The Great British Hobbit League is a loose confederation of independently run MESBG events. These events come in all shapes and sizes, and there are very few restrictions on what you can do in an event for it to qualify for league status. 

 

But, while themey events are encouraged, to ensure fairness for those competing at the highest level of the game, there are some restrictions on what events can qualify for GBHL100 or GBHL90 events in particular.

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Unsure what GBHL80, GBHL90, GBHL100 mean? Click here.

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General Rules

These rules apply to all GBHL events; exceptions can be made when is deemed appropriate by the management committee (for more on them click here)

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- Tournaments must be held in an appropriate venue. (for more info, see rules)

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- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a written letter of consent to attend.

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- At least 1 nominated host must join the TO committee Facebook page; this is so you can find out important information and the management team can contact you.

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- Event requests need to be submitted to the league Schedule CoOrdinator 8 weeks before the event. (Or in an alotted window before the Season if requesting GBHL100s).

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- Rules packs must be submitted to the Regional Rep 6 weeks before an event, who will advise on complying with league standards and offer advice. Additionally, tickets must not go on sale until the league secretary has approved the rules pack.

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- 7 Days notice of tickets going on sale must be given before tickets can be sold. Tickets must be on sale 4 weeks before the event.

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- Results should be submitted to the Rankings Officer within 7 days of an event's conclusion using the result submission sheet.

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League contribution

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The GBHL is a non-profit organisation, and all those on the committee are volunteers and do not make financial gain from their positions. However, to run the league and fund prizes (around 30 trophies, swords or gifts) support, we require event organisers to contribute toward this. Any money raised is put straight back into the league. We have aimed to keep the contribution as manageable as possible for hosts and believe this to be the fairest system that enables the league to function. For transparency the GBHL publishes its financial accounts for Tournament Organisers on a regular basis (at a minimum, annually).

 

The contribution amount differs by tournament type:  

​GBHL 80 = £10

GBHL 90 = £15

GBHL 100 = £20

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Click here to Download the Full 2024 Rules Document

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