Revised May 2011

WHIST

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

AGE CATEGORIES / EVENTS: Open to ladies and men

AGE	EVENTS	NUMBER OF COMPETITORS PER ASSOCIATION
55+	Open Teams	5 teams of 2
TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER PROVINCE/TERRITORY = 10

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. At the start of the tournament each team will be designated an “A” or a “B” team. The team designated “A” will always move no matter if they have won or lost.

2. Players will cut cards behind, before each hand is dealt.

3. A game consists of five (5) hands. Trump is as follows: HEARTS, CLUBS, DIAMONDS, SPADES, NO TRUMP. All players cut for deal, high card deals.

4. Unnecessary talking will not be permitted.

5. Ace is high.

OFFICIALS:

There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament. Score sheets will be picked up after every fifth hand.

EQUIPMENT:

Cards and score sheets will be provided by the Host Committee.

TYPE OF DRAW:

A total of 60 hands will be played (12 x 5 hands = 60 hands). High score after 60 hands (12 games) will be declared the winner.

TIE BREAKING SYSTEM:

If two teams are tied with total points at the end of the tournament, a sudden victory play-off will take place. 5 hands will be played. In the case of a three way tie a round robin format will be used to break the tie. Teams will play one hand of NO TRUMP.

MEDALS

Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second and third place respectively. All members of the winning teams will receive a medal.