LEAVENWORTH Washington’s Bavarian Village!

REGIONALth st 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 [email protected]

Partnership Ann Romeo [email protected]

I/N Co-chair Lynda Lipe and Ralph Lipe [email protected] [email protected]

Director in Charge: Matt Koltnow

ACBL Sanction: 1511055

Monday 9:00 1:00 7:00 Willkomen KO Teams 1st of 4 Charity Pairs Single Session Tuesday 9:00 1:00 7:00 Willkomen KO Teams 2nd of 4 3rd of 4 4th of 4 Open Pairs 1st of 2 2nd of 2 Pairs Side Game Single Session* Single Session* Single Session* Wednesday 9:00 1:00 7:00 Wed-Thur Morning Swiss 1st of 2 Edelweiss KO Teams 1st of 4 2nd of 4 Open Pairs 1st of 2 2nd of 2 Pairs Side Game Single Session* Single Session* Single Session* Wednesday Evening Swiss Teams SS Thursday 9:00 1:00 7:00 Wed-Thur Morning Swiss Teams 2nd of 2 Edelweiss KO Teams 3rd of 4 4th of 4 A/B Open Pairs 1st of 2 2nd of 2 Gold Rush Pairs (0-750) 1st of 2 2nd of 2 Pairs Side Game Single Session* Single Session* Single Session* Friday 9:00 1:00 7:00 Friday-Saturday Morning Swiss Teams 1st of 2 Alphorn KO Teams 1st of 4 2nd of 4 Open Pairs 1st of 2 2nd of 2 199'er Pairs SS Pairs Side Game Single Session* Single Session* Single Session* Friday Sunset Swiss Teams Single Session Saturday 9:00 1:00 7:00 Friday-Saturday Morning Swiss Teams 2nd of 2 Alphorn KO Teams 3rd of 4 4th of 4 Open Pairs 1st of 2 2nd of 2 Pairs Side Game Single Session* Single Session* Single Session*

Sunday 10:00 am and TBA Aufwiedersehen Swiss Teams 2 Sessions Open (0-2500, 2500+) 0-1500 , no player over 1500 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.