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Hamilton Club RealBridge - Hamilton 5A Swiss Pairs - Important information for players Please ensure your Partner has read this information
Format, Timetable, Supplementary Regulations and other information
Format Online Real Bridge Swiss Pairs, 9 x 9 board matches over 3 nights, Imps converted to VPs
Draw : The Swiss draw will be done by Real Bridge at the expiry of the allocated match time, at the discretion of the director, irrespective of any outstanding score corrections, pending appeals, or any other issues which may arise
During the course of this tournament, the Match Committee, or for reasons of expediency, the Director in Charge may make additions and/or alterations to the Format and Supplementary Regulations if it is considered in the best interests of the Tournament to do so.
First draw computerised random, thereafter Swiss draw
No consideration shall be given to the effect that such outstanding issues may have on the subsequent draw/s.
Players links : will be sent out to all players on Monday or Tuesday 16 or 17th June.
Timing and Timetable : ?? minutes per match
Match 1 - 18th June @ 7.30pm
Match 4 - 25th June @ 7.30pm
Match 7 - 2nd July @ 7.30pm
A time of ?? minutes will be allowed for completion of each 9 board match. A timer is visible on your screen at all times.
No boards will normally be withdrawn*, but any teams failing to finish the match and have their final result entered by 70 minutes limit may be subject to 0.4VP penalty for each minute or part thereof over that time. If you have concerns about timing at your table please draw attention to it early!
Teams are to ensure that both players are seated 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the first match, and 2 mins before the scheduled starting times for all other matches each day
Allowable Systems :
All systems allowed
EXCEPT
Yellow systems ( Hums )
Brown Sticker conventions
Note, Hums and Brown sticker conventions are disallowed because of the requirement to make available written defences.
Alerting and System cards :
☛ Players are required to announce and alert as if it were live play
☛ Players should have their system card available in case the director requests an email copy
☛ The two outer pages must be fully filled in, but it is recommended that all 4 pages are completed.
A short pre alert must be posted into the chat box before the start of each match and players should announce and alert as if it were live table play
Undo's : are not permitted unless approved for a bridge reason by the director.
Mis-clicks, for the most part, are not a valid reason for requesting an undo.
Technical requirements and Responsibilities :
It is each player’s responsibility to ensure that their connection to RealBridge is stable and that both camera, and audio are working adequately. Delays during the event caused by computer technical problems and /or RealBridge communication issues will be treated as below:
• First offence, up to 3 minutes - warning …
• First offence greater than 5 minutes OR any 2nd offence … EITHER of which delays the completion of a match within the allocated match time of 70 minutes - average minus for each uncompleted board.
Should a player’s RealBridge communication cause inconvenience to the opponents for more than 2 matches, then the director may ask that pair to withdraw for the rest of the event.
Late arrival / slow play :will be dealt with as per NZ Bridge Tournament Regulations 7.3 and 7.4
Cell Phones : Cell phones should be turned off during matches unless the Director has specifically requested a player to use one for communication.
Environment :
Real Bridge cameras, where possible must remain on at all time during a match.
Players should be aware of the environment they are in and what is able to be seen by other players joining their table. Players must have control and responsibility for their own presentation and that of people and signage in view of their camera or range of their microphone. Where possible players should be seated and avoid lounging or lying down whilst playing unless that is a health necessity for them.
Please avoid activities that generate noise which may disrupt other parties
Appeals :
Notice of appeal must be made to the director within 30 minutes of the ruling.
Note some rulings may necessarily be delayed to allow the directing team to consult on the matter ..
In the case of an appeal , at the directors discretion
• the director will arrange for an online Real Bridge meeting
• alternatively a Zoom meeting not necessarily on the same day ,but as soon as practically possible.
• Or alternatively off the paperwork by an Appeals committee organised by the match committee at some later date.
• Such appeals may delay the publication of the final official results .
Results :
Real Bridge results at the end of the tournament are Not the official results .
There may be necessary score adjustments made after the tournament, and these will not show on Real Bridge. The official results will be those published on the Hamilton Club website https://www.hamilton.bridge-club.org
Winners Prize Payment :
Prize money will be deposited directly into the winners’ bank account. Once results are confirmed, winners please email secretary@hamiltonbridge.co.nz the Club with your bank details
Match Committee : Nigel Gresson (Convener), Barry Jones, Dave Edson, Helen Rinaldi, Julie Atkinson
Tournament Secretary : Julie Thorburn - Email secretary@hamiltonbridge.co.nz Telephone 07-839 4547
( Julie works part time so leave a message if she is not available )
Online Directors : Julie Atkinson
Further enquiries please contact
Julie Atkinson Email Mobile
or
Nigel Gresson Email nigelg@xtra.co.nz Mobile 021 295 8452
Links -
★ RealBridge Camera and Microphone Tests
★ Important information about RealBridge Screen mode
★ New Zealand Bridge Website - PDF System cards
Updates :
3.50pm , 14th June - Draft version
