Bridge is an extremely enjoyable game.  Courteous behaviour is an important part of that enjoyment. This guide serves as a brief reminder of how to behave at the bridge table. We are sure that all players naturally follow this code of conduct, but there are times when concentration and pressure take their toll and it is for these situations that we issue this as a reminder.

• Greet others in a friendly manner prior to the start of play on each round and be a good host or guest at the table.
• Make Bridge enjoyable for yourself, partner and opponents.
• Before you look at your cards count your hand and ensure that you have exactly thirteen cards.
• Ensure that your mobile phone is turned off.
• Bidding boxes are designed to reduce the possibility of information being communicated between partners. When using a bidding box, decide what your bid is going to be before reaching for or touching cards in the bidding box.
• Give credit when opponents make a good bid or play.
• Remember that it is rude to criticise your partner or opponents in public, to be less than polite at the table, to gloat over good results or object to a call for the Tournament Director, or to dispute or argue about a Director’s ruling.
• Dummy may not call declarer’s attentions to anything except that he/she is about to lead from the wrong hand.
• Slow Play – please ensure you make every effort to catch up when you fall behind.
• If a player behaves in an unacceptable manner, the Director should be called immediately.  Annoying behaviour, embarrassing remarks, or any other conduct which might interfere with the enjoyment of the game is specifically prohibited under the laws of the game.