The Junior Award Scheme - Diamond level
The skills which must be displayed to achieve this level are: |
| Bidding |
| Demonstrate 4th hand/protective bidding |
| Understand the Law of Total Tricks |
| Bid slams using splinter bids |
| Use a forcing 2NT response system to 1Major openings |
| Use unassuming cue bids (UCB) to aid competitive bidding |
| Demonstrate a knowledge of common two-suited overcalls (such as Michaels Cue Bid or Unusual NT) |
| Cardplay |
| Demonstrate a trump coup |
| Demonstrate coup en passant and elopements |
| By playing, show that you are counting every deal you play |
| Be able to explain Smith Peters |
| Demonstrate a simple squeeze |
| Playing |
| Play regularly in a national event |
| Attend a junior squad training session |
| Continue to show high levels of ethics and behaviour at all times when playing |
The guidelines for teachers for assessing this level of the scheme are available here.
