CHIP TOURNAMENT BASICS
Each player is given a number of virtual chips and assigned a match at random or put on the ‘up next’ list.
One rack is played with the loser losing a chip and going to the ‘up next’ list.
The winner keeps the table and racks for the next incoming player on the list.
LATE ARRIVALS:
An effort will be made to get started ‘on-time’. If you are late, you’ll forfeit matches and lose chips, but you will not be out of the event until you’ve lost all your chips. There are no refunds so try not to be late. Walk-ins arriving a little bit after the event starts will be added to the event with fewer starting chips at the tournament director’s discretion and likely put towards the top of the ‘up-next’ list.
CASH PAYOUTS (based on number of entries):
< 10 players: First place receives $500 cash
11-15 players: First place receives $500, rest of pool to second place
16-19 players: First place receives $500, rest of pool goes 2/3rds to second, 1/3rd to third.
20-24: 50%/25/15%/10% (first to fourth)
25-32: 50%/20%/15%/8%/7% (first to fifth)
33-49: 40%/18%/14%/7%/6% (top five, 6th through 8th each receive 5%)
50-80: 35%/15%/12%/7%/6% (top five, 6th through 10th each receive 5%)
HANDICAPPING
CHIPS (use APA 9 ball or Fargo, if you do not have this we’ll figure it out for you):
APA 1-3 or Fargo < 350: 8 chips
APA 3-4 or Fargo 351-450: 7 chips
APA 4-5 or Fargo 451-500: 6 chips
APA 6-7 or Fargo 501-600: 5 chips
APA 8-9 or Fargo 601+: 4 chips
Those players who have played with us regularly enough that we are confident of their skill level may receive one extra chip at the discretion of the tournament director, especially if they are borderline between skill levels.
FARGO RATINGS:
Fargo ratings are the world-wide standard in pool handicaps. We welcome all players regardless of whether they have a Fargo rating or not. Our results are submitted to establish or increase the robustness of your Fargo rating.
9-BALL
We will be playing 9-Ball according to BCA Rules. If the 9 ball is pocketed on the break in the two foot side pockets, we’ll spot – otherwise, 9 ball on the break wins. We will not require the 9 to be called.
SLOW PLAY
When a rack is played unusually slowly a penalty may apply as follows. A rack played a bit slow will have the play who lost the rack go to the middle or top of the ‘up next’ list instead of the bottom with both players receiving a warning. Players with a pattern of slow play will have chips deducted or be disqualified, but don’t worry: you’ll receive plenty of time to finish a rack!