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ACBL Online Bridge Club the most comprehensive bridge site on the net • Currently more than 10,000 tables in play monthly. • 10 daily tournaments, including 299ers, individuals, open matchpoints and IMPs. • 12-, 18- and 24-board tournaments every week. • Play famous hands from past national and world championships with commentary afterwards, and try our Play and Defense Par Contest. • Receive E-zine weekly. Archives available of columns, articles, etc. Plus many other informative features. • Play in the Social room ANYTIME. Non-critical partners and opponents (robots) always available. Can’t sleep? You can always play a few hands! COME HOME TO ACBL Join online at www.acbl.com or e-mail: ACBLonline@acbl.org for additional information
THE ACBL FROM A TO Z As a member of the ACBL, you are one of a very special group of more than 150,000 people who enjoy the camaraderie and fun of participating in a game of skill and strategy. ACBL members agree that duplicate bridge is one of the most challenging and exciting sports in the world! ACBL is made up of 300+ Units and 25 Districts. Its main office is in Memphis, Tennessee where an administrative staff of 90+ is housed. There are an additional 200+ field personnel involved in ACBL business. The National Board of Directors determines the policies and direction of the organization. ACBL provides a Member Assistance Line which is available 24 hours a day toll-free (in the USA: 1-800-467-1623; in Canada: 1-800-467-2623). You can check on your masterpoint holdings, or leave us a message about your magazine and/or dues status and your call will be returned within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). ACBL also offers members the opportunity to check masterpoints and get updates on all sorts of bridge information at its web site — www.acbl.org This booklet has been created to provide you with information of interest to all ACBL members. It will serve as a reference guide to the wonderful world of duplicate bridge. Please note these special features: � A list of ACBL Member Benefits on pages 9 and 10, � A guide to the popular bridge shorthand used on the internet on pages 32 and 33, � A special centerfold to introduce some of the products available through ACBL’s Sales Department, � A member insurance special on the inside back cover. � Details on ACBL Online, ACBL’s online bridge club. Enjoy! You hold the winning hand as a member of the ACBL! 1
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The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge
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