Any byes for Rounds #1 to #4 can be arranged by informing the tournament director in advance.
There are no pre-arranged byes in Rounds #5 or #6.
The time control is 40 moves in 2 hours followed by sudden death in 1 hour.
Membership in Canadian Federation of Chess is required for participation in the tournament. This may be purchased on site at time of registration. Regular membership costs $41, Junior membership $27, and Junior Participating membership (no subscription to Chess Canada) $14.
Single tournament membership (NB Players) costs $20, Juniors, $10.