Do NOT rush the announcements. Make sure you take your time and say everything that has to be said. It's more important to say everything than kick off just because of time.
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Hi
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Names of arbiters
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Toilet locations
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Fire exits!
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Analysis room location
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Time control (when stating the time control, if there's no multi-segment time (e.g. all moves in x minutes then + x for the rest of the game), then state that it's blah time for the rest of the game)
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Recording of the moves (moves should be recorded always if 30 seconds increment. If there's not a 30 second increment, move DO NOT have to be recorded in the last 5 minutes of the match)
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How to submit results (sign copies, bring to arbiter, update score sheet at the end of the table for a team comp). For rapid play, raise hand or come see the arbiter etc.
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Default time (e.g. 1 hour)
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Spectating (allowed/not allowed)
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Refreshments (e.g. water available on the water desk)
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Mobile phones
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Switched off and completely powered down. Silent is not the same as switched off
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Includes smartwatches, fitness trackers etc.
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If found to be switched on or it makes a sound during play or on your person, you will be defaulted
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These rules also applies to spectators
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If you have electronic devices for medical reasons, let an arbiter know asap
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Start time for the next round (e.g. if you're playing over multiple days)
- Typically described on https://www.4ncl.co.uk/data/2122_rules.htm#12_2122 - 4NCL main rules states where the times for each thing
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Do not move the clocks
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Any questions?
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Good luck, please start white's clock