League-Specific Rules/
Game-Specific Rules:

•Playing in two different leagues simultaneously is not allowed
 and will result in an immediate disqualification.

•Pairings for non-bidding reverse tournaments are at the discretion
of the hosting Tournament Director.
 Pairings may be from either top to bottom or bottom to top.
All other pairings are from top to bottom.

•On any game where penalties are applied, 
two misbids are penalties.
A third misbid is an automatic dq.

•A Boston is where one team catches all pointer tricks.
•A Reverse Boston is where one team catches no pointer tricks.

•No same household pairings for Singles events.
For team events, if pairings contain same household,
pairings will stand as is.

•Players may not place the hosting TD on ignore.
This is grounds for an immediate disqualification.

•Players in the Top Ten must play at least once every 7 days.
If they don't they are automatically dropped ten rungs.
 There are no exceptions to this rule.

•The TD will announce the number of hands to be played before tournament begins.

•Each player has a boot time of 10 minutes per game.
 Each player can be off the table a maximum of 4 times per game.
 Any player exceeding these limits will be disqualified.
 The boot timer starts when TD begins the timer.
*** If the tournament is a 4 handed tournament,
there is only 5 minutes allowed.

•Delay of game time is used towards overall boots/time allowed.

•We do not honor FORMAL CHALLENGES.
 We find this is not appropriate due to the size of our league.

•All decisions by the hosting TD are final.
 However, should you have a question
or an issue that requires clarification,
 please notify the TD privately.

•All disputes must be submitted in writing to one of the admins.
 All disputes will be thoroughly investigated in a timely manner.

•Absolutely no abuse or foul language will be tolerated
as we are all volunteers working towards fun and fairness for all.

.Also, no talking about someone else's playing style.
We are all unique individuals and give it our best effort.

. The following procedures will apply to offenders:
 -First Offense: Written warning
 -Second Offense: One day in the penalty box.
 -Third Offense: Three days in the penalty box.
 -Fourth Offense: Removal from the league.

•The HEAD ADM reserves the right to box,
ban or otherwise remove anyone
for any additional reasons
determined to be counter productive.
 Warnings will not necessarily be given
the offending individual(s).

•Additional game specific rules
are posted on each tournament page
by the hosting Tournament Director.