Card dealing
Prepare the boards in advance of your allocated session.
Boards required
- Monday: 3 sets of 28 boards
- Tuesday: 2 sets of 28 boards
- Wednesday: 1 set of 28 boards
Preparing the boards
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While preparing the boards, check the condition of the cards and replace
any packs that are sticky, dog-eared or have seen better days. Spare packs
are available in the shelving unit. - Bin any packs that have been replaced.
Deal files and hand records
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Create the deal file (PBN) using the day and date as the
filename, for example: Mon 01 Jun 2026. - Make sure the deal file has been analysed.
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Save the deal file to:
C:\BridgeData\Aberdeen Bridge Club\Dealfiles -
Create the hand record file (PDF), using the day and date
in the filename. -
Save the hand record file to:
C:\BridgeData\Aberdeen Bridge Club\Hand Records -
Print no more than 10 hand records, place them in an A4
brown envelope, and put the envelope into the relevant box.
When you have finished
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Update the Board Prep yellow/brown envelope master sheet with the date
the cards were prepared and your initials, then place it in the relevant box. - Update the website by adding “dealt” after your name.
Ad hoc tasks
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Check the incomplete bidding boxes left on the bay-window tables each week
and replace any missing bid cards. - Bin bid cards that have seen better days.
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If the card-dealing machine jams, either bin the pack of cards being used
or reuse it during that run. -
If the card-dealing machine goes on strike, check that the camera lens is
clean and gently wipe it with a soft cloth if necessary.