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== ROLE OF TOURNAMENT SECRETARY ==
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WOLVERHAMPTON & DISTRICT CHESS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT RULES: 2019/20 onwards<br><small>Changes are in <strong>BOLD</strong></small><br>
== 1. ROLE OF TOURNAMENT SECRETARY ==
To be responsible for :<br>
To be responsible for :<br>
1.Ensuring that only active members of League teams play in these competitions.<br>
# Ensuring that only active members of League teams play in these competitions.<br>
2.Collection of entry fees to Rock Cup/Harold Bidgood Trophy<br>
# Ensuring a prompt start to the [[Rock Cup]]/[[Harold Bidgood Trophy]] competition, by completing entries by the end of  September and having the draw sent out within one week (i.e first week in October)<br>
3.Ensuring a prompt start to the Rock/Bidgood competition, by completing entries by the end of  September and having the draw sent out within one week (i.e first week in October)<br>
# ''Organising the jamboree events for the Pittaway Cup and Humphreys Trophy.''<br>
4.Carrying out the draw for each round of competitions, except for the Preliminary Round of the Pittaway Cup competition, which will be carried out by the Records Secretary.<br>
# Informing players/clubs of the draw, and issuing details of their opponents, result forms/cards and copies of the appropriate rules.<br>
5.Informing players/clubs of the draw, and issuing details of their opponents, result forms/cards and copies of the appropriate rules.<br>
# Ensuring games/matches played in accordance with the rules.<br>
6.Ensuring games/matches played in accordance with the rules.<br>
# ''Promptly informing Webmaster of all scores and results, for prompt publication, and to ensure swift grading.''<br>
7.Promptly informing Bulletin Editor of all scores and results, for prompt print in the Bulletin, to ensure swift grading.<br>
# Ensuring winners receive appropriate trophies and prizes<br><br>
8.Ensuring winners receive appropriate trophies and prizes<br><br>
 
== PITTAWAY CUP COMPETITION RULES ==
Note: wef 2023-24 there are no entry fees.
1.The competition shall be open to any club which is a member of the WDCL and shall be played for annually on a 'Knock Out' basis. Players in this competition must be registered members of the club.
 
2.The competition shall be under the control of the League Tournament Secretary, who shall be responsible for making the draw for each round.
== 2. PITTAWAY CUP COMPETITION RULES ==
3.Each round must be played by the date given and the result notified to the Tournament Secretary, with the score of the match on the card/form provided, by the winning club secretary within three days.  Failure to do this will result in the disqualification of both teams.
# ''The competition shall be open to any club which is a member of the WDCL and shall be played for annually in one session on a jamboree basis. Players in this competition must be registered members of the club.''<br>
4.The 'Home' club is responsible for contacting the visiting club, by the date given by the Tournament Secretary, suggesting at least two alternative dates for the match. If the 'Away' team's secretary is not contacted by this date he shall contact the Tournament Secretary claiming the match.
# ''The competition shall be under the control of the League Tournament Secretary, who shall be responsible for organising the event.''<br>
5.Should the clubs not be able to agree a date, Home secretary must inform the Tournament Secretary.  A date and a venue will be fixed by the Tournament Secretary which will be binding on both clubs.
# ''The Tournament Secretary will invite all clubs to participate in the event and give one month’s notice of the event.''<br>
6.Any club failing to keep an appointment after the date has been mutually agreed shall forfeit the match.
# ''The Tournament Secretary will inform all participating clubs of the date, venue and start time for the event.''<br>
7.The time limit shall be 30 moves in 65 minutes, and after Black has completed his move number 30 both clocks will be set back 20 minutes. All remaining moves must be played in the remaining time.
# The use of clocks shall be compulsory and the time limits in all WDCL competitions shall be one of the following options (the default rate of play will be option (1)).
8.A player can only play in the competition for the club for which he is registered for League play.
## All moves in 80 minutes with 10 seconds per move added throughout (incremental) if sufficient digital clocks are available.
9.Handicap:  If teams from different divisions play each other the team from the higher division shall give 2¼ points start per division to the lower team, i.e. a Division 1 team playing a Division 3 team gives 4½ points to the Division 3 side.  [Assuming 3 Divisions only]  
## All moves in 90 minutes
10.Teams shall be 8 to each side with no person playing for more than one club in any one season.
# A player can only play in the competition for the club for which he is registered for League play.<br>
11.The draw shall be made by ballot, no team shall have two successive 'Away' matches unless their opponents also played 'Away' in their previous match.
# Handicap:  If teams from different divisions play each other the team from the higher division shall give 2¼ points start per division to the lower team, i.e. a Division 1 team playing a Division 3 team gives 4½ points to the Division 3 side.  [Assuming 3 Divisions only] <br>
12.Before commencement of play the Captains shall exchange team lists in order of playing strength and toss for colour, the winner taking White on the odd boards. If a player be absent at the end of the first hour from the agreed time of start, his opponent, if present, shall score the game as a win unless a substitute be put in before the time of forfeit. A clock, once started, shall not be stopped or put back except in compliance with the Laws of Chess.
# Teams shall be 8 to each side with no person playing for more than one club in any one season.<br>
13.Should the match be drawn, the result shall be decided by the Board Count method.  If it is still drawn, the Elimination Rule shall apply.
# ''The draw for pairings shall be made by ballot.''<br>
14.The neutral venue for the final shall be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.
# ''Before commencement of play the captains shall exchange team lists in order of playing strength, colour will be decided by the draw for pairings. If a player be absent at the end of the first hour from the agreed time of start, his opponent, if present, shall score the game as a win unless a substitute be put in before the time of forfeit. A clock, once started, shall not be stopped, or put back except in compliance with the Laws of Chess.''<br>
15.All games shall be played in accordance with the F.I.D.E. Laws of Chess and the E.C.F. Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above.  Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance.  
# '''If a Jamboree event finishes with teams tied on the same final score the team with the lowest total grading points (as agreed with the Tournament Secretary and recorded on the master match card before the start of the event) will be the winner.'''<br>
16.No handicap shall be conferred until a club shall have been a League member for at least 3 years previously.<br><br>
# ''The venue for the event shall be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.''<br>
== HUMPHREYS TROPHY COMPETITION RULES ==
# All games shall be played in accordance with the [http://www.fide.com FIDE] Laws of Chess and the [http://www.englishchess.org.uk ECF] Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above.  Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance. <br>
1.The competition shall be open to any club which is a member of the WDCL. and shall be played for annually on a 'Knock Out' basis. Players in this competition must be registered members of the club.
# No handicap shall be conferred until a club shall have been a League member for at least 3 years previously.<br><br>
2.The competition shall be under the control of the Tournament Secretary who shall be responsible for making the draw for each round.
 
