Mission Statement 

Dear IMP League Participant,

Welcome to the 1998-1999 Unit 430 IMP League!

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Brad Bart, and I am the newly appointed IMP League Commissioner. If we haven't yet been formally introduced, please make a point of saying hello the next time you see me at a bridge game.

The goal of this letter is to summarize what is expected of every player during the IMP League season. Some players have already expressed some concerns to me about habitually bad behaviour in previous seasons. Thank you for making me aware of these potential problems. As Commissioner, I intend to assess penalties within the bounds of the Conditions of Contest with a firm (but tolerant) hand. Past transgressions will not be countermanded with excessive penalties.

Also, please note that some portions of the Conditions of Contest have been revised and/or updated.

Welcome to the IMP League and have a good season!

Yours sincerely,

Brad Bart
IMP League Commissioner


  1. General

    The goal of the IMP League is to provide an opportunity to play long IMP team matches in a non­tournament setting, that is, in preference to the more popular matchpoint club games. The IMP League is run similar to a "sports league," in that match results are cumulative for an entire season, to determine final standings and playoff matches.

    Fair play, good sportsmanship and a positive attitude are the top priorities of the IMP League, its Commissioner, and its participants. Gamesmanship and abusive stretching of the rules are considered bad sportsmanship. Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated, and should be documented and reported to the Commissioner immediately.

    Remember to try and keep the IMP League a social event and when in doubt, be considerate.

  2. Match Reporting

    I intend to be firm (but tolerant) with lateness in match reporting this year. With extra time allotted in the schedules for both NABCs and the Christmas holiday season, there should be little excuse for late reporting. Remember that there is no penalty for playing a match ahead of the suggested schedule.

    Matches must be reported within 2 weeks of the deadline and by May 1, 1999 or they will be forfeit unless reasonable circumstances have prevented the match from taking place.

    Matches whose schedule runs into the next period should be brought to the attention of the Commissioner. Excessive delays of matches by any team will result in a winning forfeit awarded to the non­offending side. Deliberate postponement of matches will result in disciplinary action.

    Finally, I request that team captains show compromise and tolerance when scheduling difficulties occur and remember that eight busy lives must agree to a single time to play bridge together.


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Unit 430 IMP League.
Maintained by: Brad Bart
Last Updated: October 19, 1998