Each duplicate session will open for registration 2 hours before it starts. Both players in a partnership need to be logged on to BBO for them to register their wish to play that session. The players find the session and register as follows:
- Log on to BBO
- Click "Competitive" under Play or Watch Bridge
- Then click "All Tournaments"
- In the Search Box (above where it says “Entries”) type Oswestry
- Click on the event in the list
- Type the BBO username of your partner
- Click "invite". Your partner will also need to be logged on to BBO at the same time in order for them to register - so talk to your partner about this.
You can then both logoff if you wish but you will need to be back in time for the start of the tournament (allow about 30minutes* or so for this). If you miss the registration deadline or are late logging on you will not be allowed to play. All you need now is patience. At 7pm the screen will suddenly change as if by magic (but actually by the director) and you can start the first hand.
It you have problems logging in, are looking for a partner, or miss the start, click here. This link also tells you why you may come across a pair you don't recognise during the session (= if there is a half table).
* The BBO website becomes extremely busy from about 6.45pm onwards because lots of people try to login for games at 7.00pm, This causes website congestion and is a common cause of login failures. For this reason it is suggested that members leave it no later than 6.30pm at the latest to sign in / rejoin the site. (Thanks to Michael Lucas for this useful information.)
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