Las Vegas Gym Challenge (really in Henderson)

[Stripes]

Hope know one minds me doing this one. I thought I'd get the word out as early as possible.

Date: Saturday, June 18

Tournament Location
Mervyn's Court , Galleria at Sunset, Henderson, NV; 702.434.0087

Cost to Enter
Tournament entry is FREE!

Registration and Start Time
Registration opens at 10:00 am; Reg. for Round 1 closes at 10:50 am

The Gym begins at 11:00 am

How to Sign-Up and Play
Arrive onsite no later than ½ hour before the tournament start time. Thank you.

Please allow enough time to fill out your decklist prior to Registration — download it now, fill it out, and bring it with you! You will need to turn in both your registration slip (available onsite) and decklist at Registration. Also, please rememeber to bring your POP ID. Thanks.

Prizes
The top 8 finishers in each of the three age categories receive the following prizes:

1st Place

• Invitation to the Pokémon TCG World Championships in August 2005
• Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2005 World Championships
• VIP Badge
• Combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions

2nd Place

• Combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
3rd-4th Place

• Combination of 9 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions

5th - 8th Place

• Combination of 4 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
Side Events

Booster drafts will be offered throughout the day and will consist of single-elimination rounds—$15 entry fee; prizes = 5 boosters for 1st, 3 boosters for 2nd, and 2 boosters for 3rd-4th.

Constructed tournaments will be available and will consist of single-elimination rounds—$5 entry fee; prizes = 5 boosters for 1st, 3 boosters for 2nd, and 2 boosters for 3rd-4th.

Team side events will be offered as interest warrants. Pricing and prizes presented onsite.

GBA head-to-head battles will also be ongoing throughout the day. Winner receives 1 booster (you may only receive 1 booster for winning 3 times).

Tournament Structure
Age-Modified Swiss-style (1 game matches), with Top 2-16 single elimination (best 2 of 3 games) in each age group.

Tournament Format
Modified


There is an awesome food court in the mall. Plenty of attractions in the surrounding area. This tournament happens to be close to me so I'll definately be there. I hope to see loads of people. Post here or PM me if anyone has questions.
More details coming in the near future...

Edit I added the date. Sensei pointed this out. Thanks

[pig19042001]

okay you win but be ready to defend yourself at this event i'm going to the top see you there

[Stripes]

Define this "defend yourself". I would like to see you do well froboy, but it's going to be tough.

[DukeFireBird]

man, i didn't even know this thread was up yet, go Chris for posting this. I will be there in a judging capacity as per Karl, and there aren't any updates at this time other than what is already posted. I hope the entire NPPA will be there. PLEASE contact me if you are unable to make it, and i will try to arrange it for you to go, but no promises...

[DukeFireBird]

Ok, we need some traffic for this thread, who will be going to the GC?

[Cs-God-Poke-Master]

I dunno i may show up X_X

[Stripes]

Lets all give a woot woot! Hope you do!

[Hot_Carl]

Not confirmed yet, but my sister wants to go to the star trek experience in las vegas, so if we get that planned, I will be attending. (You'll know who I am because i'll be the one winning. ;D)

I'll get back to you on it.

[Charizard_Breeder]

Now you know that TEAM LA would never miss a VEGAS tourney...I mean it's vegas baby, VEGAS!!! the good ol Sun Galleria in Hederson...count us in and bet ya we make up more than half your crowd or at least a good portion of it :wink: !!! c'ya in 2 saturday's from now!!!

lates

Jess_E

[Stripes]

Now you know that TEAM LA would never miss a VEGAS tourney...I mean it's vegas baby, VEGAS!!! the good ol Sun Galleria in Hederson...count us in and bet ya we make up more than half your crowd or at least a good portion of it :wink: !!! c'ya in 2 saturday's from now!!!

lates

Jess_E

I'm glad to hear Team LA won't be sitting this out. Good luck! :thumb:

[Hot_Carl]

Just reserved a hotel. I'll be there for sure. :D

I'll see everyone there, and on a personal note: Pig, I am coming to get you...

