Huron Valley Bridge Club (Unit 137, District 12 of the ACBL)

9525 E. Highland Road (Hartland Senior Center), Howell, Michigan 48843 (248-956-0536)

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OATES ROLL;  FITZPATRICKS (AGAIN) TOO!  

 


Bill & Pat OATES fashioned a 61.61% game to set the pace Thursday evening, bagging .80 MPs.  Gary EMERSON & Giles SCHNOB placed second E/W with their 55.06%, worth .56 MPs.  Mel BOWERS & Jim DOYLE showed earning .40 for their 52.08%.  Also cashing, Sharon MENDELSON & Judy SCHMIDT (51.79%) captured 2nd in "B" (4A) for .29. 


In the North/South competition, Jim & Cheryl FITPATRICK won for the second consecutive week (following two consecutive weeks as runners-up).  Their 58.33% proved just a bit too much for Chuck & Mares HIRCHERT, whose 55.95% was good enough to hold off the OTHER Jim & Cheryl for 2nd place.  MasterPoint awards duplicated those for East/West for 1-2-3.  Also building on their MP status, Dave BIDNE & John NELSON (4A-1B) added .35, Joan WENTZ & Evelyn LONGSWORTH (5A-2B) .25, and finally, Bill & Janine JACOBS netted .06 for finishing 1st in "C." 


Ten pairs "fattened" their MasterPoint total Thursday night, ten out of sixteen.  That's 62 and a half percent!  Not too shabby. The best part about it, masterpoints notwithstanding, is our players are improving.  Each and every time they play.


And our game is growing.  Thursday night's 8 tables is our high water mark, but we don't expect that to last too long.  Talked to a few folks down at the regional yesterday, and we may add a few pairs in the next two/three weeks.  Also, TABLE TALK, the MBA's Unit newspaper has gone to press and will soon be arriving at MBA homes.  There is a short report in there publicizing our game for all those western Oakland County and Ann Arbor area members to be made aware of.  I hope to have a similar article appear in the next issue of The Echo, SOMBA's periodical, which will reach even more duplicate players residing in our area. 


Once again, we thank you for your support and attendance, and remain available at 248-887-9283 and 248-343-3877.  Until next Thursday, be well, everybody. 

 

Welcome!  This site is your introduction to our bridge club.  We are a fully ACBL-sanctioned bridge club for players of all skill levels.  We have newer players, from those who have never played before, through the intermediate/advancing player who seeks higher challenges.  We play duplicate bridge only.  Our games are from 6 PM until 9:30 PM on Thursdays, and we provide light snacks, water, and coffee.  

 

Reservations are not necessary.  Please contact Ken Dane at hvbridgeclub@gmail.com or (248)956-0536 if you have any questions.  Our location is shown below. 

 

Thanks for visiting our site - we look forward to seeing you at the table....

 

 

                                                 

       

 

 We are a Zero Tolerance Bridge Club - by that, we mean the following:

Zero Tolerance Policy

ACBL Zero Tolerance Policy
Be cool! Bridge is fun.

The ACBL Board of Directors and Management are committed to improving acceptable player behavior at all times. In accordance with Laws 74, 80F, 81C4, 90A, 91, and 92A (Laws of Duplicate Bridge) the following policy outlines what is expected of all players during NABCs and other ACBL sponsored events, as well as in the playing area before and after each session.

The ultimate purpose of the Z-T policy is to create a much more pleasant atmosphere in our NABCs. We are attempting to eradicate unacceptable behavior in order to make the game of bridge more enjoyable for all. Below are some examples of commendable behavior, which, while not required, will significantly contribute to the improved atmosphere:

Being a good 'host' or 'guest' at the table.
Greeting others in a friendly manner.
Praising the bidding and/or play of the opponents
Having two clearly completed convention cards readily available to the opponents (This one is a regulation, not just a nicety)
The following list are some examples of behavior which will not be tolerated:

Badgering, rudeness, insinuations, intimidation, profanity, threats, or violence.
Negative comments concerning opponents' or partner's play or bidding.
Constant and gratuitous lessons and analyses at the table.
Loud and disruptive arguing with a director's ruling.
If a player at the table behaves in an unacceptable manner, the director should be called immediately. Annoying behavior, embarrassing remarks, or any other conduct which might interfere with the enjoyment of the game is specifically prohibited by Law 74A. Law 91A gives the director the authority to assess disciplinary penalties.

The following procedures have been given to the tournament directors for implementation.

At the start of each event, the director shall make an announcement that the tournament will be observing ZERO TOLERANCE for unacceptable behavior. It is requested that the director be called whenever behavior is not consistent with the guidelines outlined above.


The director, when called, shall make an assessment of the situation. If it is established that there was unacceptable behavior, an immediate ¼ board disciplinary penalty (3 IMP in team games) shall be assigned to all offenders. This may involve any one or all four players at the table irrespective of who initiated the unacceptable behavior. If both members of a partnership are guilty, the penalties are additive (¼ board EACH = ½ board!). The Board of Directors strongly believes that assignment of disciplinary penalties will improve the overall behavior at our tournaments.


If it is determined that the same offender is responsible for a second offense in the same event, then the offender(s) shall be ejected from future competition in that event. An offender removed from an event shall be deemed to have not played in the event, no masterpoints will be awarded and no refunds will be made. All previously-obtained results shall, however, remain valid as to their effect upon other competitors. In the case of a serious offense and in the case of multiple offenses (three) during a tournament, a disciplinary committee may be convened to determine whether the offender(s) should be allowed to play in other events at the tournament and/or whether additional sanctions may be appropriate.


Warnings are strongly discouraged and will be given only when there is no clear violation or in cases where the facts cannot be determined. Offenders are to receive immediate penalties. Regardless of who may have initiated unacceptable behavior, ALL offenses are punishable. Retaliatory behavior is a punishable offense. Frivolous accusations will also be considered as offenses under this policy.


In accordance with the Laws of Duplicate Bridge, a director's decision to impose a disciplinary is final; however, all such decisions may be appealed. An appeals committee may not overturn the director's decision, but could recommend that the director reconsider the imposition of a penalty. It should be noted that the committee may feel that the penalty assessed was not severe enough and may refer the matter to a disciplinary committee.


A Zero Tolerance Report Form shall be available for players to report incidents which occur away from the table; and for directors to document complaints and action taken. The DIC shall provide a summary report of all behavioral penalties to the Tournament Chairman and/or Recorder.