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United States Esports Federation 
Global Esports Games
2024 qualifiers 

regulations

General Regulations
General regulations

USEF.GG National Qualifications - GEG 2024 is an Esports competition based on the racing simulator Assetto Corsa Competizione developed by Kunos Simulazioni on PC only. Init Esports will organize the USEF.GG National Qualifications - GEG 2024.

 

1.         REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE

 

​1a. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Age: at least 18 years old at the time of registration.

  • The car decided by community vote for hot lap qualifying and race phase: (Car Details TBA)

  • Driver profile in-game, including Steam I.D./Number.

  • “Discord” voice chat software, for communication with race management; Official Discord: https://discord.gg/T5ZphEHhux (For the competition it is mandatory to join the official Discord)

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1b. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

  • PC is equipped with the hardware/software required for the “Assetto Corsa Competizione” gaming software to function correctly.

  • An internet connection that does not exceed 150ms latency between the game server/driver.

  • Steering wheel and pedals, Or compatible controller

 

1c.  For all information on the processing of personal data collected and used for participation in the championship, please refer to the privacy information available on www.initesports.gg/privacypolicy.

2.         GENERAL RULES & CODE OF CONDUCT

 

  • Drivers must use their real first and last names in the game to participate in the competition.

  • To participate in the competition, drivers must have a ping from the game server equal to or less than 150 ms.

  • If a driver's internet connection is poor or unstable for any reason, the Organisers - the Race Commissioners - and the Race Director have the right to communicate "Black Flag" and ask the Driver to immediately return to the pits to withdraw or exclude him from the game session.

  • All Drivers must be on time to attend appointments and sessions designated in official documents.

  • Drivers are expected to be familiar with the league regulations, as well as the specific features and rules of the gaming platform used.

  • Only Organizers can decide whether a session should be delayed or restarted.

  • It is not permitted to push another driver’s vehicle to assist them - if they have run out of fuel or have suffered mechanical failure, etc.

  • Drivers must always leave a reasonable space if they are side by side (see Rule 7).

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct is subject to penalties. Any Driver who willfully causes an accident with one or more drivers may be excluded from the competition or the entire championship.

  • The Organizers, the Race Commissioners, and the Race Director will supervise the playing sessions. The Organizers, the Race Commissioners, and the Race Director may report any incorrect behavior and, based on an evaluation by the Organizers themselves, various sanctions may be applied based on the severity of the violations committed by the Driver. This also includes removal of the Driver from the session, formal reprimands, and/or removal from future USEF.GG/Init Esports events.

  • Ultimately is going to be the USEF.GG Players commission to accept the results and send the official invitation to the winners.

3.         QUALIFYING/HOTLAP SESSIONS

 

  • Drivers must achieve their fastest lap without exploiting external factors. It is forbidden to gain an advantage by exploiting other drivers on the track, such as bump drafting, or by driving too close to opponents in front by exploiting the slipstream. If a driver performs one or more of the above actions, the driver may receive a warning or even a penalty for the race session, which may include the removal of the best-set lap time or the obligation to start from the back of the grid. The exploitation of the wake produced by the car in front is permitted only if the aforementioned rules are not violated.

  • Lap invalidation, resulting from off-track is handled by the game. Race Direction can also view the replay to check if a violation of the track limits has been committed.

  • It is strictly forbidden to stop on the track to return to the pits using the escape key. Teleportation to the pits is permitted only and exclusively if the driver stops outside the track and in a safe escape route. Any transgression will be severely penalized by the Stewards or Race Direction. Repeated violations by a driver will result in a formal warning (Warning) or disqualification from the competition.

  • The drivers who are on their out lap must let the other Drivers who are on their Hot lap pass by slowing down and leaving the way clear. The blue flag system in the game helps, Drivers to be aware that the following car is on a Hot lap. Ignoring the blue flag and holding back another Driver who is on their Hot lap is behavior that can be penalized by the Organizers, the Race Commissioners, or the Race Director.

  • Exiting the pit lane must be done with caution so as not to interrupt the timed lap of the other Drivers. It is strictly forbidden to cross the solid white line; any violation may result in a serious penalty by the Organizers, the Race Commissioners, or the Race Director.

