We are going to run a Teams day on Sunday 16th April, also as a farewell to Nelson Heather.

It will be similar to before:  10am start playing 4 x 9 board rounds, finish around 3pm.

This time:

- book as a pair.  We will make up the teams from the pairs, trying to place a more and a less experienced pair together, so it will be a form of Harlequin Teams.  Bookings open now.

- if you are a single, put yourself in the booking sheet.  If you are interested in playing with a single who has registered, contact them to discuss if you will play together.  We can't guarantee a single will be able to play but will try.

- if you are booked in (as at the 14th), it is important you turn up!  Of course, you can withdraw beforehand.

- since it is Harlequin Teams, everyone will play the Basic/Green system card to make it fair - but good play will be rewarded!

- we are not going to provide lunch but ask people to bring a plate of something to share.

- have a quick drink afterwards to celebrate/commiserate our departure.

- cost 1 PPV.  Visitors OK.

- contact Simon Hunter (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  0451 130 330) or Max Paterson.

BASIC SYSTEM CARD DEFINITION

  • Transfers to the majors and Stayman.
  • Gerber and both normal and Roman Key card Blackwood (must be alerted) and Quantitative NT allowed.
  • Takeout and Penalty doubles.  Responder's Negative double for takeout allowed.
  • Strong 2C and weak 2 D/H/S and 3 and 4 level pre-emptive openings.
  • No Jacoby 2NT, Bergen raises, Splinters, Multi-2s, Montreal Relay.
  • No Michaels cue bid, Unusual 2NT, Cue bids, inverted minors, fourth suit forcing.
  • Only low like/high hate attitude signaling. No Mckenney, odds/evens etc.