[ToysRUsKid]

Just maybe, i might come who knows =D

[Charizard_Breeder]

Not everyone appreciates invading armies.ahhhhh boo...where's your "SPIRIT" of the Game??? :confused: hey, Stripes and the rest of NPPA (did i get that right)...they know that this all in FUN!!! besides...stripes and the rest of NEVADA (not sure bout Piggie??), we squashed all the BEEF we had. what's in past, is in the past...old news, you following me??? just a little friendly RIBBING, nothing more nothing less...besides, it's just a friendly game of POKEMON!!! :wink: in the end of it all, we congratulate one another...so RELAX and get to da chopper!!! :biggrin:

have a good and NV we'll be seeing you next week...

laters

Jess_E

[ToysRUsKid]

Let's refresh everyone's mind with what Californians define as the "Spirit of the Game" 1. Posting pictures of there team members holding the 2004 Nevada State Championship trophy dressed as hoodlums. 2. Showing up with a camera so you could rub your victory in peoples faces later. 3. All of your players leaving the store in less than 2 min. after Stripes won in the finals (where was your camera man then hmmm...). 4. Saying this is a friendly game (if it truely was to you guys you guys would be satisfied enough with your 2 Regionals, 2 Gym Challenges, and Worlds not to have to bring basically ALL your players state to state taking away invites from people that can't afford to do what you people do, go from state to state). 5. If everything in the past was just in the past then you guys wouldn't bring up how many championships and top 8s you Californians have all the time now would you.

If I wasn't already going on a big vacation out of the U.S. I would definately make it my buisiness to teach you guys a lesson at Las Vegas Gym Challenge but I guess it'll just have to wait till Worlds (that is if Stripes hasn't complettely broken your spirit already).

Oh Grow Up, its over. Has anything happened since NV States? No, Now drop it, everyone is at peace at the moment except for you obviously.

[Hot_Carl]

I agree with TRUK. I may be talking a little smack myself, but nothing like what was going on during states. Now it's just a little friendly tough talk, now we have to prove we're up to it. If you're a good enough player, 1 gym challenge should be all you need to win an invite, doesn't matter how many your state has.

Besides, if we're only just these "decent" players, how come you're having such a fit we're coming, hm? (And don't say because there's so many of us, strength in numbers won't matter if you're good enough.)

Please, we haven't done anything bad in this thread, don't get it locked for us..

[Stripes]

Hey on a side note will you guys be bringing down Chung Ly and Marroquin? I'd personally like to face them again they were pretty challenging. I'll tell you guys what when you all get down here we can all make fun of pig together :lol:
No doubt this tournament will be tough, but I predict no matter the outcome amusing.

[)v(ajin_ipg21]

OH god... someone's taking those JOKE photos serious?
I THOUGHT THEY WERE great... of course, a CERTAIN sense of humor is necessary... and SO APROPOS, considering TEAM LA is truly A TEAM from LA... not the COUNTY but the city itself...
FROM EAST LA, especially... *esay...* lol

It was a REALLY good LA joke... lol

Hmmm, tho from what I heard... dragonstar... never had the confidence to ID himself at the LV states. o_O... but others did... cool... Hmmm... oh well, bygones are bygones...
THE DVD from the trip... silly... lol

AND IMO, this year... ALL TEAMS should pull together... to DO BETTER at worlds this year... THAT, is the CHANGE and game direction I expect and hope for...

*You think the friendly rivalry was bad, I FOUND THE xenophobic POST-last year worlds' DIATRIBES distasteful, embarrassing, and PITIFUL form of LACK of sportmanship...

This year... WHAT new light can be SHED of OUR TOP U.S. pokemon players...

Hmmm, off topic... GOODLUCK and enjoy!!!
*I don't think I can make any of these... =(
**WOW, I know that mall, went to a QUALIFIER eons ago there...

