3. Tournament Format:
The following table provides a template for the yearly tournament schedule as seen by the players.
| DAY | ACTIVITY | TIMES | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Arrivals | 18:00 - 22:00 | Resolve room problems. Ensure there are boards for friendy games. |
| 1 | Registration | 12:00 - 14:00 | In side entrance on the ground floor. Registration closes on time! |
| Opening Ceremony | 14:15 - 14:30 | Snappy, so players do not get bored. | |
| Round 1 | 14:30 | Top players in Portland, rest in Theatre. Nash room is used for analysis and teacher's office. | |
| Round 2 | 18:30 | ||
| 2 | Round 3 | 10:00 | |
| Round 4 | 14:15 | ||
| Pair Go | 19:00 | Side event in Theatre. | |
| Teaching | 19:00 | Possibly pro simuls in Nash. | |
| 3 | Round 5 | 10:00 | |
| Round 6 | 14:15 | ||
| Lightning | 19:00 | Round Robin prelims and then knockout in Theatre | |
| Teaching | 19:00 | Usually a lecture, well attended. | |
| 4 | Round 7 | 10:00 | |
| Pack up | 14:00 | We completely pack up downstairs area by 14:00. | |
| Game Commentary | 14:00 | Pro Commentary in Gulbenkian - well attended. | |
| Prize giving | 14:45 | Certificates, trophies and cash prizes in Gulbenkian. | |
| Rengo | 15:30 | Casual tournament in Gulbenkian. | |
| New Year's Eve Meal | 19:30 | Local restaurants. | |
| Party | 22:00 | In Gulbenkian. Drinks must be pre-ordered from the ISH bar- this is to satisfy their licence requirements. |
During the round, players are able to get snacks, refreshments at the Bistro in the basement. They can get meals in between rounds. They may be able to buy Go books from the stall which is set up in the foyer of the Theatre. The congress office is also set up in the Foyer.
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