Bella Vista Arkansas NLM Regional and Sectional Bridge Tournament

When: Aug. 4-6

Where: Riordan Hall in Bella Vista

Cost: Two-session events are $26; single sessions are $13 (non-ACBL members pay $3 additional for sectional and $4 for regional entries) Deadline: For pre-registration is July 25; however, players can pay at the door any time on or after July 25

Information: www.ACBL-Unit-247.org/Sectional.htm (for more information about the tournament including a copy of the flyer) or email nwa. bridge@gmail.com to pre-register

Highlights: There will be two-session stratified open pairs games for all three days of the tournament. Pairs games are divided into two flights, one for more experienced players who are Life Masters and the other – Gold Rush pairs – for aspiring players new to tournament bridge. There is also a Compact Swiss Teams game Saturday evening. There will be door prizes, and the guaranteed first prize is a $1,000 Bella Vista Property Owners Association building lot.