Worlds 2014
- Thread starter FunnyBear
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Washington, D.C., USA
Walter E. Washington Convention Center!
August 15-17
Walter E. Washington Convention Center!
August 15-17
keniselvis
New Member
15? I thought it was JUST 16 and 17? Any idea when they will put out a schedule?
Thanks, do you have a link to anything official? I've seen this posted elsewhere, but I'd like to see it from Pokemon.
it was printed in the booklet included in the 2013 worlds decks 
Just to give a more recent confirmation, I asked about the location when speaking to a Pokemon PR rep last weekend at US Nationals. He confirmed it is the Walter E. Washington center, and I let him know it wasn't listed on the convention center website. Hopefully that gets fixed soon.
King Piplup
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The best you're going to get at the moment in terms of it being officially in writing.
At least that looks like it came from Pokemon. What is it?
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And we know all competitive players buy those. Seriously, why do we continue to struggle with basic communication of facts from Pokemon? The date and site has been known for at least a year. Why is it not just published on the website somewhere?
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it was printed in the booklet included in the 2013 worlds decks
And we know all competitive players buy those. Seriously, why do we continue to struggle with basic communication of facts from Pokemon? The date and site has been known for at least a year. Why is it not just published on the website somewhere?
King Piplup
Active Member
The aforementioned Worlds booklet.
Before they changed the website completely, there was a (albeit, a tad hard-to-find) page that listed it. I believe it was an oversight when they changed the way they showed Championship event series.
Pokemon Trainer Char
New Member
I figure this is a good place to ask, but with the World Championship can spectators go just to watch? Should I expect there to be merchandise on sale? I want to go just to watch the events as they unfold and do I have to pay to enter?
King Piplup
Active Member
There's an open gaming room and typically chairs setup around the play area for spectators to sit in. I expect there'll be a lot of spectators given it's on the East Coast (a rarity for Worlds) this year, which'll probably make it crowded.
Nothing's certain until TPCI says so, but there's always been a retail store to buy binders/hats/t-shirts/plushes/etc. The popular stuff (playmats) sells out quickly though, so if you want that, you typically have to line up early.
LCQ info found on tourney locator:
registration will be ONLINE ONLY via this URL, once it goes live: http://2014.registration.pokemon.com/
registration will be ONLINE ONLY via this URL, once it goes live: http://2014.registration.pokemon.com/
keniselvis
New Member
This was last year's schedule. I'm assuming that it will be somewhat similar:
The Pokémon World Championships are open to all spectators. Join us at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, to catch all the action! *Times are subject to change.
FRIDAY
VG LCQ Registration 8:00 A.M.–8:30 A.M.
TCG LCQ Registration 8:00 A.M.–8:30 A.M.
VG Last Chance Qualifier 9:30 A.M.
TCG Last Chance Qualifier 9:30 A.M.
World Championships Competitor Check-In 10:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
Retail Hours—Players Only* 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
SATURDAY
Late Competitor Check-In 8:00 A.M.
Opening Ceremony 9:00 A.M.
Retail Hours 9:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
World Championships Players’ Meetings 9:30 A.M.
Pokémon World Championships 10:00 A.M.
Side Events 10:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M.
Mini-League 10:30 A.M.–7:00 P.M.
Special Character Distribution 12:00 P.M.–8:00 P.M.
SUNDAY
VG Final Matches Begin 9:00 A.M.
TCG Prerelease Tournaments 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Retail Hours 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Side Events & Mini-League 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Autograph Signing — Mr. Ishihara 10:30A.M-12:00P.M
Autograph Signing — Mr. Masuda & Mr. Unno 12:30P.M-2:00 P.M
TCG Finals Begin 12:30 P.M.
Special Character Distribution 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Closing Ceremony 5:30 P.M.
*Players are required to have their badge in order to take advantage of the Player Only retail hours.
The Pokémon World Championships are open to all spectators. Join us at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, to catch all the action! *Times are subject to change.
FRIDAY
VG LCQ Registration 8:00 A.M.–8:30 A.M.
TCG LCQ Registration 8:00 A.M.–8:30 A.M.
VG Last Chance Qualifier 9:30 A.M.
TCG Last Chance Qualifier 9:30 A.M.
World Championships Competitor Check-In 10:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
Retail Hours—Players Only* 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
SATURDAY
Late Competitor Check-In 8:00 A.M.
Opening Ceremony 9:00 A.M.
Retail Hours 9:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
World Championships Players’ Meetings 9:30 A.M.
Pokémon World Championships 10:00 A.M.
Side Events 10:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M.
Mini-League 10:30 A.M.–7:00 P.M.
Special Character Distribution 12:00 P.M.–8:00 P.M.
SUNDAY
VG Final Matches Begin 9:00 A.M.
TCG Prerelease Tournaments 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Retail Hours 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Side Events & Mini-League 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Autograph Signing — Mr. Ishihara 10:30A.M-12:00P.M
Autograph Signing — Mr. Masuda & Mr. Unno 12:30P.M-2:00 P.M
TCG Finals Begin 12:30 P.M.
Special Character Distribution 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Closing Ceremony 5:30 P.M.
*Players are required to have their badge in order to take advantage of the Player Only retail hours.
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King Piplup
Active Member
For one thing, Competitor Check-in is from 5-7PM on Friday night, with the Players Meeting immediately following at 7PM Friday (including the collecting of decklists). This is all per the event listing on the event locator.
Pokemon Trainer Char
New Member
I'm assuming that you divided this up by Friday, Saturday and Sunday right?
If so it sounds like it will be a lot of fun just to go and buy merchandise. I'll definitely go just for that alone! Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for more info as it comes out.