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West Yorkshire Open 2024 |
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RULES To ensure the smooth running of the tournament for all involved you need to comply with the following:- 1. The tournament will be played under UKBGF rules v1.3 Please familiarise yourself with the rules. 2. Eligibilty rules 3. Clocks: All matches are to be played on the clock. 4. Baffle Boxes: Baffle boxes are optional. If both players agree, a baffle box may be used. 5. Matches will be played at designated, numbered tables – this really speeds up the process of getting matches going in a timely fashion. Players will be expected to play on that designated table. For the avoidance of doubt “moving video equipment is a hassle” is not a valid reason for playing on the wrong table. 6. Breaks / lunch / leaving the playing room – if you are going to be away from your designated playing room for more than 5 minutes you must let the tournament staff know. 7. Any breach of the rules for starting times and breaks may result in penalty points. If a player is not present and has not started the match 5 minutes after the starting time or after the end of the permitted break, one penalty point may be awarded. Subsequently a further penalty point may be awarded for each subsequent 5 minute delay. When a player has been awarded penalty points corresponding to more than half of the length of the match, such player shall be deemed to have won the match. 8. If any additional rulings are required then these will be handled by the Tournament Director and/or a ruling committee cosisting of Steve Bibby, Tim Cross, Kev Jones, Geoff Hall, Sean Jones and Julia Hayward and their decision will be final. 9. There may be arrangements to keep everyone as safe as possible with respect to Covid-19. Everyone is expected to adhere to these guidelines. 10. To assist in the smooth running of the event you can play in only one side event at the same time 11. In registering for this tournament you must accept the possibility that one or more of your matches may be recorded and/or live streamed, and you have no right of refusal. Such matches will appear in the public domain. By registering for this tournament you are agreeing to abide by the above rules. |