The 2026 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 (estimated to take place in Herning, Denmark from Aug 1st - Aug 8th 2027). The SAJSUBC 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:

• Under 26, competing for the Patiño Cup, is open to all players born in 2002 or later.

• Under 26 Women, competing for the Rona Cup, is open to all female players born in 2002 or later.

• Under 21, competing for the Damiani Trophy, is open to all players born in 2007 or later.

• 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 teams events. The Under 26 Women and Under 16 categories will be IMP pairs events.

The 2026 SAJUSBC will include a training camp as well as competition. All players will be guaranteed 1-2 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

Site and Hotel Reservation Information

Daily Tournament Schedule

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 - 2026 Sam Amer JUSBC If the link takes you to a Draft version of the Conditions of Contest, your input is very welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any corrections, comments, or thoughts.

Daily Bulletins

Formats with Entries Closed: U26 - U21 - U26W - U16

Kibitzing

FAQs

System Rules & How to Submit System Information

Results & Bidding & Play Records

Bracket Pictures - U26 - U21

Help support this event by making a donation HERE! Thank you to all of our 2026 donors below, in addition to those who donated in memory of Sam in 2024.   Sam Amer Memorial Golf Tournament Hakan Berk Dave Caprera & Anne Brenner Xin Ge Dianne Giancarlo Connie Goldberg   Joe Grue Ralph & Martha Katz Linda & Paul Lewis Amber Lin John McALlister Frank Morgan David Moss   Nick Nickell Alex Perlin Anant Rathi Andrew Rosenthal Max Schireson Joe Stokes Ilan Wolff