CONDITIONS OF PLAY
Permitted conventions are
those defined in the Orange Book as EBU level 2 with an extension allowing any defence
to 1NT openings (level 3). In practical terms this means you may not use the
Multi-2♦ bid or open 1NT with a hand
containing a singleton.
At this level of competition
the club believes that psyches are inappropriate as is the case at the Berks
& Berks CBA Friendly events but we realize that we cannot ban them. We do
insist on EBU20b convention cards for those deploying psychic bids. Any psyches
should be reported to the TD on the day while the opponents are present to
agree the facts. A register is kept of all reported psyches and misbids.
Provided you finish your
boards early you may inspect the curtain cards (but not the cards themselves)
by mutual consent of the table without calling the TD for permission. Please
make sure that curtain cards and travelers are placed in their right places.
Most directors have attended
EBU training courses and will attempt to deal with any infractions fairly and
politely. A director's ruling may be challenged but only at the end of play. A
panel of directors will be convened to hear any complaint and rule before the score
is considered final.
Results are posted to the
website and are normally available within two hours of the end of play. People
should check their scores and report any errors. Scores become final after 3
days. To allow those without internet access to check quali-final events (e.g.
Chiltern Bridge League Elimination Pairs) this is extended to the next session
when the travelers will be posted.
AFFILIATIONS
The club is affiliated to the
EBU through the Berks & Bucks CBA.
The club has recently joined
the Chiltern League and players may enter the League’s events.
CONVENTION CARDS
All players at duplicate
bridge sessions are supposed to have a convention card (CC) available for use
by their opponents. Historically the club was founded by people graduating from
the same classes and with the same understandings and agreements. Therefore
there was little need for CCs. You may play without a convention card provided
you meet all the conditions shown below:-
1
Play 'Standard
English Foundation' or a natural system of comparable simplicity _ A convenient
minor or ‘phony’ club (as the only alertable call) for those playing five card
majors. Light openings under the rule of 19 or 20. Natural opening two bids may
be weak, intermediate or strong. The Acol 2C bid is the general game force
opening.
2 Only use add-ons of any simple devices that
are covered by an
announcement at the two level _ basic Stayman
and red suit transfers.
3 Use simple Blackwood and standard take-out
doubles.
4
Use standard
carding as shown on your scorecard.
People with more complex
systems or with agreements that may be considered anyway unusual should either
complete the section on conventions to be found on the score card or bring an
appropriate completed form as issued by the EBU and available via a download
from their site. All players who have agreements that allow natural 1NT
overcalls or open 2NT with a singleton must highlight this fact on their
convention card. The easy way to comply is to complete the back page of one
EBU21 scorecard and then bring with you to subsequent sessions.
Anyone reserving the right to
make psychic bids must a have a full EBU20b convention card to allow the
adjudicating panel to access the bid and partner’s reaction to it. Failure to
comply will result in an artificial score to the benefit of the non-offending
pair. People who make deviations (single point departures from agreed
ranges) should amend their convention card to cover the deviation once it has
been repeated.
Anyone progressing in outside
competition (county or district events) should have a properly completed
convention card. Assistance is available in the preparation and if doubt you
should consult with Mike Bennett.