Grand National Teams (GNT)
The ACBL Grand National Teams GNT (Wikipedia article) is one of two annual ACBL‑wide "Open" contests in bridge. The other is the North American Pairs (NAP) (Wikipedia article). The GNT contest begins with qualifying at the local level and ends with a national competition at the summer North American Bridge Championship (NABC). Each of the 25 ACBL districts may send up to four different skill‑level teams to the national GNT finals. Each district has different rules for selecting the teams to represent them.
In prior years, in District 6, the GNTs started with team game qualifiers in clubs. However, in 2024‑2025, CLUB QUALIFYING IS NOT NEEDED for ANY bracket to play in the District 6 finals. That said, clubs are still running GNT team games which pay higher masterpoings. CLICK HERE for a list of club team games. To play in the D6 finals, just form a team with other District 6 players with similar masterpoints and register to participate in one of the finals listed below. Qualifying masterpoint totals are based on the August 2024 ACBLScore data. The District 6 finals competition has four skill level events. IMPORTANT NOTE: the masterpoint ranges have changed for 2024‑2025.
- Open (0‑∞)
- A (0‑6000)
- B (0‑3000)
- C (0‑750/Non‑Lifemaster)
Each winning team in each skill level receives a cash stipend to help offset the costs of representing District 6 at the ACBL Summer NABC. CLICK HERE for information regarding next summer's NABC in Philadelphia. THERE IS NO CLUB QUALFYING REQUIRED IN 2024‑2025. You can form a 4‑6 person team with any other District 6 members who hold masterpoints matching your desired event.
Registration will be online via a District 6 website link. Payment information will be supplied when you register. IMPORTANT: Your team must pre‑register for the finals at least 10 days (17 days for the Non‑Lifemaster event) before your respective final.
If you have any questions about the events, please call Mary Peters at: 410‑531‑3163 or email her at: mfpeters496@verizon.net
You can participate in more than one final if you qualify. The dates of the finals are intentionally staggered to allow this. CLICK HERE to see the dates, times and locations, and to register for the different events.