IL State Championship.

[Yusuke Urameshi]

All I know for certain, is that it will be held at Pastimes in Niles Illinois on March 18th. If anyone else has any information, PM it to me or post it here and I'll update this post.

EDIT: I am adding the information from the Pastimes web site.

Date: March 18th
Time: 11 a.m. registration / 12 Noon Start
Entry: Fee FREE
Format: The tournament is run using the Modified Format and Swiss pairings. See the Tournament Rules for additional information about the Modified and Swiss formats. The number of Swiss rounds run will depend on total attendance at the event.

After Swiss rounds are complete, there will be a cut to single-elimination finals. The number of players to qualify for the finals will depend on the total attendance in each age bracket, with a maximum of 8 playing off in any one division. You must fill out a deck registration sheet.

Preliminary rounds will be Age Modified Swiss single game matches. The finals, by age, will be 2-out-of-3 game matches, single elimination.

Prizes: The top finishers in each age group (15+, 11-14, 10 and under) will receive the following prizes:
1st Place
A Pokemon TCG State Champion Trophy
A $300 travel allowance to attend the Origins International Game Expo and participate in the Pokemon TCG National Championships. This award will be given on-site at the event.
Four-day admission to the Origins Game Expo in Columbus, Ohio
36 booster packs of Pokemon TCG: EX Legend Maker
Other cool Pokemon Merchandise!

2nd Place: 16 booster packs of the Pokemon TCG: EX Legend Maker

3rd & 4th Place: 8 booster packs of the Pokemon TCG: EX Legend Maker

5th through 8th Place: 4 booster packs of the Pokemon TCG: EX Legend Maker

Participants will receive a Pokemon TCG State Championships promo card, a commemorative State Championships pin, and four (4) POP Series Two 2-card promo packs while supplies last, all just for playing!

Straight off the Pastime Pokemon Site.

[Poliwag92]

Vince is probably the Head Judge.


What else is there to yap about?

[Yusuke Urameshi]

Well, we kind of need information. No one else put this up, and I wasn't going to wait for Pastimes to get off their lazy bums to do it. They never would. Vince, if you are Head Judge, I can't wait to meet you. Camille says you are like a PTO GOD. I can't believe there is a better PTO than Camille. Care to prove to me that there is? Your chance is at States, Vince. See you at States Poliwag.

[bullados]

More than likely, Vince is running this event. I too am surprised that there has been no official link to this yet. Since you took it upon yourself to put this up, could u please post the date/time/info for the event? That would be VERY helpful!

[Yusuke Urameshi]

1. The date is already up.
2. If I knew the time, I wouldn't be asking other people.
3. Read the first post carefully. I am stating that I need to know that information.

[bullados]

Ahhh, OK. Straight off the OP website...

Date: 3-18
Registration: 11:00
Start: noon

I should be back for this one, depends on my ride back from college.

[meganium45]

Use 60 card modified decks?

Jimmy and James won't be there.

Pooka rulez!

More to follow

M45

[Yusuke Urameshi]

I think everyone knows to use 60 Card Modified Legal decks. *thinks to self* "No thankyous? Hmph!":lol:

[PokeMama]

The link you have posted to their main website doesn't even have any mention of any Pokemon anywhere on it, and their Pokemon site (http://www.pastimes.net/pokemon.htm) doesn't either, at the moment. But since it's only 3 weeks away, I'm assuming at some point they'll update it. At any rate, you may want to change that link on the top here to their Pokemon site.

[SupremeBlader22]

it says the 3-19 on pastimes website..which one is it?

[Yusuke Urameshi]

Ok, Camille. I'll change it. I just copied and pasted what was on POP. I was told and POP was told that Illinois State Championship will be held on the 18th of March.

[bullados]

It's listed on the Events page, here: http://www.pastimes.net/events.htm

Hey, Vince, did they change the date? It says the 18th on the POP website, but the 19th on the Pastimes site. I need to know this cuz there might be a good amount of Urbana people coming up for this one, and possibly Manitowoc on Sunday. Thx!

[Tank68]

Ok, so when is it? Has it been determined yet & I missed it? James & Jimmy wont be there? How come? Someone please update this for me! Thanks!

