Rules

Competitors of this tournament must be at least eight (8) years old at the time of the tournament. All persons attending this event must have a completed and signed event wavier and/or a parental consent form on file.  If the person attending is under the age of eighteen (18) years old, the wavier must be signed by their parent/legal guardian. If participant is a spectator and under the age of twelve (12) years old they must have a completed Parental Consent form and wavier on file and be accompanied by an adult (21 or older) at all times.  Parents or Legal Guardians will be required to sign a consent form for all participants and/or spectators under 18. No representatives of the Parent or Legal guardian will be accepted.

 

GAMER TOURNAMENT RULES

 

On the day of the tournament all gaming participants will need to check in one half hour before your scheduled tournament. If you registered before September 5, you will need to bring your original receipt for all monies paid. If you are registering the day of the tournament all monies must be paid at the time of registration. Before you can sign in for a tournament you must have: all applicable papers completed, signed and on file. A valid (not expired) State ID, License, Passport or School Id will be required for admittance on the day of tournament. Please remember any one 18 years and under must have a signed consent form on file  and any gamer under 12 years old must be supervised by an adult (21 or older) at all times.  

 

Brackets for each tournament will be created during sign in for each tournament. All brackets are filled on a first come first served basics. No one will be allowed to sign in or compete in a tournament after the first round of that tournaments competition has started. If you are not present for your round you will be disqualified from the event. So please check all schedules carefully. No refunds will be given to gamers who arrive late to a tournament. However, if there is space in another tournament you may register for it at no additional cost. The only exception is the Grand Prize Tournament.  You must have competed in four tournaments to be eligible.

 

All Gamers are expected to hold themselves to good sports man like conduct. Illegal drugs, alcohol, firearms, knife, swearing/foul language, direct body contact with another person or the implied intent to cause harm to another person will not be tolerated.  The ill-treatment or willful damage of equipment will not be tolerated. The Mentoring Group and or its representative reserves the right to refuse permission to attend or remove any individual(s) for any unsportsmanlike conduct, violation of rules, or any unlawful acts that take place during the tournament or affect the participation of a person at this event.

 

The game system of choice for this tournament is XBOX 360. You may not bring your own controllers. All controllers will be provided by tournament organizers. All tournaments will be single elimination.  Halo doubles teams will play all doubles until a winning team is identified. The best gamer of Madden 09 is not eligible to enter the 2nd chance Madden 09 tournament. The top six players of Madden 09 (minus the best gamer) are eligible to play in the Madden 2nd chance tournament for $10.00. There will be two brackets for this tournament. The top six gamers after the winner will be bracketed together and the winner will play the winner of the second bracket. All tournament game play specifics will be provided on the day of, for each specific gaming choice.

 

The Mentoring Group reserves the right to in its sole discretion and without further notice, suspend or cancel the contest or alter the rules for any reason due to unforeseeable circumstances or events that cannot be controlled.

 

POINTS

 

Each tournament will be single elimination and points will be earned by the number of brackets you are in. At the end of the day all points will be tallied for those who are eligible to win “Over All Best Gamer”.

 To win “Best Gamer” in any given tournament you must enter at least one tournament and be the top winner in that tournament. To become eligible for the grand prize you must compete in four tournaments.  To win the “Over all Best Gamer” title and Grand Prize you must have competed in four tournaments and have the highest overall points of all qualifying gamers.

 AWARDS

 

The Best Gamer of each tournament will be announced at the end of each tournament. Actual prize awards will be awarded at the end of the day and after points have been tallied to determine 1st and 2nd place for the “Best Overall Gamer.”

 

1st Grand Prize wins prize package Value at           $300.00                        

2nd Grand Prize wins prize package Valued at         $150.00                            

1st Place “Best Gamer” In each tournaments cash  $250.00