Sidi Bou Zid Ante meridiem Challenge

GeneralDirection: The February 2012 Challenge will be themed around the Battle of Sidi Bou Zid. All standard Challenge rules apply, as well as those listed below. Please be sure to look over the rules thoroughly -- especially as a team captain. Note that the standard Challenge rules have been updated on January 26, 2012. The updates include:
Victory conditions: The first team to win 3 battles will be the winner and will be qualified to continue onto the next round
Battle duration: Each battle will last a maximum of 12 minutes; if there is not a winner within the time limit, the battle will be considered a draw
Breaks: There will be a 2 minute break between battles within a round
Registration
A news update will be published on the community portal once the tournament page is live and registration is available.
Registration begins: February 6, 2012Registration ends: February 10, 2012 at 4PM PST
Tier & Point Limits
A team must field a selection of tanks based on the below tier limits. Teams are also limited to a maximum total of 35 tier points.
Heavy tank - 8Medium tank - 8Tank Destroyer - 8Light tank - 7SPG - 6
Schedule
The full schedule will be provided at the close of registration, once the final team count has been determined. Rounds will begin at 6PM UTC+8 (2AM PST, 5AM EST) each scheduled day.
Round 1 (32): February 13, 2012Round 2 (16): February 15Round 3 (8): February 17Round 4 (4): February 19Round 5 (2): February 21
Prizes
The following prizes will be provided to each member of the respective team, including reserves.
First place: 10,000 goldSecond place: 5,000 goldThird place: 3,000 goldFourth place: 2,000 gold
If the first place team is able to win the Challenge without losing a single battle, each member will receive an additional 2,000 gold.
Maps
There will only be one map used during the Sidi Bou Zid Ante meridiem Challenge. The map played on for the Challenge will be Sand River.