[bullados]

Confirmed date: March 18th, 2006

Confirmed time: 11 reg, noon start

From what I've heard, the Ballards are going to Iowa to defend their State Championships from last year.

[meganium45]

No, sorry, you all have no idea.

The 10- judges for the IL State Championship will be......

Andrew K. 3rd place Nats 2005
James B. 2nd Place Nats 2005

Both have their title! I am not sure if Jimmy is running to IA or not, but I do know that I am getting James!

So, the judges, really, look like this:

Andrew K.
James B.
Ness (maybe)
Colin M. (if he wants to)
Me (cause I am that way!)

Talk to you soon!

Vince

[BigChuck01]

I'll judge if I win IN states this weekend :-D.

[Poliwag92]

So the 18th?

[Rulemaster]

a week from saturday

[bullados]

I'm still willing and able to help out wherever you want me to. Any experience b4 Regionals is a good thing...

[meganium45]

Come on Chuck!

That would make just...wow...what a judging team

[Yusuke Urameshi]

FINALLY! Pastimes put up the State Championship information, the lazy bums! These are some MASSIVE prizes. I wonder what a melted Pokemon TCG State Championship Winner's Trophy would look like.............Lol.

[PokeMama]

I also see they have a Magic Championship the same day there. So anyway it says at their site that
Pokemon State Championships This event will be held in our Game Annex at 8357 Golf Road.
I see that's a different address than Pastimes regular address of 8351... is that "Annex address" where I should be sending our players? Can any local players tell me about it, is it like next door or something? Do they have rules about no food inside? Should I be telling my players to eat before they get there? Anything else we should know about going there? I just want to save any confusion with my players who are attending and give them as many details this week at our States Practice tourney as possible.

A melted State Trophy? Are you nuts? I hear they look pretty sweet!

Als if you want to fill out your Deck Registration Form ahead of time, here's a quick link to it for you:
States Deck Registration Form (http://op.pokemon-tcg.com/content/events/docs/State_Deck_Form.pdf)

[Poliwag92]

Camille- Its in the Same building but you do know they have moved right? You go in the front door and theres a gaming area in the back. So no,no different door, its the same door that it was for Cities there.

There is no food or drink allowed in the building. But sometimes they let people do it. So just to be safe i would say eat before or unless you have to eat outside if they talk to you there.

nothing else i can really think about that you need.

[meganium45]

If they go to the main Pastimes address....they will get there.

Kind of nice to have our own dedicated space to spread out in away from scary Magic players...

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Hopefully, we will have the fun judges!!!

Thanks

M45

Someone get Ness to drop me a PM if he is going to be there!

[Jay Zarcadius]

i'd join the force....but i need one of those shiny trophies, lol
plus we still havent gotten word if we are even gonna be there....lol

[PokeMama]

Ok cool! Just wanted to make sure I send ma peeps to da right place! :biggrin: They'll be sportin' their new Team TIY shirts too :clap:

[Tank68]

Well we thought we were going to this one. Maybe I'll just be going. The wife & kids are heading to Texas for Spring Break & are going to catch the Pokemon Mall Tour event in Dallas on the 18th. So count them out!

[Yusuke Urameshi]

Are you all ready to get OWNED!?!?!? I'm going to OWN you ALL!!!:lol:

[PokeMama]

One more week to go! If anyone wants to test out their decks, feel free to join us at TIY tomorrow to practice (if you're not going to IN that is). Not much time left to get those decks perfected!

[Brolly]

How many people do you guys think will show up?

[bullados]

Considering the Rockford CC numbers, I'd guess that it would come close to the century mark overall, which is why I'm wondering how many ppl M45 will be having on staff...

[Jay Zarcadius]

enough....dont worry about that, lol
we ran MO with like 5 or 6, and there were 90 something people....but there'll be plenty there, seeing as more people from here have won their titles, they've joined the force.

[CHARIZARD MASTERTRAINER]

Can't wait, it should be fun....me and pooka are getting ready to pwned you all....lol

CMT

[Yusuke Urameshi]

You are the one that is going to get OWNED!

[Brolly]

Registration starts at 11 AM, event starts at 12. How long do you think it will last?

[meganium45]

Well, Let's see...VINCE is running it...

