GM Information |
I have read the BPA GM Guidelines
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Any Event Form that does not meet the requirements of the GM Guidelines may be rejected.
Any deviation from the GM Guidelines must be approved by the Convention Director. |
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Only list Assistant GMs who have consented to act as such for the coming year.
Do NOT make any assumptions that someone will serve as an assistant. |
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For help filling out the remainder of this form,
see the GM Guide.
(The link will open in a new window.) |
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Event Format |
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Single Elimination (SE) -
Players play until they lose a Round. (Thus, for a two-player game, if there are 64 players in Round 1,
there will be 32 in Round 2, 16 in Round 3, 8 in Round 4, 4 in Round 5, and 2 in Round 6.) |
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Swiss (SW) - Any format of a
pre-determined number of Rounds in which players with the best
records are paired against each other in every Round. New
players may enter subsequent rounds but, for the purposes of
scoring, they are treated as if they lost a game in each of the
missed rounds. Players are free to drop out after losing a
Round, but the Rounds continue for those willing to stay. |
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Swiss Elimination (SwE) -
Uses several preliminary games in Round 1 to advance a pre-determined
number of players with the best records into Single Elimination Rounds. Round 1 games are
scheduled for Continuous play. Scheduling Format (below) should cover the single elimination Rounds.
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Free Form (FF)
- A type of Swiss Elimination tournament with Round 1 lasting several
days. After Round 1, four players advance to two rounds of Single
Elimination play. Rounds are arranged with permission and
consultation of the GM. Must follow the EXACT procedures
described in the GM
Guidelines. FREE FORM REQUIRES CD APPROVAL. INQUIRE BEFORE SUBMITTING FORM. |
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Heats - A type of Single
Elimination tournament that provides two to four scheduled opportunities (Heats) for players to participate in Round 1.
Method of Advancement must be completed for events with this format. |
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Method of Advancement for Heats
Applies ONLY to events run with Heats. |
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Heats: Winners Only (HWO) -
Only the winners from each heat advance to Round 2—no
alterates advance. GMs MAY NOT add an extra round
(e.g., quarterfinal) to reduce the number of players in a Round.
Any game that cannot accommodate all winners from the Heats in
Round 2 may not use this method of advancement.
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Heats: Multiple Single
Elimination (HMSE) - Each heat is played Single Elimination to determine one winner who
advances to the next round.
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Heats: Most Wins (HMW) - A
tournament that advances players into Single Elimination Rounds.
GMs should specify the number of players who may advance to Round
2. (If GMs will base that number on how many winners emerge from
the heats, indicate more than one number, e.g.,
"16/25".) Any GM who needs to trim the field or identify
alternates to fill out the field, must use the standard set of tie-breakers. The
first criterion is "Most Wins." GMs should carefully
review the tie breakers in order to be able to apply them
properly. GMs MAY NOT add an extra, unscheduled round.
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Heats: Most Wins with GM-specified
Tie-Breakers (HMW/G) - A tournament that advances players
into Single Elimination Rounds. GMs should specify the number of
players who may advance to Round 2. (If GMs will base that number
on how many winner emerge from the heats, indicate more than one
number, e.g., "16/25".) Any GM who needs to trim the
field or identify alternates to fill out the field, must specify
all of the tie-breaking procedures after the first requirement of
Most Wins. Tie-breakers must be specified in the
events preview page and approved by BPA no later than March 15 or
the event must use the standard
set of tie-breakers. GMs MAY NOT add an extra round
(e.g., quarterfinal).
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Heats: Single Win (HSW) - A tournament that advances players into Single Elimination Rounds.
GMs should specify the number of players who may advance to Round
2. (If GMs will base that number on how many winners emerge from
the heats, indicate more than one number, e.g.,
"16/25".) Any GM who needs to trim the field or identify
alternates to fill out the field, must use the
standard set of tie-breakers. The
first criterion is "Win in First Heat Played." GMs
should carefully review the tie breakers in order to be able to
apply them properly.GMs MAY NOT add an extra round
(e.g., quarterfinal).
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Event Features |
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Event Style
Applies to Rounds (i.e., Preliminary, semifinal, and Final) NOT Heats |
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Event Length & Duration |
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Preferred Starting Time |
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Scheduling
Considerations |
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Trial Event
Scheduling |
NOTE: GMs of Trial Events
are encouraged to indicate desired days and times for their event.
However, BPA will schedule the event as facilities permit. GMs
of Trial Events may exclude only one day from
conflicts with the tournament this Event Form covers. |
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Day to exclude (Monday
through Sunday) |
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GM Playing
Status |
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Table Requirements |
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Room Preference |
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Event Description |
Describe your event for posting in the Event Preview or e-mail the description to conventiondirector@boardgamers.org NOW.
If you have reviewed the previous preview, and the next preview should be exactly the same as the previous preview,
type "EXACT SAME PREVIEW" below. Note: If this is a new event or you are proposing any change in format from the last one used,
this form will NOT be accepted unless accompanied by a new Event Preview. |
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Privacy |
It is helpful to players to be able to contact GMs about their events before the
convention. It may avoid questions and problems at the tournament. However, if you do not make a selection, below,
NO contact information will be listed in the Event Preview. |
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Above & Beyond the Call |
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I plan to provide non-cash prizes in addition to any BPA plaque. |
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If you will provide non-cash prizes above any BPA plaque, please describe these prizes. |
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GM Remuneration |
GMs receive one Free GM Polo Shirt in the size indicated. |
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Please bill me for
additional GM polo shirts.
The charge is $15 per shirt for S, M, L, and XL or $20 for sizes 2XL and 3XL. |
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Print this form for your records.
There is error checking upon submission of the form. If you do not receive an onscreen
confirmation of the information you submitted IMMEDIATLY upon submission, check the top of the page for information
in RED detailing any problems with the form. Fix the problems and resubmit the form. If you have any questions,
contact the WBC Convention Director or mail the information
to 7766 Valley View Court, Hickory, NC 28602.