Tournament Rules
(Rules subject to change per Diehard Administration)
 

Rule 1: All games will be to 10 points. Winners will be first team to 10 points.

Rule 2: We will start our tournaments on time and sign-ins will stop at the
scheduled starting time. Should we discover that we are short 1
player/team or need fill-ins for no show teams or players
we may take further players to fill those vacant slots but No later
than 15 minutes after start time.

Rule 3: At least 1 member of each team MUST be able to host the table.
It is very disheartening to have played the entire tourney and be
unable to receive a ribbon or recognition for your hard work but in
the event that no one is able to host the final game we are unable
to recognize a tourney winner. In the event that this occurs all
4 players will be given an invitation to the TOC but NO ribbons
will be awarded and the TD will note the members of the team and
ask that they not play as partners in future Diehard events.

Rule 4: Players must remain at the table until the last card is thrown.
This indicates the completion of the game and is posted to the
Automatic Scoreboard. If a player leaves the table before the
results are posted, STAY at your table and invite the Tournament
Director to your table. Do NOT assume the player left. They may have
been booted. The Tournament Director will determine what should be
done.

Rule 5: BOOTED Player: This is a player that has left the Tournament Room.
Players are limited to 3 BOOTS per tournament. If a player is booted
please notify the host immediately with the players name and your
table number. Time begins when the Tournament Director is notified
of the boot and the time will be posted in the chat. Each boot has a
time limit of 5 minutes. If a player fails to return after the 5
minutes the Tournament Director will assign a sub to the remaining
player. If the booted player returns after the 5-minute time limit
he/she will not be permitted to rejoin the game. Once a sub is in
place the game must continue.

Rule 6: FROZEN Player: This is a player that does not respond to anyone for
5 min. At the table or in the lobby. If a player is frozen please
notify the host immediately with the player’s name and your table
number. Time begins when the Tournament Director is notified and the
time will be posted in the chat. If the player is at the table they
can or will be removed by the Tournament Director and
given the chance to re-sit for up to 5 more min. If no response
within this 5 min. time period there will be a sub assigned to the
table. Do not use the table command to Kick unless the TD asks that
you do so.

Rule 7: SUBS: If a player is interested in being a sub, please message the
Tournament Director as instructed and he/she will be added to the
sub list. Players are not permitted to choose their subs. All subs
are assigned in the order in which we receive the request. Subs WILL
be permitted in semis and or finals. If you are playing in the
tournament you will not be added to the sub list until you have lost.

Rule 8: There will no BRB's (Be Right Back) during game play. Unless for
emergency reasons. Please use the time between rounds for BRB to use
the restroom, grab a bite to eat and or drink. BRB's used during game
play will be subject to disqualification from the tournament if the
TD is not notified first.

Rule 9: If a player is lagging please inform the Tournament Director
and he/she will ask that play speed up. If it continues the Tournament
Director may instruct the lagging player to reboot or may disqualify
the team from the tournament.

Rule 10: If a dispute or problem arises please come off your table and message
the Tournament Director immediately and allow him/her to handle the situation.
Do not try to handle it independently as the Tournament Director
will have the final decision in the matter.
If the Tournament Director asks you to go to a table to discuss the problem
please comply as we would like to keep disputes out of the lobby.

Rule 11: The Tournament Directors of Diehard Euchre reserve the right to go to
or monitor the play on a table at any time we deem it necessary.
Booting a TD from the table is grounds for immediate D/Q!

Rule 12: The use of obscene and profane language is strictly prohibited. If
necessary the Tournament Director may mute or boot a player for this.
This is a family oriented site. If a player is using obscene language
at a table please do a screen shot and summon the TD.

Rule 13: Table talk of any kind is strictly prohibited. Giving players any
indication of what cards a player holds is grounds for
disqualification. The player(s) involved will be warned and
if the Tournament Director deems it necessary, he/she may be
disqualified. The Tournament Director may limit the use of sounds
if he/she deems it necessary.

Rule 14: Multitasking and/or using communication devices during tourney
play is strongly discouraged. Things such as lengthy downloads
and personal conversations do tend to slow game play down and cause
delays for everyone involved. Please be as considerate of the other
players as you would like them to be to you. Please be aware that some
of our tournaments might be using the "Anti-cheating" device !!

Rule 15: Married players or players residing in the same household or players
using the same email address may participate in all Diehard Euchre
Club events and open tourneys but MAY NOT participate as partners.
If deemed appropriate the Tournament Director may reassign players or
disqualify if necessary.

Rule 16: Accusations of cheating WILL NOT be permitted in the open lobby. If you
question the playing style of a team please pm the TD, they may choose
to go to the table and watch the game. Cheating is very hard to prove
in this environment and often the only thing that can be done is to
say "I am sorry but I cannot prove anything and note that cheaters never
truly win."

Rule 17: Please abide by all posted rules. The tournament Director has the
final word in all matters. You may send all complaints, inquiries or
questions to our email address: tournaments@diehardeuchre.com

Please feel free to add DebbsT to your contact list and
message her anytime you have a question.
DebbsT ICQ # 137524698 yahoo name debbs101

She can also be reached at the club email tournaments@diehardeuchre.com

Have fun...play nice.... be fair!! And Good Luck Everyone!!
Diehard Euchre Club was created for fun and friendly competition!!
See ya at the tables!!

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