TORNEO CLAUSURA 2009 CONTEST STATUTES Eligibility for the Contest Article 1 Only Big Soccer Members are allowed to participate in the contest. Article 2 Each contestant must pay a nonrefundable fee in order to be eligible for the contest. § 1 The entrance fee is set at 15 USD and shall be sent to the BSMX treasurer before the 3rd matchday start of the regular season or unless otherwise told by the Contest Committee. Duration of the Contest Article 3 The contest will begin the first week of the Mexican League Regular season and end the last week of the Mexican League regular season § 1 The Mexican League regular season consist of 17 matchdays Prediction Due Dates Article 4 Contestants shall post their predications no later then 1 pm CT of each saturday unless told otherwise by the Committee. §1 Contestants are expected to submit their predications for each week regardless if a game a postponed for a future date. §2 Unless a game is scheduled for an earlier date, contestants must submit their predications according to Article 4 §1 of the Torneo Apertura Comex 2003 Contest Statutes. Point System Article 5 The contestant with the most points at the end of the regular season or 17th matchday wins the contest. § 1 1 point is accumulated if the result is in your favor (win, tie, or lose). § 2 2 points are accumulated the marker is in your favor (actual score). Tie Breaker Article 6 In case 2 or more contestants accumulate the same amount of points, a tie breaking system shall be implemented to ensure one winner. § 1 A designated member shall receive all the predictions via PM day before the 1st leg of the quarterfinal (or reclassification) match. The designated member shall post all the predictions an hour before kickoff. § 2 The designated member shall be an ex contestant or elected member. Contest Committee Article 7 A Contest Committee shall consist of 3 contestants and 2 elected members, which shall be chosen at a further date after each contestant’s eligibility is finalized and considered valid. § 1 The Committee shall have the power to grant leniency and allow special requests at the consensus of the group. § 2 The 2 elected members shall in no way, shape, or form have special interest other than overseeing the contest itself. Unforeseeable Circumstances Article 8 The Committee shall have power to remedy any unforeseen event. ---------------------------------------------------- Who wants to join?