Entry form is due no later than 8 AM PT Wednesday, February 12
For each group, select the finishing order. Points will be awarded based on how close the predicted order is to the actual result. Bonus points are also awarded for having the most first- and second-place teams correctly predicted to reach the knockout rounds, as well as having the greatest number of groups exactly correct. (Full description of points can be found below the form, full set of rules can be found on the Rules page.)
Preliminary Round (100 points)
Three groups of four teams each. Each teams plays each other once. Top team from each group qualifies for the quarterfinals, along with the highest
Object: Predict the correct order of finish in each group
30 points for getting a group in the correct order, less 6 points for each position incorrect (max 90, min 0)
10 bonus points for getting the most groups exactly correct (max 10)