A to Z guide - Bridge Guys

Albert H. Morehead Memorial Library
This bridge library is located at ACBL Headquarters in Memphis
TN. It is one of the largest bridge libraries in the world
with more than 2,500 volumes, many artifacts, and historical
documents. The library is named in honor of Albert H.
Morehead, a member of the Bridge Hall of Fame, who was a
noted bridge author and ACBL official.
Alert (How to)
When bidding boxes are in use, an Alert is made by tapping an
Alert card on the table or by tapping the Alert strip on the side
of the bidding box and by saying “Alert.” When bidding boxes
are not in use, the partner of the player making an Alertable
call should say “Alert.” The opponent who is next to call can
inquire as to the meaning of the call at that time or can reserve
the right to inquire at any later turn to call or play. Calls that
need to be Alerted are shown in red printing on the official
ACBL Convention Card and noted on the Alert Chart.
Alert Procedure
The objective of the Alert procedure (see Alert) is for both pairs
at the table to have equal access to all information contained
in any auction. Saying “Alert” (or making an Announcement —
see below) is a method of drawing the opponents’ attention to
the fact that partner’s call has a conventional or unexpected
meaning.
American Bridge Teachers’ Association (ABTA)
Founded in 1957, this nonprofit, professional organization,
composed primarily of bridge teachers, is dedicated to promoting
higher standards of bridge teaching and playing. A
general meeting is held once a year just prior to the ACBL
Summer North American Bridge Championships at the site of
the tournament.
Announcement Procedure
Announcements are an extension of the Alert System. An
Announcement is a method by which a player uses one word
or a short phrase to tell the opponents directly the meaning of
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