Cell Phones

It is the policy of the club that no cell phone use whatsoever is allowed anywhere inside the building while a game is in session (including talking, texting, web surfing, and social media checking), except for the kitchen and dining room during a break only.  Additionally, using a cell phone on speaker phone is prohibited anywhere inside the building while a game or class is in session.  The Directors are authorized to assess procedural penalties, if necessary.  If you have an emergency need to have your cell phone handy, notify the director prior to the game and an accomodation will be made.

Slow Play

Bridge is a timed game.  Slow play makes it very difficult for the Director to run the game smoothly.  It also affects players at other tables.  Most slow play can be minimized or eliminated by not discussing hands after play, particularly when the table is already running late.  Please make it a habit to look at the timers to get an idea if you are running late.  There are 7 minutes allocated for each hand.  It is the policy of the club that no new boards may be started once the clock reaches two minutes to play in the current round.  The Director will issue a "no play" in such circumstances.  This is not a penalty, nor is it a zero.  It simply means that you are not scored on that board.  Also, if a board is in play and not completed once the clock reaches two minutes into the NEXT round, the Director is authorized to stop play at their discretion.

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