Welcome to the website for UNIT 421 ♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ 

We will be posting results from our games, displaying a calendar of upcoming special games, and providing Unit 421 News, including cancellation of games

Rod Southworth, Webmaster        southworth15@yahoo.com

Bridge etiquette (gleaned from ACBL)

1. Be nice, smile. 2. Keep your voice even and the gestures consistent when making bids or playing the hands. Don't snap your cards or make any unusual movements to get your point across. Be ethical. 3. When on lead against a contract, LEAD and then write down the contract on your scorecard. Same thing for dummy, lay your hand down and then write down the contract. 4. Don't discuss the hands until the round is over. 5. Avoid playing with the bidding box. Decide on your bid before touching the box. 6. Avoid taking a card out of your hand before it is your turn.  7. N/S is responsible for controlling the boards and Bridgemates, and E/W verifies the scores were correct. 8. Do not give unsolicited advice at the table. 9. Do not move to the new table until Director has called the move. 10. Call the Director to resolve any discrepancies - do not be a Director at the table!

Goodwill Gestures at the table

Greet and welcome opponents 

Always say "Director, please"

Accept defeat and victory with grace

Say, "Thank you, partner"

Compliment opponents play

Discuss hands after the game

Mentor a new player

North/South move boards to next table

Leave a tidy table

Smile often and enjoy the game 

Don't move before the move called

The following information should help protect players from getting sick while playing bridge.  ♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ 

Remember to practice good hygiene. Washing your hands often and thoroughly or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer will go a long way, and if you’re sick, you should stay home to protect others.  You should cough or sneeze into a tissue and then discard it as soon as possible.  Avoid touching your face as germs are easily transmitted that way.  If you have not been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you should wear a mask to protect others.