$500 first prize * $50 direct entry * $10 qualifier entry
Preliminary tournaments always running. 10 player round-robin - three 5-point matches.
| Preliminaries | 10-player round-robin tournaments, entry $10. | |
| Enter as many times as you like. | ||
| Every player plays three 5-point matches. | ||
| Top 2 from each heat automatically make the final (20 players). | ||
| Unfilled tournament places allocated at random to 'lucky losers'. | ||
| Players with uncompleted matches excluded from the 'lucky loser' draw. | ||
| Optional $20 bonus pool in each heat. 1-3 cash prizes. | ||
| These tournaments run continuously. | ||
| Main Event | Prizes depend on the number of entries. 1st prize minimum $500. | |
| 100% return | ||
| Notwithstanding any of the above, the Club manager may change any
or all of the rules and procedures at any time without notice in order to ensure the smooth running of the event. |
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| Keep informed by joining the Facebook group and/or subscribing to the emailing list. | ||
| No limit on number of entries won through the preliminaries. |
Heat winners are determined according to points won.
7 points for a win, your score if you lose.
Example: If the result is 5-2, the winner gets 7, the loser 2
points.
Winner/runner-up decided according to:
[1] total points scored, then
[2] points difference, then
[3] head-to-head
result, if any, then
[4] finally, a sudden-death (1 point) playoff
Bonus pool prizes depend on the number who
entered.
1-2 entered - 1 prize of $20 or $40
3-4 entered - 2 prizes totalling $60 or $80, split 70%, 30%.
5 or more - 3 prizes totalling at least $100, split 50%, 30%, 20%.
| Final Stage | Knockout tournament - minimum 32. |
| First prize $500 or more. | |
| Rounds of 9, 9, 9,11,13. | |
| Entry $50 (prepaid) or $60 (on the day) |
If you play matches
promptly, read no further!
You should do your best to play all three matches during the evening.
Each week's delay attracts one penalty point, and each no-show another point.
Maximum 2 penalty points per week. 4 penalty points means disqualification.
The more heats completed, the bigger the prize pool!