The 5th Xiamen Bridge Championship Competition Regulations
2010-08-15
Xiamen Bridge Association
one. Game time and place:
1. Competition time: September 21 to September 25, 2010
2. Venue: Hongquan Hotel, Xiamen
two. Title of the competition: Radio and Television Network · The 5th Xiamen Bridge Championship
1. Sponsor: Xiamen Sports Federation, Xiamen Radio and Television Group
2. Guiding unit: Xiamen Social Sports Guidance Center
3. Organizer: Xiamen Bridge Association
4. Sponsor: Xiamen Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd.
5. Supporting unit: Fujian China Tobacco. Xiamen Tobacco Industry Co., Ltd.
three. Competition method:
This competition is divided into two stages. There are 32 participating teams. The first stage is divided into four groups for a single round-robin group, playing 7 rounds, each with 12 pairs, regardless of quarters, and the cumulative VP score ranking; the second stage is divided into knockout and Swiss shift.
In the first stage of the competition, the representative team of the named unit will enter the second stage of the competition with the first place in the total score. The first place in each group will be ranked 2-4 (5) according to the total score of VP, and the 3 second places with better scores will be ranked according to VP ranked (5) 6-8 in total and entered the knockout round. The teams that did not qualify from each group will take 1/3 of the group stage results to enter the second stage of the Swiss Shift.
In the second stage of the knockout stage, the teams ranked 1-3 in the first stage will select the teams ranked 5-8 in order for the 1/4 knockout; Pick opponents to advance to 1/2 knockout. Play 24 in the knockout round, divided into two quarters. For the knockout method, if the winning team is ahead in the first stage, it will be awarded 1/2 of the IMP; if the winning team is behind, it will be awarded 1/3 of the IMP. The maximum score shall not exceed 1/4 of the number of cards played in the knockout round, and the score shall be calculated to the second decimal place. The losing team in the 1/4 knockout round will enter the Swiss Shift Tournament with the average score of the first and second place in the 2 rounds of the Swiss Shift Tournament.
The second stage of the Swiss shift, playing 6 rounds, 12 pairs per round. In the 1st round, 1-24th place will be ranked according to the results of the first stage, and 1-24, 2-23, , , , will be placed in order; after the 2nd round, the ranking will be ranked according to the VP total score. The second stage principle Do not repeat the confrontation, odd-numbered rounds trumpet first, even-numbered rounds Trumpet first.
If the number of participating teams is less than or exceeds 32 teams, the first stage of the competition will be played in 7 rounds of Swiss shift, with 10 pairs in each round, and the top 8 teams will enter the knockout round (the sponsors will still automatically advance according to the first place), and the methods of subsequent competitions are basically the same as above .
4. All team members must bring the contract card and fill it out in detail according to the regulations for the other side to check. Psychological bids are allowed once per pair in each round of tournament preliminaries, and there are no restrictions on the use of psychological bids in playoffs.
5. Competitors must arrive at the venue 15 minutes in advance. Late arrivals will be punished according to the rules, and players who exceed 25 minutes will be treated as abstentions. It is strictly forbidden to discuss cards in the arena, and those who do not listen to the advice will be deducted 1VP.
6. Competitors in the arena must turn off communication equipment so as not to interfere with the game. If a player is found to be using communication equipment, the team will be deducted 2 VP for the first time; the match will be disqualified for the second time. Team leaders, coaches and non-playing players will deduct the results of the relevant teams in violation of the rules.
7. Smoking is prohibited in and around the arena! If a player is found to be smoking, the team will be deducted 2VP for the first time; the game will be disqualified for the second time. Team leaders, coaches and non-playing players will deduct the results of the relevant teams in violation of the rules. Spectator smokers are advised to leave the arena.
8. The referee on the spot of the game shall be designated by the chief referee. The referee shall be responsible for promptly reporting the match scorecard signed by the representatives of both sides to the chief referee.
9. Competitors must respect their companions, their opponents, and the referee, obey the referee's judgment, and have the responsibility to jointly maintain the order of the arena. If there is a dispute over the referee's decision, an appeal must be made orally to the referee on the spot after the incident, and a written appeal must be submitted to the chief referee within one hour after the end of the game, which will be forwarded to the arbitration committee by the chief referee. The appeal fee of 300 yuan is directly paid to the chief referee. If the appeal is won, the appeal fee will be refunded.
10. If an error is found in the scoring and calculation results of the game, it should be raised with the referee on the spot within 30 minutes after the end of the game, otherwise it will not be changed.
11. The competition implements the "Chinese Bridge Competition Rules" approved by the Chinese Bridge Association in 1999 and the "Chinese Bridge Association Double Contract Bridge Judging Law (Trial)" promulgated in 2006.
12. Rewards:
1. The top four in the open team competition will be awarded as follows:
The first place is 4000 yuan; the second place is 3000 yuan; the third place is 2000 yuan; the fourth place is 1500 yuan
2. Top 6 Swiss Shift Rewards:
The first place is 1500 yuan; the second place is 1200 yuan; the third place is 1000 yuan; the fourth place is 1000 yuan;
Fifth place: 800 yuan; sixth place: 800 yuan
