Simple. Flexible. Results-Focused.

District 22 supports units and clubs that actively teach and grow bridge. Our education funding is designed to reward results—especially attracting and retaining new players.

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Eligible Activities & Payments

• Programs​

  • Beginner Class: $300

  • Supervised Play Series: $100

  • Newcomer Workshop: $150

• New Member Recruitment:  $50 per new regular ACBL member generated through a class (Guest memberships do not qualify.)

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Eligibility Requirements

• Activities must be completed on or after May 31, 2026

• Students must attend at least 80% of the class to be counted

• The Unit President must submit requests

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How to Request Funds

• For Classes / Programs

  • Description of the activity

  • Start and end dates

  • Number of students

  • Total instructional hours

  • Name and mailing address for payment

• For New Members

  • List of new members (name and ACBL number)

  • Class attended

  • Join date

  • Confirmation of 80% attendance

  • Name and mailing address for payment

Submit requests and questions to: milliegarrison@gmail.com

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• Additional Guidelines

  • Funds are incentives, not reimbursements—units decide how to use them

  • Requests are processed on a rolling basis

  • District may pace funding to ensure availability throughout the year

  • Alternative education proposals are welcome and reviewed individually

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The Education Coordinator is Millie Garrison, whom you can contact at millie.garrison@gmail.com if you need help or have questions or suggestions. 

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​In addition to financial support from District 22, the ACBL national organization provides extensive educational assistance.

Details are available at https://www.acbl.org/teachers-lounge/