Are WE Truly Fortunate to Have
A Minnesota Tournament Soon?
You Betcha!
Here are ALL the details you will be delighted to have!
GOPHER REGIONAL
May 23-28
BLOOMINGTON, MN
It's May. Hooray! Spring has finally sprung in Minneasota. Flowers and fruit trees are blooming, loons and herons have returned to our lakes. And the Minnesota Gopher Regional returns May 23-28.
We are thrilled to be hosting a face-to-face tournament in only a few weeks. We plan to make the 2022 Gopher Regional our best ever. Please come join in the fun.
The tournament is conveniently located near the Mall of America at the Crowne Plaza Aire Hotel in Bloomington (34th Avenue and American Blvd), right off I-494. Our tournament rate is only $99/night for single or double rooms, and $129/night for suites. Book your room now! This special rate is available by phone (952-854-9000), using code MGB.
Our streamlined playing schedule offers two sessions each day, with a game for everyone. See the attached flyer for the game schedule. Select your favorite games and "Go-Pher" the Gold!
Evenings will be free for you to explore. For a list of attractions and experiences unique to Minnesota and within 10 miles of the bridge tables, please visit our website at bit.ly/gopherregional
The tournament will follow all ACBL Zero Tolerance and COVID protocols. Currently, all participants in the playing area must be fully vaccinated, but boosters are not required. Masks are optional in both the hotel and playing areas. If positivity rates increase significantly, this could change. For protocols in effect at tournament time, check our website.
To expedite your check-in, you can now pre-register your vaccination status. Simply email proof of vaccination to [email protected] and then show your picture ID at the Health and Safety Desk to receive the wrist band required to play. Or, you can still register the same day at the tournament's Health and Safety Desk by showing both your vaccination card and a valid photo ID.
This year, cashless transactions at the MN Gopher are preferred. All major credit cards will be accepted where entries are sold. Please understand that due to the COVID situation, we will not be able to offer change for cash payments. Canadian players, please identify yourselves to the entry seller to ensure you receive the promised discount.
Friday, May 27, is Sharon Anderson Day at the tournament. Sharon is a past ACBL President, former ACBL District 14 Director, world class player, and an early champion of the establishment of the ACBL Education Foundation. Sharon is being inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame later this year. While she eschews the spotlight, we hope you'll help us personally congratulate and thank her for her contributions to the game we love.
Sharon's not the only player who will be recognized. We will be publishing a Fast Results Daily Bulletin during our tournament, and we hope to highlight your top placement in at least one of our events. If you like, upload your headshot photo now so we can be ready. Please email your photo to:
with your ACBL# in the subject line
and mention that it is for the MN Gopher Regional.
We can't wait to have you experience May in Minnesota - and especially the Minnesota Gopher Regional. "Go-pher" the Gold! and "Go-pher" the Fun!
Any questions? Please contact:
Tournament Co-Chairs:
Patti Stuhlman 612-865-2527 [email protected]
Warren Nelson 218-269-2724 [email protected]
Partnerships: Tom & Sue Grue 702-454-5352 [email protected]
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