by PDad » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:59 am
Double elimination is standard. Hosts have flexibility on whether or not there will be pool games. For qualifiers with multiple berths, hosts also determine whether the bracket will be played out to an overall champion or just until berths are determined. It is possible to be eliminated the first day at some qualifiers - it depends on their format (i.e. pool games) and schedule.