[mr1303]

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?

[hrothgar]

short sited....

(sorry, couldn't resist)

honestly, I don't care much one way or another

[42]

Try wearing a kilt. Or a Burnus. Or NO trousers....
Perhaps some ladies never saw a naked male leg, they must be protected!
It is always the same: a shortcoming somewhere (bridge skill for example) makes people care about clothings or other person's love affairs

[Free]

Soon they'll ban people who love some specific kind of music... HELLOOO-OOO! I wouldn't play there anymore.

[mike777]

Good grief shorts are allowed in the UK, what next allowing people to play on the internet in shorts, this must stop now! Ty Bristol, someone must make a stand. Whatever happened to shirts, ties and coats at the game?

[han]

Agree with Mike777, it is disgusting to hear that people play on BBO wearing nothing but a casual outfit.

[MickyB]

Coventry BC doesn't permit shorts either. Nor, for that matter, does the EBU (except at Brighton) so I don't think you can have a particular gripe against the Bristol clubs.

[david_c]

I thought silly dress codes were the preserve of golf clubs. Well, golf has enough players to cope with losing a few that way. Bridge doesn't. We desperately want more young players in the game, but bridge has an image problem which puts a lot of people off, and this sort of thing is hardly going to help.

[mike777]

yes, bridge has an image problem so why not dress up, does dressing nice hurt Sabine and Dany's game? I think not!

If anyone can play dressed as a slob or in anything who wants to join in that game? Do you see how nice HipHop dresses nowadays!

[Walddk]

Hannie, on May 11 2006, 11:44 PM, said:

Agree with Mike777, it is disgusting to hear that people play on BBO wearing nothing

Really?? By the way, it reminds me of the European Team Championships in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2002 during an excruciating heat wave. There was (still is of course) a dress code. After 2 days the players had enough. They changed to shorts and sandals, and the officials did absolutely nothing about it.

Well done!

Roland

[han]

Walddk, on May 11 2006, 06:40 PM, said:

Hannie, on May 11 2006, 11:44 PM, said:

Agree with Mike777, it is disgusting to hear that people play on BBO wearing nothing

Really?? By the way, it reminds me of the European Team Championships in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2002 during an excruciating heat wave. There was (still is of course) a dress code. After 2 days the players had enough. They changed to shorts and sandals, and the officials did absolutely nothing about it.

Well done!

Roland

Hahaha, nice job quoting me Roland. Just to make it clear: I was joking. I am glad to play at clubs where I can decide what clothes I wear, and I'm somewhat surprised that this is different in England. Only somewhat, because I've never been there so I didn't have strong expectations.

[Echognome]

I fail to see the issue here. Each club is a private club and can enforce their own rules. If you don't like the dress code at your club, bring it up at the AGM. Tell them that you feel more young people would play if they allowed a relaxed dress code and that they should be trying to increase membership amongst that demographic. I know that coventry has a dress code, but they are pretty lax about what you wear. Jeans and a t-shirt is fine, for example.

[Walddk]

Echognome, on May 12 2006, 12:55 AM, said:

I fail to see the issue here  <snip>  Jeans and a t-shirt is fine, for example.

Right, your picture tells us all how they want it Must the T-shirt really be yellow??

Roland

[Vilgan]

Wow, this whole thread was a total eye opener. I had no clue there existed places that enforced a dress code to play bridge. That's totally crazy The idea of not being allowed to wear shorts in the summer totally boggles my mind. Is that a Europe thing, or are there places in the US that do it too?

As part of the "younger demographic", it'd be really hard to take anyone seriously who insisted that I had to go change into different clothing to play a card game.

Eric Sieg

[Walddk]

Vilgan, on May 12 2006, 02:09 AM, said:

Is that a Europe thing, or are there places in the US that do it too?

Don't know about US clubs, but if there is to be a WBF event in North America, a dress code applies. It's in the Conditions of Contest.

Roland

[Walddk]

Dress Code
In the European Open, Ladies and Senior Teams Championships the following dress code applies.

General Policy
The whole team, including the Captain, Coach and NBO Officers must wear the same uniform. Thus trousers (and skirts) and tops must be of the same colour and general design. The team uniform must contain the logo of the country and may contain discreet sponsor logos.

Formal Occasions
Uniform consisting of blazer and tie (or neck scarf), all of the same colour with logo indicating the country, and trousers and skirts all of the same colour.

During Play
Tee shirts, polo shirts, shirts and blouses all of the same colour with the team's logo indicating the country, and trousers and skirts all of the same colour.

Team members must be supplied with changes of clothing so that they look smart at all times. Women may wear skirts or trousers.

If sweaters, cardigans and sweatshirts are used they must be of the same colour and carry the team logo. Team members cannot wear shorts or open-toed sandals.

Publicity
The team uniform must contain the logo of the country and may contain discreet sponsor logos.

N.B. The World Bridge Federation's dress code is as follows:

'NBOs are asked to take note of the recognition of Bridge as a Sport by the IOC and requests that players should, at all times, be dressed appropriately; this is particularly the case at the Opening Ceremony, when it is hoped that teams could at least be uniformly dressed even if a team uniform is not available. During play appropriate dress would, for example, be an open-necked shirt, or a smart polo or sweatshirt worn with trousers or skirt as appropriate.'

[Echognome]

Walddk, on May 12 2006, 12:10 AM, said:

Echognome, on May 12 2006, 12:55 AM, said:

I fail to see the issue here  <snip>  Jeans and a t-shirt is fine, for example.

Right, your picture tells us all how they want it Must the T-shirt really be yellow??

Roland

Laugh. I'm pushing the limits of the avatar dress code.

[Walddk]

Echognome, on May 12 2006, 02:56 AM, said:

Walddk, on May 12 2006, 12:10 AM, said:

Echognome, on May 12 2006, 12:55 AM, said:

I fail to see the issue here  <snip>  Jeans and a t-shirt is fine, for example.

Right, your picture tells us all how they want it Must the T-shirt really be yellow??

Roland

Laugh. I'm pushing the limits of the avatar dress code.

Yes, there really should be an avatar dress code. I vote for red evening jacket and multicoloured tie!

Roland

P.S. And male members must obviously shave every day! Did you see that, Wayne?

[the saint]

Men wearing sandals must be banned on the grounds of taste. When any private match is played at my house, that is the only dress code that applies.

[Free]

Pfff, avatar dresscode is useless. My sheep wears nothing but a nice warm wooly sweater I just hope they don't ban fluffy tails!