Zero Tolerance for Unacceptable Behaviour

To assure a social climate that promotes enjoyable bridge, the ARNB has adopted and will enforce a policy of Zero Tolerance for unpleasant or rude behaviour. Your cooperation is needed. Please report to us any conduct whether outstanding and refreshing or offensive and disagreeable.

Commendable

Anything that makes bridge more enjoyable for others, including:

• Greeting others in a friendly manner.
• Praising the play or defense of the opponents. (Praise of partner should occur only when opponents are not at the table, or it appears to be gloating.)
• Making your convention card readily available to opponents.
• Just generally doing everything possible to make bridge the incredibly enjoyable game we know it can be.
• Being a good "host" or "guest" at the table.

Unacceptable

Anything that makes bridge less enjoyable for others, including:

• Disputing a director's ruling during the game.
• Objecting to a call for the director.
• Publicly criticizing partner or others.
• Discussing hands after the round is called.
• Gloating over good results.
• Negative comments concerning anyone's play including partner's.
• Poor personal hygiene, grooming or dress.
• Badgering, rudeness, insinuations, profanity, threats or violence.

If you experience problem behaviour during your session, call the Director immediately!

If the behavior is deemed inappropriate, a procedural penalty will be assigned against the offending pair or pairs equal to 1/4 of a board. A second offense will result in the pair(s) being ejected from the game.

We understand that there is a natural reluctance to complain about fellow players. Should it become necessary to call the Director, you may simply state: "This player is interfering with my enjoyment of the game." (Law 74 A 1, in the "Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge", specifically prohibits this conduct.)

Courteous behavior brings out the best in all of us. Starting each round by introducing yourselves or saying "Hi!" will also increase the odds of a pleasant atmosphere.

The ARNB greatly appreciates your participation in this program. With your cooperation WE ALL WIN!