DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR NEW PLAYERS, ZERO TOLERANCE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

1.    Amateurs should be Non-Life Masters but have sufficient experience to play without disrupting the game

2.    Pros should be Life Masters

3.    For Amateurs with less than 50 MPs, Pro-Am Pairs should have a MP differential of 300 or more

4.    For Amateurs with 50 MPs or more, Pro-Am Pairs should have a MP differential of 500 or more

5.    The Director can waive rules 1, 2,3 and/or 4 for unusual circumstances

6.    Play will be using a version of SAYC or 2over1

7.    Players will pay special attention to announcing conventions.

8.    Pros and Amateurs may prearrange their pairings provided the pairing meets the game rule requirements

9.    Unpaired players wishing to play should notify the Director ASAP, but NLT 48 hrs. prior to the game to insure time for the director to locate an appropriate partner.

10.  The Director reserves the right to modify pairings at game time to preserve the integrity of the game

11.  Active kibitizing will be allowed and/or required for players needing extra guidance in duplicate bridge procedures.

12.  The director will allow extra tolerance to Pros instructing THEIR Amateurs during the course of play.

13.  Because of the nature of the game, the director will show zero tolerance for disruptive or abusive behavior.

The purpose of the game is to enhance the skills of our Amateurs' and have a Good Time - Act Accordingly!