Colours are used to give an approximate indication of the standard of each session as described in the table below. The same colours are used in a similar way to characterise the level of Education events.
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Event
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Characteristics
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Master points awarded?
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Guide to
Average NGS %
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Beginners play
(First year learner)
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- Paced to suit players
- Help with all aspects
- No time pressure
- Informal direction
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No
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N/A
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Supervised play
(Second year learner)
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- Paced to suit players
- Focused on learners
- Assistance available when needed
- Director present who can help with bidding and play
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No
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N/A
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Novice sessions
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- Normal playing conditions
- Timing to suit player ability
- Director present
- Bidding systems to suit participants
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Yes
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42%
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Relaxed sessions
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- Normal playing conditions
- Limited time pressure
- Director present
- Usually Level 2 conventions only
- Strong partnerships restricted
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Yes
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45%
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Club sessions
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- Normal playing conditions
- 7 minutes per board
- Director present
- Normally Level 4 systems permitted
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Yes
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48%
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Full sessions
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- Normal playing conditions
- 7 minutes per board
- Director present
- Normally Level 4 systems permitted
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Yes
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52%
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Competitive environment
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- Normal playing conditions
- 7 minutes per board
- Director present
- Normally Level 4 systems permitted
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Yes
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56%
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EBU Competitions
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- Competition playing conditions
- 7 minutes per board
- EBU Director present
- Few system restrictions
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Yes
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56+%
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An orange colour is used for events that are unclassified in this way, such as Rubber Bridge sessions. |
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