Juniors
The USBF Junior Program develops, selects, and supports players interested in representing the United States in the World Youth Bridge Team Championships (WYBTC):
- The USBF's Junior Online Training Program provides training to help develop any junior players eligible to represent the US in the WYBTC. It is coordinated by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- The USBF organizes the Junior US Bridge Championship (JUSBC) every two years to select Junior teams for the World Youth Bridge Team Championships in the following year.
- Once junior teams for the WYBTC are selected, the USBF prepares teams and coordinates all logistics involved with attending the tournament. Learn about recent Team USA performance at WYBTCs here.
- The USBF Junior Fund provides financial support for juniors to attend JUSBCs and WYBTCs and is supported by the ACBL and private donors.
Join and Support the USBF Junior Program
- For Juniors: Sign up for the Online Training Program and participate in the next JUSBC!
- For Volunteers: We are always looking for volunteers to mentor juniors as part of the Online Training Program or in-person, on a regular or one-off basis. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in volunteering.
- For Donors: You can directly contribute to the USBF Junior Fund here.
USBF Junior Coordinator
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USBF Junior Committee
The USBF Junior Committee is responsible for determining the direction of the USBF Junior Program, including all decisions related to developing, selecting, and supporting juniors.
2023 members of the Junior Committee
Joe Stokes, Chair
Lynn Baker
Dave Caprera
Alex Kolesnik
Jan Martel
McKenzie Myers
Michael Rosenberg