Home of SWVA Bridge Clubs – ACBL Unit 231

The Blacksburg Club plays at Blacksburg Recreation Center on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 pm.

The Roanoke Club plays at Hunting Hills Country Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 pm.

CLUB NEWS

  • On June 20th, 2023, the Bridge Club of Roanoke Valley again participated in the Longest Day event, a collaboration of the ACBL, Alzheimer’s Association and bridge clubs across the continent. The morning game drew 8.0 tables. The afternoon game drew 10.5 tables.
  • Please bring proof of vaccination the first time you play in a Blacksburg or Roanoke club.
  • In the event of inclement weather in Blacksburg: you may call the center at (540) 443-1140 for more information.
  • In the event of inclement weather in Roanoke: if Roanoke County schools are closed, the club is closed. If Roanoke County schools open late, the club will open on time.

UNIT NEWS

  • Dr. Lewis Barnett, 1934-2023
  • Congratulations to Carole Spencer  for placing in the Barry Crane Top 500 Race for 2022 (see p. 17 of March 2023 Bulletin.)   
  • Congratulations to Betty Youmans and Carole Spencer  on their 75.71% Big Game and to Charles Bricken and Richard Huber on their 75.30% Big Game.

2023 RANK ADVANCEMENTS

Congratulations to:

  • New Junior Masters: Gary Kraterfield, Susan Kraterfield
    New Club Masters: Clarence Peterson, Robert Ronk, Ini Beckman
    New NABC Masters: Preston Collins, Amy Richardson
    New Advanced NABC Masters: Kurt Guelzow
    New Life Masters: Julie Light
    New Bronze Life Masters: Bonnie Neuhoff, David Goodwin

Masterpoint Races