INTRODUCTION

The ACBL rules and procedures that are of interest to ACBL bridge Unit 469 are provided through selection of the options listed in the frame at the left. Click on the item of interest and this frame will be filled with the contents of the page that is provided for that selection.

Opening suit bids that must be ALERTED include ``Frequent very light openings (fewer than 10 HCP by agreement). Also, pre-Alert``.

Defensive bids that must be ALERTED include ``Very light overcalls (fewer than 6 HCP) Also pre-Alert``

.

Note that the ACBL Alert Chart states that use of Gerber 4C bid to ask partner for Aces is not alerted when used over a NT bid.

Any Ace-asking bid, above the 3NT level, other than the 4NT or 4C (after NT bid) requires a Delayed Alert. A Delayed Alert is any alertable bid made above the level of 3NT. Passes, doubles and redoubles requiring an Alert must always be Alerted immediately. A delayed Alert is made as follows: Declaring side: the partner or the person making the Alertable call alerts after the auction is completed and prior to the opening lead. Defending side: the partner of the player making the Alertable call Alerts after the opening lead is made face-down and before the dummy is tabled.

Please notify the web developer for any additional items of interest.