League and Knockout Rules
League Competition Rules Cahalan Cup Rules Cahalan Plate Rules
Solent Trophy Rules Basingstoke Cup Rules HICKO Rules
Tournament Directors Match Results
(1) Introduction
All matches will played under the auspices of the league secretary to whom any queries
regarding these rules should be directed. The HIWCBA committee may decide upon any
matters not covered by these rules at their absolute discretion. Regular updates
of league tables, knock-
(2) Arrangement
Matches are to be played on mutually convenient dates arranged by the opposing captains.
The league secretary publishes a Match Schedule giving termination dates, by which
date each match must be completed. Matches played after the termination dates disrupt
the competition and in principle no extension to the published schedule will be permitted.
In exceptional circumstances, extensions to the termination date MAY BE allowed provided:-
(a) The match date has been agreed by the team captains;
(b) The delay has the Prior agreement of the league secretary.
Where matches are not played the league secretary, in consultation with the HIWCBA committee, will resolve matters in the most equable manner possible.
To arrange a match the Home captain should, at least 4 weeks before the termination date, offer three alternative dates. If these dates are not offered, or they are unsuitable, the Away captain should offer three dates. Dates offered should include a choice of days of the week. The Home captain determines the venue and is responsible for providing suitable playing conditions and half time refreshments. The Away team is expected to travel to this venue at its own expense.
(3) Start Time
Unless otherwise agreed by the captains, the start time is assumed to be 7.30 p.m.
(4) Late arrivals
Where one team arrives late, the non-
For every complete seven minutes late. One board is removed with 3 IMP’s awarded
to the non-
(5) Notification of late arrival
(a) When a team notifies its opponents that they are delayed, the match start time
may be delayed by up to a maximum of two hours but Rule 4 above still applies. After
two hours delay, the match is cancelled and may be awarded to the non-
(b) When a team does not notify its opponents of delay, the match time may be delayed
by up to one hour, but Rule 4 above applies. After a one hour delay the match will
be cancelled and may be awarded to the non-
(6) Half time break
Unless agreed by both captains, the half-
If there are any queries during a match, the away captain is to act as tournament director. If there are any matters which cannot be resolved either of the directors below can be contacted.
Chris Barrable 02392 780771 a.pearson57@ntlworld.com
Ron Pick 01962 841143
Bud Abbot 01983616786
(8) Playing of matches
Matches are played in accordance with the Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge and current EBU rulings
The following level of licensed Conventions are allowed
Level 3-
Level 4-
(9) Rate of Play
All teams are expected to maintain a reasonable rate of play:-
45 minutes for 6 boards, 60 minutes for 8 boards and 90 minutes for 12 boards.
All matches are scored in IMP’s . The total IMP’s scored by each team, and the names
of all team members, should be noted the preferred method of informing the league
secretary is via the web site. If this is not possible the the winning captain should
send a notification of the result to the league secretary as soon as practical after
the match, so that League and Knock-
Either captain may use the “Send Results” facility of this web site to inform the league secretary of the result. This method is far superior to “snail mail”.
For league events the Imps will be converted to VPs using the standard EBU scales as show below.
In Knock out matches if the result is level at the end of the specified number of boards then four extra boards must be played, and this action will continue until a result is obtained. The extra 4 boards should be played in 2 stanzas of 2 boards each.
(11) Team Membership Eligibility
Team Captains must ensure that all members are eligible for each competition from the details given below. In each competition players may only play for one team during the season.
(a) League Competitions
(i) Division 1 players must be Prime of Members
(ii) Division 2 players must be Members of HIWCBA
(iii) Division 3 players do not need to be members of HIWCBA or EBU
(b) Cahalan Cup
All team members must be Members of HIWCBA
(c) Solent Trophy and Basingstoke Cup
All team members must be Members of HIWCBA
Team members must also be Members of the Club they represent.
(d) HICKO
There is no requirement for team members to be Members of HIWCBA or EBU
(12) Specific Competition Rules
Matches in all Divisions will be of 24 boards duration. IMP’s are converted to Victory Points according to the scale given below.
Imp Difference Victory Points
0-
2-
5-
9-
13-
17-
22-
27-
33-
40-
51+ 20-
After entries have been received, the League Secretary will arrange a fair measure of promotion and relegation, based on the previous season’s results. In particular
(i) The lowest two teams in the First Division may be liable to relegation
(ii) The top two teams in the lower Division’s may be promoted. (If either of these divisions had been split the previous season, the top of each section may be promoted)
(iii) New teams may not be entered for the First Division.
