Rules and regulations of the LBHCBA

Fees for the 2009-10 season

Annual Subscription
£5 per club but £15 for clubs unless all their captains are present at the post AGM fixture meeting
League
£15 per team
Knock Outs
£6 per team (minimum two matches; one Cup, one Plate or two in Cup)
Surdoc
£12 per team (includes buffet – exceptional value)
Selfridges Pairs
£5.00 per player (includes buffet)
Summer Individual
£5.00 per player (includes buffet)

Conduct of Matches

It has long been a principle that there are no forfeited matches in League matches. In knock-out matches this does not apply and forfeits, though regrettable may arise by failure to supply a team or by not keeping to an agreed date. Recently (Jan-2007) the committee had cause to rule on a match starting very late. It was established that:

  1. The League is competitive but friendly forum for bridge.
  2. The matter of adjustment of League matches is solely the responsibility for the committee.
  3. All matches should start by 19:00. A captain cannot be compelled to start a match half an hour later than the agreed start time or 19:00 (whichever is the earlier).

I would urge captains to read the text in full, written up as an addendum to the committee minutes.