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4 THE LOVE OF BRIDGE

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Bob Finn – Life Master

ACBL District 4

When I was in college, I had no interest in bridge. When I saw the other students playing at lunch time, I would keep walking. I graduated, married, and got hired by Kodak. A beginning bridge class was being offered by the late, and very great John Donovan. My wife and I signed up. Soon, I started playing at lunch time with co-workers. My partner was Steve, and he would be my regular partner for the next 45 years.

Then came the Finger Lakes Regional of 2023. I was lacking only 12 gold points to become life master. Steve and I did well, earning 6 gold points. I was psyched up now. Over the following year I picked up fractions of gold points here and there, and I waited in anticipation of the next regional. The 2024 Finger Lakes Regional finally arrived, and I signed up for 3 of the five days, expecting to be a life master by the end of the week. Alas, it was not to be. I couldn’t do anything right. My bidding was bad, my declarer play worse, and I won’t even mention my defense. I booted a 3 No Trump contract that was making 5 by everyone else in the room. A player suggested that I was trying too hard.

Another year of picking up fractions of gold here and there. The wait was almost unbearable. I had played enough in special games that I now needed only 1.4 gold points to make life master.  Finally, Finger Lakes Regional 2025 arrived. By now, I had three regular partners, and I signed up to play all 5 days. The first day I played with Vinnie. I never can tell how well we are doing until the results come out. By the end of that first day I was exhausted and just went home right after the game. A couple of hours later, Vinnie calls me and says “Guess what, you’re a life master!”. We had won 3 gold points!

By the end of the week I had accumulated 8 gold points with my three partners. My club threw me a party at our next game. I was getting congratulations all around. It was so gratifying, and so motivating. Now I am determined to improve all aspects of my game.

Meyer Kotkin, Grand Life Master

ACBL District 4
Meyer Kotkin RIP

Martha Goodman – Club Master

ACBL District 4

I achieved this milestone only because of the patience, kindness and good helpful instruction that I have received during my club play at Shore Bridge and Shuffles bridge clubs.  These very good players have been very gracious in their welcome to me as I began my sanctioned bridge play.  I have nothing but good to say about these two bridge clubs and the bridge players here in Southern Delaware.  

Philadelphia Regional – 2024: Lecture Series

ACBL District 4

We are pleased to offer multiple opportunities to learn from area teachers and experts.  The week’s lecture schedule follows:


Lectures, 2024 Philadelphia Regional

2027 Tournament Schedule

ACBL District 4

Dates: City: State: Info: Results: Unit: Category: Type:
Apr 26-30, 2027 Rehoboth Beach DE Info 190 Open Regional
Jun 4-6, 2027 Boalsburg [State Colle… PA Info 217 Open Sectional
Jun 21-27, 2027 King of Prussia [Phila… PA Info 141 Open Regional
Aug 2-7, 2027 Rochester NY Info 112 Open Regional
Oct 25-31, 2027 Manheim [Lancaster] PA Info 168 Open Regional

This schedule was last updated on: Fri Jul 18 04:37:07 2025 gmt and derived from the ACBL website.

2026 Tournament Schedule

ACBL District 4

Dates: City: State: Info: Results: Unit: Category: Type:
Jan 2-4, 2026 Philadelphia PA Info 141 Open Sectional
Feb 2-8, 2026 STaC D4 Info 141 STaC Sectional
Feb 20-22, 2026 Wilmington DE Info 190 Open Sectional
Mar 27-29, 2026 Philadelphia PA Info 141 Open Sectional
Apr 18-19, 2026 Rochester NY Info 112 Open Sectional
Apr 27-May 1, 2026 Rehoboth Beach DE Info 190 Open Regional
May 4-10, 2026 STaC D4 Info 141 STaC Sectional
May 15-17, 2026 Allentown [Allentown] PA Info 133 Open Sectional
May 29-31, 2026 Boalsburg [State Colle… PA Info 217 Open Sectional
Jun 5-7, 2026 Boalsburg [State Colle… PA Info 217 Open Sectional
Jun 8-13, 2026 Rochester NY Info 112 Open Regional
Jul 25-26, 2026 Rochester NY Info 112 Open Sectional
Jul 27-Aug 2, 2026 STaC D4 Info 141 STaC Sectional
Aug 3-9, 2026 King of Prussia PA Info 141 Open Regional
Sep 18-19, 2026 Allentown PA Info 133 Open Sectional
Sep 25-27, 2026 Cherry Hill [Philadelp… NJ Info 141 Open Sectional
Oct 9-11, 2026 Wilmington DE Info 190 Open Sectional
Oct 10-11, 2026 Rochester NY Info 112 Open Sectional
Oct 26-Nov 1, 2026 Manheim [Lancaster] PA Info 168 Open Regional
Nov 7-8, 2026 Lyons [Rochester] NY Info 112 Open Sectional
Nov 16-22, 2026 STaC D4 Info 141 STaC Sectional
Dec 11-13, 2026 Wilmington DE Info 190 Open Sectional

This schedule was last updated on: Fri Jul 18 04:36:06 2025 gmt and derived from the ACBL website.

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