  • It is forbidden to approach a Driver during their fast lap and attempt to overtake them The Driver behind must ensure there is ample space ahead before starting the timed lap, anticipating potential differences in pace, so as not to interrupt the qualifying lap of the car in front.  Drivers who disturb another driver on a fast lap may be penalized, repeated violations of this rule by the same Driver will result in them being disqualified from the race or the entire competition.

Technical Regulations

​4.         RACE START PROCEDURE

  •  The race-starting procedure is managed entirely by the game.

5.         TRACK LIMITS

  • Track limits are determined by the game itself, using the in-game warning and penalty system for infringements.

  • The entry/exit lanes from the pits are considered part of the track. Drivers entering/exiting the pits must remain within the pit entry/exit lanes with all four wheels and are not permitted to cross them. The encroachment of the white line will be considered acceptable depending on the situation and the use of the aforementioned section of the track irregularly or to obtain an advantage will be subject to penalties at the discretion of the Race Commissioners and/or the Race Director.

  • Going off the track with all four wheels due to an error is considered part of racing.  Repeatedly leaving the track in the same corner may be considered an advantage and a penalty may be assigned by the in-game penalty system or by the Race Stewards and/or the Race Director.

  • Gaining a position, gaining an advantage over another driver, or gaining a position on the track (gaining time) by leaving the track in any way is against the rules. The Driver who gained an advantage must, in the case of gaining position, restore the position to the Driver who was illegally overtaken. If the Driver who has obtained an advantage does not comply with the above-mentioned rule, they will receive a post-race penalty from the Race Director.

6.         FLAGS

  • Yellow flags are enforced in play and drivers must be careful/slow down to avoid dangerous situations.

  • If the driver is seen to ignore the yellow flags, it is at the discretion of the Race Director to apply a penalty or not.

  • Blue flags are applied in race and slow/lapped drivers must slow down to make room for the players behind them.

  • A driver who has been shown the blue flag is not allowed to defend their position on the track against the fastest car (at full revs) following them. Detaining, intentionally blocking, or defending against the car following (at full speed) leads to the application of a penalty or even the disqualification of the lapped driver. Drivers about to be lapped must behave predictably without sudden changes in direction on the track.

  • Lapped drivers can only un-lap themselves if they can create a gap after overtaking the driver who was a lap ahead.

7.         BEHAVIOR ON THE TRACK

  • The driver in front has the right to choose any line in any section of the track. The driver in front loses this right when another driver while attempting to overtake, brings the front axle in line with the rear axle of the car in front. At this point the two drivers are in a position defined as "side by side", and both must give each other space within the demarcation lines of the track.

  • Defense is allowed and accepted as a reaction from the driver in front. Note that following the apex in a bend is not considered defense unless the cars are considered “side by side”.

  • Both the driver who attempts to overtake and the driver who defends are responsible for the correctness of the overtake and defense maneuver. It is the responsibility of the overtaking driver to choose the least risky moment to make the overtake attempt.

  • Attempts to overtake on bends are the maneuvers that cause the majority of accidents. For each corner, the right to the ideal trajectory is decided at the turning point. A driver attempting to pass on corner entry must be in a “side by side” position at the turning point to be entitled to attempt to overtake. Otherwise, the driver must abort the overtaking attempt and leave room for the driver in front.

  • “Dive-bombing” should be avoided and is subject to penalties. If the driver attempting to overtake loses control of the car and causes contact or loss of time to another driver, the penalties applied may be more severe than normal.

  • Brake-checking, unnecessary slowing down when cornering, punting, and cutting off, regardless of whether there is contact or not, are not permitted and will be subject to penalties.

  • Blocking or pushing (without contact) another driver off the track is not permitted and will be subject to penalties.

  • Zigzagging on the track is not permitted and will be subject to penalties.

  • Drivers who have lost control of the car must apply the brakes to make it easier for other drivers to predict their movements. After a spin, the driver must hold the brakes to ensure the car stops before resuming the track.

  • Drivers who leave the limits of the track, if they manage to keep their car under control, must slow down and re-enter the track with maximum safety without hindering the other drivers. The driver who returns to the track and causes one or more accidents will receive a severe penalty from the Race Director.

​8.         ACCIDENTS AND PENALTIES

  • The official sessions will be supervised by the Race Commissioners and the Race Director.

  • Reviews of incidents that occurred during the race will be conducted by a minimum of two Stewards and the Race Director. Warning/penalty decisions will be issued by the Clerk of the Course.

