The Bridge Zone - 23-09-2026

The BZ Crew talk about • Christchurch Congress, and the upcoming Labour Weekend Congress in Hamilton • Rankings Alan Grant and Rebecca Osborne • Interprovincials Survey • Key achievements Rebecca Osborne and Alan Grant

Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu • The Alex Baker and Thompson Gin Club Circuit • Upcoming Tournaments and the B Point Race • Westport Fundraising:

• The Judge rules today • Clarification that a declarer is not cheating when they take advantage of a major penalty card resulting from an opponent's revoke • Penalty Cards: It is ethical and legal for a declarer to take advantage of a penalty card on the table • Player Responsibility Players are not responsible for allowing opponents to continue making mistakes; they are entitled to play optimally despite an opponent's infraction • Director Involvement: To avoid disputes, especially when strong players face weaker ones, the director should be called back to the table to make official rulings rather than players deciding the rules themselves Got some news or feedback, flick us an email bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com Plenty to listen to, just click and hear our discussions See you at the tables The BZ Crew