Slow Play Policy  
Bridge is a timed event. Games should start on time and the Director should keep them moving on schedule. There is nothing more frustrating for a pair than to follow two slow players all day and never be able to begin a round on time.

The guideline for ACBL events is 15 minutes per two boards. The Director has an obligation to his players not to allow one or two persons to make the game unpleasant for the majority. First offenders should be warned, given one round to get back on schedule and informed procedural penalties may be assessed for future offenses. It is understood that the Director will make every effort to determine who is “at fault” before assessing any penalty.