3.Each round must be played by the date given and the result notified to the Tournament Secretary, with the score of the match on the card/form provided, by the winning club secretary within three days.  Failure to do this will result in the disqualification of both teams.
== 3. HUMPHREYS TROPHY COMPETITION RULES ==
4.The 'Home' club is responsible for contacting the visiting club, by the date given by the Tournament Secretary, suggesting at least two alternative dates for the match. If the 'Away' team's secretary is not contacted by this date he shall contact the Tournament Secretary claiming the match.
# ''The competition shall be open to any club which is a member of the WDCL and shall be played for annually in one session on a jamboree basis. Players in this competition must be registered members of the club.''
5.Should the clubs not be able to agree a date, the 'Home' secretary must inform the Tournament Secretary.  A date and a venue will be fixed by the Tournament Secretary which will be binding on both clubs.
# ''The competition shall be under the control of the League Tournament Secretary, who shall be responsible for organising the event.''
6.Any club failing to keep an appointment after the date has been mutually agreed shall forfeit the match.
# The Tournament Secretary will invite all clubs to participate in the event and give one month’s notice of the event.
7.The time limit shall be 30 moves in 65 minutes, and after Black has completed his move number 30 both clocks will be set back 20 minutes. All remaining moves must be played in the remaining time.
# The Tournament Secretary will inform all participating clubs of the date, venue and start time for the event.
8.A player can only play in the competition for the club for which he is registered for League play. He must be graded U-130. Any Ungraded players can only be played with the prior consent of the Controller. Any team failing to comply shall lose that game and one additional game point, but the game result shall stand for grading purposes.  
# The use of clocks shall be compulsory and the time limits in all WDCL competitions shall be one of the following options (the default rate of play will be option (1)).
9.Teams shall be 4 to each side with no person playing for more than one team in any one season.
## All moves in 80 minutes with 10 seconds per move added throughout (incremental) if sufficient digital clocks are available.
10.The draw shall be made by ballot, no team shall have two successive 'Away' matches unless their opponents also played 'Away' in their previous match.
## All moves in 90 minutes
11.Before commencement of play the Captains shall exchange team lists in order of playing strength and toss for colour, the winner taking White on the odd boards. If a player be absent at the end of the first hour from the agreed time of start, his opponent, if present, shall score the game as a win unless a substitute be put in before the time of forfeit. A clock, once started, shall not be stopped or put back except in compliance with the Laws of Chess.
# A player can only play in the competition for the club for which he is registered for League play. He must be graded U-1675. Any ungraded players can only be played with the prior consent of the Tournament Secretary. Any team failing to comply shall lose that game and one additional game point, but the game result shall stand for grading purposes.
12.Should the match be drawn, the result shall be decided by the Board Count method.  If it is still drawn, the Elimination Rule shall apply.
# Teams shall be 4 to each side with no person playing for more than one team in any one season.
13.The neutral venue for the final shall be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.
# The draw for pairings shall be made by ballot.
14.All games shall be played in accordance with the F.I.D.E. Laws of Chess and the E.C.F. Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above.  Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance.<br><br>
# ''Before commencement of play the captains shall exchange team lists in order of playing strength, colour will be decided by the draw for pairings. If a player be absent at the end of the first hour from the agreed time of start, his opponent, if present, shall score the game as a win unless a substitute be put in before the time of forfeit. A clock, once started, shall not be stopped, or put back except in compliance with the Laws of Chess.''
== ROCK CUP AND HAROLD BIDGOOD TROPHY ==
# '''If a Jamboree event finishes with teams tied on the same final score the team with the lowest total grading points (as agreed with the Tournament Secretary and recorded on the master match card before the start of the event) will be the winner.'''
# ''The venue for the event shall be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.''
# All games shall be played in accordance with the [http://www.fide.com FIDE] Laws of Chess and the [http://www.englishchess.org.uk ECF] Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above.  Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance.<br><br>
 
