Registration FAQ
DUFFA Hat Registration FAQs
Q: How long is registration open for?A: Registration opens at 19:00 GMT on Monday. 6th June. All registrations received before 23:59 GMT on Sun. 26th June will be entered into the weighted lottery. If you are an overseas player, you will have a guaranteed spot! All registrations received after the closing date will be placed on the waiting list.
Q: What are the quotas for the weighted lottery - can you please supply the details?
A: It will be fairer for everyone if you all just register honestly and trust us on this one. Anyone who has been to DUFFA Hat knows that we always try to make things as fair as possible.
Q: How can I improve my chances of getting a space?
A: Be honest! We review all player ratings and we reward honesty. There's also a space on the registration form for you to tell us in under 250 words why you should get a space. If you want you can add YouTube links, offers of bribes or just basic pleading!
Q: I want to come with my friends - will it affect my chances?
A: Signing up as a group will probably IMPROVE your chances... that said solo-registrations won't be penalised either, just be honest! Please note - on the initial registration ONLY the lead player will receive a confirmation email. We'll advise each player separately after this.
Q: I'm planning a holiday / my wedding / children around this - when will I know?
A: We'll try to complete the admin by Sunday 26th June - having said that we often get drop outs so spaces may be offered any time up to the tournament! Please note any flight booking requirements or similar in your signup notes.
Q: But I've been every year since 2008 / I've never been... I MUST get a space!
A: Tell us this in the registration notes... we might take it into account!
Q: When will I know if I have a space?
A: After we close registration we hope to start sending out the first offers of spaces, we aim to have this complete by Sunday 26th June. After this point everyone else joins the waiting list and will be offered spaces where people fail to pay in time or drop out of the tournament.
Q: If I get offered a space what happens then?
A: We'll send you instructions on how to transfer the registration fees if you're offered a space, and you will have two weeks to pay. If you need more time for a Student Loan or wages please email us straight back and we may be able to hold the space for you. If you're going on holiday or won't be able to check your emails between registration and the payment deadline please let us know in the registration notes.
Q: What information do you need for the registration?
A: It's pretty basic stuff - there is a rating system which we'd ask you to read carefully - if you like there is a screenshot of the 2014 form below.
Q: How many players can register as a group?
A: Five.
Q: What is on the registration form?
On go on then - here's a screen shot