Peer umpired: This competition will be peer umpired. It is patently clear to the convenor that as some of the most experienced players in the country will be in attendence, any attempts he might make at umpiring would be futile.
Army size: 800 AP
Armies can be drawn from any published companion book. Army lists are to be submitted to the convenor and draw-monkey for checking when you send your entry.
Games will be played on 6x4 tables.
Scoring will use the 25-0 method from the rulebook.
Best Army and Best Sports awards will be voted on at the conclusion of the competition.
If a player resigns from a game at any stage after the pre battle initiative dice have been rolled, their opponent will be awarded maximum points. None of this agreeing to a draw business.
Players are to supply their own terrain and base cloths and there is an expectation that, as this is the Nationals, it will be to a high standard.
There will be six matches over the three days. Please be on time to start your matches or the convenor will get snippy. The timetable will be:
The convenor will give a quick briefing at approximately 8:30 on the first day. The first round on Friday and Saturday will begin at 0900 - 1300 and the second round will be 1330 - 1730. Rounds will be 0830 - 12:30 and 1300 - 1700 on the Sunday to give us plenty of time to pack up before the dinner and for people who need to travel to get away at a reasonable hour.
The first round will be with the closest historical opponent, followed by Swiss Chess.
You can contact the convenor and draw-monkey, Alex McEwen, at mczermof AT yahoo DOT com.