Technical support

Whether you’re a seasoned tournament director or just starting your journey in overseeing bridge games, this page is designed to give you valuable information to enhance your directing skills and knowledge.

Bridge NSW course notes

A few years ago, current members of Bridge NSW ran a course for directors and provided course notes. In the course notes you can find useful information around definitions, laws, movements and scoring.

Help with TD rulings

Tournament Director (TD) rulings in bridge are crucial for maintaining fair play and resolving issues that arise during gameplay. It is your job to interpret and apply the laws of bridge to ensure a fair outcome.

To help you make the correct ruling, take a look at the YouTube videos below from the English Bridge Union on key topics:

Introduction to TD Rulings

Unintended calls

Insufficient bids

Calls out of rotation

Comparable calls

Lead restrictions

Other useful resources

Here is some other helpful reference material from around the world and across Australia, including a useful piece on dealing with difficult personalities.

Director Reference Guides (NZ Bridge)

Club Directors Handbook (Scottish Bridge Union)

QBA Club Director web page

ABF Directors – Resources

Directing on BBO videos

Dealing with difficult people, Mfish consulting 

We encourage you to explore these resources and check this page for updates and new content.

Directors should take notes on a bidding pad

Director should keep their notes on the bidding pad.