Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 Blue Ridge Spectaculars were cancelled. We look forward to seeing you in 2022!
A Welcome Message from our Tournament Chair
Thursday, June 18th
Open Sectional Schedule| 1:00 PM | Nantahala Bracketed KO | 1 of 3 sessions |
| Stratified Open Pairs | ||
| Stratified Mid-Flight Pairs | ||
| 5:30 PM | W(h)ine and Cheese Reception | Sponsored by St. Paul Mountain Vineyards |
| 6:00 PM | Connestee Dinner Bell Swiss | 1 of 2 sessions (12 boards) |
Friday, June 19th
| 9:30 AM | Nantahala Bracketed KO | 2 of 3 sessions |
| Stratified Open Pairs | ||
| Stratified Mid-Flight Pairs | ||
| 2:00 PM | Nantahala Bracketed KO | 3 of 3 sessions |
| Stratified Open Pairs | ||
| Stratified Mid-Flight Pairs | ||
| 5:30 PM | W(h)ine and Cheese Reception | Sponsored by St. Paul Mountain Vineyards |
| 6:00 PM | Connestee Dinner Bell Swiss | 2 of 2 sessions (12 boards) |
Saturday, June 20th
| 9:30 AM | Catawba Bracketed Compact KO | 1 of 2 sessions |
| Stratified Open Pairs | ||
| Stratified Mid-Flight Pairs | ||
| 2:00 PM | Catawba Bracketed Compact KO | 2 of 2 sessions |
| Stratified Open Pairs | ||
| Stratified Mid-Flight Pairs |
Sunday, June 21st
Open Sectional Schedule| 10:00 AM | Oconalufteel Swiss |
Open Sectional Stratification
Bracketing and stratification based on team/pair average except no player over 3000 in Sunday B bracketed Swiss or Mid-Glight Pairs.| Straified Open Pairs | A: 5000+, X: 3500-5000, Y: 0-3500 |
| Stratified Mid-Flight Pairs | B: 1500-3000, C: 0-1500 (Subject to DIC's discretion) |
| Dinner Bell Swiss | Bracketed by attendance |
| Sunday A/X Swiss | A: 3500+, X: 0-3500 |
| Sunday B Swiss | Bracketed by attendance |
Thursday, June 18th
NLM Regional Schedule| 9:30 AM | Gold Rush Pairs | 1 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Round-Robin Teams | 1 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 1 of 6 sessions | |
| 2:00 PM | Gold Rush Pairs | 2 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Round-Robin Teams | 2 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 2 of 6 sessions | |
| 0 - 50 Pairs | ||
| 5:30 PM | W(h)ine and Cheese Reception | Sponsored by St. Paul Mountain Vineyards |
| Events in bold qualify for Gold points. Must play in at least two side series events to compete for Gold. | ||
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Friday, June 19th
NLM Regional Schedule| 9:30 AM | Gold Rush Pairs | 1 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Round-Robin Teams | 1 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 3 of 6 sessions | |
| 0 - 50 Pairs | ||
| 2:00 PM | Gold Rush Pairs | 2 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Round-Robin Teams | 2 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 4 of 6 sessions | |
| 5:30 PM | W(h)ine and Cheese Reception | Sponsored by St. Paul Mountain Vineyards |
| Events in bold qualify for Gold points. Must play in at least two side series events to compete for Gold. | ||
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Saturday, June 20th
NLM Regional Schedule| 9:30 AM | Gold Rush Pairs | 1 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Round-Robin Teams | 1 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 5 of 6 sessions | |
| 0 - 50 Pairs | ||
| 2:00 PM | Gold Rush Pairs | 2 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Round-Robin Teams | 2 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 6 of 6 sessions | |
| 0 - 50 Pairs | ||
| Events in bold qualify for Gold points. Must play in at least two side series events to compete for Gold. | ||
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Sunday, June 21st
NLM Regional Schedule| 10:00 AM | Gold Rush Bracketed Round-Robin Teams | |
| Events in bold qualify for Gold points. Must play in at least two side series events to compete for Gold. | ||
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Location
Tournament Site
Blue Ridge Community College
Conference Center
East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28713
Click on the map marker and then the Directions link to get driving directions to the site.
Host Hotel
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
836 Upward Road
Flat Rock, NC 28713
(828) 513-5100
Bridge Rate: $119
Click on the map marker and then the Directions link to get driving directions to the hotel.
Forecast September 22, 2021
day
Thunderstorms
71°F
night
Mostly clear
50°F
Partnership Co-Chairs
Carolyn Elliot
Email: maryalice812@gmail.com
Mo Turcotte
Email: moturcotte5@gmail.com
Things to Do When You're Not Playing Bridge
Supported in part by a grant from the Henderson County Tourism Development Agency
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