Question: What level of players will be in these tournaments?

Answer: Each event will likely have a variety player abilities and experience. There is no limit to the level of experience or quality of play for each player. These tournaments, while competitive were created for EVERYONE to enjoy. The only restriction would be that two "A" level players cannot form a team in a "B" level tournament.

Question: Will the tournament format be Pool Play or Double Elimination?

Answer: Tournaments will be played using a variety of formats. Formats could include pool play, double elimination, single elimination or any combination there of. The format will be determined by the number of teams entered in an event. Generally, if there are 12 or fewer teams, the format will be pool play with a single or possibly double elimination playoff bracket. If there are 13 or more teams, the format will be double elimination. The tournament director reserves the right to institute the format of the event regardless of what is stated above, however past precedent is rarely deviated from.

Question: If I register for an event, and my partner doesn't show up, will I have to forfeit?

Answer: Yes, unless you can obtain a partner before the event is scripted out or before play has begun.

Question: Does the defending champion have the right to defend their title, even if they do not qualify for King of the Beach?

Answer: Yes, regardless if the defending King of the Beach doesn't play all season, they automatically receive a berth in the King of the Beach event.

Question: What criteria is used when determining if a player is Open, "A" or "B" rated?

Answer: Ratings are not assigned, they are earned. Presently, there are only two levels of play: Open "A" Level and "B" Level, however there are three levels of player classifications: Open Level, "A" Level and "B" Level.

The only restrictions in the entire series are that two Open Level players cannot form a team in a "B" Level event, although players of that caliber are welcome and encouraged in picking up partners that are either at the "A" or "B" levels. Also, two "B" level players cannot form a team in an Open level event, although they too are encouraged to team up with "A" or Open level partners for this series. Exemptions or entry into an event within either series is ultimately left to the tournament directors discretion.

An Open level player is defined as possessing one of the following:

• An all time pure rating of 60% based on tournament finishes in "A" Open Level events along with a minimum of 50% win/loss percentage in game play.
• "A" Level Tournament Win
• A pure rating of 60% based on tournament finishes in "A" Open Level events along with a minimum of 50% win/loss percentage in game play from the previous season.
• An all time pure rating of 85% based on tournament finishes in "B" Level events along with a minimum of 70% win/loss percentage in game play.
• More than two "B" Level Tournament Wins
• A pure rating of 85% based on tournament finishes in "B" Level events along with a minimum of 70% win/loss percentage in game play from the previous season.

An "A" level player is defined a player that has earned the same distinction as an Open level player, however because of the caliber of play, they are allowed to compete in "B" level events.

"B" level players have yet to earn the same distinction as "A" level players and because of the caliber of play, are restricted in competing with another player of "B" status in Open level events.

For a complete listing of players and their status, please use the following link: Player Rating Class.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Don Zanelotti at (716) 631-2240. Remember: Ratings are not given, you must earn them, on the sand!