Casuals+Warm Up: 1:00PM
League Start Time: 3:00PM

League Dates:
4th October 2009
18th October 2009
1st November 2009
15th November 2009
29th November 2009
13th December 2009

Platform:
XBOX 360

Format:
Best of 3 Matches
Best of 5 Rounds
Time: 99 seconds

Setup
The tournament will be run in a Round Robin format: players will be split into pools of equal numbers with a maximum of 12 players per pool.

A player will be awarded 2 points per each win, 1 point for a loss
In event of a double KO causing a draw game (2-2), 1 point will be awarded to each player.

On the final league weekend, a double elimination bracket of the top 8 players will follow the final round robin to finalise the league standings of the top players.

Rulings:
In event of a player pressing the pause button while their match is live, the player must forfeit that round (not match)

If a players controller disconnects then this will also result in a round forfeit unless both parties agree to replay that round (not match)

No programmable controllers with/or turbo buttons will be allowed in this tournament.

Before matches start, please ensure that your button binds have been set up, once the buttons have been configured; exit back to the character screen and begin your  match once both parties are ready.

Fairplay:
Friendly smack talk will be permitted however please respect other participants in this league. Esc provides a fun environment in which we can all enjoy games.

First Warning:
if we feel that you are too far with the smak talk, you will receive one warning. Please tone it down and try to enjoy the rest of the game.

Second Warning:
This will result in you being disqualified with no refund. Physical threats will grant you an instant disqualification. You will be asked to leave the premise and will be banned from the league & Esc Games.

1st place: £60 + £40 G-Force Vouchers +  1 x ESC SFIV RANBAT T-SHIRT +1 Free Grind Entry

2nd place: £30 + £20 G-Force Vouchers + £ 1 x Free Grind Entry

3rd place: 1 x Free Gind Entry

The prize presentation will take place 1 week after the end of the league on the 20th December 2009 18:00.

Q. I don’t think I’m good enough yet, can I practise with the entrants before the league matches start?
A. Yes you can however it costs £4 for casuals during the warm-ups. The best way to learn is to enter the league and learn as you play!

Q: What time does the league start?
A: Entrants are welcome to come in at 1:00PM for casuals & warm-ups, entrants should be signed in and registered before the league will kick off at 3:00PM

Q: Can I use different characters per match?
A: Yes you can, you can counter pick if you like

Q: Any banned characters?
A: Nope, no characters are banned for this league.

Q: Can i bring my own controller?
A: We will supply controllers however these are public sticks and we can not guarantee that these will work 100% accurately. You are welcome to bring your own controllers but ensure that you bring your own adaptors if required. Programmable controllers will not be allowed in this league.

Q: Do I need to attend all the league dates?
A: No but it will help with your overall points total at the end of the league.

Q: I know i cant beat player XXX can i kill him and remove him from the tournament so i can win ?
A: No, its a game.

Please visit our forums if you have any further questions.