he Pairs Championship
will be played over the weekend Friday 9 to Sunday 11 July 1999.
The Camp starts on the next day.
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The Championship will be
played over four sessions, without qualifiers and a final. Scoring is by
match points across the field, according to the barometer system
whereby running scores are published during play, every few rounds. Computer
dealt hands and bid boxes, but no screens, will be used.
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The Opening Ceremony
will take place Friday 9 July, 7 pm, after
dinner. The Victory Dinner and Prize-giving will start at 8 pm on
Sunday 11 July. Participants are expected
to depart Monday 15 July, after breakfast. The Championships four
sessions will start at 8 pm Friday, 2 pm
and 8 pm Saturday, and 2 pm Sunday.
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All systems of bidding and
card play may be used, provided they comply with the
WBF Systems Policy. Each
pair must complete a WBF Convention Card and lodge it with the Appeals
Committee upon arrival.
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Silver Cups will be
awarded to the first three pairs of the final classification, as well as to the
best pair consisting of players born in 1979 or later. Souvenir Gifts
will be given to the top ten pairs of the competition. Master Points
will be awarded in accordance with the WBF
Master Points plan.
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