2015 Youth NABC Sponsorships

2015 Youth NABC

August 6-8, 2015
Chicago, Il.
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Benefits of Attending

A way to meet and form relationships with other aspiring youth players from around the country
An opportunity for improving your bridge skills while playing in a large group of other kids at similar levels
A chance to compete for scholarships and other prizes

Sponsorships

We are pleased to be able to extend the deadline for sponsorship applications past the original June 1 cutoff date.

Apply for a sponsorship

Training Information

For youths that have been accepted into our Sponsorship Program.

SiVY Kids at this year's Youth NABC
Read about their experience

The Youth North American Bridge Championships (Youth NABC) is the premier event for aspiring youth bridge players in the U.S. SiVY Bridge is offering sponsorships that will help aspiring players participate in the upcoming Youth NABC in Chicago. We offer financial support as well as opportunities to meet other players who plan to attend and learn the game with them.

SiVY Bridge sponsorship includes:

$500 per youth to offset attendance costs
Assistance in applying for ACBL District 21 matching funds
Coaching and mentorship to help prepare for the competition
Support in finding partner(s) or teammates
Special meetings or events prior to Youth NABC for SiVY Bridge sponsored players to meet, mingle, learn strategy, and/or practice

To be eligible for the sponsorship, the applicant must:

Be an ACBL member.
Be from District 21.
Be an active participant in Silicon Valley Youth Bridge (e.g. attends events, is in an after school program, and/or participated in summer camp).
Be a youth 19 years of age and under.
Apply for the program before June 1, 2015.
Play at least four of the youth sessions at the Chicago Youth NABC.
Provide Silicon Valley Youth Bridge a brief statement, testimonial, or quote after Youth NABC describing their experience.

Other details:

The applicant (or their parent) is responsible for ensuring transportation, accommodations, appropriate parental supervision or permissions.
Sponsorships are limited to no more than 20. In the unlikely event that there be more than 20 qualified applicants, the first 20 qualified will be sponsored.
In general, the monetary award will be paid after the nationals, however an exception may be made if circumstances dictate.
Application is now open. Approval can be expected within 30 days of completed application.