Washington`s Bavarian Village!

LEAVENWORTH
Washington’s Bavarian Village!
REGIONAL
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October 26 - November 1 , 2015
Please: No Fragrances
Leavenworth Festhalle
1001 Front Street
Leavenworth, Washington 98826
Please note: All prices and schedules below are correct at the time of printing, but may
change over time. Be sure to confirm each when making your travel arrangements.
By car:
A scenic two-hour drive east of Everett on U.S Highway 2.
By Train: Amtrak departs Everett daily at 5:39 pm and arrives in Leavenworth at
8:00 pm. The return trip departs Leavenworth at 6:08 am and arrives in Everett at
8:38 am.
One-way ticket price $18.00. (Note that this is an advance purchase price. Amtrak ticket prices
are usually much cheaper when booked well in advance of travel.) amtrak.com
Leavenworth Shuttle & Taxi provides service from Icicle Station to the downtown hotels
at $5.00 per person (you cannot walk). To make a reservation:
Leavenworthshuttle.com/Train-Station
By Bus:
Northwestern Trailways departs Everett at 10:10 am and arrives in
Leavenworth at 12:10. Return trips depart Leavenworth at 1:15 pm and arrive in
Everett at 3:25 pm.
One-way ticket price is $28.00.
Note that the bus stop is approximately one mile from the Festhalle ~ walking is a
viable option; or, Leavenworth Shuttle & Taxi is available.
By Bus & Train: If you find that the round-trip schedule for the bus or train doesn't
work for you, note that the Everett station serves both Amtrak and Northwestern
Trailways. You can return to your car in Everett on either one.
By Air:
Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Van service from Sea-Tac to downtown Leavenworth is available through Wenatchee
Valley Shuttle. Three trips daily. $45.00 one-way. To make a reservation:
WenatcheeValleyShuttle.com
Driving distance is 126 miles.
By Air:
Fly into Wenatchee's Pangborn Memorial Airport.
Driving distance to the Festhalle is 30 miles; rental cars are available at the airport.
Lodging in Leavenworth:
Leavenworth has a thousand hotel rooms of varying price and proximity to the
Festhalle.
Boutique hotels with authentic Bavarian decor are adjacent (or nearly so) to the
Festhalle.
Budget lodging is also within a block and includes: A Motel-style, a traditional European
style hotel and two B&B's.
Many more Hotels, Lodges, Condos and B&B's are within a few blocks.
A great resource is: www.tripadvisor.com you can then search by the amenities that are
important to you.
To see the distance a hotel is from the Festhalle, use this link:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g58560-Leavenworth_Washington-Hotels.html#MAPVIEW
Parking: On-street parking near the Festhalle is free. The city-owned lot adjacent
to the Festhalle is $3.00 per day.
What to do when you're not playing bridge:
Leavenworth abounds with
restaurants featuring authentic Bavarian cuisine to Italian and South American.
Shopping in Leavenworth is unique. Stroll along Front Street and you'll find imported
Bavarian clocks, locally made wood toys and exotic holiday decorations. Local artisans
produce cheese, chocolate and artwork. There is even a shop specializing in whimsical
hats.
Local wineries host tasting rooms in town and craft beer can be sampled at the Icicle
Brewing Company located across the street from the Festhalle.
More information about activities in and around town can be found at Leavenworth.org or
by calling the Visitor Center at 509.548.5807
Tournament Chair: Karen Rise
H: 509.548.2303 (9:00 to 9:00, please)
C: 509.679.7097
Chumstick2@frontier.com
Partnership
Ann Romeo
I/N Co-chair
Lynda Lipe
Director in Charge:
ACBL Sanction:
annromeo@gmail.com
lynda@lipe.ws
and
Matt Koltnow
1511055
Ralph Lipe
ralph@lipe.ws
Monday
Willkomen KO Teams
Charity Pairs
9:00
Tuesday
Willkomen KO Teams
Open Pairs
Pairs Side Game
9:00
2 of 4
1:00
7:00
1 of 4
Single Session
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1:00
3 of 4
1st of 2
Single Session* Single Session*
nd
Wednesday
Wed-Thur Morning Swiss
Edelweiss KO Teams
Open Pairs
Pairs Side Game
Wednesday Evening Swiss Teams
Thursday
Wed-Thur Morning Swiss Teams
Edelweiss KO Teams
A/B Open Pairs
Gold Rush Pairs (0-750)
Pairs Side Game
Friday
Friday-Saturday Morning Swiss Teams
Alphorn KO Teams
Open Pairs
199'er Pairs
Pairs Side Game
Friday Sunset Swiss Teams
Saturday
Friday-Saturday Morning Swiss Teams
Alphorn KO Teams
Open Pairs
Pairs Side Game
Sunday
Aufwiedersehen Swiss Teams
Open (0-2500, 2500+)
0-1500 , no player over 1500
rd
9:00
1st of 2
7:00
4 of 4
2nd of 2
Single Session*
th
1:00
1st of 4
1st of 2
Single Session* Single Session*
9:00
2 of 2
7:00
2nd of 4
2nd of 2
Single Session*
SS
1:00
7:00
nd
3rd of 4
1st of 2
1st of 2
Single Session* Single Session*
9:00
1 of 2
4th of 4
2nd of 2
2nd of 2
Single Session*
1:00
7:00
st
1st of 4
1st of 2
SS
Single Session* Single Session*
9:00
2 of 2
2nd of 4
2nd of 2
Single Session*
Single Session
1:00
7:00
nd
3rd of 4
1st of 2
Single Session* Single Session*
4th of 4
2nd of 2
Single Session*
10:00 am and TBA
2 Sessions
Anticipated ending time: 6:30pm
Single Session*: To earn Gold points, you must play in two games of the same series i.e. two
mornings or two afternoons etc.
Stratified Events:
A=1500+; B=500-1500; C=0-500; based on MP average
Strati-Flighted Events
Flight A/B Strats: 1500+; 0-1500
Gold Rush Strats: 100/300/750
KO Events with only one Bracket may be Handicapped
Mid-Chart conventions permitted only in Top Bracket of KOs (if more than one bracket) and
Sunday Open Swiss.