== 4. ROCK CUP AND HAROLD BIDGOOD TROPHY COMPETITION RULES ==
=== ELIGIBILITY ===
=== ELIGIBILITY ===
The Rock Cup is an individual knock-out tournament, open to all registered members of clubs playing in the WDCL, for the individual championship.  Everyone, with the exceptions listed below, plays at least two games, as Round 1 of the Rock Cup will be seeded, and first round losers are automatically entered for the Harold Bidgood Trophy.  Winners will hold the Cup or Trophy for one year.  In future, both winners and runners-up will also receive appropriate trophies to keep, rather than cash prizes. The entry fee is £3 per player and cheques and postal orders should be made payable to the Wolverhampton & District Chess League. Closing date for entries is the 30th September.  Results will be published in the Bulletin and on the internet at www.wdclchess.org.uk/blog.   The following players will not be eligible to compete in the Harold Bidgood Cup: A) Any player who, during the previous season, played on one of the top ten boards in a County (1st team) match  B) Any player defaulting in the first round of the Rock Cup
The [[Rock Cup]] is an individual knock-out tournament, open to all registered members of clubs playing in the WDCL, for the individual championship.  Everyone, with the exceptions listed below, plays at least two games, as Round 1 of the [[Rock Cup]] will be seeded <strong>so the highest graded entrants do not play each
other</strong>, and first round losers are automatically entered for the [[Harold Bidgood Trophy]] subject to the
exceptions below.  Winners will hold the Cup or Trophy for one year.  In future, both winners and runners-up will also receive appropriate trophies to keep, rather than cash prizes.<br>There is no entry fee.<br>The closing date for entries is the 30th September.  Results will be published on the internet at [http://www.wdclchess.org.uk/blog WDCL].<br>The following players will not be eligible to compete in the [[Harold Bidgood Trophy]]:<br><br>
a) Any player defaulting in the first round of the Rock Cup.<br>
b) At the discretion of the Tournament Sec the top X players in the Rock Cup entry will be excluded from
the Bidgood Trophy if they lose their first round game. X will be set by the Tournament Controller when
players are known.
 
