Rookie-Master will be played on Oct 19, a Thur. night.

There will be an increased fee as this is an ACBL Sanctioned game.

Eligibility

At least one member of each partnership must have fewer than 100 master points. A “Rookie” is intended to be a player without much experience at playing duplicate bridge. Although we use a masterpoint cut off of 100, we are really intending that the player be fairly new to the game of duplicate bridge. Players that have let their ACBL membership lapse or have not been remitting master points for recording, although below the 100 master point level, do not necessarily fit the definition of “rookie”. Club managers or game directors may prohibit a pair from playing in this game, if they feel that the partnership does not include a player that fits the definition of a “Rookie”.

Conventions

Since this game is designed to introduce new players to our game, the use of certain conventions does not fit with the spirit of the game. Under no circumstances will conventions beyond those on the ACBL Yellow Card be allowed in this game. Club managers are encouraged to limit conventions in this game. If a club has an established policy on conventions allowed in Rookie-Master games, they are encouraged to use the same guidelines for this game, as long as they do not extend to conventions beyond the scope of the Yellow Card.

Seating

Rookies should sit in the South and West positions in order to make things fairer and more standard across the country.