Toronto Riichi Club
Toronto Riichi Open 2024
Announcements ·The Toronto Riichi Club is excited to announce the second Toronto Riichi Open (TORI Open). We hope to see you there!
All those interested should join the TORI Open Discord server or send an email to toronto-riichi-open+subscribe@googlegroups.com to subscribe to the mailing list.
Table of Contents
Dates
The TORI Open is a two-day tournament.
- Day 1: Saturday, August 3, 2024. 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Day 2: Sunday, August 4, 2024. 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location
Podium, POD250 The Commons
Toronto Metropolitan University
380 Victoria St
Toronto ON M5B 0A1
Canada
Transit
From Union Station:
- Take the TTC subway Line 1 northbound towards Finch to Dundas Station.
- Exit the station and walk north along Yonge St. to Gerrard St.
- Walk 100m east along Gerrard St. E until the pedestrian walkway, on your right.
- Turn right into the walkway and enter the building on your right.
Fees and Registration
The early bird tournament fee is $75 CAD if you register and pay by . After that date, the fee will be raised to $85 CAD.
Registration is now open. Fill out the registration form (disponible en français) by to register for the tournament. There is a limit of 80 entrants; those registering after the limit will be put on a waiting list.
Within 48 hours of registering, you should receive an email with an invoice (send an email to tournaments@torontoriichi.club if you have not). The invoice shall be paid to the Toronto Riichi Club PayPal account and is due on the date listed in the invoice. If your payment is not received by that date, you forfeit your spot to the next person on the waiting list. Cash payments will not be accepted this year.
The registration form has been translated into French with the help of Grant M. from the Montreal Riichi Club.
Le formulaire d’inscription a été traduit en français avec l’assistance de Grant M. du Club riichi de Montréal.
Refund Policy
Refunds will only be issued in case of emergencies. If you have an emergency and need to withdraw from the tournament, please contact tournaments@torontoriichi.club to request a refund.
Participants
| Name | Club/Region |
|---|---|
| Alexis Horizon | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Alexxa D. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Andre C. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Andrew S. | Southeastern Michigan Riichi |
| Calvin C. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Catherine T. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Cole T. | Hammergirl Anime Mahjong |
| Dennis K. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Ding | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Edwin M. | Ontario, Canada |
| Eric Z. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Estey G. | Hammergirl Anime Mahjong |
| Frank W. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Harrison C. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Harry H | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Henry V. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Hue C. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Jason Q | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Jersey Mike | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Kinyan | Seattle Riichi Mahjong Club |
| Leo Z. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Luke M. | Hammergirl Anime Mahjong |
| Marc-Laurent F. | Montreal Riichi Club |
| Mark T. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Max S. | Greater Cincinnati Riichi Mahjong |
| Melvin P. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Michael H. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Michael M. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Miguel C. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Neil C. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Paul C. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Paul C.-R. | Ottawa, Canada |
| Rob C. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Sylvie B. | Snake Shack |
| Toshihiro S. | Ottawa, Canada |
| Ty K. | RIT Nine Gates |
| Vincent Shao | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Vincent Z. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Vinny T. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Wrath | Ontario, Canada |
| Yvette W. | Toronto, Canada |
Food
No catering will be provided at the event, but there are many food options available within walking distance of the tournament venue.
Accommodations
There are many reasonably-priced hotels within walking distance of the tournament venue. The Toronto Riichi Club has not partnered with any specific accommodation provider for this event.
Rules and Format
The tournament will follow the WRC 2022 rules with the lower penalties described by Mod 6.3 in the optional rules. Tournament etiquette will also be observed.
First day
- 4 hanchan
- 90 minute hanchan time limit. Unfinished hands being played at the time limit will be played to completion.
Second day
The second day will be split into two halves. After the first half, a cut to the top 8 will occur and scores will be adjusted.
- First half:
- 2 hanchan
- 90 minute hanchan time limit. Unfinished hands being played at the time limit will be played to completion.
- Top 8: scores will be halved.
- All other players: scores will be left as-is.
- Second half:
- 2 hanchan
- 90 minute hanchan time limit. Unfinished hands being played at the time limit will be played to completion.
- Top 8 will play for positions 1-8.
- All other players will play for positions 9+.
Schedule
All times are in EDT.
First day
| Start time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Registration and opening |
| 09:30 | Hanchan 1 |
| 11:00 | Break |
| 11:30 | Hanchan 2 |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 15:00 | Hanchan 3 |
| 16:30 | Break |
| 17:00 | Hanchan 4 |
| 18:30 | Free play |
Second day
| Start time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Reorganization |
| 09:30 | Hanchan 1 |
| 11:00 | Break |
| 11:30 | Hanchan 2 |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 15:00 | Hanchan 3 |
| 16:30 | Break |
| 17:00 | Hanchan 4 |
| 18:30 | Break |
| 19:00 | Awards ceremony |
| 19:30 | Free play |
Prizes
Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top 8 players.
Contact
All questions and concerns can be directed to tournaments@torontoriichi.club or the TORI Open Discord server. Send an email to toronto-riichi-open+subscribe@googlegroups.com to subscribe to the mailing list.