IM 2020 Details

Breakdown of Ranking Structure for IM Events
 
20 Ranking Points  Winner
15 Ranking Points  Runner-Up
11 Ranking Points  Semi-Finalist
7 Ranking Points  Quarter-Finalist
4 Ranking Points  Last 16
2 Ranking Points  Last 32
1 Ranking Point  Last 64
5 Merit Points   Last 128 
4 Merit Points   Last 256
3 Merit points   Last 512
2 Merit Points  Last 1024 
1 Merit Point   Last 2048
 
Any player who awards their opponent a walkover will only be awarded the Merit or Ranking Points achieved for their previous round victory.  (i.e. A player out with the Top 16, who qualifies and does not attend the National Finals will only be awarded 4 Merit Points.  A player within the Top 16 that does not attend the finals will be awarded 0 Ranking and Merit Points).
 
Any player who is awarded a bye in the first qualifying rounds (L2048) then in the following round (L1024) awards their opponent a walkover will receive no Merit points for that event.
 
National Finals Code of Conduct
The dress code at the finals of each event is dress trousers, dress shoes and collared polo-shirt/shirt; please note no denims or trainers will be permitted.  Any player found not to be wearing the correct attire will automatically lose that frame and have ten minutes to comply with the dress code.  If he/she fails to return in the correct attire, they will be removed from the tournament.
 
Any player(s) drawn against each other, who are proven to have arranged to play their match prior to the finals, will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee and may face further sanctions; this could include disqualification from the IM Series of events.
 
All matches are best of 11 frames (first to 6) until the Last 16 stage.  For the Quarter and Semi-Finals the event will be increased to best of 13 frames (first to 7). The final shall be best of 15 frames (first to . 
 
Any player taking longer than sixty seconds between shots is liable to receive firstly, a warning from either the referee or an official, followed by a foul being awarded to their opponent, with the ultimate penalty being loss of that frame (these three steps can only happen per match).  If a player has already been subjected to these three steps he/she will automatically lose a frame should he/she take longer than sixty seconds between shots in any further match during that tournament.
 
It is the player’s responsibility to ensure that they are available when their match is called. Should a match be called and a player not arrive they will be docked one frame at this time, for every ten minutes that they do not appear after that, they will lose another frame. Should a player not arrive at all, after the time allowed, their opponent will be awarded the match (such matches are classed as walkovers).
 
All players are expected to play and act in a sportsmanlike manner at all times at each event. It should be noted that all players are also responsible for their own spectator’s conduct as well. If necessary, a player will be warned and then penalised for any unsportsmanlike behaviour from friends or supporters. Ungentlemanly conduct or misbehaviour will be dealt with as the Tournament Director sees fit. 
 
It should be noted that there will NOT be a dedicated referee for any match except the final.  A qualified referee will be present all weekend at each venue and it is the player’s responsibility to ask for this referee to be present for any particular shot that may prove to be decisive. If your opponent asks for the referee, you must wait until he/she is at the table.  Players must therefore act in a sportsmanlike manner and should it be highlighted that if a player tries to abuse this arrangement then further action may be taken.
 
The decision of the Tournament Director shall be deemed as final but each player has the right of appeal, which should be sent in writing to Mr David Duncan, SPA Secretary, 31 Blake Street, Dunfermline, KY11 4PW, and this shall be addressed at the following Monthly meeting of the Scottish Pool Association.
 
No-Shows Any player that cannot attend the National Finals must inform the SPA a minimum of twenty four hours in advance.  Any player that fails to notify the SPA in this time period shall be given a warning.  Any player that has received a warning, who fails to notify the SPA in subsequent events shall be removed from the remainder of the

Levenmouth Player Ranking
11 entries, 1 qualifier

01 Alan Dickson 116
02 Robert Biggerstaff 233
03 Stewart Fleming 326
04 Stoo Warren 507
05 Ryan Kerr 646
06 Stuart Given 660 
07 Kenny Purves 691
08 Callum King New
09 Alan Moreland New
10 Bruce McCall New
11 Jason Curran New

962 players last season 2019
? players after 1st IM 2020