Welcome to the Web Site of the Nansemond River Duplicate Bridge Club.  The Club offers duplicate bridge under a sanction granted by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL).

The club is part of The Virginia State Bridge Association (Unit 146) and District 6 of the ACBL.

The club Guarentees a partner for anyone who wishes to play.  We do not guarentee a "good" partner.

When more than one person shows up partnerless,  the director will match folks until all are seated. 

Slow play, especially habitual slow play, is a violation of law and subject to penalty. When a pair has fallen behind, it is incumbent on them to make up the time lost as quickly as possible whether at fault or not. All players are expected to make a concerted effort to catch up when they have fallen behind, regardless of the reason for their lateness. In the absence of compelling evidence to the contrary, the director should presume that a pair finishing a round late by more than two or three minutes on more than one occasion during a session is responsible for the lateness. There is a strong expectation that the director will penalize such a pair. The size of a penalty will tend to increase for subsequent instances of slow play and for chronic or egregious slow play. While warnings typically will be given before a penalty is assessed, failure to do so in no way limits the director’s authority to issue a penalty.

ACBL’s Zero Tolerance Policy

The ultimate purpose of the Z-T policy is to create a much more pleasant atmosphere in our club games. We are attempting to eradicate unacceptable behavior in order to make the game of bridge more enjoyable for all. Below are some examples of commendable behavior, which, while not required, will significantly contribute to the improved atmosphere:

• Being a good ‘host’ or ‘guest’ at the table.
• Greeting others in a friendly manner.
• Praising the bidding and/or play of the opponents.
• Having two clearly completed convention cards readily available to the opponents. (This one is a regulation, not just a nicety.)

The following list are examples of behavior that will not be tolerated:

• Badgering, rudeness, insinuations, intimidation, profanity, threats or violence.
• Negative comments concerning opponents’ or partner’s play or bidding.
• Constant and gratuitous lessons and analyses at the table.
• Loud and disruptive arguing with a director’s ruling.

If a player at the table behaves in an unacceptable manner, the director should be called immediately. Annoying behavior, embarrassing remarks, or any other conduct which might interfere with the enjoyment of the game is specifically prohibited by Law 74A. Law 91A gives the director the authority to assess disciplinary penalties.

Join the ACBL

In order to play in the on line games and participate in the limited classes Nansemond River DBC is holding, it is necessary to join the ACBL.  To begin your membership in the ACBL click on the link below and follow the steps.  Once you have an ACBL number be sure to register that number in you BBO account.

https://my.acbl.org/membership/join?club=269050&member=P718918