29ers

The Ranking System!
MyLeague has one of the simplest ranking systems ever used for competitive play. The concept was adopted from the ranking system used on the official Case’s Ladders. We call it a "Ladder" because each member holds a unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing among other members. The highest-ranked member holds the #1 Ladder position; for example, someone ranked #2 is ranked below the #1 member. The goal is to "climb" the Ladder all the way to the top!

When you first join, you are placed in an “Unranked” category on the League.
You become "Ranked" after winning your first League match. (Unranked members may play each other, and the winner becomes ranked at the bottom of the League.)
When you defeat a higher-ranked member, you move up in rank 50% the distance between their rank and your own.
- Example: If you are ranked #50 and you beat the #1 ranked member, then your new rank would be 25.
Your rank on the League does not go down if you lose a match unless your opponent is ranked DIRECTLY below you.
- Example: If you are ranked #5 and the #6 ranked member defeats you, then your new rank would be #6.

When members ranked below you are victorious against members ranked above you, it's possible the member will jump over you in rank and you will move down one rung. This depends on the ranks involved.
- Example(per 50% rank gain) :You are currently ranked #7. If the #10 ranked member defeats the #1 ranked member, then #10 will advance to the #5 rung and you will fall to the #8 rung.

Account Rules

League Names
- If your League name is deemed offensive or contains profanity, your account may be removed.
- If your League name is deemed abusive towards another member, your account may be removed.
- You can edit your League name by using the ‘My Account’ tab and choosing the ‘Edit Username’ option. If you have problems changing your League name, please use the ‘Contact Admin’ link, located on the 'Support' tab.
E-mail Address
- Your E-mail address must be kept current at all times, in case you need to be contacted. You can use the 'Edit E-mail Address' link on the 'My Account' tab to edit your E-mail address.
Password Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
- You are not permitted to share your password with anyone for any reason.
Inactivity
- In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive for 255 days. However, one of the features of our Premium Membership Program is never being deleted for inactivity. Information regarding our Premium Membership Program can be found here .
Multiple Accounts
- Only one account is allowed per person. There are no exceptions to this rule.
- It is forbidden for more than one person to use or share the same account.
- Multiple accounts from the same location will be investigated and possibly removed.

Challenges

Chat
- The best way to find League matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a League match so that other members will know you are interested in League-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat.
Formal Challenges
- Most Leagues permit the use of Formal Challenges. A complete overview of the Formal Challenge system can be found here .
2 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 2 time(s) per day. However, you may play as many different members as you would like on any given day. A “MyLeague” day begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Verify Information
- We recommend you ensure a potential opponent is also a member of the League before starting your match. You can do this very easily by searching for your opponent using the 'Search for Players' tool.

Playing a Match

Opponents
- You are not allowed to report losses to another member that also plays from the same computer as you. Our security software will detect this activity if it is attempted, and participating accounts may be penalized or removed.
Sportsmanship
- The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered in a later section) also apply during matches.

Reporting the Match

Reporting the Loss
- In one-on-one matches, the loser of the match reports the loss to the winner.
- In partner matches, each member of the losing team reports a loss to both partners of the winning team. At the end of the match, you would either gain two wins or report two losses.
- In “free for all” matches (matches in which multiple opponents are competing against each other without partners), each loser of the match must report a loss to one overall winner.
- When playing matches with more than one opponent, it is important for losses to be reported in the proper order if rank will be affected by the order of report. You must report to the better-ranked opponent first in those cases. It is your responsibility to make sure you report in the correct order when necessary. Not doing so may result in penalty.
Unreported Matches
- If your opponent does not report their loss within one hour after completing the match or prior to starting another match, you should click on the “Contact Admin” link and then use the “Unreported Match” form.

Tournaments

League-Specific Rules

RULES FOR 29ers

Watching Games: QUIET WATCHING is permitted in tournament games only if both players agree to allow a watcher. QUIET WATCHING is permitted at the final table always. If you become disruptive in either case you will be asked to leave the table and may face punishment at the discretion of the TD/admins.