=== RULES ===
=== RULES ===
1.Each round must be played within the stated time and the results notified by the winner to the Tournament Secretary by the last day of the month.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification of BOTH players.
# Each round must be played within the stated time and the results notified by the winner to the Tournament Secretary by the last day of the month.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification of BOTH players.<br>
2.The HOME player is responsible for suggesting at least 3 alternate dates to his opponent within a week of receipt of the pairing notices, in default of which the AWAY player shall claim the game.
# The HOME player is responsible for suggesting at least 3 alternate dates to his opponent within a week of receipt of the pairing notices, in default of which the AWAY player shall claim the game.<br>
3.If the dates offered are unacceptable, the AWAY player must reply within a further 7 days offering at least 3 alternative dates, in default of which the HOME player shall claim the game.
# If the dates offered are unacceptable, the AWAY player must reply within a further 7 days offering at least 3 alternative dates, in default of which the HOME player shall claim the game.<br>
4.If the date is still not agreed, the HOME player must notify the Tournament Secretary, who will fix a date  
# If the date is still not agreed, the HOME player must notify the Tournament Secretary, who will fix a date and venue which shall be binding on both players.<br>
and venue which shall be binding on both players.
# Any player failing to keep an appointment after the date has been mutually agreed shall forfeit the game.<br>
5.Any player failing to keep an appointment after the date has been mutually agreed shall forfeit the game.
# The HOME player has black.  In the event of a drawn game, colours and venue shall be reversed and the game played in the same month.  All results in this round (including draws) shall be notified to the Tournament Secretary.<br>
6.The HOME player has black.  In the event of a drawn game, colours and venue shall be reversed and the game played in the same month.  All results in this round (including draws) shall be notified to the Tournament Secretary.
# Clocks shall be used.  The HOME player is responsible for providing same.<br>
7.Clocks shall be used.  The HOME player is responsible for providing same.
# The use of clocks shall be compulsory and the time limits in all WDCL competitions shall be one of the following options (the default rate of play will be option (1)).
8.The time limit shall be 30 moves in 65 minutes, and after Black has completed his move number 30 both clocks will be set back 20 minutes. All remaining moves must be played in the remaining time.
## All moves in 80 minutes with 10 seconds per move added throughout (incremental) if sufficient digital clocks are available.
9.The date and venue for the final will be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.
## All moves in 90 minutes<br>
10.All games shall be played in accordance with the F.I.D.E. Laws of Chess and the E.C.F. Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above.  Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance.<br><br>
# The date and venue for the final will be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.<br>
Updated July 2013 MG
# All games shall be played in accordance with the [http://www.fide.com FIDE] Laws of Chess and the [http://www.englishchess.org.uk ECF] Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above.  Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance.<br><br>
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If there are any discrepancies then Handbook version will be taken as the final arbiter. A scanned copy of which can be found [http://www.wdclchess.org.uk/docs/Handbook2024-25.pdf here] for reference.<br><br>
Updated June 2024 DF
 
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 18 June 2024

WOLVERHAMPTON & DISTRICT CHESS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT RULES: 2019/20 onwards
Changes are in BOLD

1. ROLE OF TOURNAMENT SECRETARY

To be responsible for :

  1. Ensuring that only active members of League teams play in these competitions.
  2. Ensuring a prompt start to the Rock Cup/Harold Bidgood Trophy competition, by completing entries by the end of September and having the draw sent out within one week (i.e first week in October)
  3. Organising the jamboree events for the Pittaway Cup and Humphreys Trophy.
  4. Informing players/clubs of the draw, and issuing details of their opponents, result forms/cards and copies of the appropriate rules.
  5. Ensuring games/matches played in accordance with the rules.
  6. Promptly informing Webmaster of all scores and results, for prompt publication, and to ensure swift grading.
  7. Ensuring winners receive appropriate trophies and prizes

Note: wef 2023-24 there are no entry fees.

2. PITTAWAY CUP COMPETITION RULES

  1. The competition shall be open to any club which is a member of the WDCL and shall be played for annually in one session on a jamboree basis. Players in this competition must be registered members of the club.
  2. The competition shall be under the control of the League Tournament Secretary, who shall be responsible for organising the event.
  3. The Tournament Secretary will invite all clubs to participate in the event and give one month’s notice of the event.
  4. The Tournament Secretary will inform all participating clubs of the date, venue and start time for the event.
  5. The use of clocks shall be compulsory and the time limits in all WDCL competitions shall be one of the following options (the default rate of play will be option (1)).
    1. All moves in 80 minutes with 10 seconds per move added throughout (incremental) if sufficient digital clocks are available.
    2. All moves in 90 minutes
  6. A player can only play in the competition for the club for which he is registered for League play.
  7. Handicap: If teams from different divisions play each other the team from the higher division shall give 2¼ points start per division to the lower team, i.e. a Division 1 team playing a Division 3 team gives 4½ points to the Division 3 side. [Assuming 3 Divisions only]
  8. Teams shall be 8 to each side with no person playing for more than one club in any one season.
  9. The draw for pairings shall be made by ballot.
  10. Before commencement of play the captains shall exchange team lists in order of playing strength, colour will be decided by the draw for pairings. If a player be absent at the end of the first hour from the agreed time of start, his opponent, if present, shall score the game as a win unless a substitute be put in before the time of forfeit. A clock, once started, shall not be stopped, or put back except in compliance with the Laws of Chess.
  11. If a Jamboree event finishes with teams tied on the same final score the team with the lowest total grading points (as agreed with the Tournament Secretary and recorded on the master match card before the start of the event) will be the winner.
  12. The venue for the event shall be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.
  13. All games shall be played in accordance with the FIDE Laws of Chess and the ECF Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above. Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance.
  14. No handicap shall be conferred until a club shall have been a League member for at least 3 years previously.