So, if Missouri was done 6 rounds and 3 playoff rounds in 7 hours...my goal is 8 for Illinois!

3.5 hours for swiss, 3 hours for playoffs, one lunch hour...

Sorry kiddies, not buying you lunch

[Brolly]

8 hours?! From 12-8?! Dude that kicks *** yo! Rock on!

Are there going to be any side events for those who did not make top cut?

[Jay Zarcadius]

WHAT?!?
NO pizza!?!
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

[Brolly]

Another question, how much time do we get for lunch? LOL

What are some good places around there to go get a bite?

[bullados]

It's a block away from an indoor mall. There are at least 2 sitdown places in the parking lot, plus a Wendy's not too far away. There's another sitdown accross the street, plus another 2 fast food places there. A couple of Asian buffets in that strip (from what I remember). There is a McD's and BK not too far from the tournament. There will be plenty of eatings to be had here.

[PokeMama]

But no bringing in food, right?

[Brolly]

But no bringing in food, right?
I think the answer to that is no..

How much time do we have for lunch though?

[PokeMama]

I think he said an hour, which should be plenty of time given there are so many nearby places to get some food :smile:

[Jay Zarcadius]

dont worry, if its an M45 event, then there'll be plenty of time.....there always is

[Yusuke Urameshi]

6 days away! 144 hours away! 8,640 minutes away! 518,400 seconds away! Whoopeeee!!!!!

[Jay Zarcadius]

wow.....someone (hint hint) has way too much time on their hands
XD

[Yusuke Urameshi]

It only took a minute. I had a calculater.

[BigChuck01]

Chuck takes an energy 1-0 lead in the finals of Indiana against Moss. Looks like he's gunna be judging IL... OOPS! BigChoke01 :(

[Yusuke Urameshi]

I changed the information on the 1st post to the information from the Pastimes Pokemon web site.

[Dek]

Well guys. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it for a few reasons...

1. I'll be at the UIC Pavillion for the FIRST Midwest Regional (http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/regional/midwest.htm) (Team #111 ftw!)
2. Right after #1, I'll be at Harper College, seeing Guys and Dolls (a few friends are in it)
3. I don't have a deck ready.

[Brolly]

I got a question, for those who don't make top cut, are there going to be side events for them?

[meganium45]

We are going to miss you 0

I am actually getting geared for this event!

We have a 5* lineup of judges....

Including...

Ness...Me....Colin (if he comes)...Andrew

More judges to be added.

Talk to you soon.

Vince

Oh and to confirm...

1. We have dedicated space, the annex is quite large.

2. Lunch break is for one hour...noone gets left behind.

3. The goal is to keep this thing moving...you will notice, perhaps, a lack of computers being used.

4. Cut in all 3 divisions will be, at most, a top 8 (straight off the PUI website - their requirement)

From the Site:

What is the tournament structure?

The tournament is run using the Modified Format and Swiss pairings. See the Tournament Rules for additional information about the Modified and Swiss formats. The number of Swiss rounds run will depend on total attendance at the event.

After Swiss rounds are complete, there will be a cut to single-elimination finals. The number of players to qualify for the finals will depend on the total attendance in each age bracket, with a maximum of 8 playing off in any one division.



Talk to you soon!

[Yusuke Urameshi]

Is there going to be a Side Event for those of us who don't make the Top Cut?

[Brolly]

^ LOL

I just asked that question twice, and it still didn't get answered, with you, thats a third time.

Lets go for a fourth one: "Is there going to be side events for those who didn't make top cut?"

And another question, these judges are friendly right? What if I see one near at the begining on the turn and I mulligan, can I just show him my hand instead of my opponent? lol

[meganium45]

A. There will be side events. I have to work these out with Alan, TBA - count on a draft though

B. If you find yourself in a Jynx v. Jynx battle, do me a favor and call me over right away.

C. If you mulligan you must show your opponent and give them time to look.

D. There will be side events. I have to work these out with Alan, TBA - count on a draft though.

Thanks!

M45

[Brolly]

Alright! Thanks for answering my question. Whats a draft? Is that were you pay like $20 and you give the participants a starter and five packs to build a deck from?

