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What is our most common request from players?
MORE COFFEE!
So; MORE COFFEE is what we will supply!
This year, coffee will be available in the playing area, at no charge to players during all sessions.
Also, we are going to pump up candy bowl offerings plus offer a simple snack after the evening session in the playing area. This shall be in lieu of snacks after the evening session in the hospitality suite.
Enjoy - and - see you at the Gopher!
The Gopher Regional has much to offer our I/N players!
See you at the Gopher!
If you read bridge columns in major publications, then you may find an intriguing play or defense from a Spingold match or international competition.
Yet, to find fascinating bids or plays, an elite event need not be the source. Bridge lovers can find beauty and logic anywhere - be it a Bermuda Bowl or the local dupe.
Our thanks to the Maple Grove Thursday duplicate for the source of this hand. And, to Jean Boettcher who was playing and reported the hand to husband Steve Gaynor for his write up below!
We are asking players to register on the first day they play. Please fill out a short registration card; you will receive a registration gift!
Register at the general Information Desk or at the Intermediate/Newcomer Welcome Desk.
See you at the Gopher!
Celebrate winners of Unit 178's and 103's 2013 Mini-McKenney and Ace of Clubs awards! All players are welcome to attend.
April 12- Unit 178 Awards Banquet and Membership meeting - Twin City Bridge Center - Complimentary light dinner at 5:15
Awards presentation at 6:15 and bridge game at 7pm.
(Please note that this is TOMORROW, Saturday evening!)
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April 26- Unit 103 Awards Banquet - 2pm at Bridge Center of St. Paul
Complimentary lunch followed by awards presentation and a bridge game-
Please RSVP by April 17th to 651-490-5430
Have a great time celebrating our favorite game! Congratulate your peers on their achievements - and get recognized for your own!
Much discussion has been held about morning start times for the Gopher Regional. So in 2014, we are trying a new time schedule. Morning is 10AM; afternoon is 2:15PM; evening is 7:15PM.
The morning "rush hour" should be concluded with this schedule. Thus, you can drive to the game and avoid congestion. Restaurant availability should be better, too.
We hope this helps the many players who commute from around the Twin Cities.
See you at the Gopher!
2014 heralds a number of changes in the District 14 finals of Grand National Teams. If you're not sure what they are - or what to think about them - Steve Gaynor shares a number of fine ideas with us.
Please read Steve's column below - and - please come in play in this excellent event at the end of Gopher 2014!
Finally! The snow is melting, the temperatures are rising ... spring is on its way!
And with spring, we can also enjoy the Spring Sectional in Rochester! From Friday, April 4th through Sunday, the 6th, you have your choice of various fine pair and team games.
The schedule and details are here. Enjoy the end of winter and bridge, too!
Lynn Deas and Disa Eythorsdottir, two of the reigning World Women's Champions, will be in full force at the Gopher Regional in 2014. Monday, May 19th, Lynn and Disa are presenting a seminar from 11:30AM to 4:30PM. The seminar features a 16 board team game plus analysis of the hands in play. Cost is $60 per pair or $100 for a team of 4 players.
Purchase a $5 raffle ticket for the opportunity to win Lynn and Disa as your teammates in the Friday-Saturday Morning Swiss Team.
Additionally, Lynn and Disa are available professionally as pro partners or teammates. If you'd like to hire one of these elite players for either a pair or two-session game during the Gopher, then check out the Gopher flyer. Costs for a game with Lynn and Disa are listed.
See you at the Gopher!