Varsity Division

Pairings:

Tentative pairings for the first two rounds will be announced one day before the tournament. Revisions will be posted online. Sides and pairings will be randomly assigned with the following constraints: teams from the same school will not face one another, matchups between schools from the same MSBA region will be avoided (to the extent possible), and teams will switch sides between rounds.

Round 3:

After Round 2, the top 10 ranked teams will advance to the Round 3 Championship Bracket. Teams ranked 1-5 will face a team ranked 6-10 with the following constraints: teams from the same school will not face one another, matchups between schools from the same MSBA region will be avoided (to the extent possible), and matchups between teams that have faced previously will be avoided (to the extent possible).

All other varsity teams will compete in the Round 3 Consolation Bracket. Sides and pairings will be randomly assigned. Because of the quick turnaround, there is no region protection of any type in the consolation bracket and you may face a team you have faced previously.

Rankings:

1. Win/Loss Record
2. Scoresheets Won
3. Point Differential
4. Total Points
5. Coin Flip

Judges:

Every effort will be made to have three judges per trial, with one of the judges designated to preside. Each of the judges, including the scoring judge, will complete a score sheet. The team that wins two score sheets will be deemed the winning team of the round (regardless of point differential).

If there are only two judges, the scoring judge’s and presiding judge’s scoresheet will be averaged to create a third scoresheet; if that averaged scoresheet results in a tie score, the team receiving the higher score on the presiding judge’s scoresheet will be deemed the recipient of the higher score on the averaged scoresheet.

Open Division

Pairings:

Tentative pairings for all rounds will be announced one day before the tournament. Revisions will be posted online. Sides and pairings will be randomly assigned with the following constraints: teams from the same school will not face one another, matchups between schools from the same MSBA region will be avoided (to the extent possible), and teams will switch sides between rounds (to the extent possible).  

Rankings:

Teams will be ranked based on:

1. Win/Loss Record
2. Scoresheets Won
3. Point Differential
4. Total Points For
5. Coin Flip

Judges:

Every effort will be made to have three judges per trial, with one of the judges designated to preside. Each of the judges, including the scoring judge, will complete a score sheet. The team that wins two score sheets will be deemed the winning team of the round (regardless of point differential).

If there are only two judges, the scoring judge’s and presiding judge’s scoresheet will be averaged to create a third scoresheet; if that averaged scoresheet results in a tie score, the team receiving the higher score on the presiding judge’s scoresheet will be deemed the recipient of the higher score on the averaged scoresheet.

Rule Adjustments:

To ensure the smooth operation of the tournament, the tab room reserves the right to adjust pairings, rankings, judging assignments, or other tournament procedures as necessary. Any changes will be communicated promptly to affected teams. 

Human Error:

While every effort will be made to ensure accuracy in pairings, rankings, and judging, the tournament recognizes that human error may occur. In the event of a mistake, the tab room will strive to resolve the issue as fairly and transparently as possible.