The American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) is a governing body for contract bridge in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda.[1] It is the largest such organization in North America having the stated mission "to promote, grow and sustain the game of bridge and serve the bridge-related interests of our Members." Its major activities are:
- sanctioning games at local bridge clubs and regional events
- certifying bridge teachers and club directors
- conducting the North American Bridge Championships (NABC)
- providing education materials and services
- administering the ACBL masterpoints system for tracking player performance
- providing oversight for ethical behavior and play
- Besides representing the interests of its members with the World Bridge Federation,
As of 2018[update], it had more than 165,000 members.[2]
- ^ "American Contract Bridge League". Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ District 1 Director's Report by Leo Weniger, Summer 2016.