  • Penalty judgment criteria:

    • Unavoidable contact/action: racing contact, no penalty

    • Avoidable contact or action

    • Penalty warning (Aggressive overtaking/Divebomb with contact but concedes position/avoidable contact)

    • 5-second penalty (Aggressive overtaking/Divebomb with contact and position gained/serious and avoidable contact)

    • 15-second penalty (Pushing off or spinning an opponent and regaining the position)

    • Drive through (Pushing off or spinning an opponent without giving up the position)

    • Stop and Go 10 (Cause an accident involving 2 to 4 cars)

    • Stop and Go 30 (Causing an accident involving more than 4 cars)

    • DQ (Disqualification from results).

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct or any other violation of the Sporting Code:

    • warning, disqualification, or exclusion from the championship as established by the Organizers and Race Direction.

  • If a Driver causes an avoidable accident and the Contacted driver loses position or suffers serious injury, the offending driver can expect a penalty of a minimum of 5 seconds up to a maximum of 30 seconds.

  • Repeat offenders will receive a 30-second penalty with graduated severity.

  • The Stewards will exercise reasonable judgment at all times in particular when reviewing light contacts, touches, and impacts.

  • The Stewards will note and examine all incidents which occur during each session. During the race, priority will be given to incidents involving cars in the top 10 positions, however, all noted incidents will be reviewed during or after each race. Any incidents brought to the attention of the Stewards and the Race Director using the post-race protest system will be investigated as soon as possible, but only after the Stewards have completed their review of incidents noted during a race. Incidents not submitted via the protest system may not be examined by the Stewards and Race Director.

  • Final results can only be issued after the Stewards and the Race Director have examined all incidents and applied the relevant penalties. The final results will include any post-race penalties applied by the DG.

9.         INCIDENTS AND APPEALS

  • Players are authorized to lodge incidents up to 6 hours after the conclusion of the match session. The channel on the official Discord server called "Incident Forms" is used for this function.

  • Every driver has the right to appeal a decision that involves them. To appeal, a driver can post a message in the ‘appeal channel’ with their reasoning and any evidence that backs up their appeal. Appeals will only be accepted if the stewards agree that new information or evidence has been provided which has not already been considered by the stewards and is within the appeal window.

  • A message will be posted to the Discord channel by an administrator confirming the start time of the Protest section. A further message will subsequently be published to confirm the closure of the protest section. Complaints not sent within this time period will not be accepted and examined.

  • Protests sent with the wrong format or incomplete will not be taken into consideration by the Stewards.

  • Drivers who improperly use the protest channel will be penalized or disqualified from the championship.

10.      ADDITIONAL RULES ON THE GAME SERVER

  • The game's CHAT window must be enabled for all official sessions in the game's UI settings. The organizers will not accept complaints for lost messages if sent via in-game chat.

  • Text chat is not permitted during qualifying and the race. Players who do not comply with this rule may be warned or penalized during or after the session. Repeat offenders may receive a penalty that will affect the outcome of the race, and championship standings or even be excluded from the Championship.

Championship Phases

11.      QUALIFYING EVENT STAGES

11a. Stage 1- Selection/Hotlap

The qualification stages (or "hot lap" session) will take place in the following ways:

  • the qualification session is open to all drivers meeting the requirements for participation in the Championship who register via the Official Website during the period indicated above

  • the stage will take place entirely online remotely (at the location chosen by the player using hardware and software available)

  • following the instructions on the Site, through Assetto Corsa Competizione the Driver will have the following qualification sessions available:

    • 1. Hotlap

      • from 12.00 am on 1st September 2024 to 12.00 pm on 15 September 2024

      • Circuit: COTA (Circuit of the Americas)

  • The ranking will be decided by taking into account the best lap time set by the drivers. The ranking will be final once the above deadline has expired.

  • The top 40 classified in the Hotlap session will be selected, who will have the opportunity to continue and compete in the next phase, the Qualification Race.

