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Chillin League General Rules
For All Tournaments

(these rules are in addition to the rules of the specific game being played)





The League Rules below will over ride any and all rules,
listed on the tournaments page if there is a conflict between them



MISBIDS ON UNRATED

First Misbid -100 AND SKIP HAND
MISBIDS THERE AFTER WILL RESULT IN DQ OF TEAM
MISBID PENALTIES MENTIONED ABOVE APPLY TO BOTH ORIGINAL PLAYER
OR THE SUB SHOULD EITHER MISBID DURING ANY MATCH



MISBIDS ON RATED

ANY DOUBLE NILS WILL BE AUTO DQ.
IF THERE IS A MISBID THE HAND MUST BE PLAYED OUT except on a dn.



TABLES

RATED PROTECTED TABLES WITH FF'S OFF (unless otherwise stated)
KIBITZ OFF AS SOON AS YOU SIT
HOST TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME
DO NOT START GAME UNTIL TD IS INVITED TO THE TABLE
NEW TABLE MUST BE MADE FOR EACH GAME
(You can not stay at a table for your next round game)

12 MINUTE PLAYER REPLACEMENT (SUB) TIME IS ALLOWED IN ALL TOURNEYS.
(CALL TD TO START TIMER)

all rated games are 12/60/500
all unrated games are 10/45/500

WINNERS BY TEAM NAME WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN LOBBY IN CAPS
TOP BRACKET MAKES ALL TABLES AND INVITES THE OPPONENTS AND TD
TD WILL INVITE TO FINALS



SUBS

SUBS MAY START A REGULAR TOURNEY,
IF SUB STARTS TOURNEY THAT MEANING VERY FIRST HAND,
SUB HAS TO FINISH THAT GAME OUT TILL THE END,
EVEN IF ORIGINAL PLAYER IS BACK.ORIGINAL PLAYER CAN RESUME IN NEXT ROUND...
STARTED BY ORIGINAL TEAM MEMBERS.
SUBS MAY START A "RANDOM PARTNER TOURNEY" EVEN IF PARTNER IS IDLE IN LOBBY.
SUBS ALLOWED AS LONG AS THEY ARE A LEAGUE MEMBER

PLAYERS HAVE A CHOICE OF A SUB IF THE PERSON THEY REQUEST IS AVAILABLE
IF YAHOO IS NOT ALLOWING "NUMEROUS" MEMBERS INTO THE LEAGUE ROOM
(BEGINNERS LOUNGE 6)
THEN A CHILLIN SUB CAN BE USED EVEN IF ORIGINAL MEMBER
DID NOT START TOURNEY WITH ADMIN APPROVAL
SUBS SHOULD FINISH THE HAND THEY ARE PLAYING
WHEN THE ORIGINAL MEMBER RETURNS TO THE GAME

ONE ORIGINAL MEMBER MUST BE PLAYING AT ALL TIMES
DQ OF THE TEAM WILL RESULT WHEN NEITHER MEMBER IS PRESENT TO PLAY
THIS INCLUDES FINALS

AUTOMATIC DQ OF A PLAYER THAT IS INVITED TO TOURNEY GAME
AND REFUSES TO COME TO TABLE FOR THE FACT THEY ARE IN ANOTHER GAME.
THEIR PARTNER THEN HAS A RIGHT TO FIND A SUB TO FINISH TOURNEY IN THE
DQ PERSON'S PLACE ALLOWING ALL CREDIT TO GO TO THE SUB FOR TOURNEY.



PLAY

SLOW PLAY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED:
IF YOU HAVE PING YOU ARE EXPECTED TO PLAY
IF YOU DON'T FOLLOW THE 10 SECOND RAPID PLAY RULE
IT WILL BE DEALT WITH IN THIS MANNER.

1ST--WARNING
2ND--WARNING
3RD--REPLACED BY SUB

ABSOLUTELY NO TABLE TALK OR PRIVATE MESSAGES TO YOUR PARTNER ARE ALLOWED,
1ST--SKIP HAND AND YOU ARE WARNED
2ND--TEAM IS DQ'd

TO BE FAIR TO ALL PLAYERS
YOU MAY NOT BE IN ANOTHER GAME OR TOURNAMENT
IF CAUGHT DOING SO
WILL BE AN IMMEDIATE DQ FOR YOUR TEAM
SO PLEASE WATCH SO THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN

NO BRB's DURING A NIL
1st---WARNING
2ND---DQ
ANNOUNCE AT THE TABLE FIRST THAT YOU WILL BRB



RULES OF CONDUCT

CHILLIN NO LONGER NEEDS A REASON TO KICK SOMEONE
NO RUDENESS OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE TO TD
OR OTHER MEMBERS WILL BE TOLERATED
1ST--WARNING
2ND--DQ'D

TO RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL PLAYER
ISSUES / PROBLEMS ARE BEST SOLVED IN PRIVATE ROOM
OR BY MESSENGER

WHILE IN GAMES LETS KEEP DOWN THE TALKING
ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE ON THE TABLE.
ITS VERY RUDE AND SOME PEOPLES FEELINGS GETS HURT.

