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Texas State Championships!!
When: Saturday, 16 March 2013
Where: Intercontinental Dallas Hotel
15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001
Crystal Ballroom I, II, III on 2nd level
Special hotel rate for Pokemon Players of $89/night - includes free surface parking and free in-room internet. To reserve your room go to Texas State Pokemon. Once you've selected the nights to book, use group code POK to receive the discount.
New Info: For each hotel night you book in the Pokemon block, you will receive one raffle ticket. If you book your room on or before Monday, 11 March 2013 you will receive an additional raffle ticket. Names will be taken from the hotel list. There will be two raffles - each raffle consisting of a Pokemon Elite Trainer Box, a Worlds 2012 Deck Box and a Pokemon Plush.
Time: 8:00 - 8:45 am registration. You MUST be in line by 8:45 am to avoid a round 1 loss. (pre-registration available - see below)
9:00 am - rosters posted.
9:30 am - players in round 1 seats for player meeting.
Entry Fee: FREE!!!
Format: Modified Constructed - All cards from any of the Black & White sets are legal.
Prizes: Prizing for State Championships tournaments can be found Here. Additionally, there will be random prizes given throughout the tournament and raffle drawings. All players will receive special promotional items for entering the tournament.
Tournament Structure: Players will play Swiss rounds - number of rounds determined by number of players in each division - in which all players play all rounds. Top players in each division - maximum of 16 - play single elimination; best 2 of 3.
Deck List: All players are require to submit a deck list in order to play in the tournament. Players who bring a pre-printed list from a deck list creator such as the one found Here will go through the deck list lines much quicker and will receive an extra raffle ticket.
Pre-Registration: Players may pre-register for the tournament by clicking on Pre-Reg and entering their information into the form. This will be available until Thursday, 14 March. You may also pre-register on Friday night at the venue during side events. All players who pre-register for the tournament will receive an extra raffle ticket.
New Info: NOTE: You must still check in before the tournament. You may check in during side events on Friday night, or during registration time on Saturday morning.
Vendors: There will be several vendors at Texas States. I will have a complete list for you shortly.
New Info: There will be three (3) vendors at Texas States this year. Aaron from Stormcrow Games (sleeves, dice, playmats, packs, etc.); Joel (buying and selling cards - bulk and singles) and Michael (Pokemon themed merchandise)
Community Service 4th Annual Food Drive for the Food Pantry of McKinney!
Once again, Texas State Pokemon Championships is proud to partner with the Food Pantry of McKinney to help stamp out hunger in our community. The Food Pantry has asked for donations of ............. wait for it ........... you guessed it! Dried beans!! For each pound of dried beans you bring, you will receive one raffle ticket to this special raffle. (this raffle is different than the tournament raffle - ALL players are entered into the tournament raffle; only those contributing to the Food Pantry will be entered in this raffle. Everyone is welcome to participate, players, staff, parents, spectators, friends) There will be multiple raffles throughout the day. Prizes will include:
Pokemon merchandise
Pokemon cards
Autographed photo of Maveriks player Rodrigue Beaubois
Target card $5 (2)
McDonald's items
iTunes $10 (2)
Panera Bread card
Tour of Cowboys Stadium for 2
Starbucks $10 (3)
Coldstone Gift Card $10 (2)
Cheesecake Factory $25 (2)
Gift certificates
Rangers tickets
Allen American Tickets
Hotel nights
MORE!!
All donations are welcome - but we really want to emphasize dried beans. Thank you all so much for your support the last three years. Let's make this year the biggest!!
Please be sure to check this section often, as I am always updating the list of raffle prizes.
Side Events - Friday Night: - room will open at 5:30 pm
New Info: All players participating in any of the Friday night side events will receive special Texas Pokemon dice. These dice will only be given on Friday night.
Texas State Video Game Championships!
Entry Fee: FREE!!
Registration at 6:00 pm - start time of 6:45 pm - Swiss rounds in each age division; no top cut
Players must follow rules listed Here. Players must have 4-6 Pokemon in their Battle Box ready to play. Each player must submit a team sheet - similar to the one found Here. Please note: this is an old team sheet so the list of ineligible Pokemon is inaccurate. For the most up to date info, look at the rules listed at pokemon.com.
Video Game Prizes: Prizes for top 4 in each age division.
1st - $30 to Game Stop
2nd - $20 to Game Stop
3rd - $10 to Game Stop
4th - $5 to Game Stop
No Rares Tournament
Entry Fee: $5 (each player received 1 booster pack)
Registration: 6:30 pm - players must have deck list - Start time: 7:00 pm
Format: Modified constructed - any card from the Black & White sets is legal with the exception of rares, any card printed in Dragon Vault that is a rare in another set and Pokemon Catcher.
Prizes: Will be determined by the number of players. (1 pack/2 players will be put into the prize pool)
Draft Tournament
Entry Fee: $20
Registration: 7:15 pm - Start time: 7:30 pm
Format: Limited constructed 8 player pod. Players will receive 6 packs of cards to draft. Players then make their best deck of 40 cards including energy (energy will be available) and play a 3 round tournament.
Hula-Hoop Contest
Entry Fee: FREE!!
Registration: 8:15 pm - Start time: 8:30 pm
Prizes: Something fun - including the hula-hoop!!
Side Events - Saturday: - after Swiss rounds
Win a Pack - 8 person runners
Entry Fee: $5
Format: Modified Constructed
Prizes: 8 person pod plays 3 rounds - win a pack each time you win a game. If you go 0-3, you still receive one pack.
Win a Mat - 8 player pods
Entry Fee: $10
Format: Modified Constructed
Prizes: Each player received one pack. 8 person pod plays 3 single elimination rounds - top player wins a Pokemon Playmat
Win a Box - 8 player pods
Entry Fee: $15
Format: Modified Constructed
Prizes: Each player received one pack. 8 person pod plays 3 single elimination rounds - top player wins a Booster Box
Draft Tournament
Entry Fee: $20
Registration: 7:15 pm - Start time: 7:30 pm
Format: Limited constructed 8 player pod. Players will receive 6 packs of cards to draft. Players then make their best deck of 40 cards including energy (energy will be available) and play a 3 round tournament.
League
Entry Fee: FREE!
Sign up for league - then find an opponent. After you battle (TCG or VGC) go back to the league desk and pick 2 Pokemon cards. Winner gets choice of prizes. Opponent gets remaining prize.
Kids Korner
Entry Fee: FREE!!
Stop by to draw a Pokemon, color a picture or make a bracelet/necklace. Show your creativity!!
Questions?
Please contact Professor Christine with any questions you may have.
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I also wanna play in VCG too 