[Hot_Carl]

And just now confirmed, I will have a guest with me... THE FAT KID!!!

You're all doomed. (jk, but still. :p)

[Stripes]

I'll just arrange for us to have the tournament by the food court :p

[a_shy_girl_1999]

i'll be there, i just hope we dont get lost getting there, lmao... :biggrin:

[cool-dude32]

I pretty sure that I will be making this trips, but I would like to say that the Team LA hostage pictures was just a joke and the only reason we left within the 2 min after the match because We were tired and hungry. So we just left because there wasnt anything else for us to do there.

~Chung

[Stripes]

I pretty sure that I will be making this trips, but I would like to say that the Team LA hostage pictures was just a joke and the only reason we left within the 2 min after the match because We were tired and hungry. So we just left because there wasnt anything else for us to do there.

~Chung

I feel your pain on hunger that day. Who else was ticked off when they said,"Sorry we don't have any more pepporoni pizzas"? I was like stuff you!!! Anyhow my parents saved the day by going to taco bell and bringing back some burritos..
Good for us though this time it's in the mall so fill up in between rounds!

[DukeFireBird]

k guys, I am confirming that I will be there as a judge.
1 thing, please just keep this thread to just FRIENDLY RIBBING
I dont have a problem with that.
If there is anybody from the So.Cal regional that I made new friends with, please make sure to see me. I will be wearing the Blue Pokemon Rocks America shirt with Bulba, Char, and Squirt on the back (no Max this time since im judging)
GL to all who come

[Hot_Carl]

I'll say hi. I need someone to tell me who's who in Nevada anyway. :p

[Martin]

I don't even need to go to this. Hot Carl will win. I plan on winning LA Sunday. So Good Luck.

[ToysRUsKid]

and the Choke of the West has Spoken!

[Stripes]

The words of encouragement are most appreciated :P

[Hot_Carl]

hrm, this thread's fallen back a bit.

4 days away people. I leave on friday.

[lookinforwailordex]

well since it only take 3 hours to get there from malibu we might be goin the slackers so count on us maybe.

[CRIMINAL]

congrats on winning LA martin! OOOOPS
(no hung jokes plz)

[BLiZzArD]

Just rented the car The Heat will be invading

BLiZz

[ToysRUsKid]

congrats on winning LA martin! OOOOPS
(no hung jokes plz)

Hang in there Arizona GC.

There's always next year Crim :D

[Hot_Carl]

WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW, CRIM?

If anyone wants to recognize me there, look at my deckbox, it has the orignal drawing of my avatar taped on the side of it! :D

[DukeFireBird]

Hey Blizzard, ill look for any whismur line cards for you!!! up for trade?
OK all, make sure to get there at 10 for registration, also, ill talk to Bob about the Pokemon TCG gameboy game, maybe we could hold a tourney for that... and if so, im entering

[BLiZzArD]

Always looking for Whismur Loudred and Exploud cards really prefer Holo ones but all are needed

BLiZz

[Charizard_Breeder]

We've got two carload's going, just not sure who? We'll surprise ya gals and guys! catch ya'll in Henderson...

Lates

Jess_E

[HAT]

okay you win but be ready to defend yourself at this event i'm going to the top see you there


the tournament is 2 days away, and if i recall, u don't have a deck pig19042001!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HAT]

Does anyone have Giraferigs? if you have could u bring some, I need 2 for my deck, along with some to collect.

Thank You,
Hat

[Charizard_Breeder]

Hey Josh,

Which one's were you looking for??? from what sets??? hec I got tons of Girafarig's...PM me and let me know???

laters

Jess_E

"goodluck to all playing and we'll see you this saturday!!!"

[spookees]

We shall meet ya in Henderson Jesse!...we got more than 2 going YIPEEEEEEEEEEE
GAME ON!!!!!!!

[HAT]

i need the ones from dragon.

[Hot_Carl]

Also, if anyone has spare sceptile EX's, please tell me before the tournament start. A friend needs them and he'll pay nicely for them.

