The Ranch – the new Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex – is located directly adjacent to I-25, just North of Highway 34, near Loveland, Colorado. To reach The Ranch, exit I-25 at Crossroads Blvd., Exit 259. Travel East 1 mile to Fairgrounds Avenue (County Road 5) and go North to the entrance. Click for Road Map
The Northern Colorado Bridge Tournaments are held in the First National Bank Exhibition Hall and free ample regular and handicap parking is nearby. Also, for bridge players who travel in RVs, hookups are available on the playing site grounds -- contact the Tournament Chair Barbara Gustafson (970) 267-9691 if interested. Click for Site Map
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Accommodations: Host hotel is the Hampton Inn in Fort Collins (970) 229-5927, which has a $65 rate if reserved by June 4.
Friday
1:00 pm Stratified Open Pairs (Single Session) Stratified 199er Pairs (Single Session) 7:00 pm Stratified Open Pairs (Single Session) Stratified 199er Pairs (Single Session)Saturday
1:00 pm Stratified Open Pairs (1st Session) Stratified 199er Pairs (Single Session) 7:00 pm Stratified Open Pairs (2nd Session) Stratified 199er Pairs (Single Session)Sunday
10:30 am & TBA Strati-Flighted Swiss Teams (2 sessions)A=3000+, AX=0-3000 play separately; B=300-1000, C=0-300 Entry Fees: $8/person/session; $88/team for Sunday Swiss Teams (includes Deli-Sandwich lunch)
Tourney Chairperson: Barbara Gustafson (970)267-9691
Partnerships: Larry Mason (970)224-4960, nosam80524@yahoo.com
Stratification: A=1250+, B=500-1250, C=0-500199er Events: D=100-200, E=50-100, F=0-50
The Northern Colorado Sectionals will return to their traditional dates of the first weekend in February and the third weekend in August, both at the new location of the Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds and Exhibition Center.