Stand-by/Host System

• The stand-by system guarantees all members and visitors a game of bridge.
• The stand-by system operates on Tuesday and Thursday evening. Monday and Wednesday have permanent hosts.
• It is a condition of membership that ALL full members go on the Tuesday and Thursday stand-by list.
• The stand-by list will be posted in the club and on the web site.
• It is up to each member to check when they are on stand-by and initial the list to show they have seen it.
• Any member who cannot attend their stand-by session has the option to swap, or get someone else to do it, but it is their responsibility to arrange this.
• Exceptions to being on stand-by can be made for unusual circumstances. A committee member can provide details of this.

When you are on stand-by, or wish to use the system, please be in the club at least 15 minutes before the session starts, so that the director can organize the movement.

If you are on stand-by and two people turn up, then they will play together, and you will be free to leave. If your usual partner wants to come, it would be as if they had come to use the stand-by system, and if another player comes then you would go home, and your partner would play with them.

If a stand-by member does not play, they will be credited with a free session. Please ensure this is recorded on the attendance sheet before leaving.

Please be aware that members have different levels of experience. Whether you are a stand-by player or have come to use the system, you should enjoy the evening with your new partner.

November 2025