We have had a couple of instances recently where the scoring has gone slightly awry on the odd board. So here are a couple of guidelines to help when things go wrong (and what to avoid).

• Please make sure you enter the score on the last board – I know you may be in a hurry to go home (or reach the nearest hostelry ) but we have had a couple of instances when the last score has not been entered!  Be particularly careful if there has been an arrow-switch.  It is both pairs responsibility to check a score has been entered.

• If you realize immediately that a score has been entered incorrectly then call the scorer/director and they can delete the incorrect score and you can re-enter.

• The score can also be altered at the end of the evening. Just ask the scorer to change it.  So (s)he can change it quickly; make a note of:
  • The board number
  • Your pair number and the opposition pair number and/or names
  • The correct score
  • Declarer position (N/S/E/W)

• Sharing Boards  When the movement requires it, two or more tables will share boards. However the Bridgemates will always suggest a board number to use so on both tables the Bridgemate will suggest that you should be using, for example board 1. However one table will be playing board 2 or 3. To alter the board number in the Bridgemate simple hit cancel and then enter the correct board number. The Bridgemate will ask you to confirm – press ok and you will be good to go.

• Arrow Switching If there has been an arrow switch but you fail to notice and play a board the wrong way:
  • Make a note of the board number, your pair and the opposition pair numbers.
  • Play any remaining boards in the correct direction.
  • Tell the scorer and (s)he will reverse the scores for that board or boards at the end of the evening.

If there is an obvious error – e.g. all tables bar 1 play in 4♠ , but one plays 4♠  by E; the scoring software notices and informs the scorer.  The scorer will correct it manually.

Any errors in scoring where the scorer cannot tell what the correct result should be will be normally be scored at 50/50. This is also the case where a board is not played due to time running out.

If a pair is notice to be persistently offending by slow play, we may add a penalty so you would be scored at 40/60.

If you notice later that a score is incorrect you can still have it adjusted providing you get the agreement of your opposition and inform the scorer within 24 hrs (the EBU do not accept adjusted scores after that time period).

Finally  - Don’t be embarrassed if you make and error – we all do it!