All competitors must be at least 55 years of age by December 31 of the year of the games.

AGE CATEGORIES / EVENTS: 

Rules and “Playoff” Information:

1.       The provisions of the Laws of Duplicate Bridge, as published by the American Contract Bridge League, shall apply and are available from your Provincial/Territorial representative.

2.       Enter with a partner. The Howell System will be played.

Team score card must be signed after each match by 1 member of opposing team.

3.       Standard Duplicate Bridge scoring.

4.       Competition at Canada 55+ Games: The Howell System format for 16 pairs will be played each day. In the event of a tie after completion of tournament, an additional four hands shall be played.

5.       The Host Community will have the prerogative of filling in local participants for pairs that unexpectedly field less than two (2) players at the Games. A random draw will be used.

At the Canada 55+ Games; play will be monitored by an accredited official to ensure that rules and etiquette of Duplicate Bridge are followed.