Plan Your Stay on the Mighty Miss

Reservations Now Open!

Make your hotel reservation now to secure your seat at the table!

*Patron Members receive special benefits at NABCs, including guaranteed reservations at host hotels, express service for purchasing entries and more. If you are interested in upgrading to a Patron Membership, contact the Membership Department at 662-253-3173 or email membership@acbl.org.

CANCELLATION POLICY: A one-night room deposit will be charged to your credit card when booking your stay. This charge will be refundable for reservations canceled before or on January 15, 2019 (additional cancelation charges from the hotel may apply).

Host Hotels

Sheraton Memphis Downtown

250 North Main
Memphis TN 38103
$134 + tax
Distance to Memphis Cook Convention Center: 200 feet

The Comfort Inn Downtown

100 N Front St
Memphis TN 38103
$133 + tax
Distance to Memphis Cook Convention Center: 0.5 miles

Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown

300 N. Second
Memphis TN 38103
$131 + tax
Distance to Memphis Cook Convention Center: 0.2 miles

Courtyard Memphis Downtown

75 Jefferson Ave
Memphis TN 38103
$144 + tax
Distance from Memphis Cook Convention Center: 0.3 miles

Moxy Memphis Downtown

40 N Front St
Memphis TN 38103
$134 + tax
Distance from Memphis Cook Convention Center: 0.3 miles

Springhill Suites Memphis Downtown

82 W Court Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
$144 + tax
Distance from Memphis Cook Convention Center: 0.4 miles

Transportation

Downtown hotels are located about 13 miles away from the airport. The host hotels do not offer shuttle service.

Taxi Service

A taxi ride between the Memphis Airport and downtown hotels costs about $30 plus gratuity.

Main Street Trolley

The Trolley operates along the Main Street Mall (which includes the Cook Convention Center) going north and southbound. This shuttle operates about every 10-15 minutes. Trolley base fare is $1 and trolley passes are accepted. A Trolley stop is only a few steps away from each host hotel.

Parking

Covered parking is available at the Memphis Convention Center, where all tournaments are held. All host hotels offer diverse parking options, including valet parking.

Tournament Fees

All players must have an ACBL member number to participate in any event (ACBL member numbers are valid for life, even if your membership is inactive). If you have never been an ACBL member, you can purchase a full-year membership or a temporary membership (one month of benefits for only $7.99). Click here for more information.

Entry Fees (per person/per session)

All fees are subject to change without notice.

*Members whose payment of dues is current and Life Masters whose service fee payment is current. Lapsed members may opt to renew their membership or pay the $4 per session upcharge.

Seminars & Meetings

Beyond the games at the NABCs, members can enjoy educational programs. Below is a listing of the seminars being offered in Honolulu. Please check the MABC Daily Bulletin for the exact location of each session. For more information, contact education@acbl.org.

Best Practices Teacher Workshop

This workshop covers proven techniques that help teachers be more effective in their classroom. The focus is on how, rather than what, to teach. It is built around simulations to engage participants in analyzing and practicing as well as giving and receiving feedback on working with students while delivering bridge lessons.

Best Practices Teacher Certification: To earn it, workshop participants are required to pass a proficiency assessment. Assessments are conducted at the conclusion of the workshop and usually take 20 minutes.

Learn Bridge in A Day?^®

Move quickly along the initial learning curve. Participants should include true beginners, those returning to bridge after long absences and those wanting to “test the waters” before committing to formal classes. The concentrated course includes both class instruction and coached play.

Notrump in A Day?

Experience the new “In A Day” workshop series. This workshop explores basic notrump bidding and the most common responses, from raises to Stayman and Jacoby Transfers. Want to be sure when to use which convention, what your second bid should be or what your partner is telling you? Then this workshop is for you!

Learn Bridge in A Day?® Instructor Accreditation

This program instructs teachers in methods of administering and presenting LBIAD. Teachers wishing to be accredited must complete the following two requirements:

• Serve as a Table Mentor at an LBIAD seminar led by Patty Tucker, and
• Attend a two-hour LBIAD Teacher Training event presented by Whirlwind Bridge

Teacher Training will include information on organizing and marketing LBIAD as well as maximizing retention rates, writing effective grant requests and the presentation of the seminar.

Club and Cruise Directors Course

This comprehensive course prepares candidates for directing club and bridge cruise games. Anyone interested in becoming a club director or a director aboard a cruise ship is invited to participate. Study materials may be purchased through Baron Barclay Bridge Supply at www.baronbarclay.com.

Club Director Refresher Course

This continuing education course for club directors covers updates to Chapters 4 and 5 of the ACBL handbook. Participants must attend both sessions (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Reception for Club Officials and Teachers

Enjoy ACBL’s thank you reception for the club officials and teachers who recruit and retain our members. All club managers, teachers and club directors are encouraged to attend.

Audrey Grant’s Continuing Education for Teachers and Club Managers

When it comes to bridge, Audrey Grant is a household name. For decades, she has taught students, teachers and club owners across the world. Her hands-on approach and creative use of the table, cards and bid boxes has helped keep students engaged, excited and focused.

Audrey will walk through and explain teaching techniques in this hour-and-a-half seminar. Following the seminar, you can attend her free two-hour bridge lesson. You’ll observe Audrey’s techniques at work and see how she leaves each student hungering to learn more.

Be a Caddy

For information on being a caddy, please contact Alan Crank at acbl.caddies@gmail.com
Please note all NABC caddies must be at least 18 years old.

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