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      Revised Zero Tolerance Policy for the Clear Lake Bridge Club 

The board of directors of CLBC have revised the ZT policy to better reflect our desire to have a proper competitive atmosphere at all the CLBC games. In accordance with the Laws of Duplicate bridge, it is expected that all players will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Below are some examples of commendable behavior: 

  1. Be a good host.  N/S players should welcome the East - West players in a friendly manner.
  2. Praise good bidding/play of opponents.
  3. Have clearly completed convention cards-one for each player at the table.
 

Behavior which will not be tolerated includes but is not limited to :

  1. Intimidation, rudeness, badgering.
  2. Negative comments, profanity or threats towards opponents and/or partner.
  3. Disruptive arguing, loud responses to a director’s ruling.

The directors have been instructed to consider applying the following penalties for poor behavior:

  1. A warning shall be given before the game begins.
  2. A first offense shall include a penalty of up to ½ a board if a single individual/partnership is found guilty. If it is not clear who the violator is or both partnerships are at fault, there will be a quarter of a board penalty for each of the partnerships at the table (A short e-mail should be sent by the director to the CLBC president explaining what happened).
  3. If there is a second offense at the same event, then the violating partnership will be assessed a whole board penalty.  The director shall be required in this case to prepare a written review for the president.  Also a written review will be required for anyone having a second violation within 12 months of his/her first violation.  If appropriate, the President shall have the right to suspend the violator for a length of time consistent with the seriousness of the violation.
  4. Any third violation within a twelve month period will require the Club president to send a review to the Unit president with recommendations as to whether a disciplinary committee should be formed and limitations to play should apply to the whole unit.