The Newman is a DCCA Team Rapidplay Event
Format: Teams of 4 players, with total team rating < 7300 in ECF’s Rapidplay rating list (please see "note on ratings" below).
A 'jamboree' format will be used, i.e. each player will face opponents from a mixture of different teams over the day. There will be between 4 and 7 rounds, depending on entry.
Time control: 25 minutes + 10 seconds increment per player for each game.
Entry limit: A club may enter up to two teams. As the capacity of the venue is limited, entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Board fee: A fee of £3 per player (i.e. £12 per team) will be payable on the day towards the cost of the venue hire, with the remainder covered by DCCA.
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be available throughout the day.
Prize: The winning team will be awarded the DCCA "Newman" trophy for the season.
Note on ratings: In the absence of rapidplay rating, a player's 3 standardplay rating must be used instead.
Ratings not fitting this specification - including all 'estimated' ratings and ratings based on other months - must be pre-agreed with the Competitions Secretary well in advance of the event.
