Teams

• Each team will have six players with a maximum total team grade of 1000 ECF (or 600 ECF for the 600 section).
• Grades to used (in order of priority)
             1. Current ECF grade
             2. FIDE grade converted to ECF - Formula to use ECF = ( ELO - 600 ) / 8  
             3. Other National Grades
             4. North West ELO Grade  

• Ungraded players to count as 150 in the 1000 section and 100 in the 600 section.
• A player may only play for one team.

Time

• Each player will have 90mins for all moves.
• Start time 7:45pm prompt (please arrive at 7:30pm for administration).

Draw

• It will be an all play all or Swiss (depending on numbers).

Equipment

• All equipment will provided.

Arbiters

• an arbiter/controller will be in charge on the night in case of disputes or rule clarifications.

Captain's Duties

• Arrange six players to attend all of the fixtures.
• Fill out the team sheet.
• Report the result of the match to the Controller.