The Youth NABC has become an annual fixture during the summer. 2008was in Atlanta. 2009 in Washington DC. 2010 is scheduled for New Orleans July 29th - 31st.
Young players from all over the world come to spend three days making new friends, seeing players that they might never have a chance to meet otherwise and enjoying the thrill of competition.
$1000 college scholarships are offered to the winners of the two major events and a Sportsmanship trophy and scholarship is given to the winner, who is elected by the young players.
I love to play bridge and I always hope to win; but like these youngsters the best part of bridge is seeing my friends, hanging out, catching up on their lives and making new friends.
One thing bridge offers (that I don't find anywhere else) is the opportunity to make friends with people from other parts of the North American and even other countries! There are a few people I only see three times a year, when I go to the NABC's, but I look forward to seeing them each and every time. I have ten days to talk and visit and enjoy every moment of their company.
I hope they feel the same about seeing me.
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Hey Patty
ReplyDeleteJust checked out your blog for the first time. Love it! I look forward to seeing you at the NABC's, but unfortunately I won't be able to make San Diego :( I'll keep in touch.