Marple Duplicate Bridge Club

Appeals Against the Decision of the Director on Matters Concerning

Bidding and Play

The Committee takes the view that it is not helpful to incorporate a detailed appeals process

in the Club Constitution. We run the Club in a friendly and informal manner and do not want

to encourage members to think that they can formally appeal against decisions of the

Director.

However, it is recognised that there are rare occasions when a player may express some

dissatisfaction or disagreement with a ruling made by the Director either at the table or after

play has finished. Directors are encouraged to be sensitive to this and to offer, if they think it

might help, to consult with one or more of the other Club Directors either on the night or,

more likely, on the following day.

Having consulted, the Director will make a final decision and advise the players involved of

the outcome.

Note: The arrangements above do not apply to matters of slow play or general behaviour at

the table where the Director’s decision on the night is final.

January 2013