2012 Firecracker

Tournament Chairs

Tournament: Steve Barasch (408) 732-6663 email and Allen Wolman (650) 967-2220 email

Hospitality: Sioux Atkinson (650) 851-5800 email

Partnerships: Carolyn Chaney (650) 400-4646 email

Setup/Takedown: Allen Wolman, (650) 967-2220 email

Caddies: We are looking for someone to fill this position. As chairperson, you will be responsible for finding caddies but will not need to train them (training will be done by the Tournament Director). If you can help us with this position lease contact Allen Wollman (650) 967-2220 email.

We need your help

The success of our tournament depends on our wonderful staff of volunteers. If you can help please contact the appropriate chairperson.

The Firecracker sectional is coming very soon. By now you are all aware that the dates have changed. Since the Convention Center is not available over the July 4th weekend, this year's tournament dates are Wednesday June 27 to Sunday July 1.

Conveniently located the same as last year, the Firecracker will be at the Santa Clara Convention Center and in the same rooms. All Unit members are encouraged to attend, especially all the new members.

For the past few years the Firecracker has been running with 1000 tables over the course of the five days, making it one of the largest sectionals in the United States. Let's continue this record for this year.

In order to give our beginning bridge players the opportunity to feel comfortable at a sectional tournament, there will be 49er pairs game at every session. Open pairs games and 199er games will occur every session, as well as Compact KO's every day but Sunday, when a two session Swiss game is scheduled.

The Wednesday and Thursday games will be at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm to accommodate people who are working. The games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be at 10:00am and 3:00 pm; there will be a no-host buffet available for lunch.

Schedule of Events

Game Results and Hand Records

Intermediate / Newcomer Tips

This page last updated on Tuesday, January 31, 2012