2018 Youth NABC Sponsorships

2018 Youth NABC

August 2-4, 2018
Atlanta GA

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

There is now a waitlist for sponsorships. If you are interested in attending, we still encourage you to apply. There may be cancellations, or additional funding may become available. If no funding opens up, and you are able to attend without the aid of the travel stipend, you are welcome to be part of the SiVY program, including attending coaching sessions.

We're pleased to announce that we can offer more scholarships. Those previously on the waiting list will be guaranteed a sponsorship.

Apply for a sponsorship

Training

Training sessions are open to youths that have been accepted into our Sponsorship Program.

View training schedule

Training Photos

Last Year's Program

SiVY Kids at last 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 North America. SiVY Bridge is offering sponsorships that will help aspiring players participate in this year's event. 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 if they are available
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 as of June 15, 2018.
Apply for the program before June 1, 2018.
Play at least four of the youth sessions at the Youth NABC.
- Any player who is unable to play in any YNABC session because they advanced in a NABC or NABC+ event which began prior to the start of YNABC is credited those missed YNABC sessions towards YNABC play requirements.
- Any player who is representing their country in the world youth championships and is required by their NBO to travel during YNABC is credited with any YNABC sessions they are required to miss for travel towards YNABC play requirements.
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 30. In the event that there be more than 30 qualified applicants, the first 30 qualified will be sponsored.
In general, the monetary award will be paid after the nationals, however an exception may be made if circumstances dictate.
Acknowledgement of receipt of application can be expected within 30 days of completed application.

If you are a US Citizen, don’t forget you’ll need a passport! Be sure to apply in plenty of time! For helpful information on obtaining a U.S. passport, visit the U.S. Department of State website.