This competition is a knock out competition conducted on a head to head basis between teams of four.
(i) Matches are of 24 boards duration in the initial rounds and are played in 4 stanzas of 6 boards. In the Final a 32 board match is played again in 4 stanzas but this time of 8 boards.
(ii) Seating Rights:-
The Home Captain shall toss a coin.
The Captain who wins the toss may take the first choice; or may pass that choice to their opponent.
Choices are made as follows:
1st Choice : The Captain selects one Stanza in which he will have seating rights.
2nd Choice: The other Captain next selects two of the remaining Stanzas in which he will have seating rights.
The remaining stanza is taken by the captain who had first choice.
In the event of the two teams being tied then a further 4 boards will be played in
2 stanzas of 2 boards. This arrangement to continue until a winner is found, or until
8 extra boards have been played. If there is still no result after 32 boards, then
the match shall be re-
(iii) Home Team:-
As in previous years, the home team will be as follows:
Odd number Rounds, the 1st named team shall be deemed the home team
Even number Rounds, the 2nd named team shall be deemed the home team
The Final shall be played at a venue that suits both players and by agreement between captains, any expense incurred to be shared equally amongst the two teams.
(i) Plate competition is open to all teams defeated in early rounds of the Cahalan cup. Teams who have only played one match, before being eliminated from the Cahalan Cup are eligible to enter the Plate at no extra charge.
(ii) Matches are of 24 board duration.
(iii) No toss for seating arrangements, matches are played in two stanzas of 12 boards.
In the event of a draw after 24 boards, then a further 4 boards must be plated in
2 stanzas of 2 boards. This arrangement to continue until a winner is found, or until
8 extra boards have been played if there is still no result after 32 boards, then
the match shall be re-
(iv) Home Team:-
As in previous years, the home team will be as follows:
Odd number Rounds, the 1st named team shall be deemed the home team
Even number Rounds, the 2nd named team shall be deemed the home team
The Final shall be played at a venue that suits both players and by agreement between captains, any expense incurred to be shared equally amongst the two teams.
This trophy is an open Inter-
Home Team:-
As in previous years, the home team will be as follows:
Odd number Rounds, the 1st named team shall be deemed the home team
Even number Rounds, the 2nd named team shall be deemed the home team
The Final shall be played at a venue that suits both players and by agreement between captains, any expense incurred to be shared equally amongst the two teams.
The Basingstoke cup is an Inter-
(i) Matches are of 24 boards except the final which is 32 boards.
(ii) Based on the scale given below, no team may exceed a total of 48 points for all 8 members of the team. The players ranking will be published by the EBU in the July 2006 and will hold for the whole competition, ignoring any promotion during the season.
(iii) The Committee relies on the competitors playing in the sprit of the competition and not playing if their unregistered points as of July 2006 would bring them above the allowed ranking level.
(iv) Please note that points earned since July 2006 are not taken in account in the calculation of handicap. (this clarification dated 15th December 2007).
Unranked/Club/District Master 1
County Master 2
Master 3
Advanced Master 4
Premier Master 4
1* Master 5
2* Master 6
3* Master 7
4* Master 8
5* Master 9
(v) Home Team:-
As in previous years, the home team will be as follows:
Odd number Rounds, the 1st named team shall be deemed the home team
Even number Rounds, the 2nd named team shall be deemed the home team
The Final shall be played at a venue that suits both players and by agreement between captains, any expense incurred to be shared equally amongst the two teams.
The HICKO is a handicapped Inter-
(i) Matches are of 24 board duration
(ii) Handicaps for each player are as listed in the table below. The players ranking will be that published by the EBU in the July previous to the start of the season and will hold for the whole competition ignoring any promotion during the season.
(iii) The Committee relies on Team Captains and competitors playing in the spirit of the competition by declaring their true ranking including unregistered master points. Where points are not regularly registered then the team Captain should assess his team member’s handicap and with the knowledge of past ability.
County Master and below 0 Imp’s
Master/Advanced Master 4 Imp’s
Star Master/Premier Master 4 Imp’s
Tournament/Star Tournament Masters 8 Imp’s
Regional/ Premier Regional+ Stars 12 Imp’s
National/ Premier National Master 16 Imp’s
Life/Grand Master 20 Imp’s
(iv) Home Team:-
As in previous years, the home team will be as follows:
Odd number Rounds, the 1st named team shall be deemed the home team
Even number Rounds, the 2nd named team shall be deemed the home team
The Final shall be played at a venue that suits both players and by agreement between captains, any expense incurred to be shared equally amongst the two teams