About

Who We Are

District 17 (D17) is one of 25 geographically defined Districts of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). D17 is designated as a not-for-profit social organization under Section 501 C (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

District 17 (D17) is one of 25 geographically defined Districts of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). D17 is designated as a not-for-profit social organization under Section 501 C (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.000….

From the Northern Rocky Mountains to the Chihuahuan desert, D17 is comprised of 20 units within the following geographical areas: Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern Nevada, Eastern Utah, West Texas and Wyoming.
Each unit supervises and promotes bridge within its boundaries.

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Our Purpose

D17 serves the diverse membership of its units under the authority of the ACBL. Its objectives are to:
  • Promote the highest standards of conduct and ethics for participants in tournaments and to take any and all steps necessary for that purpose.
  • Provide organized bridge activities and services to satisfy the social, recreational, educational and competitive needs of the membership and the community.
  • Schedule and conduct Grand National Teams (GNT), North American Pairs (NAP) and other such events as may be created and promoted by the ACBL.
  • Participate in ACBL charity programs, and sponsor and conduct charity events with the objective of providing funds for humanitarian causes nationally and within our bridge communities.
  • Foster goodwill throughout the District.
  • Publish a newsletter and maintain a website to disseminate information to members of the District.