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Mountnessing Bridge Club

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Mountnessing Village Hall, Roman Road, Mountnessing, Essex, CM15 0UG

This page was last updated on 24/04/2012

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Topic Date Updated Comments

Alerting of Doubles (1) 25/05/2011 Under the new rules there is confusion as to which doubles should be alerted and which do not need to be.

Alerting of Doubles (2) 25/05/2011 Some notes based on an article by England International player Jeremy Dhondy.

Announcements and Alerts 25/05/2011 Notes relating to the current rules about alerting and announcing.

Announcements (EBU Summary) 01/02/2011 The EBU's own summary of the current rules about alerting and announcing - in tabular form.

Appeal Rulings 17/04/2012 Individual appeal rulings can be accessed through the link on the left - club members only, requires a username and password.

Behaviour at the Bridge Table 25/05/2011 Bridge is an extremely enjoyable game. Courteous behaviour is an exceptionally 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 can take their toll and it is for these situations that we issue this note as a reminder. Please also see the Essex CBA statement.

Benefits of EBU Membership 25/01/2011 The EBU's own summary of the benefits of membership.

Bill Gates Lecture 01/02/2011 Not very much to do with Bridge but some perceptive comments on the modern world from the founder of the Micosoft Corporation.

"Book Rulings" Summary 25/05/2011 This handy "aide memoire" was originally constructed by Lionel Wernick, and it has been adopted by other neighbouring clubs as a quick guide to treatment of common irregularities, such as a lead out of turn, insufficient bid, and a revoke. It has been updated to reflect the 2007 changes in the Laws.

"Club Bulletins" (EBU) 19/02/2011 Bulletins 1 - 9 can be accessed from the 'EBU Links' page - please click on the link on the left.

Club Standard Movements (Pairs) 08/07/2011 Notes about the principles and details governing the choice of movement)s) for a given number of tables. Note the inclusion of 'Appendix Mitchell' movements for 13 - 16 tables; these movements enable a smaller number of boards in play, and hence each pair plays a greater proportion of the total, eg, 24/26 rather than 24/32.

Club Venue 25/05/2011 A handy printable leaflet giving directions to the club venue.

Computer Generated Hands 25/05/2011 The link on the left will take you to a discussion document as aired at the club in February 2011.

Computer Generated Hands - Comments 25/05/2011 The link on the left will take you to a document that summarises the comments received on the discussion document.

Computer Generated Hands - Verdict 25/05/2011 The link on the left will take you to a document that sets out the outcome of the discussion.

Dummy's Rights and Obligations 25/05/2011 A summary as to what Dummy MAY, MUST NOT, and SHOULD do

First Night Results 31/05/2011 A copy of the results sheet from the first ever meeting of Mountnessing Bridge Club, on February 5th 1987

GCSE Answers 01/02/2011 Not very much to do with Bridge but something to raise a smile or two.

Irregularities (General Notes) 25/05/2011 A general introduction to 'irregularites at the table'. See also the notes on 'Book Rulings', 'Slow Passes' and 'Unauthorised Information'.

Ladies, Men's & Open Pairs 25/05/2011 In the past the club was big enough to hold three separate events on a single night. With the smaller number of tables that are now attracted to the club, alternative arrangements are necessary.

Law Changes 2008 (1) 10/06/2011 A summary of the Law Changes that came into effect in August 2008 - Directors' perspective.

Law Changes 2008 (2) 10/06/2011 A summary of the Law Changes that came into effect in August 2008 - Players' perspective

"Mechanical Errors" 29/05/2011 What is a 'mechanical error' and up to what point can it be corrected?

Membership Application 20/02/2012 An application form for club membership for existing members whose contact or other details have changed, and also for new members, including returning past members

Membership Renewal 20/02/2012 A simplified application form for club membership renewal for existing members whose contact and other details have not changed

Miscellaneous Notes 25/05/2011 Covering a range of smaller topics, including 'Scoring Adjustments', 'Conduct of Appeals', and 'False Claims'.

Mobile Phones 25/05/2011 Most people would agree that it is irritating to hear a mobile phone ring while the club is in session.

Orange Book Changes 2008 17/02/2011 A summary of the changes to "The Orange Book" that became effective in August 2008 - received from the English Bridge Union.

Psyches 25/05/2011 Informed by advice received from the English Bridge Union, here is an updated statement about PSYCHES

Psyches - definition 25/05/2011 Compiled from extracts from the Laws and the Orange Book, together with some added comments

Psyche Reports 13/05/2012 Individual reports are available to club members only via the link on the left (username and password required)

Revised Master Point Scheme 02/03/2011 Changes that were introduced to the EBU Master Point Scheme, effective from April 2010.

Scoring Issues 06/12/2011 What happens if something goes wrong with the scoring?

Slow Passes 25/05/2011 What is a 'slow pass' and why does it create potential problems?

Slow Play - the consequences 24/04/2012 For example, how one pair finishing a round late can affect every other pair in the room

Statistics - Current Ladder 18/05/2012 The latest ladder standings for the current membership year

Statistics - Player of the Month (current) 18/05/2012 The latest 'Player of the Month' standings.

Statistics - Player of the Month (history) 18/05/2012 The 'Player of the Month' winners since inception in October 2006.

Suit Splits 29/06/2011 How might that suit split? A guidance note available only to club members via the 'Play with the Odds' link on the Members' Area Service List (username and password required)

Teams of Four 25/05/2011 Club standard movements, scoring, and wine prizes

Unauthorised Information (1) 25/05/2011 What is "Unauthorised Information", how can it arise, and what are the possible consequences?

