barmar Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Team members must be supplied with changes of clothing so that they look smart at all times. To paraphrase "Fernando" (a character Billy Crystal played years ago on Saturday Night Live), it's better to look smart than to play smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickf Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Are there any nudist colony bridge clubs?That's a very good question. And where would the players keep their conventions cards and pencils? nickfsydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Yes, my IRL partner teaches bridge for beginners at the local nudist camp. At least, he did so last season. Not sure if he'll get enough students to start a class this year. But if you're interested, just send me a PM and I'll forward it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Hi all. In Bristol, we're lucky to have two reasonable quality bridge clubs. However, I'm now quite angry, on account of the fact that both of them have decided to ban wearing shorts. It is currently in the middle of a heat wave, and they INSIST on having the heating on at all times. Neither me or my partner are happy about this. What does everyone else think? Have they banned bathing suits? Try a bikini. I think Bridge will be a lot more popular if people wear skimpy clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Hi all. In Bristol, we're lucky to have two reasonable quality bridge clubs. However, I'm now quite angry, on account of the fact that both of them have decided to ban wearing shorts. It is currently in the middle of a heat wave, and they INSIST on having the heating on at all times. Neither me or my partner are happy about this. What does everyone else think? Have they banned bathing suits? Try a bikini. I think Bridge will be a lot more popular if people wear skimpy clothes. What! You must have much prettier bridge players in your neck of the woods, better they cover more not less in the USA. Bring back Hats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchiu Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Hi all. In Bristol, we're lucky to have two reasonable quality bridge clubs. However, I'm now quite angry, on account of the fact that both of them have decided to ban wearing shorts. It is currently in the middle of a heat wave, and they INSIST on having the heating on at all times. Neither me or my partner are happy about this. What does everyone else think? Have they banned bathing suits? Try a bikini. I think Bridge will be a lot more popular if people wear skimpy clothes. What! You must have much prettier bridge players in your neck of the woods, better they cover more not less in the USA. Bring back Hats! I totally agree with Mike here! I don't know what type of country with pretty bridge players you're from, Rain, but the number of bridge players whom I would not disprefer (i.e. neutral or better) to see in skimpier clothing can be counted on one-and-a-half hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Sorry but i think there should be some kind of dressing code, i never seen it made formaly, but i myself and im sure most other ppl wouldnt go to a bridge club with the same cloth they wear in a soocer game. Yes i feel more comfortable with my pigamas but still i make the effort and were my jeans.Its also depend on the time and place you play, obviously if i was opening a bridge club at the park The shorts were more then welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keylime Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I think a dress code should be instituted. Frankly, some of the things I've seen at competitions scare the living you know what out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Sorry but i think there should be some kind of dressing code, i never seen it made formaly, but i myself and im sure most other ppl wouldnt go to a bridge club with the same cloth they wear in a soocer game. Yes i feel more comfortable with my pigamas but still i make the effort and were my jeans.Its also depend on the time and place you play, obviously if i was opening a bridge club at the park The shorts were more then welcome. This kind of argument scares me. You would not wear such clothes at the bridge club, so other people should be forbidden to wear them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 If people went to the gym and kept themselves in shape then there wouldn't be such a need to hide unsightly flesh. Instead of a dress code it is just as valid to institute a Body Mass Index code. Some people just look good in anything, others are repulsive whatever the attire. I'm not saying this is my view - just that it is as valid an argument as instituting a dress code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 If people went to the gym and kept themselves in shape then there wouldn't be such a need to hide unsightly flesh. Instead of a dress code it is just as valid to institute a Body Mass Index code. Some people just look good in anything, others are repulsive whatever the attire. I'm not saying this is my view - just that it is as valid an argument as instituting a dress code. I thought this is why we have Homeland Security to take care of these issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Personally, I'd rather be a memeber of a club with a wicked dress code than a club that allowed smoking. I guess it's just a matter of personal preferences. If you don't like the culture in one club, find another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 If people went to the gym and kept themselves in shape then there wouldn't be such a need to hide unsightly flesh. Instead of a dress code it is just as valid to institute a Body Mass Index code. Some people just look good in anything, others are repulsive whatever the attire. I'm not saying this is my view - just that it is as valid an argument as instituting a dress code. You can ask people to dress contrary to their normal habbits for an occasion. You can't ask people to loose 30 kilogram for an occasion. That's the difference. Actually, if we're talking about a public bridge event, discriminating against obese people is illegal in civilised countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echognome Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Actually, if we're talking about a public bridge event, discriminating against