IMO, there's a good case for establishing some objective criteria, and
setting
up a group limited to those who meet the criteria. Initial intent would
be to
help with identification of "reasonably good" opponents for open play and
team
matches; later on, it might become feasible to run restricted-entry
tournaments
(most likely online, but conceivably "live"; perhaps at NABC sites).
Criteria would be based upon a combination of bridge knowledge,
demonstrated
competence in applying same, and "acceptable" ethical standards.
The first two might--most objectively--by evaluated by playing some
constructed
deals against a program such as Bridge Baron. (Appears that recent
versions of
such programs, altho by no means capable of truly "expert" play, tend to
be
able to perform reasonably well on "routine" deals).
Last would be "more difficult" to evaluate and control. One possibility
would
be to presume that all who met the knowledge/competence criteria do also
have
acceptable ethics; absent evidence to the contrary.
At this point, I'm merely trying to determine how much interest there
might be
in such a group.
Steven P Haver / Phoenix AZ USA / 602-242-9708
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