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In accordance with Laws 74, 80F, 81C4, 90A, 91, and 92A (Laws of Duplicate Bridge) the following policy outlines what is expected of anyone who is in The Peoria Bridge Studio before, during or after an ACBL sanctioned event.
The following are some examples of commendable behavior:
The following are some examples of behavior which will not be tolerated:
The director should be called immediately whenever a person behaves in an unacceptable manner. Law 74A specifically forbids annoying behavior, embarrassing remarks or any other conduct which might interfere with the enjoyment of the game. Law 91A gives the director the authority to assess disciplinary penalties.
The director, when called, shall make an assessment of the situation. If it is established that there was unacceptable behavior, an immediate ¼ board disciplinary penalty (3 IMP in team games) shall be assigned to all offenders. This may involve any one or all four players at the table irrespective of who initiated the unacceptable behavior. If both members of a partnership are guilty, the penalties are additive (¼ board EACH = ½ board!)
If an offender is responsible for a second offense in the same game, then the offender shall be expelled from the current game and prohibited from future competition at The Peoria Bridge Studio for a period of six months. An offender who is removed from game shall be deemed to have not played in the game; no masterpoints will be awarded, and no refunds will be made. All previously-obtained results shall, however, remain valid as to their effect upon other competitors.
Warnings are strongly discouraged. They will be given only when there is no clear violation or when the facts cannot be determined. Offenders are to receive immediate penalties. Regardless of who may have initiated the unacceptable behavior, ALL offenses are punishable. Under this policy, both retaliatory behavior and frivolous accusations are punishable offenses.
In accordance with the Laws of Duplicate Bridge, a director's decision to impose a disciplinary penalty is final. However, all such decisions may be appealed. An appeals committee may not overturn the director's decision, but it may recommend that the director consider imposing a more severe penalty. The appeals committee may also recommend that the matter be referred to a disciplinary committee.
A Zero Tolerance Report Form shall be available for players to report incidents which occur away from the table and for directors to document complaints and the action taken. The director shall provide a summary report of all behavioral penalties to the management of The Peoria Bridge Studio.