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