2008 Firecracker Sectional

Yes, summer is coming!  It will soon be Firecracker time!

Our Palo Alto Firecracker Sectional begins on Wednesday, July 2nd and runs for five full days, through Sunday, July 6th.  So, line up your partners and plan to collect some of those Silver Points!  We are offering new games, at a new location, with a new Tournament Director, but with the same friendly atmosphere!

The tournament will be located at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 5101 Great America Parkway, in Santa Clara. The Hyatt Regency is again offering us special room rates of $99/night (reservations required by June 11th).  Mention the Bridge Tournament when making reservations. The Unit hopes players take advantage of this special convenience.

We will have all the standard pair and team games you expect plus compact Knockouts and a guest speaker. Intermediate/Newcomers will enjoy both pair and team games as well as a special lesson. Please see the flyer for the events and times.  The Unit will publish the complete game schedule in the June Kibitzer. It will also be in the May and June District 21 Forum. We hope to be able to provide daily results, as well.

Nancy Boyd will be our Tournament Director this year.

Be sure you are ready for lots of bridge excitement, fun and thrills. Experience the camaraderie of our favorite pastime at the Palo Alto Firecracker Sectional!

The top 10 reasons to attend the Firecracker

• It’s a 5-day “super” Sectional (almost a Regional) with something for everyone!
• Play (and stay) at the elegant Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 5101 Great America Parkway – special tournament rate $99.  Reserve by June 11, 2008 for the special rate; after that not guaranteed but may be available.  Call 800-233-1234.
• Celebrate your “independence” – play bridge.
• Win lots of silver points.
• Last chance to tune-up for the Las Vegas Nationals on July 17 – 27, 2008.
• Play open and intermediate/newcomer pairs every day, Bracketed Knockouts,  Compact Knockouts, and Swiss Teams; I/N Swiss Teams too.
• No Partner – No Problem.  We’ll fix you up with a good one.
• Guest speakers on topics for newcomers and advanced players.
• Superb staff of Directors and lots of volunteers to help.
• Best Reason:  You’ll have a lot of fun!

We need volunteers! 

Steve Lubeck is our tournament chair and Ginger Herrick has again stepped up to handle our Partnership Desk this year. Other assignments will be filled later.

We need volunteers to help with the Hospitality Desk, and we especially need people (i.e., strong backs) to help us with setup on Wednesday morning and takedown on Sunday.  Please contact the Tournament Chair, Steve Lubeck (650) 592-7707 or email if you can help in any way.