CLUB DIRECTORS TRAINING 2016
Feb to May 2016
5 lessons - each lesson is approximately 4 hours in length and will cover all the topics required for candidates to sit the N.Z. Bridge Club Directors Exam to be held 16th July ( and 29th October)
Study Notes- Practice live table rulings - past examination papers discussed at each lesson.
A revision session is offered for those not able to attend all sessions or needing additional help.
A few weeks prior to the exam a trail examination will be set, marked and discussed
Lessons 1 Movements / Scoring Sat 6th Feb 9.00 am – 1.30 pm Wellington Bridge Club
The Role of the Director Conducting a bridge session
Mitchell movement Announcements - calling the Moves
Howell Movement Calculating scores - simplified
Matchpointing Dealing with Slow Play
Rectification vs Penalty Mistaken explanation vs mistaken call
Lesson 2 The Auction Sat 27th Feb 9.00 am -1.30 pm Victoria Bridge Club
The most common Infractions:
Unintended Calls Withdrawn calls- lead restrictions
Insufficient bid Cards exposed during the auction
Inadmissible calls Calls out of rotation
Lesson 3 The Play Sat 19th Mar 9.00 am – 1.30 pm Hutt Bridge Club
Dummy’s rights and limitations Unintended designation
Lead out of turn Revoke
Contested claims Fouled Board
Lesson 4 Regulations Sat 16th April 9.00 am – 1.30 pm Wellington Club
Making decisions at the Table N.Z. Alerting Regulations
Written bidding/Incomplete bids Conduct and Etiquette
Unauthorized information Adjusted scores
Appeals Procedure
Lesson 5 Revision Sat. 7th May 9.00 am – 1.30 pm Wellington Bridge Club
Trial Examination: To be advised 9.00 am – 1 pm Wellington Bridge Club
Actual Examination: Sat 16th July 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Victoria Bridge Club
The lessons are free for attendees, but there are associated costs
The cost of the Club Directors Examination fee is $10, the cost of the 2007 Law Book is $30 and the 2015 Manual is $30. It is hoped that the respective clubs would reimburse successful candidates for these costs.
The Wellington Regional Committee will pay for the Course Presentation and printing of Training notes.
(Contact regarding the training is Allan Joseph. 04 3898514 and Gmail at foodmaidnz.
5 lessons - each lesson is approximately 4 hours in length and will cover all the topics required for candidates to sit the N.Z. Bridge Club Directors Exam to be held 16th July ( and 29th October)
Study Notes- Practice live table rulings - past examination papers discussed at each lesson.
A revision session is offered for those not able to attend all sessions or needing additional help.
A few weeks prior to the exam a trail examination will be set, marked and discussed
Lessons 1 Movements / Scoring Sat 6th Feb 9.00 am – 1.30 pm Wellington Bridge Club
The Role of the Director Conducting a bridge session
Mitchell movement Announcements - calling the Moves
Howell Movement Calculating scores - simplified
Matchpointing Dealing with Slow Play
Rectification vs Penalty Mistaken explanation vs mistaken call
Lesson 2 The Auction Sat 27th Feb 9.00 am -1.30 pm Victoria Bridge Club
The most common Infractions:
Unintended Calls Withdrawn calls- lead restrictions
Insufficient bid Cards exposed during the auction
Inadmissible calls Calls out of rotation
Lesson 3 The Play Sat 19th Mar 9.00 am – 1.30 pm Hutt Bridge Club
Dummy’s rights and limitations Unintended designation
Lead out of turn Revoke
Contested claims Fouled Board
Lesson 4 Regulations Sat 16th April 9.00 am – 1.30 pm Wellington Club
Making decisions at the Table N.Z. Alerting Regulations
Written bidding/Incomplete bids Conduct and Etiquette
Unauthorized information Adjusted scores
Appeals Procedure
Lesson 5 Revision Sat. 7th May 9.00 am – 1.30 pm Wellington Bridge Club
Trial Examination: To be advised 9.00 am – 1 pm Wellington Bridge Club
Actual Examination: Sat 16th July 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Victoria Bridge Club
The lessons are free for attendees, but there are associated costs
The cost of the Club Directors Examination fee is $10, the cost of the 2007 Law Book is $30 and the 2015 Manual is $30. It is hoped that the respective clubs would reimburse successful candidates for these costs.
The Wellington Regional Committee will pay for the Course Presentation and printing of Training notes.
(Contact regarding the training is Allan Joseph. 04 3898514 and Gmail at foodmaidnz.