Bridge Etiquette

Greet your opponents and check that the bridgemates say they are the right people.

Check that both pairs are sitting in the correct direction and that you have the correct boards.

Count your cards, face down, before looking at them.

During the bidding sequence, only ask questions if considering making a bid yourself.

Be aware of when to 'alert' and when to 'announce' the meaning of a bid.  If you alert your partner's bid, do not say anything unless the opponents ask.

Be aware of the correct use of the 'Stop' card.  (The instructions are on the reverse of the card itself).

Do not touch the bidding box, or 'hover' over it until you have decided what bid you will make.

Leave all the bids on the table until the opening lead has been faced.

Please make your lead before using the bridgemate or completing your scorecard.

When you lead, place your card face down on the table before asking your partner if they have any questions.

Club Etiquette

Please arrive in plenty of time as the Director needs to select the movement on the scoring computer.

North is in charge of the table and will operate the bridgemate (they can delegate this to South).  When each hand is complete, North will pass the bridgemate to East to confirm that the details ie the contract and the score, have been entered correctly.  East should accept or ask for correction and then return the bridgemate to North.  If time permits, North will show the table the scores achieved on other tables.

Please do not discuss hands until you have played your allocated set.   Where there is time, discuss the hands quietly as nearby tables may be playing the hands after you.  Keep your voices down.

If a pair is discussing their bidding or play do not join unless your opinion is requested.

Always call the director if there is a debatable point at your table.   For example, a bid out of turn, an insufficient bid, long pause before passing, lead out of turn, or a revoke.

Before leaving please give support with the clearing up if you are able.  The club relies on all members to help where they can.

Thank the director and scorer.