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As you know, all Regional & National Tournaments have a built-in daily educational component with stimulating discussions & engaging lectures. This year BOTE had one of their own teachers in the tournament speakers queue.
Roy spoke leadoff this year & his Topic was Masterful Mistakes. His talk included a slide presentation on an array of common bridge errors that are often repetitive in nature, with an emphasis on how to recognize them & how to take remedial steps for improved performance at our game. He noted that giving a lecture in a huge Convention Centre with 70-80 people in attendance is a lot different than teaching in the small breakout classroom with 15-20 students at home.
[POSTER NOTE] GREAT LINEUP - COME & LEARN FROM OUR 4 KNOWLEDGEABLE SPEAKERS
ROY PERRY - CANADIAN BRIDGE PLAYER, DIAMOND LM, DIRECTOR, CLUB PRESIDENT, TEACHER, OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE AT MULTI LEVELS OF EDUCATIONAL BRIDGE.
JOANN GLASSON - GRAND LIFE MASTER, 10,000+ MPs. 8 NAT’L CHAMPIONSHIPS & 3 MEDALS IN WORLD COMPETITION. PAST ACBL PRESIDENT, REGION 3 DIRECTOR
ALA HAMILTON-DAY - DIAMOND LIFE MASTER & AREA TEACHER, CO-CHAIR 2025 PHILADELPHIA NAT’Ls, DISTRICT 4 PRESIDENT & UNIT 190 BOARD.
ERIC RODWELL - TOP TIER BRIDGE PRO, BERMUDA BOWL 5 TIME WINNER, WON TRIPLE CROWN OF BRIDGE, BERMUDA BOWL, WORLD OPEN PAIRS & WORLD TEAM OLYMPIAD, ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN THE HISTORY OF THE GAME.
Marketing Tournament Bridge in the 21st Century
Like other competitive companies & organizations, some bridge tournaments have decided to position themselves as a niche product.
These Boutique Bridge Tournaments prioritize information & instructional sessions, added amenities, historical charm, exclusive shopping experiences, a variety of dining options, a lot of fun & sustained enjoyment, well beyond the usual bridge programs of eat, sleep & Declare & Defend.
At Gatlinburg, players from across North America gather each spring for a prestigious, tradition-rich tournament in the stunning backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains. Canada’s largest tournament, the Penticton Regional, is held in one of only 2 cities in the world located between two stunning lakes. In addition to cards, the area boasts, 80 wineries, 7 craft brewing houses, & lots of local adventure.
Just ask some of our Club members who recently attended & did extremely well at the table, certainly congratulations to all.
REHOBOTH BEACH - The Nation’s Summer Capital
If you like to breathe in early morning salt air, & walk, bike or jog the seaside boardwalk for a mile or so & enjoy magical evening sunsets, then the Spring REHOBOTH REGIONAL TOURNAMENT at the beautiful beach in South Delaware should definitely be high on your Tournament priority list. This niche venue has been increasing in popularity & attendance every year since its inauguration. It attracts players of all levels with opportunities in each of the LIfe Master categories. The area hotels are on the doorstep of the playing area, & also offerer generous discounts so you can choose from an interesting, economical, historical or eclectic site.
The 5 C’s of Hospitality & then Some
But the astute organizers have certainly gone the extra few miles when it comes to hospitality, good vibes & comfort. Some examples of their offerings - you could start every morning with piping hot bakery goods, fresh brewed coffee & tea (available AM & PM), an on-site delicious catered lunch every day, (Cobb Salad, Tender Roast Beef Baguette, BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, vegetarian & gluten-free dishes etc.) with these tasty but unique arrays changing every day. The evenings were also aplenty with amazing amenities, as the generous hosts supplied complementary wine & cheese parties, talented musical entertainment, & even a large welcome cocktail party in the comfy lounge of the Breaker’s Hotel & Convention Centre. All the goodies were free of course. The organizing Committee, spearheaded by Kim Holm & his wife Tammy, (who were astutely on top of everything), along with trusty sidekick Tournament Co-Chair, Harold Jordan, are certainly to be commended for their extraordinary leadership, management and dedicated organization.
Maybe put REHOBOTH on your sand bucket list next year, you won’t be disappointed.
KIM - ROY - HAROLD
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