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Clocks and Penalties ABT and WBGF rules
Posted By: Daniel Murphy In Response To: Clocks and Penalties (Gregg Cattanach)
Date: Wednesday, 15 September 2010, at 8:13 p.m.
WBGF Rule ABT Rule 2.2 Starting times and breaks 2.0 Regulations 2.2.1. STARTING TIMES. All matches must begin at the scheduled times. Tournament Rule 2.2 TIME. Matches shall start promptly at the appointed times. 2.2.2. BREAKS. A player is entitled to a number of 5 minute breaks. In matches up to 9 points: one break. In matches of 11-13 points: two breaks. In matches of 15-19 points: three breaks: In matches of more than 19 points: four breaks. Breaks are held between games. Breaks can be held back to back. This may be done either by one player combining several of his or her permitted breaks or by both players combining their breaks. Any situation when a player leaves the board is considered to be a break unless doing so is a necessary part of the game. When playing best of three matches to 3-7 points breaks are only allowed between the matches. Each player may take one 5 minute recess (between games) in a match not exceeding 13 points in length. 2.2.3. EXEMPTIONS. In special cases the tournament director may make an exemption from § 2.2, subsections 1-2, if particular concerns to one or both players warrant this. In matches of special importance the tournament director can make exemptions from § 2.2, subsections 1-2. The Director may permit additional recess time in longer or especially important matches. 2.2.4. PENALTIES. Violation of the rules for starting times and breaks will result in penalty points. If a player is not present and has not started the match 5 minutes after the starting time, one penalty point is awarded. Subsequently a further penalty point is 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, the late player loses the match. Players leaving the tournament area for more than 10 minutes must make sure they have permission from the tournament director before doing so to avoid sanctions. If a player is awarded penalty points and the match is played with a game clock, the game is considered to be in progress and the time is calculated in accordance with § 3.5, subsection 6. Tournament Rule 2.3 PENALTY POINTS. Unless excused by the Director, a late player shall be penalized by points awarded to the opponent. The first penalty point shall be awarded 15 minutes after the appointed starting time and accrue thereafter at the rate of 1 point for each 5 minute delay. When the penalty points awarded exceed half the number needed to win the match, the absent player loses by forfeit. To avoid penalties, a player shall obtain the Director's consent when leaving the Tournament site for more than 10 minutes. 3.5.6. TIME CONTROL. In a match played using game clocks in situations such as those referred to in § 3.5, subsection 1, no. 1-4 each player is allotted a certain number of minutes according to the length of the match. The number of minutes allotted is calculated as RA+RB, where RA is the number of points lacking for player A to win the match and RB is the number of points lacking for player B to win the match. Clock Rule 2.1 SINGLES MATCHES. Reserve time is based on match length. Reserve time for each player is set at two (2) minutes per match point, less one (1) minute per point already scored by either player.
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