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common methods of achieving qualification are: (1) to have finished high in North American Championship events, or to have finished first or second in regionally rated championship events (at least two sessions) , (2) to be one of the top 100 masterpoint holders, (3) to be a member of current official teams representing the ACBL or any of its member countries in international competition, and (4) to be a winner of one of the District Grand National Teams championships. Board (1) A duplicate board. (2) The dummy’s hand, so called because it lies on the table. Board-a-Match A form of duplicate scoring used in team contests in which one matchpoint is awarded for winning the hand and 1 /2 matchpoint for a tie. Board of Governors The ACBL Board of Governors serves in an advisory capacity to the ACBL Board of Directors. This body meets three times a year at each NABC (North American Bridge Championships). Board of Directors The ACBL Board of Directors determines the policies and direction of the ACBL. The Board elects a president, vicepresident, and a treasurer, each for a one-year term. The Board meets three times a year, usually during the week prior to each NABC (North American Bridge Championships). It also elects five representatives to the World Bridge Federation Executive Council for three-year terms. Bracketed Knockout Teams This event is run as a knockout team event with one exception. All teams will play against similarly rated opponents. Each team’s bracket is determined by averaging the entire team’s masterpoint holdings. This is the most popular event in which to play to earn gold points at regionals and NABCs. 12
Bridge at Sea with Audrey Grant This is the title of the ACBL’s fifth television program for PBS. It was distributed by NETA (the National Educational Television Association) and is currently available for PBS stations to air. ACBL sells a home video version of Bridge at Sea through the ACBL Sales Department. Bridge Brushup with Audrey Grant This is the title of the ACBL’s fourth of five television programs offering bridge lessons and hosted by Audrey Grant. It was distributed to PBS stations by NETA (the National Educational Television Association). The ACBL Sales Department offers a home video version of Bridge Brushup for purchase. The Bridge Bulletin ACBL’s main monthly magazine filled with information on bidding and play for all levels of players, information regarding upcoming tournaments, bridge book and software reviews, and reports on special bridge competitions. The Bridge Class with Audrey Grant This is the title of the ACBL’s first of five television programs offering bridge lessons and hosted by Audrey Grant. This show aired on cable for a year before being picked up by SECA (now NETA), a distributor for PBS. The 13 half-hour programs are available free of charge to Independent Cable stations through the ACBL Education Department. A home video version of the program, The Bridge Players’ Home Video Library, a series of three tapes, is available for purchase from the ACBL Sales Department. Bridge Magazines In 2002, ACBL offered two magazines. The Bridge Bulletin published monthly, provides information on bidding, play, and defense for all levels of players, information regarding upcoming tournaments, bridge book and software reviews, and reports on special bridge competitions. Play Bridge, published every other month is designed specifically for new and advancing players by Audrey Grant, the editor. 13
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