Unauthorised Information (2) 25/05/2011 Illustrative example - kindly provided by club member Mike Graham

Unauthorised Information (3) 25/05/2011 Illustrative example - kindly provided by club member Mike Graham

Topic	Date Updated	Comments
Alerting of Doubles (1)	25/05/2011	Under the new rules there is confusion as to which doubles should be alerted and which do not need to be.
Alerting of Doubles (2)	25/05/2011	Some notes based on an article by England International player Jeremy Dhondy.
Announcements and Alerts	25/05/2011	Notes relating to the current rules about alerting and announcing.
Announcements (EBU Summary)	01/02/2011	The EBU's own summary of the current rules about alerting and announcing - in tabular form.
Appeal Rulings	17/04/2012	Individual appeal rulings can be accessed through the link on the left - club members only, requires a username and password.
Behaviour at the Bridge Table	25/05/2011	Bridge is an extremely enjoyable game. Courteous behaviour is an exceptionally 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 can take their toll and it is for these situations that we issue this note as a reminder. Please also see the Essex CBA statement.
Benefits of EBU Membership	25/01/2011	The EBU's own summary of the benefits of membership.
Bill Gates Lecture	01/02/2011	Not very much to do with Bridge but some perceptive comments on the modern world from the founder of the Micosoft Corporation.
"Book Rulings" Summary	25/05/2011	This handy "aide memoire" was originally constructed by Lionel Wernick, and it has been adopted by other neighbouring clubs as a quick guide to treatment of common irregularities, such as a lead out of turn, insufficient bid, and a revoke. It has been updated to reflect the 2007 changes in the Laws.
"Club Bulletins" (EBU)	19/02/2011	Bulletins 1 - 9 can be accessed from the 'EBU Links' page - please click on the link on the left.
Club Standard Movements (Pairs)	08/07/2011	Notes about the principles and details governing the choice of movement)s) for a given number of tables. Note the inclusion of 'Appendix Mitchell' movements for 13 - 16 tables; these movements enable a smaller number of boards in play, and hence each pair plays a greater proportion of the total, eg, 24/26 rather than 24/32.
Club Venue	25/05/2011	A handy printable leaflet giving directions to the club venue.
Computer Generated Hands	25/05/2011	The link on the left will take you to a discussion document as aired at the club in February 2011.
Computer Generated Hands - Comments	25/05/2011	The link on the left will take you to a document that summarises the comments received on the discussion document.
Computer Generated Hands - Verdict	25/05/2011	The link on the left will take you to a document that sets out the outcome of the discussion.
Dummy's Rights and Obligations	25/05/2011	A summary as to what Dummy MAY, MUST NOT, and *SHOULD* do
First Night Results	31/05/2011	A copy of the results sheet from the first ever meeting of Mountnessing Bridge Club, on February 5th 1987
GCSE Answers	01/02/2011	Not very much to do with Bridge but something to raise a smile or two.
Irregularities (General Notes)	25/05/2011	A general introduction to 'irregularites at the table'. See also the notes on 'Book Rulings', 'Slow Passes' and 'Unauthorised Information'.
Ladies, Men's & Open Pairs	25/05/2011	In the past the club was big enough to hold three separate events on a single night. With the smaller number of tables that are now attracted to the club, alternative arrangements are necessary.
Law Changes 2008 (1)	10/06/2011	A summary of the Law Changes that came into effect in August 2008 - Directors' perspective.
Law Changes 2008 (2)	10/06/2011	A summary of the Law Changes that came into effect in August 2008 - Players' perspective
"Mechanical Errors"	29/05/2011	What is a 'mechanical error' and up to what point can it be corrected?
Membership Application	20/02/2012	An application form for club membership for existing members whose contact or other details have changed, and also for new members, including returning past members
Membership Renewal	20/02/2012	A simplified application form for club membership renewal for existing members whose contact and other details have not changed
Miscellaneous Notes	25/05/2011	Covering a range of smaller topics, including 'Scoring Adjustments', 'Conduct of Appeals', and 'False Claims'.
Mobile Phones	25/05/2011	Most people would agree that it is irritating to hear a mobile phone ring while the club is in session.
Orange Book Changes 2008	17/02/2011	A summary of the changes to "The Orange Book" that became effective in August 2008 - received from the English Bridge Union.
Psyches	25/05/2011	Informed by advice received from the English Bridge Union, here is an updated statement about PSYCHES
Psyches - definition	25/05/2011	Compiled from extracts from the Laws and the Orange Book, together with some added comments
Psyche Reports	13/05/2012	Individual reports are available to club members only via the link on the left (username and password required)
Revised Master Point Scheme	02/03/2011	Changes that were introduced to the EBU Master Point Scheme, effective from April 2010.
Scoring Issues	06/12/2011	What happens if something goes wrong with the scoring?
Slow Passes	25/05/2011	What is a 'slow pass' and why does it create potential problems?
Slow Play - the consequences	24/04/2012	For example, how one pair finishing a round late can affect every other pair in the room
Statistics - Current Ladder	18/05/2012	The latest ladder standings for the current membership year
Statistics - Player of the Month (current)	18/05/2012	The latest 'Player of the Month' standings.
Statistics - Player of the Month (history)	18/05/2012	The 'Player of the Month' winners since inception in October 2006.
Suit Splits	29/06/2011	How might that suit split? A guidance note available only to club members via the 'Play with the Odds' link on the Members' Area Service List (username and password required)
Teams of Four	25/05/2011	Club standard movements, scoring, and wine prizes
Unauthorised Information (1)	25/05/2011	What is "Unauthorised Information", how can it arise, and what are the possible consequences?
Unauthorised Information (2)	25/05/2011	Illustrative example - kindly provided by club member Mike Graham
Unauthorised Information (3)	25/05/2011	Illustrative example - kindly provided by club member Mike Graham