OREGON STATE POKEMON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011
Basic Information
Location: Oregon State Fair and Expo Center - Jackman Long (Americraft Center), 2330 17th Street NE, Salem OR
Date: Saturday, March 12th, 2011
Time: Registration begins at 8:00 AM (Registration ends at 9:45 AM). Player meeting begins at 10:00 AM. The main tournament (swiss rounds) will last 6 to 7 hours
Three Age Divisions: Juniors (born in 2000 or later)/Seniors (born in 1996, 1997, 1998, or 1999)/Masters (born in 1995 or earlier)
Format: Modified Constructed Deck (Bring your own 60 card deck - Cards are allowed from Majestic Dawn or later as well as Black Star Promos DP22 and higher, HGSS01 and higher Promos, Rumble cards and HS Trainer Kit cards) Note: A limited amount of loaner decks are available for new players who want to participate but may not have a legal deck to use.
Style: Age Modified Swiss (all players will play in every round)
Cost: FREE
Additional Information: Call (971) 221-7147 or e-mail [email protected]
Food: We will take a Lunch break around noon and a Dinner break after the swiss rounds of the main tournament end. There is a food service counter in the building that I believe will be open. I'll confirm that and post a menu here when I find out. There are a number of fast food restaurants located within 1 mile of the fairgrounds. Players are also welcome to bring their lunch/dinner and eat on site.
<< Prizes Prizes Prizes >>
- The top 8 players in each of the three age divisions (Juniors, Seniors & Masters) get the following prizes:
1st Place - 36 Pokémon Booster Packs, State Championship 1st Place Medal, $300 travel allowance to Nationals, First round bye at Nationals
2nd Place - 16 Pokémon Booster Packs, State Championship 2nd Place Medal
3rd Place - 8 Pokémon Booster Packs, State Championship 3rd Place Medal
4th Place - 8 Pokémon Booster Packs, State Championship 4th Place Medal
5th-8th Place - 4 Pokémon Booster Packs
2nd Place - 16 Pokémon Booster Packs, State Championship 2nd Place Medal
3rd Place - 8 Pokémon Booster Packs, State Championship 3rd Place Medal
4th Place - 8 Pokémon Booster Packs, State Championship 4th Place Medal
5th-8th Place - 4 Pokémon Booster Packs
- Special "Oregon State Championships" commemorative item (I've seen the prototype and these are VERY cool!!!
- Special State Championship Promo card!! (while supplies last)
- Prize Drawings between every round for Promos, Boosters, and other Pokémon items!!!
Side Events
>> IT’S THE YEAR OF BLACK AND WHITE AND WE’LL HAVE SOME GREAT B/W GIVEAWAYS AND STORE ITEMS <<
>> IT’S THE YEAR OF BLACK AND WHITE AND WE’LL HAVE SOME GREAT B/W GIVEAWAYS AND STORE ITEMS <<
MEGA-RAFFLE:Anyone who has attended Oregon State Championships before knows it is a full day of Pokemon excitement and FUN. To kick things off we are planning a FREE Mega-Raffle for at least 4 great prizes.
Here are ways you can get your entry tickets:
- You will get an entry ticket when you register for the State Championships
- You will get an entry ticket when you register for the DS tournament
- Entry tickets will be given out as prizes in selected side events
- If you bring a new player that has never participated in the Oregon State Championships before, you will BOTH be given an entry ticket!
If you bring 5 new players they each get their extra ticket and you get FIVE extra tickets!!!
You can use those tickets to enter the drawings of your choice for the following items:
- Pokemon BLACK version DS game
- Pokemon WHITE version DS game
- Full Box (36 Boosters) Black & White set (this prize will be delivered after the set is released in Spring)
- Worlds 2010 Prize Pack including a Play Mat, Cap and other Worlds 2010 items
- Pokemon Banner - This is one of the BIG ones Pokemon sends us for the Premier Events
POKEMON STORE: The Pokemon Store, run by Mrs. BDS, has become a tradition at the Oregon State Championships. This year you will be amazed at the number of great items that we've found. The selection has never been better and we will do our part to stimulate the economy by keeping the prices affordable. In addition to all the unique, hard to find Pokemon merchandise we will also have a selection of boosters and theme decks from most of the recent sets.
DS TOURNAMENT: We will have DS tournament going on throughout the day. The tournament will require you to bring your own DS and game. There will be Pokémon merchandise for prizes, and everyone that participates will get an entry ticket for the Mega-Raffle! We will structure this tournament in a way that those people participating in the main TCG tournament can still participate in the DS tournament so come and do both.
RULES COMNG SOON
LEAGUE PLAY: You can spend your time before, after and between rounds of the main event battling with old friends and new acquaintances, and every one of those battles entitles you to a pick from the card box at the League Headquarters. In the box are hundreds of Pokemon cards from years past, BUT sprinkled throughout the box are some special cards that get you great Pokemon prizes!
FUN ZONE: We will have Pokemon related activities such as Pokemon Rumble battles and a creative center for expressing your artistic skills. Plans are still coming together for these activities so I’ll have to post more details later.
< Based on interest, we will hold side events after the Swiss rounds of the main tournament end >
BOOSTER DRAFT TOURNAMENT: You will get six boosters (Recent sets), which will be drafted in pods of 6 to 8 players. You will then build a 40-card deck. All these cards are yours to keep. Energy will be provided (we will need the energy returned after the tournament). After putting together your deck (you have 30 minutes to do this), you will play three or four 20-minute rounds in a Swiss style tournament (everyone plays in all rounds). Prizes will be Pokemon Boosters. Entry Fee - $20.00
CONSTRUCTED or THEME DECK TOURNAMENTS: Upon request if there is enough interest.
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