3. HUMPHREYS TROPHY COMPETITION RULES

  1. The competition shall be open to any club which is a member of the WDCL and shall be played for annually in one session on a jamboree basis. Players in this competition must be registered members of the club.
  2. The competition shall be under the control of the League Tournament Secretary, who shall be responsible for organising the event.
  3. The Tournament Secretary will invite all clubs to participate in the event and give one month’s notice of the event.
  4. The Tournament Secretary will inform all participating clubs of the date, venue and start time for the event.
  5. The use of clocks shall be compulsory and the time limits in all WDCL competitions shall be one of the following options (the default rate of play will be option (1)).
    1. All moves in 80 minutes with 10 seconds per move added throughout (incremental) if sufficient digital clocks are available.
    2. All moves in 90 minutes
  6. A player can only play in the competition for the club for which he is registered for League play. He must be graded U-1675. Any ungraded players can only be played with the prior consent of the Tournament Secretary. Any team failing to comply shall lose that game and one additional game point, but the game result shall stand for grading purposes.
  7. Teams shall be 4 to each side with no person playing for more than one team in any one season.
  8. The draw for pairings shall be made by ballot.
  9. Before commencement of play the captains shall exchange team lists in order of playing strength, colour will be decided by the draw for pairings. If a player be absent at the end of the first hour from the agreed time of start, his opponent, if present, shall score the game as a win unless a substitute be put in before the time of forfeit. A clock, once started, shall not be stopped, or put back except in compliance with the Laws of Chess.
  10. If a Jamboree event finishes with teams tied on the same final score the team with the lowest total grading points (as agreed with the Tournament Secretary and recorded on the master match card before the start of the event) will be the winner.
  11. The venue for the event shall be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.
  12. All games shall be played in accordance with the FIDE Laws of Chess and the ECF Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above. Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance.

4. ROCK CUP AND HAROLD BIDGOOD TROPHY COMPETITION RULES

ELIGIBILITY

The Rock Cup is an individual knock-out tournament, open to all registered members of clubs playing in the WDCL, for the individual championship. Everyone, with the exceptions listed below, plays at least two games, as Round 1 of the Rock Cup will be seeded so the highest graded entrants do not play each other, and first round losers are automatically entered for the Harold Bidgood Trophy subject to the exceptions below. Winners will hold the Cup or Trophy for one year. In future, both winners and runners-up will also receive appropriate trophies to keep, rather than cash prizes.
There is no entry fee.
The closing date for entries is the 30th September. Results will be published on the internet at WDCL.
The following players will not be eligible to compete in the Harold Bidgood Trophy:

a) Any player defaulting in the first round of the Rock Cup.
b) At the discretion of the Tournament Sec the top X players in the Rock Cup entry will be excluded from the Bidgood Trophy if they lose their first round game. X will be set by the Tournament Controller when players are known.

RULES

  1. Each round must be played within the stated time and the results notified by the winner to the Tournament Secretary by the last day of the month. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of BOTH players.
  2. The HOME player is responsible for suggesting at least 3 alternate dates to his opponent within a week of receipt of the pairing notices, in default of which the AWAY player shall claim the game.
  3. If the dates offered are unacceptable, the AWAY player must reply within a further 7 days offering at least 3 alternative dates, in default of which the HOME player shall claim the game.
  4. If the date is still not agreed, the HOME player must notify the Tournament Secretary, who will fix a date and venue which shall be binding on both players.
  5. Any player failing to keep an appointment after the date has been mutually agreed shall forfeit the game.
  6. The HOME player has black. In the event of a drawn game, colours and venue shall be reversed and the game played in the same month. All results in this round (including draws) shall be notified to the Tournament Secretary.
  7. Clocks shall be used. The HOME player is responsible for providing same.
  8. The use of clocks shall be compulsory and the time limits in all WDCL competitions shall be one of the following options (the default rate of play will be option (1)).
    1. All moves in 80 minutes with 10 seconds per move added throughout (incremental) if sufficient digital clocks are available.
    2. All moves in 90 minutes
  9. The date and venue for the final will be fixed by the Tournament Secretary.
  10. All games shall be played in accordance with the FIDE Laws of Chess and the ECF Tournament Rules, unless provided by the rules above. Any matter affecting the conduct of a match shall be referred to the Tournament Secretary in the first instance.


If there are any discrepancies then Handbook version will be taken as the final arbiter. A scanned copy of which can be found here for reference.

Updated June 2024 DF

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