Toronto Riichi Club
Toronto Riichi Open 2023
Announcements ·The Toronto Riichi Club is excited to announce the first Toronto Riichi Open (TRO). We hope to see you there!
All those interested should join the TRO Discord server or send an email to toronto-riichi-open+subscribe@googlegroups.com to subscribe to the mailing list.
Update 2023-08-26: Check out the scores!
Table of Contents
Dates
The TRO is a two-day tournament.
- Day 1: Saturday, August 26, 2023. 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Day 2: Sunday, August 27, 2023. 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location
International Living/Learning Centre, International Room
Toronto Metropolitan University
240 Jarvis St
Toronto ON M5B 2L1
Canada
After entering from the Jarvis St. entrance, walk straight down the hall past reception and vending machine. The room will be on the left just past the open waiting area.
Transit
From Union Station:
- Take the TTC subway Line 1 northbound towards Finch to Dundas Station.
- Exit the station and take the 505 Dundas streetcar eastbound to Dundas St East at Jarvis St.
- Walk north along Jarvis St to the International Living/Learning Centre, on your left.
There is a closure on Line 2 between St. George and Broadview on Sunday until noon. Shuttle buses will be available to service the affected area of the route, but it may be faster to transfer to Line 1 instead if you are affected.
Fees and Registration
Update 2023-07-17: The deadlines have been extended to July 31, 2023 for registration and August 5, 2023 for payment.
The tournament fee is $80 CAD.
Fill out the registration form (disponible en français) before July 21, 2023 July 31, 2023 to register for the tournament. There is a limit of 64 entrants; those registering after the limit will be put on a waiting list. Registration is now closed.
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 July 23, 2023 August 5, 2023. If your payment is not received by that date, you forfeit your spot to the next person on the waiting list. Payments by cash (CAD only) will also be accepted at the Toronto Riichi Club meetups in July.
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 |
|---|---|
| Andrew S. | SE Michigan Riichi |
| Ben Z. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Calvin C. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Christopher L. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Claire P. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Dennis K. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Eric Z. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Estey G. | Nine Gates Mahjong Club |
| Feng | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Frank W. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Grant M. | Montreal Riichi Club |
| Guo Qiang C. | Toronto, Canada |
| Henry V. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Hue | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Isaac V. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Ivan W. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Jeremy T. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Jim Y. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Joseph M. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Leo Z. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Leslie C. | Atlanta Riichi Club (ARC) |
| Lorenzo D. | Montreal Riichi Club |
| Luke M. | Hammergirl Anime Mahjong |
| Mai | |
| Mark T. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Max S. | Greater Cincinnati Riichi Mahjong |
| Melissa F. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Melvin P. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Michael D. | Ontario, Canada |
| Michael M. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Miguel C. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Paul C. | Ottawa, Canada |
| Philippe O. | Montreal Riichi Club |
| Pio Y. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| Pokey | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Ran C. | Montreal Riichi Club |
| Rob C. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Ryan W. | Manitoba, Canada |
| Sylvie B. | Québec, Canada |
| Takahiro S. | |
| Tony T. | Ontario, Canada |
| Ty K. | Nine Gates Mahjong Club |
| Vincent S. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Vincent Z. | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
| Vinny T. | Riichi Nomi NYC |
| William S. | Columbus Riichi Mahjong Club |
| Yufang H. (Harry) | Toronto Riichi Club (TORI) |
Food
Catering will be provided by TMU. Please advise us of any dietary restrictions in the registration form. There are also many other 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 16 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 16: scores will be halved.
- All other players: scores will be reset.
- Second half:
- 2 hanchan
- 105 minute hanchan time limit. Unfinished hands being played at the time limit will be played to completion.
Schedule
All times are in EDT.
First day
| Start time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Registration and opening |
| 10:00 | Hanchan 1 |
| 11:30 | Break |
| 11:45 | Hanchan 2 |
| 13:15 | Lunch |
| 14:15 | Hanchan 3 |
| 15:45 | Break |
| 16:00 | Hanchan 4 |
| 17:30 | Free play |
Second day
Update 2023-08-27: Breaks lengthened.
| Start time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Reorganization |
| 10:00 | Hanchan 5 |
| 11:30 | Break |
| 11:50 | Hanchan 6 |
| 13:20 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | Hanchan 7 |
| 16:15 | Break |
| 16:35 | Hanchan 8 |
| 18:20 | Awards ceremony and group photo |
| 18:50 | 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 TRO Discord server. Send an email to toronto-riichi-open+subscribe@googlegroups.com to subscribe to the mailing list.