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Claims and concessions are a normal part of bridge, Bridge Directors should not and our Directors do not discourage players to make claims.
1. With still a number of tricks (n) to play when a player claims some tricks he concedes the remainder. So the tricks claimed plus the tricks conceded together are the tricks still to be played. (as a consequence: when the word claim is used usually the concession is meant as well).
When a player plays the red STOP card during the auction, they are reminding all players of the ACBL rule/policy that the next player should wait ten seconds before making their next bid after a jump/skip bid. During that time, that player should at least appear to be considering an action - even if they know that they will PASS when the time ellapses.
We expect our players to follow not only the letter of the ACBL alert procedures, but also the spirit. Our players will follow a policy of full disclosure when they have particular agreements with their partner that provide extra information or insight that opponents are entitled to - whether the ACBL says a bid is alertable or not. At the Bridge Club of Center City, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of full disclosure.
Grabbing the Pass Card is considered playing the pass card, even if you never pull it from the box. The aim here is to avoid unauthorized information from being conveyed - grabbing the pass card, but then bidding would influence partner since they know you were considering passing the last call. To protect yourself, decide on your bid before grabbing your card from the box
The Bridge Club of Center City prides itself on the most enjoyable bridge environment anywhere. To ensure that end, we expect all of our players to conduct themselves as exemplary sportspersons and to treat one another with respect and civility. Our members play for love of the game, for sport and excellent bridge competition. Pettiness, nastiness, or making anyone feel small in any way has no place here at our club - and that is what we have zero tolerance for.