[Martin]

Good luck to all those attending, I wanna see results as it happens. Spookees, bring your laptop.

[spookees]

Laptop is traveling with me...so YES LIVE FEED from the event ...as long as i can get on wireless we will be good to go!! Wooooooo hoooooooooo

[Charizard_Breeder]

Well well...LOL, 2 cars now turns into 1 - I love it!!! anyways, see you this saturday and I got your Girafarig's Josh...and right on Patricia, live feed if all goes well!!! very cool...

lates

Jess_E

[Scizor]

Wish I could go, oh well, take it home SD.

[Stripes]

By paying nicely for a Sceptile ex you mean $40 then I'll have mine on me.
I'm glad we'll have a live feed going on, maybe I could get interviewed.
See you all there!

[Hot_Carl]

Well, i'm going to bed now. I'm leaving for Nevada in the morning, so i'll see everyone on saturday.

GL Nevada, you're gonna' need it. ;)

[Lugias_Realm]

Bags are packed, got snacks for the roady Now WHERES MY RIDE???? Just as soon as Blizzard gets here we will be on are way. Should be in the city of sin by around 5 or 6pm. Looking forward to meeting people from the gym..

[HAT]

Good luck to everybody playing tomorrow. i hope i win 2 games with my random deck, that happens to be named random deck. i also hope that there is enough people so that we have a top 16. Oh ya, Pig now has a deck(thanks to me).

[spookees]

well well well ... TEAM HEAT has ARRIVED.....see ya all in the Morning!! GAME ON!!!!!!!!!

[DukeFireBird]

ok guys, less than 10 hours away, GL TO ALL THAT COME
REMEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS AT 10 SHARP!!!
We all would like to get home by 10PM k?

[spookees]

ALrighty now...here we go...LIVE FROM THE HENDERSON GYM

Lighter attendance then we all expected

34 (15+)
15 (11-14)
7 (10 and under)

Arizona :
Bin 1-1
Russ 2-0
Justin 2-0
Anthony 0-2
me yes 0-2 crap LOL
jennifer 1-1
John 0-2
Ken 1-1
Ryah 2-0
Wes 1-1
Marcos 0-2
Deidra waiting on time
Joey 1-1
Alex 2-0

Nevada:
Hat (josh) 2-0
Al 1-1 (hat's Dad)

Cali...
Chung...2-0
william 2-0
jesse 1-1
martin 2-0
leo 1-1
mondo 1-1
Matt y (waiting on time)
shrarif 2-0

lunch break right now

[Scizor]

GO MARTIN, TAKE IT HOME! Keep us posted Spookees!

[spookees]

Arizona :
Bin 3-2
Russ 4-1
Justin 3-2
Ryah 3-2
Wes 2-1
Ken is going for last 1-4 he said "HE IS GOING FOR IT, wants everyone to cheer him on!" However, Lugias_Realm is going to try to throw a wrench in his plans...there is a fight for last now GAME ON!!

Deidra 4-1 In the playoffs now TOP 4 playing now 11-14
Alex 4-0 IN the playoffs now TOP 2 playing now 10 and under

Nevada:
Hat (josh) 5-0
Al 3-2 (hat's Dad)

Cali...
Chung...4-1
william 3-2
jesse 3-2
martin 4-1
shrarif 4-1

[spookees]

Our Alex won 1st place in the 10 and under!! 2nd gym challenge win! Congrats ALex...his trip passed down to 2nd place winner Michael
Deidra didnt make it.. :(

Waiting on this final 6th round in the 15 + and i will post the TOP 8 cut.

and on a side note: John beat Ken out of last place well almost....John lost the match but Lori has a shot at last now she is still battling. LOL (update: LORI lost so she beats John out for last place in the 15+)

**** Karl says hi to everyone ...he is way too busy to post stuff right now!******

[CRIMINAL]

whooooo, gl to all at Vegas

[spookees]

okay here we go TOP 8 (15+)

1. Josh
2. Sharif
3. Martin
4. Jesse
5. Bryan
6. Brian
7. Chung
8. Ryah

[CRIMINAL]

can you tell us what they're playing? PLEEEEEEEEEASE

[spookees]

Okay TOP 4 now 15+

Josh
Chung
Bryan
Martin

at the request of the players they have asked me not to post what they are playing Sowwy guys & girls!

