Nov 8th 2026: Olive Rose Memorial Plate: Cork Bridge Club, 11:00am 2 sessions, smbridgecompetitions@gmail.com

Dec 6 2026: Master Pairs: 11:00am 2 sessions, Cork Bridge Club, entries: smbridgecompetitions@gmail.com

On behalf of its members, the Mandeville Bridge Club, would like to acknowledge with thanks the support of Cork County Council for providing the club with funds during the 2025/26 season. 

To help ensure an enjoyable and fair game for everyone, please keep the following key points in mind:

At the Table

• North is responsible for the boards on table
• Keep boards on the table at all times and do not cover or rotate them (vulnerability must remain visible).
• Do not touch the bidding box until you are ready to make your bid.
• Leave all bidding cards on the table until the opening lead is made.

Bidding & Communication

• Always alert partner’s artificial bids.
• Use the STOP card before making a jump bid.
• Avoid giving unauthorised information (UI) in any way—this includes:
  
  
  • Hesitating before passing
  • Sighing or reacting to partner’s bid
  • Unusual emphasis when placing bids or cards
  • Any comments about the bidding or play
• If you receive unauthorised information from partner, you must not act on it if there is a logical alternative.

Play of the Cards

• If declarer touches or names a card from dummy, it is considered played.

Most Important – Call the Tournament Director

• If anything unusual or incorrect happens, please call the Tournament Director immediately.
• Do not try to resolve the situation yourself - the Tournament Director is there to handle it.
• Please don’t feel reluctant to call the Tournament Director; it is a normal part of the game and helps ensure fairness for everyone.

Final Thought

Bridge is most enjoyable when everyone follows the same standards. Thank you for helping maintain a friendly, respectful, and fair playing environment for all players.