Indiana State Championships March 19th

[farbsman]

Pokemon State Championships

Date: March 19th 2005

Time: Registration from 11:00am-12:00pm EST

Play begins at: 12:15pm

Cost for main Tournament: FREE!!!!

Tournament Location:
La Quinta Inn Auburn
306 Touring Drive
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260)920-1900

Please Note: DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL WITH QUESTIONS ON THE TOURNAMENT

Directions
I-69: exit 129 SR8 East - Touring Drive South.

All Ages Welcome!! Pokemon Organized Play is featuring three age brackets for the Main Tournament play. Our age brackets are; 10 and under, 11 to 14, and 15 and over.

Everyone who signs up for the event will receive a special promo card that is only available at one of these events! You will also receive a POP Series 1 pack and Pin.

Main Tournament Format

You will need to bring a 60 card deck in order to play in main tournament.
The tournament will be age-modified swiss and you will be given 30 minutes in order to play each round.

Prizes
So what can you earn for winning? Everyone will receive 1 States Pin, One States Promo, and 2 POP Packs for attending. Top placers in each age group (10 and under, 11-14, and 15 and up) will receive the following:

Please note: The Prizes are larger then what is listed on the Pokemon-TCG Website. The TO has added to the prizes to thank all the players for there continued support.

1st place: 36 boosters packs (1 box) of Pokémon TCG Deoxys, State Championship Trophy, generic winner pin, prize bag, VIP badge, 4-day Origins pass and $300 travel allowance for nationals

2nd place: 18 packs of Pokémon TCG Deoxys Boosters

3rd & 4th place: 9 packs of Pokémon TCG Deoxys Boosters

5th & 8th place: 4 packs of Pokémon TCG Deoxys Boosters

9th and below: 1 pack of Pokémon TCG Deoxys

About Origins Prizes:
There will be a form for the Origins badge that must be mailed directly to Origins. There will be a form for the trophy plaque and the VIP badge that must be mailed to PUI. VIP badges will sent out in one big batch after Nationals. These badges will be good for prereleases, starting in August. Players can only earn one VIP badge no matter how many events they win. Anyone who does not turn in their form in time will lose their prize. The travel awards will be given out at Origins. Players must attend Nationals to collect this portion of the prize.

Side Event Formats Explained

Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, FRLG Game Boy Advance Side Event Tournament

Price--There is no entry fee for this tournament.

Prizes--

1st Place-4 EX Deoxys Booster Packs
2nd Place-2 EX Deoxys Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place-1 EX Deoxys Booster Packs

**Prizes MAY be added depending on participation

Pokemon Requirements:
3 Pokemon of level 50 or lower.
No two of the same Pokémon.
Groudon, Kyogre, Jirachi, and Rayquaza are banned.
No duplicate held items.
Certain powers (Rest, Recover, etc) are not allowed after 8 minutes into the match.
"Modified" GBA cartridges are not allowed.

Disclaimer. You must be able to connect to R/S. In order to be able to do that, you need to beat the Elite 4 and then make sure that they got Celio's Ruby AND Sapphire Plates so that his machine works and that they can they battle against R/S.


Pokémon Modified-Swiss Tournament

Pokémon Modified Swiss Tournament-This tournament will be started after the end of the 4th round of play for anyone who wants to drop from the main tournament. Players will need to bring there own Modified Legal 60 card deck. Players will play a number of rounds of Modified Swiss based on attendance. If there are 16+ players, then we will then break to top 8 to determine the winners. Cost: $5.00

Pokémon Modified Single Elim Tournament-Multiple tournaments of this type will be available after the main prerelease. Players will need to bring there own Modified Legal 60 card deck. Players will play a number of rounds of Single Elimination based on attendance. Cost: $5.00 [/b]

Prizes for side events are based on attendance. The information below shows you if you have x amount of players in the tournament how many packs will be awarded as prizes.

8-11 Players
1st Place-6 EX Deoxys Booster Packs
2nd Place-4 EX Deoxys Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place-2 EX Deoxys Booster Packs

12-15 Players
1st place = 12 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
2nd place = 6 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place = 3 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs

16-19 Players
1st place = 18 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
2nd place = 9 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place = 4 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs

20-23 Players
1st place = 24 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
2nd place = 12 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place = 6 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs

24-27 Players
1st place = 30 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
2nd place = 15 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place = 7 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs

28-32 Players
1st place = 36 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
2nd place = 18 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place = 9 packs EX Deoxys Booster Packs

Food Information

There may be a break for Food. However since the tournament doesn't start until noon I recommend eating before you come. The only break we would possibly take is for Supper.

Registration forms

These are the registration forms we will be using at the State Championships and all our events.

http://www.cardleagues.com/pokemon/info/deckreg.doc
Blank Deck List(Microsoft Word)
http://www.cardleagues.com/pokemon/info/deckreg.pdf
Blank Deck List(Acrobat PDF)

http://www.cardleagues.com/pokemon/info/TournamentRegForms.doc
Blank Registration Form(Microsoft Word)
http://www.cardleagues.com/pokemon/info/TournamentRegForms.pdf
Blank Registration Form(Acrobat PDF)

Hotel Information

La Quinta Inn Auburn
306 Touring Drive
Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: (260)920-1900
Fax: (260)920-1992
AAA 3 Diamond Rating
Website: www.lq.com

The three-story La Quinta Inn Auburn features 66 comfortable and spacious rooms, including King Executive suites and Whirlpool suites, all with free high-speed Internet access, expanded cable television (movie, news and family channels), plus a coffee maker, hair dryer, and more! Guests enjoy a sparkling indoor heated Pool and relaxing Hot Tub and privileges to the YMCA Fitness facility. We have a versatile 2,500 square-foot Conference Center for gatherings for 200 people. Our friendly staff serves up a complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast every morning to help you start the day off right.

The La Quinta Inn Auburn is the place to stay when in town for events at such places as the Kruse International Auction Park. From here, visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, WWII Victory Museum, the Garrett Train Museum, and other great attractions. There is plenty of shopping nearby and restaurants for every taste. Easy access off I-69, just one exit north of Kruse International near the Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Ample parking for cars and buses!

Hotel Features
Floors: 3
Rooms: 66
Suites: 8
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Free Local Calls
Free USA Today
Free Parking
Meeting Facilities Available
Indoor Swimming Pool
Pets welcome, however some restrictions may apply. Please contact the hotel directly for complete details.
Area Attractions & Landmarks

Natmus Truck Museum, 2 mi.
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, 3 mi.
Kruse International Auction, 3 mi.
WWII Victory Museum, 3 mi.
Garrett Historical Train Museum, 6 mi.
Hoosier Air Museum, 8 mi.

Nearby Restaurants

Ambrosia, 0 mi.
Applebee's, 0 mi.
Arby's, 0 mi.
Pizza Hut, 0 mi.
Ponderosa Steakhouse, 0 mi.
Richard's Restaurant, 0 mi.
Steak 'n Shake, 0 mi.
Cracker Barrel, 1 mi.
Munchie Emporium, 1 mi.
Oriental Gourmet, 1 mi.

Guest Room Amenities

Free High-Speed Internet Access in all rooms
Dataport Phones
Premium Cable Channels
Whirlpool tubs available in select rooms
Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron with Ironing Board
Voicemail
Alarm Clock

Breakfast Items

Fresh Waffles
Fresh Fruits
Pastries
Bagels
Cereals
Muffins
Juices
Milk
Coffee

[Mewchou]

I wish it was closer to central Indiana :(

[ST Pika]

I should be there with an invasion force from Team Chicago... it'll be good to go to a local tournament on the last week of SC's- am going down south for the middle week. Hope to see a lot of new and familiar faces there!

[farbsman]

I wish it was closer to central Indiana :(

We tried that last year, had terrible attendance numbers. Had better attendance at Cities last year then I did States. So we moved it further North.

[YoungJohn06]

Wasn't it in Fort Wayne last year? Derek... it's only 20 minutes north of where it was last year... You really should look into moving further south (Not that it matters to me, as you know I do travel) but there IS a good amount of players around Indianapolis... I think that's more where he was talking about. You'd get a good amount that's a pretty good central location. Not trying to butt in or nothing... just giving my opinion =)

Anyway I'll see you guys there, I plan on defending my title =p

[Sceptile7990]

I like the location.

3 hours from:
Chicago
Clevland
Dayton
Columbus (maybe 3.5)

Its close to Michigan too as well as Indianapolis.

I think they'll get a lot of people this year.

[farbsman]

Wasn't it in Fort Wayne last year? Derek... it's only 20 minutes north of where it was last year...
Believe me, it will make a huge difference.

Northern Indiana Cities had over 60 different people attend between the 4 City Championships. Indy tournaments didn't even have a total of 60 players. If I remember right (could be wrong, don't have the email in front of me) Indy area only had 25 different people at the two down there. Most from Ohio and Illinois. I am almost betting the numbers in Northern Indiana would have been higher if the SB City Championships wouldn't have had 6 inches of snow and freezing rain the night before.

I highly doubt this. Can't justify moving the States away from the major portion of the players to an area that just doesn't have many players. There league shows a lot, but yet very few of those league players seemed to show up at a City, so I am not convinced the numbers reported at that league is correct. Most people in Northern Indiana are not willing to travel 3 hours to a State. Can't put it in a location if over 75% of the players in a state are not willing to come. That is just a terrible idea. I am expecting a lot of players at this tournament. Set up for over 100, changeable to 120. From what I hear the hotel is almost booked for this day and the day before.

This will be my last post on this. Nobody complains where any of the other states are held. Even though they are just barely on the state line.

[farbsman]

I like the location.

3 hours from:
Chicago
Clevland
Dayton
Columbus (maybe 3.5)

Its close to Michigan too as well as Indianapolis.

I think they'll get a lot of people this year.

I agree, this is why its held here, its a great location, real easy to get to, lots of places to eat, and a lot of shopping and hotels. That and it did have the second highest attendance in the state for a City (highest was 45 minutes north-west). Would have been higher if half of my league members would have gone. I think they were a little burned out after 6 Cities in a row though.

[ST Pika]

(post edited)

Only 6 cities in a row? I was just getting warmed up...

On a more serious note, I have to agree with Sceptile7990 and farbsman about the location. I was out there for the first time with my dad who happened to tag along on 1/29/05. The location is nice, its right off of the interstate and has all the fast food and regular restaurants you need within a short distance. It's a distance from the big cities, but not too far... the location is central to the player base of the area.

There were comments about in being further south... but the numbers speak for themselves. I was down in Indy for the CC in November- there were only 4 people in the 10- or 11-14, I forget which. Had 18 people total, Ice Cold was there as well. South Bend had nearly as much and that was despite that huge storm...

Indy is only 150 miles away, less then 3 hours. I have to travel further then most to get to this tournament. It may be true that some people dont have the time or the money to go galavanting around the state and the area for these things... I think that's why it's at this location, to serve the most number of people. You can't please everyone, life just doesn't work like that... hope to see all of my friends and some new faces on 3/19. Can't wait!

[Mewchou]

This will be my last post on this. Nobody complains where any of the other states are held. Even though they are just barely on the state line.I don't think anyone was complaining. I would make the long drive if I didn't have a prior commitment. I'm going to Kentucky's SC afterall, and it's about 1/2 hour further.

[Mewchou]

There were comments about in being further south... but the numbers speak for themselves. I was down in Indy for the CC in November- there were only 4 15+ people and I believe 18 total people there. South Bend had nearly as much and that was despite that huge storm...I was at the Indianapolis CC and there were at least 11 15+ players. I know that's not a huge number, but that's way more than 4.

[Ice'Cold]

Well I think the idea of having the tournament more centralized is a better idea, especially when alot more people will traveling around for states.

[ST Pika]

Mewchou, I fixed my prior comment above, I mentioned the wrong age group, thank you for catching that. I have no bias towards anyone running a tournament event, I was just trying to point out the facts. It is mentioned above that more people will be traveling around for states, that is most definately true. Some people will be going quite a ways for their SC's, some will not. The prizes at this level and higher make it worth the drive, especially if you have friends and/or family to come with you- that will the case for me for 4 of the 6 SC's I am attending. The other 2 I am going solo on- I'm making a vacation out of the trip.

Centralizing the location may or may not work, it depends on the player base of the state and the other nearby states. For example, having IL states in Springfield or Normal/Bloomington wouldn't really help because 90% of the player base is in Chicago and Rockford areas. In this case, people can make good arguements either way... and I'm not indicating a personal preference on this subject, nor should one be implied. I will go to wherever it is, it doesn't matter to me. I am merely pointing out a few relevant details.

[Mewchou]

I don't blame him at all for having it where there are going to be more people. It's just too bad the people I play with in Indianapolis won't be able to go to a State Championship, that's all.

[ST Pika]

Hey, Mewchou, try and organize a van group or something- those are the best ways to get people to tournaments and to spread the cost out. That's how a lot of people from my area get to tournaments, lots of them don't have their own cars or don't want to drive long distances.

[YoungJohn06]

I'm not trying to start a fued or nothing but I have to correct a few things here

ST pika and Mewchou you guys are discussing two totally different events lol.

Mewchou is talking about the INDIANAPOLIS CC
ST pika is talking about the PLAINFIELD CC

Plainfield numbers did stink, I will agree to that. We had I think 18 total... most were from out of town but like 6-7 locals I believe. The reason for this though was because we didn't know it was a church town and the event was on Sunday

The event Mewchou is talking about, Indianapolis which was held on a saturday not to far from the Plainfield (in good driving distance it wasn't that much further) we reached 29 people I think

Only 8 of those were from Ohio (the only other state to have players compete in this... that means there was 21 local players. I was at both of these events and the Indy was much better than Plainfield because of attendence.

Derek I'm not trying to get you to change where the states are, I'm just trying to get you to realize that there are really a lot more players down there from Indiana... you know I don't mind the travel to either area as I attend both places. I'm not trying to make you mad or anything so if I do I apologize but is there someplace further south, closer to the Indianapolis area that would be about equal driving distance so you can keep most of the players you get now and gain the ones from Indianapolis. Most of the time do you really get THAT many locals at yours? I'm just wondering because most of the time people I see coming to the events (From the ones I attended) were all MI/IL peeps with a very small amount from Indy... you'd get a much larger local player base closer to Indianapolis (as long as the events are on Saturday). Hope I didn't upset you by this, that wasn't my intent I just know there's a lot of players down there that don't get much in the way of OP other than league and they love it. I'm just trying to get them some help so they can attend more events.

[ST Pika]

I see... the circumstances do make sense for what happened at Plainfield. I stand corrected. <Does a little now before YoungJohn06> I did also suggest caravans to get groups of people to the event, wherever it may be. If I was passing thru Indy on the way to a OH or KY event and had room to spare, I'd let everyone know on the board and arrangements could be made, my car has become a travel service, lol.

[farbsman]

Most of the time do you really get THAT many locals at yours? I'm just wondering because most of the time people I see coming to the events (From the ones I attended) were all MI/IL peeps with a very small amount from Indy... you'd get a much larger local player base closer to Indianapolis (as long as the events are on Saturday).


You have to remember some of my local player base is from Michigan. I am only 10 miles from the Michigan border where I run my normal prerelease and leagues. I have a lot of players that travel to Indiana for league.

If I moved it to Indy, not only would I have no judging staff, I would also only have Ohio and Indianapolis players at the event. Most of the players that are local (local being an hour driving distance) are not willing to drive 3 hours to play in Indy. Why run my event in a place that almost all my locals wouldn't attend.

I was told to run the event by Pokemon USA in the area with the most players. After looking at prerelease numbers and city numbers I would have a lower attendance if I would have run it in Indy instead of Auburn.

That is why I ran Indiana both years up North. Last year I was told what city to run the States in and that didn't work. This year I am running it where I wanted to last year. This place is 10 times easier to get to then the place in Ft. Wayne. There is also a lot more to do in driving distance. The Auburn cord-duesenburg museum and the ebay autos aution place are both in Auburn.

I had this same discussion about Michigan States with some players up there. Garden City always ran events and had States. However, The Jackson/Ann Arbor Area has more players then in Rochester Hills/Garden City area. Tecumseh which is 15-20 minutes from Jackson/Ann Arbor had over 50 players at the last Prerelease. So kinda hard to justify running that one in the eastern part of the state when most players are centrally located.

If attendance numbers were better in Indy, I would have run it closer to Indy. However, the numbers just don't support it. PUI wants the most people to be able to attend the States as possible. That is why I am running it in Auburn.

This is probably the last time I will post on the subject. Numbers don't lie, PUI had no problem with the decision. When the numbers change, so will the location.

Now why the questions on Indiana but no complaints on Ohio. It isn't centered either. Neither is Missouri, Illinois, or any the others. Why am I the only one being questioned on location? I already know the answer to that question. Wonder how many complaints I will get in May/June also.

[ToysRUsKid]

No offense to anyone, but why do you guys are complaining about driving =/?

"quote"

Most people in Northern Indiana are not willing to travel 3 hours to a State

"end quote"

Not to be like complaining or anything, but Cali players have to drive the following
Oregon: 10+ Hours
Nevada: 10 Hours
My Cali States: 8 Hours.

Just be happy you guys are close honestly.

[ST Pika]

Well, certain locations have the advantage of being very centralized- Chicago, ST. Louis, OKC, Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta, etc. provide the player who can drive 0-5 hours with lots of options. I know some places out west have bigger distances... but they're a decent bit with a day's drive. I had only 2 people go to more CC's then me, and both were from California. (Both had 12 vs my 11) There must have been a lot going on out there for that to be accomplished.

One must deal with the circumstances of their area, we live where we live. Thank God I dont live in Alaska still or I'd only have one CC to go to and no states, unless I drove/flew down to Vancouver or Seattle. Anyone in NW Canada, Alaska, or any other Canadian province with the exception of S. Central Ontario and SW British Columbia is really only in range of one or maybe 2 SC's- those people would have a real right to complain about distance to a tournament. And also remember that lots of Canada does not have interstate hwy's like we do- sometimes I think we're spoiled here in the US... but that's another subject. I hope no one takes offense at this comment, I am merely pointing out a few facts.

[Ice'Cold]

Seeing how this event is tomorrow I figured I'd bring this topic back from page 5...Anways I hope I can make it there tomorrow but right now im not so sure.

[ST Pika]

Never fear, Ice Cold... you'll get there.

[PojoNess]

Ness Chuck and Dani are on the way :D.