[CRIMINAL]

oooooh, nice top 4. Hang in there martin, much love <3

[Flare Starfire]

Interesting...very interesting...

[spookees]

TOP 2 (15+)

Chung vs Bryan

okay and in the unlimited tournment side event is now down to the top 2 My son Joey vs Justin
All arizona.

[spookees]

and the winner in the 15+
is.........BRYAN!! Congrats


the unlimited tourney winner is : Justin Congrats!

[Scizor]

Martin, Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[CRIMINAL]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo indeed, see you all at SD. Congrats to the winner.

[Warbuzz]

Nooooo!!!.....so close, mr Bucks....Oh' well

[DukeFireBird]

congratulations to all who came out to Vegas/Henderson for the Gym, It was great seeing old friends, and making new ones!
WE HAD 1 TEAM MEMBER GET THE TRIP TO WORLDS! GO MICHAEL!!!!!

Congrats to Bryan, another Nevadan to win!

[Stripes]

The victory stays in Nevada!! I'll put my report up tomorrow, giving time for all my Cali. friends to get home.
It was a pleasure to go head to head against Martin...indeed the best of the two of us (this time) won. I look forward to our next match.

[Charizard_Breeder]

Hey Peeps,

whoa, what a ROAD TRIP!! 2nd place to chungers (aka Chung) :wink: - congrats to Bryan R. :thumb: great job!! he took me out in the Quarter Finals (TOP 8)...I tried, but hec good event all around!! Vegas Baby, VEGAS!! Chung's 2nd place "CURSE" lives on, can it be broken next weekend...we'll see!!

later days and c'ya at WORLDS Nevadians...

Jess_E

[Hot_Carl]

meh, I went 2-3 and drop, but it was my own fault for staying up all night the night before.

I don't really care though, I had a fun time. Sucks though that my best setup all day was against stripes AFTER I dropped. :/

I guess i'll put up a report later, but I took very few pictures, and most of the report will be about the time spent rather than the matches. It was a fun weekend.

[Lugias_Realm]

I would post a report but I sucked!!! Got so bad that in Round 1 playing William Hung I literally gave him the match do to stupidity and poor clock management. Had him set up for a lose from the beginning but due to the way the match was playing out neither of us had taken a prize when time was called and I played too defensive and cost myself a sure win. Your lucky there wasn't 5 more minutes or better clock skills on my part , I had you William and you know it... Would have never left the Dunsparce active to let you knock it out in sudden death had I known thats where we were heading. Everything else on the bench would have with stood a Zappy hit. But whats done is done. I gotta pay better attention to game situations. Should have brought up the Blazy 2 turns earlier. Ended up being a strange day all around. Can not believe the amount of Muk decks, they were everywhere....

[HAT]

dont forget the take out the trash deck.

[VulpixLover419]

hello everyone! i was there also. my name is jennifer. i know i battled hot carl because i remember the little picture on his deck box. i had a good time. i didn't do to well.....i only won 2 of my matches! oh well.....it was nice to meet new people. i will be there at worlds! talk to everybody later!:-)

[Hot_Carl]

Yeah, that match wasn't fun. My first 6 turns I had to pass with a water on a TRR slugma. Bleh.

I might have been able to come back if there was more time, but meh, a full blaze setup is difficult to get through anyway. Good game.

[VulpixLover419]

ok, now i remember you! yeah, that was too bad for you. yeah, my deck happened to acutally set up the way it was supposed to. but, as you can see from how many times i won, it didn't do that much else of the time. but, yes good game.

[HYDRO SKUDZ]

and team sin city takes the victory :biggrin: