Director’s Authority

The Director may  assess

penalties for any offense that unduly

delays or obstructs the game, inconveniences

other contestants, violates correct procedure, or

requires the award of an adjusted score.

The Directors decision is final.

Points can be deducted for any violation.

Violations:

Tardiness, late to the table

Slow play

Misplacing cards in the board

Talking loudly

Discussion of the bidding, play or result of any board

Violating partnership agreements

Playing the wrong board

Loudly snapping one's cards

Sitting in improper direction (Howell Movement)

Failing to count cards

Failing to lead face down

Touching anothers cards

Telling partner that completed tricks are pointed in the

wrong direction except the one just played

N/S who failed to check the E/W pair number

Detaching card before it is your turn to play

Mixing tricks together before results have been agreed upon

Engaging in unacceptable behavior (See Zero Tolerance Violation)

Dummy infractions:

Calling attention to an irregularity

Calling the director during play unless for a Procedural Penalty

Commenting on play

Looking at a defenders hand

Different designation for the same call

Expressing approval or disapproval of a call or play

Commenting during auction or play

Varying tempo deliberately

Staring at a player or at card location

Anticipating the win/loss of a uncompleted trick

Exiting the table without good reason before the round is called

Showing lack of interest in the deal (e.g. folding one's cards

Arguing with the Director over his/her decision

Note; It is the decision of the Director to determine if a violation has occurred.

The Director's decision is final