✨ ABA Presents GALA 25 ✨

AWARDS BANQUET & DINNER

Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 PM

The theme “Sparkles, Sequins, and Sneakers” is back—and more dazzling than ever! Step into the night with your most stylish, decorated sneakers—leaving footprints of glimmering gold as we celebrate excellence and legacy. 🏆

Our Awards Banquet is always the crown jewel of the tournament—and this year will be no different. Join us in honoring players who’ve reached new heights and unforgettable milestones.

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ABA 2025 Spring National Bridge Tournament!

Get ready for another unforgettable tournament experience at the LIVE! Hotel & Casino in Hanover, Maryland! April 5–11, 2025. Enjoy a **special ABA rate of $144 per night** (until March 4, 2025).

📢 Special Announcements

🎉 Tournament Highlights

  • 🎟 Exclusive tournament T-shirts & souvenirs
  • 📖 Commemorative souvenir journal
  • 🎭 Social events & entertainment
  • 🎁 Exciting surprises – Stay tuned!

New Players: Read Mr. Schooler’s Letter

🍿 Popcorn Lovers Get Ready!

The Spring National Committee is hosting a **virtual fundraiser** from March 6–10, 2025. We keep **50% of all sales**, and it's **100% contactless**! Create Your Pop-Up Store Here!

  • 📱 Download the Double Good app (iOS & Android)
  • 🔑 Enter event code: UVIBMI
  • 🏆 Prizes for top sellers & donations to Sections

🚨 ABA Room Rate Ends Soon!

Book at LIVE! Hotel & Casino by **March 4, 2025** to secure your **$144 per night** rate.

Reserve Your Room Today

Need a partner? Contact Jawanza Phoenix at pjawanza@gmail.com.

🎉 ABA 2025 Spring National Bridge Tournament

📍 Live! Hotel & Casino, Hanover, MD
📅 April 5–11, 2025 | 🏨 **$144 ABA room rate** (until March 4, 2025)

Learn More

🍿 Popcorn Lovers Get Ready!

The ABA is hosting a virtual fundraiser from March 6–10, 2025. This is a 100% contactless fundraiser, and we keep **50% of all sales**.

  • 📱 Download the Double Good app (iOS & Android)
  • 🔑 Enter event code: UVIBMI
  • 🏆 Prizes for top sellers & donations to Sections
Create Your Store

🏆 Nationwide Games – March 5, 2025

✔ Play in a nationally rated game.
✔ Compete within your Strata nationwide.
✔ Win National or Sectional Masterpoints.
✔ Enjoy friendship and fellowship.
✔ Have FUN playing the most fantastic card game of all!

📧 For more information, email: Annetta Wallace

⏳ Countdown to Nationwide Games:

 

🔥 Speed Ball Pairs – Test Game!

🚀 Starting **Monday, February 10, 2025**. Join us **Monday–Thursday at 9:30 PM (ET)** for **fast-paced fun!**

🃏 Monday & Wednesday: No robots

🤖 Tuesday & Thursday: Robots allowed

⏳ Format: 12 boards, 5 minutes per board

This trial will help determine if these games continue. Your feedback matters!

📝 Give Feedback

🚀 Coming Soon!

📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - Nationwide Games

✔ Play in a nationally rated game.
✔ Compete within your Strata nationwide.
✔ Win National or Sectional Masterpoints.
✔ Enjoy friendship and fellowship.
✔ Have FUN playing the most fantastic card game of all!

The ABA, Inc. Nationwide Game offers bridge players the chance to win National or Sectional masterpoints. All ABA rules and procedures apply. The game is stratified, with players ranked in their pre-defined strata (2000+, 300–1999, 0–299). Participating Units and independent clubs may sponsor the Nationwide game.

📧 For more information, email: Annetta Wallace

📊 RESULTS ARE HERE! Nationwide Results

📅 December 13, 2024

Check out the final results from the December 13th Nationwide Game.

📜 View Across the Field Results 📈 View Percentage Results

📅 September 2024

Review the results from the September Nationwide Game.

📊 View Percentage Results 🏆 View Across the Field Results

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Join the conversation, share your experiences, and stay engaged with our community! Follow us for the latest updates, event details, and news.

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📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - Nationwide Games

✔ Play in a nationally rated game.
✔ Compete within your Strata nationwide.
✔ Win National or Sectional Masterpoints.
✔ Enjoy friendship and fellowship.
✔ Have FUN playing the most fantastic card game of all!

The ABA, Inc. Nationwide Game offers bridge players the chance to win National or Sectional masterpoints. All ABA rules and procedures apply. The game is stratified, with players ranked in their pre-defined strata (2000+, 300–1999, 0–299). Participating Units and independent clubs may sponsor the Nationwide game.

📧 For more information, email: Annetta Wallace

⏳ Countdown to Nationwide Games:

📊 RESULTS ARE HERE! Nationwide Results

📅 December 13, 2024

Check out the final results from the December 13th Nationwide Game.

📜 View Across the Field Results 📈 View Percentage Results

📅 September 2024

Review the results from the September Nationwide Game.

📊 View Percentage Results 🏆 View Across the Field Results

THE ABA SMALL GRANT

NEW APPLICATION READY!

Effective January 1, 2024, The ABA has grants available up to $250 from the allocation of proceeds from the 11:00am BBO online games.

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

🚀 Starting Monday, February 10, 2025, we are launching a brand-new Speed Ball Pair Game!

🔥 New Test Game: SpeedBall Pairs 🔥

Join us Monday through Thursday at 9:30 PM (ET) for four weeks of exciting, high-speed play!

🃏 Monday & Wednesday: No robots

🤖 Tuesday & Thursday: Robots allowed

⏳ Format: 12 boards, 5 minutes per board

This trial period will help us determine if these games should continue. We appreciate your participation and feedback!

📝 Give Feedback

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Mark Your Calendar:  Upcoming National Tournaments  for 2025-2026

Spring National Tournament - (Click Below on Hotel Name)

Date: April 5-11, 2025

Location: Live Casino and Hotel, Hanover, Maryland

Summer National Tournament

Date: August 8-16, 2025

Location: Sheraton, Philadelphia, PA

Spring National Tournament

Date: April, 2026

Location: Live Casino and Hotel, Hanover, Maryland

Summer National Tournament

Date: August 2026

Location: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA

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ABA 2025 Spring National Bridge Tournament!

Get ready for another unforgettable tournament experience at the LIVE! Hotel & Casino in Hanover, Maryland! April 5–11, 2025. Enjoy a special ABA rate of $144 per night (DEADLINE EXTENDED until March 24, 2025).

📢 Special Announcements

🎉 Tournament Highlights

  • 🎟 Exclusive tournament T-shirts & souvenirs
  • 📖 Commemorative souvenir journal
  • 🎭 Social events & entertainment
  • 🎁 Exciting surprises – Stay tuned!

New Players: Read Mr. Schooler’s Letter

🛍️ ORDER NOW & SAVE!

Tournament merchandise is on sale online NOW! Prices will be higher if you wait until you arrive in Baltimore.

🛒 Grab your gear today and be ready for the event!

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🚨 ABA Room Rate EXTENDED!

Book at LIVE! Hotel & Casino by March 24, 2025, to secure your $144 per night rate.

Reserve Your Room Today

Need a partner? Contact Jawanza Phoenix at pjawanza@gmail.com.

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