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Zero Tolerance Policy

EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR

1. Greet players prior to start of play of each round.

2. Be a good 'host' or 'guest' at the table

3. Do everything possible to make bridge enjoyable for yourself, your partner and opponents.

4. Give credit when opponents make a good bid or play.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

1. Criticising partner or opponents.

2. Badgering, rudeness, insinuation, profanity, threats of violence, violence.

3. Negative comments concerning opponents' or partner's play or bidding.

4. Discussing hands after the round is called.

5. Objecting to a call for the director.

6. Disputing a Director's ruling during the game. (Filing an appeal is the appropriate action.)

PENALTIES

If the Director is satisfied that a breach has occurred, the offending player will be fined 25% of a board, or 3 IMPS. (If both partners are guilty, the fine will double.)

PROCEDURE

When unacceptable behaviour occurs, opponents should call the Director immediately, indicating that the player/pair are ' interfering with our enjoyment of the game.' (breach of Law 74 A)