👑 Queen’s Classic Spades Tournament
Hosted by Tina Bailey
In Memory of Ernestine “Queen” Corbin
Time to prove who really runs the table.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of cards, culture, music, food, and competition at the very first Queen’s Classic Spades Tournament.
Hosted by Tina Bailey in honor of her mother, Ernestine “Queen” Corbin, whose legendary weekend spades games brought people together for years, this event is more than a tournament… it’s a vibe.
Whether you’re coming to compete, spectate, or support, expect:
♠️ intense spades battles
🎶 music & high-energy atmosphere
🍴 great food
🏆 championship belts & cash prize
đź‘‘ bragging rights
👑 Queen’s Classic House Rules ♠️
♠️ All teams begin on Queen’s Road.
♠️ Teams losing in Round 1 move to Redemption Road.
♠️ Teams losing after Round 1 on Queen’s Road are eliminated.
♠️ Teams losing on Redemption Road are eliminated.
♠️ No blind nil bids.
♠️ Card ranking is: Joker, Joker, Ace, Deuce.
♠️ Reneging results in a 3-book penalty.
♠️ No overbooks/bag accumulation.
♠️ Spades may not be led until the suit has been broken (cut).
♠️ No cross-dealing.
♠️ No coaching from spectators.
♠️ Players may not openly coach or direct their partner’s gameplay during active hands.
♠️ Official score sheets will be provided by tournament staff.
♠️ All games operate on a 30-minute time limit unless otherwise announced.
♠️ When time expires, teams will finish the current hand in play. Final score after that hand determines the winner.
♠️ Redemption Championship is a timed 30-minute game.
♠️ Queen’s Championship game is played to 350 points.
♠️ Tournament officials have final say on all gameplay disputes and scoring decisions.
♠️ Unsportsmanlike conduct or disruptive behavior may result in disqualification.
Think your team has what it takes to run the table?
Ticket purchases are nonrefundable. All proceeds benefit BuildHER Collaboration Corp.
