This event is governed by the Laws of Duplicate Bridge 2017 (as amended) and the various SABF Regulations and Codes which can be viewed on the SABF web site.
Always remain calm and courteous and adhere to the following rules:
A substitute will be allowed in cases of emergency, but Robots will not be permitted. No player or substitute may play for more than one pair. Substitutes may not be of a higher standard than the player being replaced and the Tournament Committee reserves the right to vet any proposed substitute. Once approved, a player may have a substitute for a maximum of two matches (24 boards) in the Qualifiers and one match (16 boards) in the Finals.
During the bidding:
During the play:
If there is any doubt, call the Director whose decision will be final.
Players will play at designated regional venues or, in exceptional circumstances and where already agreed in writing, from home but with suitable camera technology installed.
There will be one or more Monitors at each venue throughout every session. The Monitors will actively patrol the playing area and maintain video links with those players playing from home.
The Monitors will enforce the following rules:
Monitors are not expected to assist with technical difficulties but will do so to the best of their ability.
The Tournament Director (TD) is responsible for the smooth running of the Trials and has absolute jurisdiction on all matters pertaining to the bidding and the play. Players must use the "Call Director" function within BBO to summon the TD to their table as required.
During the play the following IMPS penalties will apply:
Victory Point (VP) penalties will apply in the following situations:
In the event of any and all possible infractions, the Director must be summoned and every effort will be made to restore equity in accordance with the Laws.
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