2022-11 – AGM 2022 – Resolution 07 – Competition Format

Preamble

Update the FISTF Handbook sections 2.10.2, 2.10.4, 2.10.5 

Update the FISTF Handbook sections 2.10.2 International Grand Prix; 2.10.4 International Open; and 2.10.5 Satellites to allow the use of the following formats:

• Swiss System
• The new UEFA UCL Swiss hybrid system (i.e., Swiss format followed by knockout format using the ladder from the Swiss system)

Note that at present there is already some allowance for Satellites (only) to be in alternative formats (2.11. Experimental Tournaments )

(Submitted by A Connolly, ATFA President, VP FISTF – Asia Confederation)

Discussion: Connolly spoke to this resolution. The Swiss system provides a guarantee for the number of matches on a day for ALL competitors, allows a gradual sorting out of players of the same standard. Currently the better players get more matches and the rest struggle with three group games and that’s it.
As highlighted, this is not a compulsory format, and is just available to organisers.
It’s also important that both options are well publicised before the event so players can make their own decisions on whether to participate. It provides a balance for all players to get more matches.

Voting

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As per the FISTF Statutes, a 66.67 pct majority vote is needed to carry this resolution.
Abstention is not a cast vote (it was voted but will not be considered in the final results).