The 14th "Xiangtang Cup" Bridge Group Invitational Tournament in Taicang City
Publisher: Taicang City Bridge Association of Jiangsu Province

First, the time and place:
February 26-28, 2016 was held in Ludu Hotel, Taicang City.
Second, the organizer:
Taicang Bridge Association Jiangsu Xiangtang Group Co., Ltd.
Third, the competition project:
Public team competition.
Fourth, participation methods:
(a) The city's grassroots bridge associations will participate in the free team competition and invite the neighboring counties and cities of Zhejiang, Zhejiang and Shanghai to participate in the bridge team.
(b) Each team can be assigned a team leader, a coach, and 4-6 athletes.
(3) The number of teams is 60. The order of registration shall prevail.
(D) 800 yuan per team registration fee, pay at the time of registration.
(e) In order to ensure the smooth progress of the competition, the food and accommodation of the teams are unified by the organizing committee of the competition.
      Row at the hotel.
V. Competition Methods
(a) Competition methods: The competition is held in two phases:
Stage One: Qualifying
In order to use the points arrangement, a total of 7 rounds of competition, 8 rounds per round, will be ranked in cumulative VP points. The top eight teams (if the host Taicang no team enters the top eight, the top seven teams and the host's best team will participate in the knockout round. If the host has a team in the top 8 in qualifying, then A total of 8 teams entered the knock-out stage of the second stage, and the team that did not enter the elimination stage entered the second-level additional points arrangement.
second stage:
(1) Playoffs
Quarter-finals: The teams in the 1-3rd qualifying session selected their opponents from the 5-8 qualifying teams in order to qualify for the match. The first place and the fourth place were in the first half of the qualifying session, and the second place was The third place is in the second half. 16 decks of matches. The winning team entered the semifinals and the negative team entered the elimination 2-1.
Semi-finals: According to the table against the table, the game 20 cards, divided into 2 sections, the winning team into the finals, the negative team to participate in three or four additional tournament.
Knock-out 2-1: Referring to the semi-finals against the table, the winning team entered the knockout 3-1, and the negative team entered the knockout 3-2. The 20 cards of the game are played in 2 sessions.
Finals and 3 or 4 additional tournaments: The game has 24 decks, divided into 2 sessions.
Knockout 3-1, knockout 3-2: The game has 24 decks and is divided into 2 sessions.
(2) Additional Integral Arrangement: In the first stage, 40% of the VP total scores of the teams that did not enter the elimination match entered the additional points arrangement. 9 to 28 teams in the qualifying stage entered the A group, and the remaining teams entered. Group B. Match 6 rounds, 8 rounds each, to accumulate VP rankings. The teams that meet in the first phase are allowed to meet once in the second phase.
(II) Implementation of the “China Bridge Card Contest Rules” and “Supplementary Provisions of the China Bridge Card Contest Rules” (2015) approved by the China Bridge Association.
1. Each pair of players participating in the competition must bring 2 cards of type 1 to the table.
2. Qualifying and additional points are forbidden to use psychological bidding, and each pair of players in the elimination round is allowed to use a psychological bid in a game. It is prohibited to use the yellow (highly-used) bidding system and brown conventions.
3. The athletes in the stadium must close the communication equipment. If they find that the players are in violation of rules, they should be dealt with in accordance with China Bridge Regulations.
  4. No smoking on the court. Violation of the regulations buckle 0.5VP.
5. The entrants are not allowed to leave their seats at the start of each round. Please inform the referee in advance if there are special circumstances.
6. If there is no arbitration commission for this competition and there is a dispute regarding the judgment of the referee, the referee shall, after fully consulting and hearing the relevant opinions, perform the relevant procedures for the appeal and make a final decision.
7. The referee is appointed by the Taicang Bridge Association.
8. The game uses electronic information collection equipment for scoring. Special requirements: Competitors must check the entry results before leaving the table at the end of the game. Strict implementation of Article 29(3) of the “Chinese Bridge Regulations”: “The athletes of both parties shall check the results of the round (section) of the table before leaving the table. If any errors are found, they must immediately report to the referee for correction. , and then find mistakes, not to increase the score, except for group knockout."
(3) Each team's registration number is registered by the organizing committee of the conference with the same type of registration. No draw is required. The first round matches the 1-2, 3-4, 5-6,... The second round starts with the team's performance. The game is not repeated.
(d) The use of prefabricated plates is used throughout the game.
(V) The leader team meeting will not be held separately in this competition. The relevant competition matters shall be implemented in accordance with the regulations.
Six, admission order and reward
(a) The top eight of the group match and the top eight in group A and the top six in group B.
Giving trophies, medals, bonuses.
Team competition:
Crown Army 25,000 Yuan Asian Army 15,000 Yuan
Season 10,000 Fourth place 8,000
Fifth place 6000 yuan Sixth place 5,000 yuan
The seventh place is 4,000 yuan The eighth place is 3,000 yuan
Playoff A group:
The first place is 4,000 yuan The second place is 3,000 yuan The third place is 2,500 yuan
Fourth place 2000 yuan Fifth place 1,500 yuan Sixth place 1200 yuan
The seventh place is 1,000 yuan The eighth place is 1,000 yuan
Playoff B group:
The first place is 1,500 yuan The second place is 1200 yuan The third place is 1,000 yuan
Fourth place 800 yuan Fifth place 800 yuan Sixth place 800 yuan
(2) According to the "China Bridge Association Technical Grade Standards", it is awarded to the Master of China Bridge Association.
VII. Registration and Registration
(a) Registration
1. Teams can register in Zhongqiao.com. At the same time, you must download the "Xiangtang Cup Registration Form" and fill it out before sending it to the special email address: E_mail:fengfeng0426@vip.sina.com
If the registration is successful, please visit China Bridge Online for this competition review
Happening.
2. Deadline for registration: February 15, 2016.
3. Registration contact:
Taicang Bridge Association: Qu Feng Tel: 13338687771.
(b) Registration
All teams are required to report to the division before 4:30 PM on February 26, 2016, and begin the first round at 18:30.
(c) related expenses
     1. Accommodation fee: standard room 280 yuan/day, including two breakfasts.
Single room 280 yuan/day, including single breakfast.
     2. Meal fee: RMB 200 per person, 4 buffets (dinner on the 26th, Chinese lunch on the 27th, dinner, lunch on the 28th).
VIII. Other matters:
(1) Going to Ludu Hotel (No. 78 Zhenghe Middle Road), Taicang City:
(1). Take Yanjiang Expressway from Taicang Toll Station to the eastbound to Ludu
Directions to Ludu Hotel.
(2). From Taicang City: Take Shanghai East Road and head east to Ludu Hotel.
(3). Take Hutai Road from the downtown area of Shanghai and cross the Yangqiao Bridge toll station to the Liuhe Grand Carousel and turn left to the direction of Taicang City to the Ludu Hotel.
(B) the Organizing Committee contacts:
      Yuan Guanghua Mobile: 13906226428
IX. Incomplete matters will be explained by the organizing committee of the tournament.
   
    
 
                         Taicang Bridge Association
Jiangsu Xiangtang Group Co., Ltd.
January 15, 2016