The decision to disqualify a player is never an easy one.
Only in the worst of circumstances will we disqualify a player, especially in the later rounds. In this situation, H20 had been warned multiple times for other infractions of the rules, so before the semis round even started, he was operating on thin ice.
The official statement about the disqualification starts below.
The game was ready to start, but H20 did not want Chicks to cast the games. However, Section 7 of the rules state that “B. If a selected match is not streamed; the completed match will deem invalid, no points will be awarded. Unless specified by a member of the tournament staff…G. The players in these matches will be required to schedule their matches with their opponents and with the authorized casters.”
Under Section 8, the only authorized casters are here:
8. Authorized Commentators
L. Interjection
M. Chicks
H20 had the opportunity to play the games, but refused to. In terms of lag, Chicks agreed to take out the casting team from the game if there was lag. However, H20 did not even allow the games to start to see if there was any lag. The rules state that the administration will test for lag before the games start. H20 agreed the rules at the start of the tournament, and then did not follow the rules. Therefore, he was disqualified. Please write any questions or comments below.
The official rules of the tournament can be found here: http://pkclan.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4169
Chick's response here: http://pkclan.net/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=4952