Unit 171 is proud to sponsor our 7th Blue Ridge Spectacular Sectional and our first concurrent NLM Regional tournament, in the comfortable Blue Ridge Community College.
Thursday, July 28th
Open Sectional Schedule| 2:00 PM | Nantahala Bracketed KO | 1 of 3 sessions |
| Stratified Open 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, July 29th
| 9:30 AM | Nantahala Bracketed KO | 2 of 3 sessions |
| Stratified Open Pairs | ||
| 2:00 PM | Nantahala Bracketed KO | 3 of 3 sessions |
| Stratified Open 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, July 30th
| 9:30 AM | Catawba Bracketed Compact KO | 1 of 2 sessions |
| Stratified Open Pairs | ||
| 2:00 PM | Catawba Bracketed Compact KO | 2 of 2 sessions |
| Stratified Open Pairs |
Sunday, July 31st
Open Sectional Schedule| 10:00 AM | Oconalufteel Swiss | Bracketed by Attendance |
Thursday, July 28th
NLM Regional Schedule| 9:30 AM | Gold Rush Pairs | 1 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams | 1 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 1 of 6 sessions | |
| 2:00 PM | Gold Rush Pairs | 2 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams | 2 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 2 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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Friday, July 29th
NLM Regional Schedule| 9:30 AM | Gold Rush Pairs | 1 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams | 1 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 3 of 6 sessions | |
| 2:00 PM | Gold Rush Pairs | 2 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss 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. | ||
|---|---|---|
Saturday, July 30th
NLM Regional Schedule| 9:30 AM | Gold Rush Pairs | 1 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams | 1 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 5 of 6 sessions | |
| 2:00 PM | Gold Rush Pairs | 2 of 2 sessions |
| Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams | 2 of 2 sessions | |
| Side Series | 6 of 6 sessions | |
| 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, July 31st
NLM Regional Schedule| 10:00 AM | Gold Rush Bracketed Swiss Teams | Brackete by Attendance |
| 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
You must book by June 27th to enjoy this rate.
Click on the map marker and then the Directions link to get driving directions to the hotel.
Forecast May 17, 2022
day
Partly sunny
79°F
night
Clear
52°F
Sectional Tournament Co-Chairs
Jane Champion
Email: janeschampion@yahoo.com
Steve Devico
Email: sdev@bellsouth.net
Partnerships
Mo Turcotte
Email: moturcotte5@gmail.com
Carolyn Elliott
Email: maryalice812
NLM Regional Tournament Chair
Mickey Brandstadter
Email: mickeyphd@yahoo.com
Partnerships
Mo Turcotte
Email: moturcotte5@gmail.com
Carolyn Elliott
Email: maryalice812
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