[Skarmbliss]

im going to pawn you all like i did to you guys on december 18th for CC.:biggrin:

[meganium45]

What is a draft??

OK, a draft is the REAL way to play sealed.

Each player gets 6 packs of Pokemon Cards (no don't open them yet!)

You get placed in "ideally" a 6 person pod. You open a pack, select one card, and pass the rest of the pack, getting a pack minus one card from the player next to you. Repeat until all cards gone...go to pack 2 and pass the opposite way...3...4...5..6..

Then you build a 40 card deck - with no limitations as to numbers of cards...pull 2 shinings, play 2 shinings...we actually had a deck where a kid played 20 Magma's Rhyhorns and WON.

I provide the basic energy (not dark or metal) and off you go!

Talk to you soon!

Vince

[Brolly]

That sounds like a lot of fun! Once you get it organized and all, how much do you think will be the fee to get into it?

[yoshi1001]

I'll be there looking to get and get rid of some cards.

[PokeMama]

I think there will be about 12 or 13 coming from Rockford, far as I know so far. That's pretty good for us since most of our players aren't able to travel to distant events, unlike most of you who are all over the region :wink: .

[swanton1717]

Vince i'll be there if u take me, or I go with Anthony or who ever. I'll tty tomorrow night about the plans and such =D

~Colin

[Jay Zarcadius]

That sounds like a lot of fun! Once you get it organized and all, how much do you think will be the fee to get into it?
for the draft, im sure it will be $15, i ran the one in MO, and thats how much it was, and they usually are every other time we hold one, so count on it being $15

[bullados]

Jay, I would be cautious about naming a price right now. I'd expect the conservative amount ($20), and be pleasently surprised if it turns out to be less than that.

[Moss Factor]

I'm so glad I won't be having to play the day after St. Patrick's Day :D

[Brolly]

^ So you already played or is gonna play on Sunday.

How many rounds of swiss? Then after Swiss is done, Top 8?

[Moss Factor]

No I won a states so I can't play. Which is probably a good thing cause I'm pretty sure the day after St. Patty's would be a real pain waking up and driving three hours to concentrate for 12. Now I can just take it easy :D

[BigChuck01]

Rub it in more you retriever ripping DONK!

[PokeWisconsin]

Yeah you pidgeotto lugia water holon magneton SAC!

[Rulemaster]

yeah moss honestly what are you referring to? what about st. patrick's day would keep you from playing the best pokemon of your LIFE?

[Brolly]

Does Pastimes have a bathroom? LOL

[PokeMama]

Are you serious? That's just silly, they're a business, of course they do. Let's just hope for everyone's sake they're well stocked and have some air fresheners in there! I have a hunch there will be a lot of people there.

[Moss Factor]

I think Brolly was making a joke implying I might "get sick" the day after.

Trust me, I never have and never will. I drink in MODERATION!


Chuck: with <2 min left, what do you do if I simply promote Steelix ex? YOU LOSE THAT'S WHAT, I HATE YOUR GUTS!

[Rulemaster]

Does Pastimes have a bathroom? LOL

I heard that the new store is a crudhole (not that the other store was great either)

[CHARIZARD MASTERTRAINER]

This is weird, when did a post about the state champs suddenly turn into a topic about bathrooms...lol,

Silly people, trix aren't for you!!!

CMT

[Ice'Cold]

The new pastimes store is actually a lot nicer than the last one was. Better bathrooms, carpeting, lights and round clocks in both directions. Now they did have to sacrifice a LOT of space so it will probably be quite crowded.

[PokeMama]

I wonder what the total will be for Saturday's event. I think I counted 14 going from TIY now. I saw that IN had 84, MI had 80... wonder if IL will break those? I think it could! IA is the same day and WI the next day... man, what a weekend!

*Edit* We've got another one going from TIY, so now there should be 15 there. :clap:

[CHARIZARD MASTERTRAINER]

Cool Mama,

Well from our team, we have about 5 that are going for sure. It should be a great time, I'm not sure if anyone else from WI is coming but I guess we will find out soon enough, I can't wait!!!!


