaled sown version of the Longest Day on Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21. All Virtual Clubs that choose to hold games on those days will automatically participate.
For the past two years, TBA members have generously supported Lakewood Elementary making the holiday season special for many children and families. Now, these families are facing real hard times and uncertainty about their future.

We are asking for your help in supporting The Lakewood Covid-19 Elementary Emergency Relief Fund.

ACBL Warning
No phone, texting, or online chatting with partner during online games. BBO and The Common Game run vigorous background algorithms to detect unusual bids and plays. Banning, the consequence, is not worth it.
Game Schedule & Etiquette
Online Etiquette
  • Make sure the chat area is visible at the bottom of your screen to read messages from players and Tournament Director (TD).
  • Use chat to welcome opponents to your table. 
  • Introduce yourself and partner and wish them luck (if you mean it!).
  • Complement opponents with a “wdo” (well done opponents)
  •  Be sure to thank them when they complement you.
  • Complement your partner "wdp"
  • Remember no gloating especially when the defense made a mistake.
  • Alert and explain your own bids
  • You must explain your bid when asked, don't say Jacoby 2NT, explain what it means.
  • Remember, treat others as you like to be treated.
Monday
12:30 pm Open Pairs
1:30 pm 0-750 Limited Gam e

💥 Tuesday
10:00 am Play & Learn 0-100
3:30 pm 0-750 Limited Game

Wednesday
10:30 am 0-100 Limited Game
12:30 pm Open Pairs
1:30 pm 0-750 Limited Game

💥Thursday
10:00 am Play & Learn 0-500
3:30 pm 0-750 Limited Game

Friday
10:30 am 0-100 Limited Game
12:30 pm Open Pairs
1:30 pm 0-750 Limited Game

Saturday
1:30 pm 0-500 Limited Game

💥 Changes effective June 8.


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