 

11b. Qualification Race

The 40 best players from the qualifying session will have access to the Competition phase which will take place as follows:

  • To participate in phase 2, the qualified driver must confirm to the organizers their presence at the Qualifying Race within 48 hours following the end of the Hotlap session in which they qualified. An email will be sent to the address provided during registration

  • If a Driver renounces taking part in the Qualifying Race or does not confirm their presence per the previous point, the organizers will carry out a repechage among the drivers based on their positioning in the official ranking of the hot lap session (e.g. a driver qualified among the first 40 in the ranking withdraws, the 41st driver from the ranking will be taken)

  • Circuit: COTA (Circuit of the Americas)

  • Liveries: the qualifiers will be able to use their personal liveries or the liveries of the teams they represent, the livery used must be shared in the response confirmation email to the following address: sophie.aeronwen@initesports.com.

    • (The liveries cannot contain references considered offensive or related to political-war themes. The admins can refuse the submission of a livery if it is not considered compliant).

    • If a customized livery is not used, the qualified driver must request one of the liveries pre-made by the organizers.

    • All Custom Liveries must contain the following Logos, USEF.GG (United States Esports Federation), GEF (Global Esports Federation), and Init Esports. All Logos can be found in the Init Discord, in the information section. Organiser Logos are MANDATORY, with no exceptions.

  • Driving assists

    • Traction Control: Allowed

    • ABS: Allowed

    • Stability control: Not Allowed

    • Ideal line: Not Allowed

    • Automatic gearbox: Not Allowed

    • Starting the engine: No Restrictions

  • The Qualifying Race consists of the following phases:

    • Free Practice: Drivers will have a 30-minute free practice session available to practice the subsequent activities

    • Driver Briefing in the relevant discord channel on Init Esports Discord Channel. During the Briefing NO CARS ALLOWED on track!! This is MANDATORY and will be penalized for non-attendance and/or exiting the pits to the Track.

    • Qualifications 1: The drivers will have a 15-minute session of official qualification at their disposal to qualify for the race and outline the starting grid for Race 1

    • Race 1 lasts 30 minutes, with a rolling start (the starting grid will result from the results obtained in the qualifications referred to in the previous point)

    • Qualifications 2: The drivers will have a 15-minute session of official qualification at their disposal to qualify for the race and outline the starting grid for Race 2

    • Race 2 lasts 30 minutes, with a rolling start (the starting grid will result from the results obtained in the qualifications referred to in the previous point)

  • The race schedule will be as follows:

    • Free Practice 1          17:30EST - 18:00EST                   30 Mins

    • Driver Briefing            18:00EST - 18:10EST                  10 Mins

    • Qualifying 1               18:10EST - 18:25EST                  15 Mins

    • Grid, Race 1               18:25EST - 18:30EST                    5 Mins

    • Race 1                       18:30EST - 19:00EST                  30 Mins

    • Break/FP 2                19:00EST - 19:10EST                  10 Mins

    • Qualifying 2               19:10EST - 19:25EST                  15 Mins

    • Grid, Race 2              19:25EST - 19:30EST                    5 Mins

    • Race 2                      19:30EST - 20:00EST                  30 Mins

*(the schedule may undergo changes following communication from the organizer to all participants)

  • Points will be awarded based on the finishing position at the finish line at the end of the regulation time/laps.

    • Race 1 and 2:

      • First place: 25 points

      • Second place: 20 points

      • Third place: 17 points

      • Fourth place: 14 points

      • Fifth place: 12 points

      • Sixth place: 10 points

      • Seventh place: 9 points

      • Eighth place: 8 points

      • Ninth place: 7 points

      • Tenth place: 6 points

      • Eleventh place: 5 points

      • Twelfth place: 4 points

      • Thirteenth place: 3 points

      • Fourteenth place: 2 points

      • Fifteenth place: 1 point

  • 1 point will be awarded to the driver who achieves the Pole Position in Race 1.

  • 1 point will be awarded to the driver who achieves the Pole Position in Race 2.

  • The driver with the highest score will win the competition. In the event of a tie, priority will be given to the driver who has the best overall result of the stage (best overall placing in the race, if this is also a tie, the qualifying times will be added; if these are also equal, the placement in the overall will be decided by the fastest qualifying time for race 1, if still equal then Race 2 Qualification will also be used).

  • The winner will have the opportunity to represent the USA as a USEF.GG esports athlete at the next Esports Games to be held at the end of the year in China (Location: TBD). Further information will subsequently be given to the winner by the USEF.GG representative.

