This is a simplified summary of uncontested auctions, intended as a memory aide for new players.

Basic bidding summary.pdf

Partnerships can choose to play whatever system they would like, but in order to make 'pick-up' games easier, and for the purposes of teaching, there will likely be a 'standard' system decided on. In the meantime here is the standard system that was used at Durham a few years back:

Durham Standard A.pdf