big T wrote:
Ims start next March my ban up in Feb money to be in for Dec 3rd can I enter . Could someone for the committee please answer this for me cheers
Hi T,
Unfortunately as you are banned at the time of entries then you will not be eligible for the 2018 IM Season. The IM starts earlier than March (local qualifying) and as such the position is as stated.
Regards,
Michael
SPA IM Secretary
Arbroath & District Match Secretary
big T wrote:
Surely should only miss the first 1 as this now makes a year ban a 2 year ban ?
Your ban applies to entering SPA events for the duration of your ban. IM entries are only taken and permitted once a year, at the entry deadline. If your ban is in place through the deadline you cannot enter and as such will miss the entire years IM events.
Loads of examples of players in the same situation as you over the years.
brian meathead thomson wrote:
A 1 year ban effectively turns in to a 2 year ban.
It becomes a ban from the IM for one full calendar year plus the additional time from when the ban commenced. The IM draws are done in advance and the rules of the IM dictate that no entries are accepted after the deadline date. This ensures there is no change to the pro-rata etc.
However, there is a simple solution to this. Don't break the rules, don't get banned.
SPA IM Secretary
Arbroath & District Match Secretary
Ims 2018
