Plan What Happens

Reservations

Reservations for Las Vegas will open on January 15.
The link and phone number to make online reservations will be available when reservations open.

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 September 17, 2018 (additional cancelation charges from the hotel may apply).

Host Hotel

Cosmopolitan

3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas NV 89109

Room rates are $159

Transportation

Travel to and from the airport and get around town with these transit options:

Taxis
Need a taxi in Las Vegas? Here is a list of a few Las Vegas cab companies. The Cosmopolitan is about 4.2 miles from McCarran International Airport. Cab fare is approximately $17 without tip and taxes.
Cab Taxi
Oncabs Las Vegas
Yellow Checker Star
Rates vary. Please confirm rates with the taxi company

Accessibility

If you would like to pay by debit, are transporting an animal, need an accessible vehicle or have any other special needs, you should tell the dispatcher when you phone. While most of these companies can accommodate these situations, it may affect which driver can pick you up.

Parking

Pay-on-foot kiosks are located on each level of the parking garage near the elevator banks on both sides of the resort. Cash and credit cards are accepted on garage levels B2 and B3. Credit cards are accepted on B4 and B5. Rates are subject to change

Valet Parking Rates

Self-Parking Rates

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 and Meetings

Beyond the games at the NABCs, members can enjoy educational programs. Below is a listing of the seminars being offered in Honolulu. 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. Special pricing for pre-registrations.

Notrump in A Day?

Be one of the first to experience the new “In A Day” workshop series, Notrump in a Day. 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!
Course includes student workbook, presentation and practice hands. Special pricing for pre-registration.

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 (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 & 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 invited to attend.

Meeting of the Board of Governors

Board of Governors discussion will include recent actions of the Board of Directors and reports from the Executive Director, In-house Counsel and treasurer, as well as new proposals from the Board of Governors. All ACBL members are invited to attend.

Be a Caddy

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

Local Contacts