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The 2010 U.S. National Championships happen this June!

Pokémon Organized Play is pleased to announce that the 2010 U.S. National Championships will take place June 25th through June 27th at the Indiana Convention Center, located at 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225.

The Indiana Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, offers competitors and spectators a variety of accommodations and meal options with nearly a dozen hotels within walking distance and even more restaurants nearby to fit any budget. All of these are just minutes from the front door of what is sure to be the biggest Pokémon tournament of the year.

We look forward to seeing all of you in Indianapolis this summer!

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Pokémon U.S. National Championships General Information:
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Due to the overwhelming growth of the U.S. National Championships, Pokémon Organized Play will now operate the U.S. National Championships as a THREE-day event.

The U.S. National Championships will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Friday, June 25th, through Sunday, June 27th, 2010, with pre-registration taking place on Thursday, June 24th.

Events at the Indiana Convention Center will begin on Friday, June 25th, at 9:30 a.m., with a variety of tournaments and league play going all day, in addition to the U.S. National Championships itself.

The address of the Indiana Convention Center is:

100 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1071

As U.S. National Championships will now take place on three consecutive days, each day's activities are outlined below.

Thursday, June 24th:
Onsite preregistration for all players will take place from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. outside of Exhibit Hall C
Competitors who register on Thursday will receive a National Championships T-shirt and promo card, while supplies last.​
Friday, June 25th:
Open registration
Open registration will take place from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Approximately half of the total Swiss rounds take place, based on total attendance
Players registering on Friday will receive a National Championships promo card, while supplies last.

Players not in line for registration by 8:30 a.m. will be registered for the event with a first-round loss. All players must be in their assigned seats with completed deck lists by 9:30 a.m. for the start of the players' meeting. Players not seated at this time risk being dropped from the tournament.​
Saturday, June 26th:
Remaining Swiss rounds
Players not in their seats by 9:00 a.m. will receive a game loss for that round and will be dropped from the event if they have not reported by the end of that round
Single elimination finals played down to top 16​
Sunday, June 27th:
Remaining single elimination rounds
Remaining single elimination rounds (top 16) for all age groups
Players must be checked in and ready to play by 8:30a.m. or they will forfeit their match
Results of all rounds of the U.S. National Championships will count toward players' Premier Ratings.​

What does it cost?
Entry to play in the Pokémon TCG National Championships is free, and there are no fees charged to enter the event as a spectator. Sealed-format side events will require an entry fee of $25.

What are the prizes?
Prizes are awarded to the top 32 players in each age division.

The divisions are:
  • Junior Division: Born in 1999 or later
  • Senior Division: Born in 1995, 1996, 1997, or 1998
  • Masters Division: Born in 1994 or earlier

1st Place
  • A Pokémon TCG National Championships First-Place Trophy
  • An invitation to the 2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships
  • A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2010 World Championships
  • A scholarship award worth $5,000. Go here for scholarship details and restrictions
  • A Nintendo DSi game system
  • A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
  • Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
2nd Place
  • A Pokémon TCG National Championships Second-Place Trophy
  • An invitation to the 2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships
  • A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2010 World Championships
  • A scholarship award worth $3,000. Go here for scholarship details and restrictions
  • A Nintendo DSi game system
  • A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
  • Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
3rd Place
  • A Pokémon TCG National Championships Third-Place Trophy
  • An invitation to the 2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships
  • A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2010 World Championships
  • A scholarship award worth $1,500. Go here for scholarship details and restrictions
  • A Nintendo DSi game system
  • A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
  • Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
4th Place
  • A Pokémon TCG National Championships Fourth-Place Trophy
  • An invitation to the 2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships
  • A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2010 World Championships
  • A scholarship award worth $1,500. Go here for scholarship details and restrictions
  • A Nintendo DSi game system
  • A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
  • Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
5th through 8th Place
  • An invitation to the 2010 Pokémon TCG World Championships
  • A scholarship award worth $750. Go here for scholarship details and restrictions
  • A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
9th through 16th Place
  • A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
17th through 32nd place
  • A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
 
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This is a GREAT choice. I have been to the Indianapolis CC more than once for Gencon. I know the area, so it makes booking a hotel very easy for me. :thumb:

Drew
 
time to order tickets i guess lol you don't need anything special to go right like an invite or something like that this would be my first ?
 
St. Elmo's Steakhouse, here I come! Indy is a good choice. It has hosted many major events and have facilities set up for weekend activities also. A good centralized locale. Looking forward to it!

Keith
 
YES! Nice venue decision! I feel as though now this was well worth the wait!

I also approve of the ability to move swiss to Friday as well as Saturday. Great way to manage the time and such.

Indianapolis is a fantastic city with a lot to do, for sure. You guys won't be disappointed.
 
Awesome! Glad we finally have the info. Better late than never ;)

Indianapolis is a pretty favorable location for me, too. Been there a couple times, and I think it's a great location to hold US Nats at. Probably the closest place that I could hope for with it not being at Origins. We'll have to see how some things play out, but I'd love to be there.
 
Hiro said:
Love the choice..... but what about the Prof Cup?
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If I had to guess, I would say that it would be on Thursday, if they are having it. Last year those of us who were still playing in the Prof. Cup were registered by the Staff because we were still playing in top cut.

On a side note, I already book my room for this. :biggrin:

Drew
 
OK, time to get my ROs in and book a hotel in the area.

Anybody know which hotels are (a) closest, (b) cheapest, and (c) contain a shuttle to the convention center?

3 day Nationals, huh? Good thing. 6 rounds on one day, 3 rounds on the second, and most of the top cut on the second as well. Nice to see them putting things together like this.

Oh yeah. When's the Professor Cup? Thursday? Sunday? I consider THAT to be my Nationals, and I'd like to have a when/where/format to practice with.
 
bullados said:
OK, time to get my ROs in and book a hotel in the area.

Anybody know which hotels are (a) closest, (b) cheapest, and (c) contain a shuttle to the convention center?

3 day Nationals, huh? Good thing. 6 rounds on one day, 3 rounds on the second, and most of the top cut on the second as well. Nice to see them putting things together like this.

Oh yeah. When's the Professor Cup? Thursday? Sunday? I consider THAT to be my Nationals, and I'd like to have a when/where/format to practice with.
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Crowne Plaza is pretty nice. It has free internet and it is only .16 miles from the Convention Center. :thumb:

Drew
 
Well, they're talking about doing half of the rounds on one day and half on the other. Anyone think that maybe they'll hold the Prof cup in the evening?
 
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