2026 Sam Amer JUSBC
The 2024 JUSBC will be named after Sam Amer (1993-2023). Sam was a bridge professional in NYC and was a beloved member of the bridge community. He was a former member of the USBF Junior program and represented the US in the 2018 WYBTC. He was known for his incredible kindness towards others and his infectious passion for the game.
Read about memories of Sam Amer on Bridgewinners here and here.
The 2026 Sam Amer Junior US Bridge Championships (SAJUSBC) will select teams for the 2027 World Youth Bridge Team Championship, site and dates are not yet known. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, starting on Sunday 12/27/26 and ending on Saturday 1/2/2027.
Event Format
The SAJUSBC will select two teams in each of 4 divisions:
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Under 26, competing for the Patiño Cup, is open to all players born in 2002 or later.
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Under 26 Women, competing for the Rona Cup, is open to all female players born in 2002 or later.
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Under 21, competing for the Damiani Trophy, is open to all players born in 2007 or later.
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Under 16, competing for the Koç University Cup, is open to all players born in 2012 or later.
The Under 26 and Under 21 categories will be a teams event. The Under 26 Women and Under 16 categories will be an IMP pairs event.
The 2026 SAJUSBC will include a training camp as well as competition. All players will be guaranteed 2 days of training camp and at least 1.5-2 days of competitive play.
All players attending the competition will be required to attend camp days in order to be eligible for financial support. Players will be able to apply for exceptions. More information to be shared in the Conditions of Contest.
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RESULTS |
Daily Tournament Schedule |
Daily Bulletins |
Kibitzing |
Brackets - U26 - U21 |
U26 Teams Entered with Links to System Forms |
U21 Teams Entered with Links to System Forms |
U26W Pairs Entered with Links to System Forms |
U16 Pairs Entered with Links to System Forms |
Conditions of Contest - General - SAJUSBC (not yet published) |
System Rules & How to Submit System Information |
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Help support this event by making a donation HERE! Thank you to all of our 2024 donors below, in addition to those who donated in memory of Sam in 2023.
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