Note: all prizes are guaranteed

There are three rating sections, determined by dividing the total number of players with a rating of less than 2000, by three.

Unrated players will be initially placed in an appropriate group by the arbiter, but may be adjusted after three rounds. Final rating groups will be displayed prior to the start of round four.

There is a limited amount of pre-booked accommodation available in the University Hostel at 128 Victoria Street Ballarat. Tariffs are $50 per single bed per night and this is for a shared room with facilities.If a booking is required payment of $100 must be forwarded with your entry. Be quick as reservations are limited and we are unable to hold beds unless payment is received in advance. Full
If you would like further information on alternative accommodation, we suggest you contact

Ballarat Visitor Information Centre
9:00am – 5:00pm (7 days)
1800 446 633
www.visitballarat.com.au

or

Reid's Guest House 128 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat, Australia, 3350

Eastern Station Hotel 81 Humffray St Nth Ballarat East

Ballarat Miners Retreat Motel 604 Eureka Street, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350

All games and presentations will be held at the Student Amenities Centre (Old Ballarat Gaol Building), School of Mines Ballarat (SMB) Campus of the University of Ballarat (UoB), Lydiard Street South, Ballarat. This is the same venue as used in recent years.