ACBL Announcement Rules

It seems that most players do not know what may and what must be announced (a form of alert) in ACBL games. It's much simpler than you probably think.

Announce:

That's all. Do not announce negative doubles. Do not announce two diamonds waiting. Do not announce Stayman. Do not announce Roman Key Card Blackwood. Do not announce anything other than what's above. Please.

When using bidding boxes, while announcing, tap the alert strip. This is a kindness for those who have reduced hearing.

If you encounter folks who think these rules are too complicated, tell them about this web page. It's less than half a page on my screen.


Jeff Goldsmith, jeff@tintin.jpl.nasa.gov, Jan. 12, 1999