obese people is illegal in civilised countries. I guess this is an interesting question. Is it a "public" bridge event? Private clubs can discriminate in any way they wish. There are men's clubs, women's clubs, and golfer's clubs, etc. I know of bridge clubs that discriminate on bridge ability for full membership. As long as it's a private club and receives no public funding, I don't see what the problem is. Of course, if the members do not like the rules in the club (and cannot get enough people to go along to change them), then they can "vote with their feet" and choose another club. Now another question all together is what discrimination should and shouldn't be allowed by the national organisation? I cannot imagine the national organisation would care about a dress code. But if a club discriminated otherwise (age, gender, religion, etc.) then the national organisation should step in and say they cannot be affiliated. So back to the dress codes. Who cares? If the majority of the members think there should be one, so be it. If enough members think it should be relaxed, bring it forward at the AGM. My personal opinion? I don't really care that they require long pants. I guess having a more relaxed code in the summer might be warranted. However, I certainly would want some dress code (e.g. shoes and a shirt!). It's just a matter to what degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Actually, if we're talking about a public bridge event, discriminating against obese people is illegal in civilised countries. I guess this is an interesting question. Is it a "public" bridge event? Private clubs can discriminate in any way they wish. There are men's clubs, women's clubs, and golfer's clubs, etc. The weekly club evening is probably not a public event, allthough it might depend on the degree to which non-members are allowed. Some rumors hold that many discos filter out visitors with undesired skin color by stating "members only" - if a disco night was a public event, they would need some reason to filter out unwanted individuals. Maybe the trick is to organize a combined Bridge/Judo event (like the combined bridge/golf or bridge/tennis events) - then you could split the field, for the purpose of the Judo part, in weight classes:0-100 kg100-101101-102102-103 etc For each of the 100+ classes, there would be too few participants so you would have to cancel those classes, effectively filtering out the 100+ kg players. Now the event consistes of four hours of bridge and ten seconds of judo. Alternatively, set up a "swing-monkey bridge tournament", in which some of the tables are placed in trees that you have to climb. Now you could say that 100+ kg players can't participate because the trees would break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshoe Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 The ACBL General Conditions of Contest also include a dress code. It says "Informal or casual dress is usually acceptable and appropriate. Conformity to generally acceptable standards of decency and cleanliness is expected. Tournament Directors may, subject to consultation with the DIC, refuse to sell an entry to a person or persons inappropriately dressed or not conforming to the above standards. Subject to consultation with the DIC, Tournament Directors may remove from the tournament area anyone who is inappropriately dressed." So I guess shorts are allowed. :P IMO the best way to induce fellow club members to "dress up" - if that's what you want - is to lead by example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigpenz Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yes...Helent_T they could stratify events according to weight instead of points. Couldnt you see all the women having to step on scales to play in the womens pairs!...NOT :PHopefully people see the humor in this, just think of what the Handicap Pairs would be like B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yes...Helent_T they could stratify events according to weight instead of points. Couldnt you see all the women having to step on scales to play in the womens pairs!...NOT :P I do not see why not? Why not use the same standards as NYC nightclubs do in deciding who gets to play or not? I doubt you can get into those clubs in shorts and they are not private clubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanTucson Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 :P Or if all else fails, play online in undress of choice, with beer in hand. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 :P Or if all else fails, play online in undress of choice, with beer in hand. B) Again is not Homeland Security and Domestic Surveillance suppose to stop this sort of thingy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnneM Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Has anyone defined "shorts" for this discussion? I once played at a Sectional where a fellow was wearing loose gym shorts with his "you know what" hanging out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinidad Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Has anyone defined "shorts" for this discussion? I once played at a Sectional where a fellow was wearing loose gym shorts with his "you know what" hanging out.If I would play against an opponent like that, I would call the TD since I have Unauthorized Information. ;) Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walddk Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Has anyone defined "shorts" for this discussion? I once played at a Sectional where a fellow was wearing loose gym shorts with his "you know what" hanging out.If I would play against an opponent like that, I would call the TD since I have Unauthorized Information. ;) Rik Nothing wrong with that as long as you don't take advantage of the UI ;) Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bid_em_up Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Has anyone defined "shorts" for this discussion? I once played at a Sectional where a fellow was wearing loose gym shorts with his "you know what" hanging out.Was he playing a "short club" system? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_U_Card Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Gives new meaning to the expression " I played against every Tom, Dick and Hairy"...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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