The tournament details are quite similar except that the venue will be at Nee Soon South!

General

• Venue: Nee Soon South C.C
• Time: 0900 to 2000
• Dinner is provided.
• No. of Han-chan: 6
• Registration Fee: $18 to be paid at reporting venue.
• Registration Start: 23 October 2017 at 12pm
• Registration Deadline: 08 December 2017 at 1159pm
• Rules: World Riichi Championship (WRC) Rule. Please refer to the rulebook here: http://ooyamaneko.net/download/mahjong/World_Riichi_Championship_Rules_2015.pdf

There will be something for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and winner of loser bracket. Details will be informed to registered players. 

Tournament Format

The first 4 games will be round robin. The 5th and 6th game will be by ranking. After the 4th game, players will be split between loser or winner bracket and all players’ score will be halved.

Schedule

Time	Activity
0845	Reporting
0900	Game 1
1030	Game 2
1200	Lunch
1300	Game 3
1430	Game 4
1600	Game 5
1730	Game 6
1930	Dinner + Award Ceremony

Time

Every Han-chan will be given 75mins + current hand + next hand to complete. Once the bell rings at 75th minute, players are to finish their current hand and the next hand is considered the last hand to be played.

Scores

Due to the logistic issue, the base score will start at 25k instead of 30k. Coloured sticks are used when the player goes below the score of 0.

Expected Behaviour/Etiquette From Participating Players

• Vocalise your calls (chi/pon/kan/riichi/ron/tsumo) properly and timely (Hu/zimo is allowed)
• Going to toilet only during break time, not during the game (If so, 1min = 3 point penalty)
• No eating during the game but simple candies are fine
• Read the fouls and penalty section of the rulebook at page 27
• Remain quiet and undisruptive at all times unless during break time
• Try to shuffle by shoving against the sides of the tiles, and not by rubbing against the tops of the tiles
• Place sticks and pass them politely, not throw
• Display good sportsmanship and have respect for all players
• No trash-talking during the game (i.e My hand is so crap! Don’t worry, mine is cheap hand only. omgg I would have won if i wait on this instead of that! etc.) Do it during the breaks
• Commit to all 6 games
• Punctual for the reporting time, latecomers are to contact Feng/Heng at 9176 6611 & 9139 8615 respectively

Registration

Registration is based on 1st registered 1st serve.

• Registration Start: 23 October 2017 at 12pm
• Registration Deadline: 08 December 2017 at 1159pm

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