The 2016 Richler Cup shall be held under the ultimate authority of Snooker Canada.

The tournament shall be played under the conditions approved by Snooker Canada and under the rules of the game as published by World Snooker.

All players will have to sign that they have accepted the terms & conditions for the tournament before starting to compete.

Dress Code

The dress code for the 2016 Richler Cup includes the following, and must be worn for all matches. Long Sleeve buttoned shirt, buttoned at the wrist, a waistcoat, dress pants and dress shoes. (a bow tie is only required for the semi finals and finals of the event).

The following items will not be allowed to be worn during play. Jeans, hats, shorts, sweatpants, short sleeve shirts, sneakers, sandals and other open toe shoes.

In all cases the tournament director retains the right to refuse any player who wears attire which could be considered inappropriate in any way, thereby disrupting the competition or portraying a damaging image to the best standards and interests of Snooker Canada.

Failure to comply with the dress code may result in forfeiture of the match in which the player is involved.

Scheduled Matches

Any player not in attendance at the designated start time will lose one (1) Frame when the match commences.

If a player is not in attendance 15 minutes after the designated start time, the player will lose another frame. If a player is not in attendance 30 minutes after the designated start time, the player will lose the match automatically.

If both players are in default of being absent after the aforesaid grace period of 30 minutes, both players will be forfeited, and the match deemed to be a walkover against both players and no re-scheduled matches will occur.

Under extenuating circumstances, the tournament director shall have the right to consider valid appeals in writing submitted by the aggrieved player(s) concerned and must be informed in writing of the player’s indisposition at least thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled start time of the match in reference.

The granting or otherwise of a rescheduled match in this instance is at the absolute discretion of the tournament director.

Playing Conditions

The match tables, venue and equipment shall conform to requirements as laid down by Snooker Canada, and shall be checked and certified by the tournament director and the head referee before the start of the tournament.

NO MOBILE PHONES, TWO WAY RADIOS or BLEEPERS will be allowed inside the match venue.

Practicing Before the Match

Each player will be given 5 minutes to practice before the scheduled match.

Publicity and Promotion

Snooker Canada reserves the selling rights to any part of the tournament, including television, film, internet streaming, or any other form of communication.

Sponsorship and Logos

Players will be allowed to wear a sponsor’s logo only on the front of the waistcoat with a maximum size of 100 mm x 40 mm or 80 mm diameter. These logos must not conflict with Snooker Canada Sponsors.

Snooker Canada retains the right to request that players also wear logos of certain sponsors during their match.

Snooker Canada shall inform the players and referees of any extra sponsors logos that are required to be worn during any stages of the tournament. No costs or royalties will be paid to any player.

Player’s Responsibilities

Snooker Canada is not responsible for any form of damages to players, delegates, referees or guests before, during and after any Snooker Canada event for any reason whatsoever.

Code Of Conduct

Snooker Canada is making every effort to raise the standard of the game in order for it to be respected by the players, spectators, and sponsors.

As such, any conduct that represents the game in a negative manner will not be tolerated. Our zero tolerance policy means that the tournament organizer will have the discretion to expel any player from the tournament that insists on ignoring these policies.