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Discussing the high points of Blue Team Club (vs. Precision)
is a pretty tall order.  But I can start--and input a little
every day.

Is everyone familiar with a tournament convention card?  The
place to start in this discussion is to "fill one out", so
to speak.  Then you can ask questions as to what the conven-
tions mean.

Opening NTs:  15-17
	Responses:  2C - Non-Forcing Stayman
		    2D - Forcing (to game) Stayman
		    2H - To play
		    2S - To play
		    2NT - Game Invitation

Opening 1C:  17 or more hcps, but NOT a flat 17.
	Responses:  1D - 0-5 points  (artificial, as are all responses)
		    1H - 6+ pts., 0-2 controls (Aces=1, Kings=1)
		    1S - 3 control
		    1NT - 4 controls
		    2C - 5 controls
		    2D - 6 controls (!)
		    2H - 3-6 pts., 6 card heart suit (pts. in suit)
		    2S - Ditto 2 H, only with spades

With interferring bids, the system gets really interesting, but
I'd rather discuss strategies later on.  In our experience, NO ONE
has interferred too successfully.

Opening 1D:  Less than 17, may be artificial  (Hand patterns
of 3-3-2-5, for example)

Opening 1H, 1S:  10 (!) - 16 points, 4+ card suit

Opening 2C:  11-16 pts., 6 card club suit

Opening 2D:  Hand pattern of 4-4-4-1 (stiff in any suit), 17-24 pts.
(This is the most difficult convention to learn the responses to--
discuss later on--we have never failed to get to the right contract.)

2H:  Flannery -- Specifically, 4 spades, 5 hearts, and whatever (11-16)

2S:  Weak  (6 card suit, 6-10 pts)

2NT: 21-22 hcp, balanced

3C:   A seven-eight trick hand with a long club suit

The rest of the bids are preemptive, same as in Standard.

We play negative and responsive doubles through 3S, also.

Let's see - the other half of the card contains information
on defensive techniques.  We use:

Astro over opponent's opening 1NT
	2C - shows hearts and a lower ranking suit
	2D - shows spades and a lower ranking suit
	2H, 2S - shows that suit (at least 6 long, etc)

	2NT by partner asks that you bid the "other" suit

	I prefer a 5-5 hand, but some bend the rules and
	use Astro with 5-4...I don't recommend it.

Michael's over opponent's opening bids:  if any of you don't
know Michael's, ask...I assume you do.

More information after vacation.  Have fun.

I've omitted tons of philosophy and strategy, but this will
evolve as discussion continues.