TAKE OTHER PEOPLES FEEELING INTO CONSIDERATION
IF WINNING OR BEATING YOUR OPPONENTS BADLY,
DON'T GLOAT, AFTER ALL WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE.

OUTBURSTS IN THE LOBBY ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
AND ARE AN ACT OF POOR SPORTSMANSHIP

IF THERE IS A PROBLEM PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE THE TD
AND, IF POSSIBLE, A PRIVATE TABLE CAN BE MADE AND ANOTHER TD
CALLED TO HELP RESOLVE ANY ISSUES THAT MIGHT ARISE

We allow no cussing, padded ids, no pard or opp bashing and no cheating.
No Card counters allowed.

THE TERMS LMAO AND LMBO CAN BE USED
DUE TO THE FACT THESE ARE COMMON PC TERMS!!!!!

We cannot always prove cheating so this is how we handle that issue.
If we suspect cheating due to good ping and slow play are continous,
odd and/or suspicious plays,

WE WILL KICK AND BAN FROM THE LEAGUE
AND LIVE WITH THE DECISION
BE US RIGHT OR WRONG.

Once a member has joined if you change your league ID
it cannot be to a provie ID
If you do change it to a provie Id
you WILL NOT be allowed to play it untill you get it out of provie.

ANY IM TO A PARD DURING LEAGUE PLAY WILL RESULT IN
BEING BANNED FROM LEAGUE!!!!

All players must conduct themselves in an orderly fashion.

ANY MEMBER THAT WITHDRAWS FROM THE LEAGUE
CAN NOT REJOIN WITH A NEW ID FOR 90 DAYS.


Any player that disrepects another member of the league
will receive the following:
SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE KICK AND BAN IF OF MALICIOUS DEGREE
TO BE DETERMINED BY ADMIN STAFF

First offense: Verbal or Written warning

Second offense: 7 days of pb time

Third offense: Removal from league

HOWEVER DEPENGING ON SEVERITY OF OFFENSE WE MAY SKIP
WARNING AND PENALTY BOX OR BAN FIRST OR SECOND TIME.
THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED 2
BASHING CHILLIN LEAGUE OR BASHING ADMIN



VISITORS

VISITORS MAY WATCH BUT MUST REMAIN QUIET
VISITORS MUST LEAVE IF ASKED TO DO SO BY TD OR PLAYERS

IF SOMEONE COMES TO YOUR TABLE CUSSING, BASHING ECT...
BOOT PERSON FROM TABLE AND MAKE ROOM PRIVATE,
INVITE ADM AND TELL WHAT HAPPENED.
DO NOT BOOT A VISITOR WHO KIBITZS YOUR GAME
(THIS MAY BE A POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER)
BUT EXPLAIN TO THEM THIS IS A TOURNAMENT GAME
AND PLEASE NOT TO KIBITZ



Thank you for your cooperation and support!
We all here at CHILLIN hope your stay is pleasant!





Information
Type: Bracket (Single-Elim)
Matchups: 2 vs 2
LadderStats: Yes

PLEASE NOTE: All times and number of rounds are subject to change based on entries received. Please be sure you check with the T.D. at the start of the tournament to remain updated on actual number of rounds and round times.

Round Information
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:

Tournament Procedures
1. Sign Up - Register for the tournament.
2. Check In - 30 Minutes prior to the first round, check in to show that you are present for the tournament. Check in closes about 5 minutes before the first round, so be sure you aren't late. If you fail to check in, you will be dropped from the tournament. For team tournaments, only the team must check in, not each individual.
3. Check Pairings - Check the pairings a few minutes prior to the round start time. This will tell you who you are matched up to play for the current round.
4. Find Opponent - Locate your opponent inside chat. (Be sure that your name is the same as your ladder name so that your opponents and the T.D. can recognize you.)
5. Play Match - Once you and your opponent are clear on the rules and settings, begin your match.
6. Report Match - All games are reported by the loser.
7. Return to Step 3. - Continue to check pairings about 5 minutes before the next round start time until the tournament is over.
Match Disputes
If any kind of disagreement or dispute occurs between the teams playing in a tournament match, it must be settled by the Tournament Director.