The ACBL Educational Foundation (ACBLEF) is an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit foundation with the mission of introducing bridge to non-players and growing bridge players of all levels. The Foundation accepts contributions from individuals and corporations and then awards grants to programs which share its goals. The ACBLEF junior fund raises donations earmarked to support US junior bridge. Our first goal is to help qualified US juniors attend major tournaments such as the upcoming World Youth Transnational Championships in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy occurring August 7-14, 2022.Support youth bridge!
About Our Auction
There are multiple ways to get involved:
#1 ACBLEF PRO-AM ON REALBRIDGE:
Monday, July 11th, 2022, 4PM PST / 7PM EST Site: RealBridge (https://realbridge.online)Our premier event is the Pro-AM game. Bid on an amazing array of world champions, bridge celebrities, authors and even legends to partner YOU in a 20-board online game with video and voice. Move every two boards and interact with the best of bridge donating their time and mentoring in a fun environment. We will have Prizes!! and a FUN evening with your bridge heroes. When it is over, come to our Zoom after-party where a panel of experts will provide opinions on interesting hands. Pro-AM pairs will be divided into two sections: Section A — those pros with the highest bids Section B — the second half #2 COMPETE AGAINST THE PROS WITH YOUR REGULAR PARTNER: Buy an entry as a pair to play in group A, B or C! All participants in all groups are invited to the Zoom after party! Section A: $500/pair — play with the top tier of the Pros Section B: $100/pair — play with the second tier of the Pros Section C: $50/pair — play against your peers on the same boards as the Pro-AM #3 KIBITZ: Kibitz Group A and receive interactive commentary on a delayed feed and an invitation to the Zoom after-party. Donation: $10 Monday, July 11th, 2022, 4PM PST / 7PM EST #4 PLAYING LESSON WITH A CELEBRITY: Bid on an amazing array of world champions, celebrities, teachers and authors who have stepped up to offer playing lessons on BBO. The winning bidder receives an online game/lesson at a date/time to be arranged to fit your schedule after the Summer NABC in Providence. #5 BRIDGE GOODIES OR DONATE Check out other bridge goodies or just donate to support junior bridge! GENTLE MEN AND WOMEN, START YOUR ENGINES! Get in there and bid whatever you like! Don’t get discouraged if you get outbid. Come right back and show them who’s boss! After all, charity is the big winner, and you will have so much fun playing with your pro and interacting with the players on this special evening.
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