Same Households: Players in the same household may not play on the same team in a doubles tournament unless approved by admin. Players in the same household may never report non tournament league matches vs one another.

Forfeiting Games:: : Under no circumstances is Force Forfeiting allowed. You must get someone to come to table and cancel the game. The first time you will be given a warning. After your first time you will be boxed. When you play in league matches or tournament matches, the match must be reported as played. In other words, if you win, you report a win, if you lose, you report a loss. False reporting of any 29er games is considered rank manipulation and will not be tolerated under any circumstances. If it is found that a player is falsely reporting, they will be dealt with in quick, harsh terms

Tournament Rules: These rules will apply to all tourneys unless stated differently by the TD at the time of the tourney. All games will be run from the standings. It is your responsibility to report any loses to the tourney page. Top name on the bracket will invite the lower name. 5 MINUTE TIMERS will be given with or without ping. after that time the person is DQ’ed from tourney. People can play in more than one game while in tourney as long as it is not slowing the tourney game down. You may play in multiple tournaments at the same time as long as you can keep up. If you are found to be registered in two tourneys running concurrently that are not in beginner 4 you will be DQ’ed from ours.

Rules for the TOP SPOTS: As stated above, the idea of a ladder ranking is to keep it moving and keep climbing the ladder to the top spots. That means the top spots should be the most active. Everyone wants the number one position, so that position is required to play at LEAST 10 games PER DAY in order to keep the spot. If #1 doesnt not play the required 10 games in a 24 hr period he/she will be runged out of the top ten. #1 and #2 should make every effort to play eachother at least once per day. Ranks 1 thru 5 should make every effort to play games with lower ranks to keep the ladder moving. Consequently, if it is found that ANY of the TOP FIVE is avoiding ladder matches/league games with others seeking to gain rank, they will be runged to rank 50.

League Games: League games (excluding tournaments) will be 121 rated and protected games.

FORMAL CHALLENGES In 29ers, the formal challenge is used as a last resort when all efforts have been made to get a game with a player eligible for the formal challenge. Only after you have tried in lobby, IM, email etc should you use the formal challenge .

Behavior: Please make sure your league name matches your yahoo name exactly. If you need help with this, just ask any admin and we can help. You are expected to treat everyone in the room with respect. We will not tolerate abuse of our staff or players. If you are found to be abusive, you will be at the very least given a warning. Any subsequent punishment is at the discretion of the league admins.

MOST IMPORTANT: Come in and relax and have fun! .

Top Ten
The purpose of the League is to climb to the top and the competition for the rungs in the Top Ten is high. As such, we have special rules that apply for members in the Top Ten.

Inactivity

Members in the Top Ten must play a League match at least once every 1 days; otherwise, you will be automatically dropped five rungs and your inactivity counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Expected Behavior
As a member of MyLeague, you are representing the League, the Admin staff, and all other members when you are participating on a MyLeague. It’s part of your responsibility as a member to act in a respectable manner within your League community.

Avatars

The rules of common decency should be followed when uploading images to use as avatars. Inappropriate avatars may be removed without warning or notification.

Cheating

If you believe your opponent is cheating, then you should contact the Admin staff.

Abuse

It is forbidden to abuse or harass another League member.

It is important to remember that two wrongs do not make a right. If you are being harassed by another League member, contact the Admin staff for assistance. Do not take matters into your own hands or return the abuse, or you could be penalized as well.

Nice Guy Rule

Please note that behavior guidelines govern all methods of communication. This includes chat, E-mail, message forums, instant messenger services, etc. Treat other members with respect!

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Although we have tried to be as detailed as possible, we can’t cover every aspect of gaming in our rules. Please be advised that just because something is not stated in our rules and policies, then that does not mean it is allowed. Use common sense. If it is something that will adversely affect other members and you might think twice about it, then it’s probably against the rules. The Admin staff will have the final say in such matters. If you have a specific question please feel free to contact us via E-mail.