2009 May Sectional Results
Monday
| Event | Field Strength (MP) | Tables | |
| Monday Morning Open pairs | 2066 | 1152 | 21 |
| Monday Afternoon Open pairs | 2109 | 1310 | 16 |
| Monday Morning 499er pairs | 148 | 89 | 16 |
| Monday Afternoon 499er pairs | 157 | 88 | 9 |
Sunday
| Event | Field Strength (MP) | Tables | |
| AX Swiss Teams | 2940 | 2045 | 15 x 2 |
| BCD Swiss Teams | 535 | 307 | 19 x 2 |
Saturday
| Event | Field Strength (MP) | Tables | |
| Saturday Mor Championship pairs (1st session) | 2851 | 2035 | 10 |
| Saturday Aft Championship pairs (2nd, Barometer) | 2851 | 2035 | 10 |
| Saturday Morning Open pairs | 1986 | 1059 | 24 |
| Saturday Afternoon Open pairs | 2068 | 1040 | 18 |
| Saturday Morning 499er pairs | 175 | 123 | 17 |
| Saturday Afternoon 499er pairs | 170 | 130 | 10.5 |
Friday
| Event | Field Strength (MP) | Tables | |
| Friday Morning Open pairs | 2423 | 1371 | 29 |
| Friday Afternoon Open pairs | 2800 | 1480 | 21 |
| Friday Morning 499er pairs | 213 | 158 | 8 |
| Friday Afternoon 499er pairs | 242 | 215 | 6 |
Total table count: 283.5
The field strength numbers are computed as the arithmetic and geometric means respectively of the masterpoint holdings for all ACBL members in a field. Granted, the masterpoint system partly rewards longevity and frequency of play and it has suffered from grade inflation, a problem significantly exacerbated in recent years by triple point charity games. But still masterpoint holdings must have some correlation with skill level and in a Rumsfeldian sort of way it is the ranking system we have if not the one we want to have.