We hope you enjoy the tournament in October as much as you did in August. You will be provided with the same hospitality ... coffee and brownies tonight, coffee in the mornings, ice cream for the Thursday Goodwill Day and a light lunch Sunday.

Our top notch Unit 360 volunteers has worked hard to make this a memorable tournament for you. Starting with ... Toshi Yingst and Karen Campbell manning the Welcome Desk with a bevy of volunteers. There are goodies galore and a prize when you have a ONE by your name. Information galore is there, most important, the restaurant guide produced by Bill Riley.

Bonnie Bagley will be there to take your picture when you make Life Master or when you win an event.

Dan Williams is again our bookseller, with a variety of authors to make you a champion and various bridge related items. At the Partnership Desk Chairman Myrna Heimer will find you the partner or team of your dreams, ably assisted by John Gallagher and Marilee Van Arsdale. John Grossmann has treats, gifts and surprises for Intermediate/Newcomer players.

He has arranged for Star Speakers Tuesday through Friday from 6:15-6:45 p.m.

Bridge Results by Philippe Lamoise now has the capability to email the Daily Bulletin to you once it has been produced. Register for free at BridgeResults.net to be notified by email or text when your results and the Daily Bulletin are published. We will be printing fewer Daily Bulletins with the expectation players will read the Daily Bulletin online before they even get to the playing site. Winners & Life Master photos and the Daily Bulletins can also be found at coloradospringsregional.com.

It does not take a village to produce a tournament, but it does take a unit. Sincere thanks go to the many who have willingly contributed - Ann Couch, Treasurer, John Dias, Setup & Take Down, John Dukellis, Supplies, Ken Monzingo, Daily Bulletin, Mary Olson, Caddies, and Wojtek Rychlik, whose photograph of Pikes Peak is used as our banner.

Please talk with anyone wearing a name badge with the Colorado Springs City logo, tell us what you like and what we can do better. We want you back in 2018.

Bonnie Bagley, Tournament Chair

Tuesday, October 11

6:15-6:45 pm.

Nancy Boyd

San Ramon, CA

Even Nice Guys Call the Director

Thursday, October 13

6:15-6:45 pm.

Val Kovachev

Las Vegas

Should I Bid... or Not?

Wednesday, October 12

6:15-6:45 pm.

John Mohan

Las Vegas

Balancing vs. Suit Contracts

Friday, October 14

6:15-6:45 pm.

Bruce Ferguson

Palm Springs, CA

Bridge Tips on Card Play

Check In/Check Out Times

Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is 12:00 p.m. Early check in, or late check out, is available via request from the front desk, and is granted based on availability only.

Wear Layers

We will keep the ballroom temperature as moderate as possible, however with so many bodies in the room the warmth level can be hard to control. For your comfort, please wear layers to be prepared for possible temperature variations.

Coffee & Tea

Coffee and Tea will be provided by the tournament every day at 8:00 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. Coffee is also available at the snack bar, and the Atrium Café has Starbucks coffee.

No Smoking

This is a No-Smoking Tournament and Hotel. However, those who need a quick puff may step outside to the parking lot, but, but for all our comfort, not near the open doors.

Fragrances

Please be sensitive to players who have allergies or other reactions to perfumes, lotions, and other fragrances. Wear as little as possible or none for the comfort of those allergic.

Restrooms

The hotel restrooms are located in the hall by the Welcome Desk. Additional restrooms are beyond the Atrium Café - a bit of a hike, but doable.

Zero Tolerance

The ACBL Zero Tolerance (ZT) Policy has been adopted by District 17. All players are expected to behave in accordance with the policy. Unacceptable behaviors include: rudeness, intimidation, profanity, threats, or violence; negative comments about the opponents' bidding or play; gloating; and arguments with the directors.

Cell Phones

Please silence your cell phone, there will be an IMP or match point penalty enforced by the directors if it rings.

Grab & Go Menu

There is a Snack Bar in the hall with "Grab & Go" items:

☆ Beverages: Coffee, Regular and Decaffeinated, Hot Tea, Soft Drinks - $2.00, Fruit Juice & Bottled Water - $3.00

☆ Breakfast: Muffins & Danishes - $2.00, Egg Sandwich, Bagels & Cream Cheese - $3.00, Assorted Yogurts with Granola and Seasonal Berries - $5.00

☆ Lunch: Turkey & Cheddar, Ham & Swiss, Roast Beef Sandwiches, Roasted Vegetable Wrap - $6.00, Chef's Salad - $8.00, Chips - $3.00, Cookies - $1.00

Our Directors: Gary Zeiger, DIC, Phoenix, Eric Bell, Patty Holmes, Ken Horwedel, Las Vegas, Bill Koehler, Albuquerque, Bill Michael, Colorado Springs, San Stoxen, Denver, John Worley, Fort Collins

Our Caddies: Alex Black, Eli Black, Joey Black, Tyler Blixt, Zachary Blixt, Mark Frankel, Karen Hieser, Shirley Miller, Savannah Patrick