Great Plains Dealer

Sioux Falls Round-Up

Enormous tournaments in the Great Plains are tough to come by.  Without many large population centers - and quite a distance away from such cities - our tournaments can be more "compact" than some other districts.

Nevertheless, the Sioux Falls folks worked hard to get a good turn-out - and good turn-out they did!  Quite a number of states were represented at the Pheasant Regional.  And - speaking of states - player Linda Wong has now competed in all fifty U.S. states!  This competitor sweetly celebrated her achievement by providing yummy candy bars to all.

If you'd like to see folks having a great time at a good tourney - here you go!

Bridge in Schools

Some of us just "show up" at bridge events.  We expect nice club games and excellent tournaments to be there for us, come what may.

If the bridge community does not work at developing new generations of players, though, the expectations of the rest of us will not be met.

These ladies from Omaha are stepping up to the challenge.  Working hard to introduce bridge to young people, they are finding ways to educate kids in schools and promote bridge overall.

We should give them a round of applause - and ask how we, too, can assist these worthy goals!

District 14 Detroit NAPers

The competition has ended!  Here are the District 14 competitors who will represent us at the Detroit Spring Nationals for the North American Pairs.

Of course, we wish all who attend the best of luck - and hope that they bring home the bacon for our District.

Many thanks, too, for Omaha's hospitality in hosting the qualifying round.

Two Treats

Two special District 14 events are almost upon us!

This Saturday and Sunday in Omaha, the North American Pairs will be held.  If you're looking for an opportunity to play in a national event and have some of your expenses paid to do it - then this is the event for you!

Then, Sioux Falls hosts a District 14 Regional.  Get in the car, enjoy the spectacular fall colors - and win some masterpoints when you reach your destination!

See you there....