[Torniquet]

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...opic_id=162393

"SEA Open #9 (24 October)
- It’s an open tournament so all ranks are free to register
- A prize of $25 USD will be given to first place each week, via PayPal

Time
Tournament will be held on Sunday 24 October at 1:00pm AEDT (GMT+11)
Please check what time this is within your local timezone.

Tournament Rules
- SEA Open will run on a single-elimination system with the winner progressing through the bracket while the loser is eliminated
---> All rounds prior to the finals will be played best-of-one on a predetermined map
---> Matches within the top eight (i.e. quarter finals, semi finals and finals) will be played best-of-three using a map-veto system from the weekly pool
- Disconnecting within a game counts as a loss, although the game can be replayed if both players agree. Finals games may be replayed if the admin feels the game was tied at disconnect.
- Use of IRC is mandatory, see website for details.
- Observers are not permitted unless both players agree
- A list of streamers will be posted each week – these players should be allowed into games regardless of whether players allow casual observers
- Use of any cheats, hacks, illegal exploits or bugs will count as a default loss

Map Pool
The map pool for will be as follows...
Round 1: Steppes of War
Round 2: Shakuras Plateau
Round 3: Kulas Ravine
Finals Map Pool: Desert Oasis, Scrap Station, Delta Quadrant, Xel’Naga Caverns, Lost Temple

In the finals, each player alternate vetoes until one map is left remaining, this map will be the first map played. Once the first game has finished, the loser can choose the next map from the finals map pool (but cannot choose a map that was already played in that series).

Sign-Up
Sign-up link will be available at http://sc2.yyz.com.au a few hours before the event starts. This is to prevent no-shows."