MATCH FORMAT:
Race to 200 Points.
Knockout draw of 72.
12 Qualify for the main draw of 32
4 Qualify from Chembur Gymkhana internal rankings for the main draw of 32.
16 Direct entries for the main draw of 32
8 groups of 4 Players each (Round Robin). 2 Players from each group Qualify for the Pre-Quarter Finals.
PRIZE MONEY:
Winner: 40000
Runner Up: 25000
Semi Finalists: Rs 15000 x 2
Quarter Finalists: Rs 8000 x 4
Pre-Quarter Finalists: Rs 5000 x 8
Other Qualifiers from the Knockout: Rs 2000 x 16
Highest Break: Rs 10000. (Subject to Minimum Break of 250 + )
All Prize winners MUST be personally present at the Prize Distribution Ceremony.
Prize Money will NOT be given away after the Date of the Ceremony.
Handicap:
• Every player will be given a handicap based on his/her skill level
• The Tournament Committee can/may review the handicaps after every round
• The decision of the Tournament Committee will be final
Walkover rule:
• Reporting time is 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time
• A player late by 15 minutes will lose the match
• The Chembur Gymkhana Billiard Room Digital Clock is the official Time Keeper
Draw & Match Schedules:
• Matches will be scheduled between 10 AM to 5 PM
• The draw and the match schedule will be put up on the website www.bsam.in
• The draw will be put up also at the Venue.
• Participants must check the BSAM website for their scheduled match well in advance
• All Participants must report for their match 15 minutes before their scheduled time
• No participant will be notified or reminded of their matches
• Matches once scheduled will NOT be adjusted.
Dress Code
• Formal clothing is permitted: Collared shirt with trousers/pants, socks & shoes
• Informal clothing is permitted: Collared t-shirt with jeans, socks & sport shoes
• Torn or ragged clothing is not permitted
• Socks must be ankle length or higher. Moccasin/loafer socks is not permitted
• Low waist lowers will not be permitted
• Shorts, 3/4ths & track pants is not permitted
• Sandals, Slippers or open footwear are not permitted
• Any participant violating the dress code will NOT be permitted to play their match
Discipline & Decorum:
• All participants are requested to maintain decorum in the gymkhana premises
• Any participant or their companion failing to do so will be asked to leave
Tournament Committee:
1 Mohan Parmeswaran
2 Murali A. Krishnan
3 NilangPathare
4.Derek Sippy
5 Sekhar Krishnan
6 Vishal Madan
7 Manav Panchal
8 Hitesh Kotwani