Society of Australian Ancients Wargamers

Please read thoroughly, there are numerous changes to previous years. The tournament will be run in accordance with SAAW Tournament Guidelines v2002 (draft), these can be downloaded from the SAAW website along with clarifications/interpretations intended for use. Or alternatively, refer to your state SAAW representative.

Rules: DBM v3.0, including any official amendments released by authors.

Six rounds total with two rounds played per day. Starting time each day 9.00am.

Armies to be selected from any DBM Books 1 to 4 (2nd Ed only) up to 1500AD.

Army size; 350AP maximum.

Players submit one army list with date & set commands including baggage and type of baggage. Any double based elements must be stated. Your list must specify the precise year of the army and any particular option chosen (eg. Eastern Middle Imperial Roman under Aurelian in 272AD). Lists cannot be change after lodgement except to correct detected errors.

Army lists must be submitted by 10^th January to; (List Checker) Scott Elaurant Scott.Elaurant@dotars.gov.au
Late entries will be penalised!

Table sizes 6’ by 4’ (standard).

Duration for each round/game - 3.50 hours, plus 0 to 30 minutes (Whistle Stop.)

Terrain, Weather, Time of Day; as per DBM version 3.0. (Players to provide terrain.)

Scoring: Standard DBM scoring (10-0)

Dice will be provided to each table by the organisers.

All figures must be appropriately based, painted and accurately depict the troops they represent.

Teams Events: Individual teams – 3 players, State teams - 4 players (as selected by their respective state SAAW reps). Individual Team entries to be submitted prior to round 1 to tournament umpire.

Trophies to be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placings, Best Performing Player, and teams placing 1^st, 2^nd and 3rd. Prize Vouchers provided by Essex Miniatures Australia (NSW) and Games Lords (QLD).

Best Performing Player will be awarded to the competitor who best performs above their pre-tournament ranking. The "Porus" award (trophy sponsored by NFAWG, prize voucher from Miniature Word Maker) will be given to the lowest rank player that defeats a higher ranked player by the largest margin in their rankings.

Important Note:
You can only enter the competition by (1) sending an entry form with payment to the CANCON organisers and (2) lodging a list directly with Scott Elaurant by the deadline 10^th January. Any questions about your entry should be directed to the CANCON organisers. Any questions about your army list should be directed to Scott Elaurant.

List Lodgement: Lists must be emailed as text in the body of an email message before January 10th (preferred) or mailed in an envelope postmarked before Friday January 10th.

List checker: Scott Elaurant, 11 Tadgell Place, Florey ACT 2615, or Email: Scott.Elaurant@dotars.gov.au

Organising committee on behalf of SAAW:

Scott Nicholas (03) 9739 8616 AH scottn@alphalink.com.au
Mike Phillips (02) 6253 8115 AH mikephillips2@ozemail.com.au
Phil Bradley (07) 3201 7071 AH kurgan1@optusnet.com.au

Society Of Australian Ancients Wargamers (SAAW) – The SAAW is a nationally organised committee of elected representives from most states. Its aim is to promote miniature figurines table-top Ancient wargaming in Australia, coordinate our national championship and liase with international wargaming events. All Ancient/Medieval wargamers are encouraged to register (no fee) and join our mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAAW/ for discussions or updates.

Built into the entry fee for this Cancon event, the SAAW has added a $5 levy which will go towards funding our IWF membership for 2003, an integral step towards hosting the IWF Championships down under.

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