| Regulations for On-Line Bridge |
On-line Bridge has become our staple diet over the last couple of months, and is set to remain so for the foreseeable future. More than 200 MRBC members have joined our BBO Username database, and are actively enjoying social, but competitive, on-line Bridge with their fellow members.
Attached to this article is a brief supplement on EBU regulations for on-line Bridge, highlighting issues like "Illegal Communications", "Unauthorised Information", "Alerting", "Disclosure of Systems", etc. It is well worth reading. (Click here)
Even though MRBC's current on-line events are purely for fun, and carry no masterpoints or vouchers, we do rely on each member's honesty and integrity in observing these rules. To do otherwise, spoils the game for everyone.
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| Last updated : 26th May 2020 19:18 BST |
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| MRBC On-Line - 26th May 2020 |
There were three pairs left at the starting gate this afternoon. As mentioned in previous communications, if you, or your partner, go off-line, either intentionally or by an internet failure, you will be ousted and the competition will begin without you. This is a BBO process and there is nothing the Tournament Director can do about it.
Notice today, that everyone's BBO username has been synchronised to their real name, on the results page of the website, so there is now no need for me to publicly expose the actual winners, after every event. You'll also be spared my innane ramblings in the future .............
Don't forget the 7.30 p.m. Pay-per-Play competition on Wednesday May 27th.
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| Last updated : 26th May 2020 18:41 BST |
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| Patsy Higgins Charity Bridge Morning - Cash Donations |
Thank you for all your donations for the Patsy Higgins Hospice Charity. All monies dropped at Catherine's house have been lodged in the donor's name, or anonymously, if requested.
A big THANK YOU to EVERYONE for your generosity. The total raised was €7,445 👏👏
The Team
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| Last updated : 25th May 2020 18:51 BST |
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| Purchasing your BBO $ |
NB: As we have mentioned in other communications, we recommend you purchase your BBO$'s via your PC or Laptop. Buying them from the BBO shop, via the App on your Phone or Tablet, is seriously more expensive.
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| Last updated : 22nd May 2020 18:57 BST |
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| MRBC On-Line - 25th May 2020 |
1st - Paul Doyle & Des Mullock
2nd - Kevin & Fran O'Toole
3rd - Mary Reid & Lillian Foley
4th - Pat Cassidy & Bernie Murray
5th - Frances Ryan & Mary Wilson
♠ ♥ Paul and the Boss power to another win today. Best investment Nestle ever made, though Kitkats Mam, Aunt, Sist & Girl are in danger of having their contracts revoked. The heads of the O'Toole household take 2nd, just ahead of Mary & Lillian. Pat and Bernie slip to 4th, having played many boards at Table 1, and Mrs. Ryan & Mrs. Wilson make the top 5 for the first time. I'll never hear the end of it ............... ♦ ♣
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| Last updated : 25th May 2020 14:30 BST |
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| CBAI Virtual Clubs - Pay Per Play |
Malahide Regional have joined a CBAI scheme to offer BBO On-line competitions to our members, during peak hours, which currently are 16.00 to 21.00 hours GMT. Heretofore, all our On-Line events have been in the morning or afternoon.
Such peak hour events will be Pay-per-Play, and our initial competition will be held on Wednesday Evenings at 7.30 p.m., with Table Money of BBO $3. Our current morning and afternoon games will continue as is, with free entry subsidised by the club until September.
The BBO Host to look out for when registering is CBAI125488, which is a new Tournament Director Code for MRBC. Based on appetite, and T.D. availability, we will consider more evenings in due course.
Check out the left hand sidebar under "MRBC On-Line Competitions", for more information regarding On-Line Bridge on BBO.
Also Click here to download/view more details of the scheme, including information on BBO Registration, Event Entry, BBO$ Accounts, Purchasing BBO$'s, etc.
Next Pay-per-Play Competition will be on Wednesday 27th May 2020 at 7.30 p.m.
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| Last updated : 22nd May 2020 11:29 BST |
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| MRBC On-Line - 21st May 2020 |
We had three European pairs making a guest appearance in the competition today, and they all managed to finish in the top seven. Two got in at the start, via some loophole in the competition set-up, and the other, TD Catherine had to call in to substitute for an MRBC pair whose internet failed. Anyway, good as they were, they have all been ousted from the final standings.
1st - Paul Doyle & Des Mullock
2nd - Carmel Linnane & Agnes Kelly
3rd - Rosemary O'Brien & Mary Deane
4th - Ena Scott & Brendan Redmond
5th - Mary Cleary & Lynda Millar
♠ ♥ Apart from Carmel & Agnes in 2nd position, there is an eerie feeling of "deja vu" about today's leaderboard. Paul and the Bossman and the RoseBud combo, obviously don't suffer from vertigo, as they once again look down on the field. Even the minor placing occupiers have been there, done that. So well done to them all. We don't want to wake the Handicap Committee from their summer slumbers however, so study hard everyone, and be ready for the next event on Monday 25th May, with Eamon cracking the whip. ♦ ♣
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| Last updated : 21st May 2020 14:24 BST |
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| MRBC On-Line - 20th May 2020 |
Wednesday saw the inaugural MRBC Pay-per-Play On-Line competition. 34 pairs pitched up at 7.30 p.m., and had a great evening's entertainment for the paltry sum of $3 a head.
1st - Patricia Evers & Catherine Byrne
2nd - Mary & Sean Whelan
3rd - Mary Cahill & Maureen Keane
4th - Evelyn Doyle & Helen Ahern
5th - Ann Sheerin O'Brien & Donat O'Brien
♠ ♥ Experienced BBO'er Catherine and partner Patricia rule the roost tonight. They top the overall pile, by winning their own section by 6% ! The Whelans fought hard for 2nd, also winning their own section relatively comfortably. Mary & Maureen make a first foray onto the leaderboard, and what can you say about Evelyn & Helen ? It seems they have a retainer on one of the podium places every time they play. Ann & Donat take 5th, obviously benefitting from their epic duel against some of Ireland's top players in a recent round of one of Eamon Galligan's Ireland IMP pairs events. ♦ ♣
Come back next Wednesday and do it all over again.
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| Last updated : 22nd May 2020 22:50 BST |
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| Kirwan's League Information from the DNR |
DNR Kirwans League 2019/2020
The following is an update regarding the Kirwans League for Novices, Inter Bs, Inter As and Masters for 2019/2020 which would be drawing to a close about now.
Unfortunately, like many other activities, this year’s tournament was unceremoniously stopped before its completion due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
At a recent DNR/Kirwans League committee meeting, (via Zoom), it was felt that the fairest way to deal with the completion of this year’s competition would be to put the remainder of the competition for this year on hold until such time as it may be finalised. It is envisaged that this could be into early 2021 with the final being held as usual in May of 2021. However, the committee will review the position again in September, 2020 based on the prevailing situation at the time.
The committee feels that this is the fairest way of dealing with the situation. Teams which had been doing well in their various sections would not lose out. The competition will also be completed under the Rules and Conditions applicable at September, 2019. This arrangement will also mean that Master Points earned will not be applied to members’ records until 2021.
The committee hopes that these arrangements will be seen as fair and equitable to all and that the completion of the competition will enable us to have a well deserved celebration after our long period of abstinence.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact your section coordinator.
DNR Kirwans League Committee
May, 2020
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| Last updated : 20th May 2020 14:51 BST |
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