Tournament Rules

You must check in for your games on a 'per round' basis. You have 10 minutes from the start of each round to check in, otherwise you will be disqualified (Dq'd)(see Disqualification section below). If you are having trouble checking in, please ask a Moderator in the discord for help or use the Request a Moderator button on smash.gg.

MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS CHECK IN, FAILURE TO DO SO RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF THE MATCH! EVEN IF YOU ARE PLAYING IT

If your opponents fail to check in within the 10 minute window, they will be disqualified from Tournament and you will advance to the next round. If the other team checks in but does not arrive to play, contact a Moderator by clicking the 'Request a Moderator' button on smash.gg. Once the moderator has contacted them, the other team has 10 minutes to reply, otherwise they will be disqualified.

Teams may request a game be restarted if a player is experiencing internet lag or other issues that make it unplayable. Make sure to record ample evidence of the issue(s) (e.g. screenshots) should there be a dispute (otherwise our staff team may not be able to help you). The following conditions must also both be met in order for a game to be restarted:

1. Less than One (1) minute of the match has been played.

2. No more than One (1) Goals have been scored.

If a player experiences issues (such as a disconnection) and the above conditions have not been met, they may still rejoin the match whenever they are able to. The game must continue to play in their absence, however, and restarts may not be requested.

Teams can register a roster of five (5) players for our Tournaments, in the form of three (3) starters and two (2) substitute(s).

Substitutions can be made mid-round, but not mid-game. For example, if a player drops out with a minute left on the clock, the game must be completed before a substitute can be brought in.

All matches during our Tournaments should be played as a Best of 5 series. Once a match has concluded, please update the Smash.gg scores accurately and take screenshots should there be any dispute over the outcome.

All matches should be played on European servers unless both teams agree to a different server location before playing.

Spectating is not allowed in any games (except those approved by our Staff Team for streaming purposes).

Disqualification

Reasons for disqualification include, but are not limited to: not checking in, toxicity towards other player and/or UERLA staff, fabrication of match outcomes or timer related disqualifications. UERLA reserves the right to disqualify teams for reasons outside of those listed here.