rules of the pool

No running. No diving in the shallow end. No biting. No eye gouging. Oh wait, that’s wrong.

Registration

1. All brackets must be turned in by 11 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, March 16 (for obvious reasons). We don't pick the "play-in" game in this pool on principle.

2. You must pick every game, as well as your guess for total points by both teams in the championship game, for the tie-breaker.

3. Entry fee is $5 minimum, by GoFundMe page (preferred) or check (Email me for mailing address), but more if you want to support our charitable efforts.

Scoring

4. Points are awarded thusly: 1 point for first round, 2 for the second, 3 for the "Round of 16", and so on, until the championship game, which is worth 6 points.

5. In the event of a tie, your guess for "total points in the championship game" will determine the winner. The winner is the one with the closest points, whether over or under (this ain't Price Is Right).

Tracking Your Progress

6. Updates will be sent via Email (so please provide your correct Email address when you fill out your bracket) and will be posted on this Web page throughout the tournament. Keep the "Pool Home Page" bookmarked so you can track your progress throughout March Madness.

The Money

7. The entire purse -- every cent raised -- will go to charity, so give 'til it hurts people.  To be clear, this is not a cover or anything, it's a REAL CHARITY pool.

Disputes

8. If you don't like the rules, go swim in your own pool. But seriously, this is a friendly pool. I'm using software to score it, so if you have a dispute, just let me know and I'll be happy to check it by hand.  Good luck!