Code of Conduct

​12.      RULES OF CONDUCT, PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS

  • Before the Race, it is mandatory to participate in a briefing using the Discord voice chat software.  The use of this software is also essential to listen to the instructions to be respected in the various stages of the race and will be used as an official communication channel for the race results and any penalties applied

  • Only and exclusively the following aids will be permitted: ABS, Engine Start, Windscreen wipers, Pit Limiter, Lights

  • There are no limitations regarding the customization of the car setup

  • The official ranking of the championship sessions will be published on the Init Esports website and will also be visible on the Discord channel

  • The organizers may exclude a driver in the event of failure to comply with the rules of the Sporting Code or of incorrect, fraudulent or improper conduct in the qualifying sessions, if they improperly use the game chat or if they are caught taking an illicit advantage through the use of any bugs or glitches in the game

  • During the races, drivers must follow the rules of the Assetto Corsa Competizione and maintain a behavior based on sporting spirit and respect for all other drivers. Drivers must also recognize and respect the authority of the organizers and abide by their decisions and instructions.

  • For further details regarding penalties and the methods of judgment of the Race Direction, please refer expressly to the provisions of Rule 7 of the Sporting Code

  • Any driver who does not comply with the Code of Conduct will be excluded from the Championship. Specifically, drivers are required to adhere to the following rules:

    • Discriminatory behavior and incitement to hatred. Drivers agree not to engage in discriminatory behavior and/or use obscene, vulgar, defamatory, or otherwise questionable language towards the organizers, involved staff, or other drivers. This rule is applicable on any online or offline platform.

    • Violence and harassment: Any form of violence and/or harassment towards all parties involved is strictly prohibited.

    • Discriminatory language Any type of word, phrase, or gesture that is discriminatory and offends the dignity and integrity of a person, group of people, team, brand, sponsor, or country, through contemptuous or discriminatory actions or words based on race, skin color, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, financial status, birth or any other condition, sexual orientation or any other reason, is strictly prohibited.

    • Trolling: Posting provocative, off-topic, or irrelevant messages in an online community, such as a forum, chat room, blog, or any social media, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or otherwise disrupting the normal discussion on the topic, is strictly prohibited.

    • Bribery: Drivers are prohibited from offering or accepting gifts or rewards from anyone for promised services related to the event.

    • Gambling: Drivers and anyone connected to any driver are prohibited from betting or gambling. Under no circumstances may a Driver or related person directly or indirectly benefit from betting or gambling.

    • Defamatory content: Drivers who post defamatory, negative, destructive, and/or harmful content on any online or offline platform, social network, or social media, concerning the organizers, the Delegate, the organizers, the game, Kunos Simulazioni, and their partners in general and/or any other player/driver, including but not limited to images and videos of game errors, may be disqualified from the championship.

13.      FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY AND CHECKS BY THE ORGANIZERS

  • At any time during the championship, the organizers have the right to exclude drivers in the event of:

    • Alteration of results, times, and video files related to online sessions.

    • Hardware modifications: Any modification made to a hardware component that allows it to function in a way not intended by the manufacturer.

    • Software modification: Any modification made to Assetto Corsa Competizione and/or the applications provided by the organizers, allowing them to function in a way not intended by the developers.

    • Exploiting game glitches: Intentionally using any bug in the game to gain an advantage.

    • Identity theft (including playing with another driver’s Steam account), is understood as playing with another driver’s account or soliciting, inducing, encouraging, or directing someone else to play with another driver’s account.

    • Collusion: Any agreement between two (2) or more drivers and/or other persons to influence any competition or race and/or opposing drivers.

    • Any other behavior deemed by the organizers as cheating or gaining an unfair advantage in any way.

  • Players must inform the organizers if they become aware of any unfair exploits or violations of this regulation.

  • The organizers, also through third parties appointed by them, reserve the right to take action, in the manner deemed most appropriate and in compliance with current legislation, to inhibit or limit actions aimed at making unauthorized access to their computer systems, circumventing the system and/or software, or otherwise engaging in fraudulent attempts.

14.      FREE PARTICIPATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

  • Participation in the championship is free. However, each player is responsible for their own internet connection costs, as well as the necessary hardware and software required to participate in the championship.

15.      REFERENCES TO THE GLOBAL ESPORTS FEDERATION GUIDELINES AND FIDE RULES

  • The provisions of this Regulation may, if necessary, be supplemented by the GEG24 Guidelines from the Global Esports Federation or by the Statutes and Code of Conduct of USEF.GG.

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