TIME CONTROL
The time control for all games will be 40 moves in 2 hours followed by an additional 30 minutes to complete the rest of the game on the completion of move 40.  All clocks will be set with a 5 second delay per move, in effect from move 1.

BYES
Byes will not be allowed in the tournament.  Norm seekers should note that it is necessary to play all 9 rounds to be eligible for norms.  Should a player have to miss a round and wishes to remain in the tournament, a zero point bye will be awarded.

CELL PHONES
The FIDE rule of immediate forfeit will be enforced for a player having a cell phone or other device that makes an audible sound during tournament play.

RECORDING MOVES/SCORE KEEPING
Players will be expected to keep a legible scoresheet for the duration of the game.  If a player has less than 5 minutes remaining on the clock, that player will be excused from keeping score but will be expected to update the scoresheet to the current move if this was at the first time control.

Players may be requested to use an electronic scoresheet during their games to enable the live broadcast on the internet.  In this case, the player may also keep a paper scoresheet for their own records, although not necessary.  However in this case, the electronic scoresheet will be the official scoresheet for the game in progress and will be used for verification of any necessary claims.

FLAG FALLS
As per the FIDE rules, the Arbiter may also call a flag fall on a game.

NORM INFORMATION
For your information, here is the relevant FIDE regulations regarding norms.

GM NORMS
You will have to play against at least 4 different federations (a maximum of 5 from any one federation) and 7 rated players, 5 of whom must be titled players and at least 3 GMs.

IM NORMS
You will have to play against at least 4 different federations (a maximum of 5 from any one federation) and 7 rated players, 5 of whom must be titled players and either 2 GMs, 2 IMs and 1 GM or 3 IMs.