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Membership Status
2026-04-06
Membership status and eligibility for playing trials
 
1) Since 2025, members must pay their membership fees and submit the registration form through electronic means.  Members are advised to maintain the e-payment record for future reference.
 
2) The 2026 membership list has been uploaded to (https://hkcba.org/masterpoint.php), players are advised to check their membership status (especially for those who would like to participate in selection trials).
 
3) In order to participate in a trial held in 2026, players must be member of the HKCBA in the years of 2024, 2025 and 2026.  This rule does not apply to trials for youth series (U26 or below).
Youth Representatives Selection
2025-09-25

Upon reviewing the effectiveness and considering feedbacks on the Pairs selection trial format launched last year, the Council has decided to change the selection of Youth Representatives for APBF Youth Championship (U16, U21, U26 Girls, U26 Open, U31) back to teams format from year 2026 onwards. 

Upon reviewing the effectiveness and considering feedbacks on the Pairs selection trial format launched last year, the Council has decided to change the selection of Youth Representatives for APBF Youth Championship (U16, U21, U26 Girls, U26 Open, U31) back to teams format from year 2026 onwards. Teams may register for the trial with 4, 5 or 6 members. If the winning team consist of less than 6 members, the Council has the right to appoint players to fill the vacancies in the team.
 
Details regarding NPC appointment and training requirement will be announced in due course.
 
Players in the U31 category must be HKCBA members for the past 2 calendar years. This restriction does not apply to other youth categories.
Alerting Policy
2025-06-20

We are reviewing the alerting policy. Please feel free to suggest or comment.

To foster a cordial and respectful playing environment, HKCBA is undertaking a review on its alerting policy to clarify players' responsibilities regarding alerts at the table. The consultation now commences and will end on 11 July 2025. Members are encouraged to submit their feedback to us. HKCBA Council will consider the views received before making a decision, and reserves the right to extend the consultation period if deemed necessary.

A briefing session (by zoom meeting) will be arranged in 7 July 7pm tentatively.

Bad Weather Arrangement
2020-10-13

When a typhoon is approaching, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 3 signal or higher is up 2 hours before the start of the tournament. (Or Black Rainstorm).
 
When a typhoon is leaving, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 8 signal or higher is up 2 hours before the start of the tournament (Or Black Rainstorm).
 
When play is in progress, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 8 signal is up 2 hours after the start of the tournament; otherwise the tournament will be allowed to finish. Whether a tournament is postponed or cancelled will be decided by the Council.

When a typhoon is approaching, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 3 signal or higher is up 2 hours before the start of the tournament. (Or Black Rainstorm).
 
When a typhoon is leaving, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 8 signal or higher is up 2 hours before the start of the tournament (Or Black Rainstorm).
 
When play is in progress, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 8 signal is up 2 hours after the start of the tournament; otherwise the tournament will be allowed to finish. Whether a tournament is postponed or cancelled will be decided by the Council.

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