CMT

[Yusuke Urameshi]

Team TIY is going to OWN! We got 15-16 people coming to represent TIY! We will own!!! WATCH OUT!!! We are coming for the Gold :thumb: .......or whatever the medals and trophies are made of. :biggrin:

[Moss Factor]

I'm predicting a lower turnout than MI and IN due to OH states being the same day. But who knows, anything could happen I guess.

[PokeMama]

Ya and Iowa is also tomorrow. And some people will have to decide between IL and WI as it's quite a journey between the two and won't be able to make both. And settle down Yusuke... it's never good to get too full of oneself :wink:

[Yusuke Urameshi]

Sorry, Camille. But you have to admit. With the best players on Team TIY going, chances are high that we're gonna take home the Gold :thumb: .........or whatever the medals and trophies are made of. :biggrin:

[lilgroudon]

Is anyone from St. Louis going because I really need a ride just in case meganium45 can't take me.
-Richard

[Moss Factor]

Talk to Colin, Eric, or Anthony. They told me they're all going.

[PokeMama]

Sorry, Camille. But you have to admit. With the best players on Team TIY going, chances are high that we're gonna take home the Gold :thumb: .........or whatever the medals and trophies are made of. :biggrin:


Well, I still think it's better to be humble and surprised than cocky and disappointed. Especially considering all the amazing players that will be there. :wink: I'm sure everyone will be doing their best to 'take home the Gold' !

[Holy Star]

Is anyone from St. Louis going because I really need a ride just in case meganium45 can't take me.
-Richard
I second this! I need a ride from someone as well! :frown:

[un5een]

Sorry Anthony and Colin are sick and cant go and Eric already qualified and is fat so he isnt coming. Im going with Ben Dolon but i think are car is full. =(

[lilgroudon]

CaCan you please check for me

[Brolly]

Showtime!!

[PokeMama]

Good luck to everyone, but especially to those of you from Tomorrow Is Yesterday! We'll be at the store rooting for you! *waves Team TIY flag of support for fellow members competing*

I hope you all have a wonderful day!!

:clap:

[Poliwag92]

We're leaving at 10 to get there early so I can test a deck that has never been played before

[PokeMama]

Anxious to hear all the final results. I heard there were like 70 there.

[Poliwag92]

Top 4 11- 14 was

Je. Vernola
vs.
Q. Downs

Ja. Vernola
vs.
J. Flint

I got 10th. Bad day :(

[Skarmbliss]

i left after the 6th round and im wondering what were the pairings for the 15 and older?

[SLOW DECK]

10 -
1st Jill (?) Mew Ex Swarm
2nd Jordan T2 Zappy

11-14
1st Jeff V (Rock Lock)
2nd James F (Executor Bomb)

15+
1st Adam V (Rock Lock OF COURSE)
2nd Scott (Amarldo EX)

Don't know the players below.

Vince, Great Tournament, Safe Drive Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ice'Cold]

The Vernolalock in a repeat of Midwest Regionals last year takes both 11-14 and the 15+ age divisions. Details to come, in short I faced menoknow in t8, he was running Dustox ex/Grumpig and against rocklock and went 2-0. I faced Pooka in t4 and he took me all the way to game 3 with less than ten minutes left. I rip a turn 1 sand damage ttar with a double rainbow and a tricky gym, hit the jirachi for ten, then ko it the next turn for an early lead on prizes. I win on time. t2 was interesting, I had never played against armaldo with rocklock but I knew and card with both my major weaknesses could be trouble. I figured out than rocklock can easily take down armaldo ex if you know which calculations to make and do not misplay in key situations.

My brother faced eggs.dec in t2 and it came down to time on an incomplete game 2 (with his opponent only having 1 prize left!) Our other brother james made t4, pretty good for hardly playing any pokemon at all.

[PokeWisconsin]

Congrats to Jeffrey and Adam for taking 1st again with the Rock Lock. You can't stop the ROCK!!!

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[PokeMama]

Wow nice job with Pics already! Congrats to James for 2nd in 11-14!

[Rulemaster]

Talk to Colin, Eric, or Anthony. They told me they're all going.

they lied

[pokemonD4]

Top 4 10-

Pretty new to all this but we wanted to post. Top 4 was well represented by St Louis- 3 made the cut and we are happy to be two of them. We ended up 1st and 3rd.

Finals were
4th Daniel- stl
3rd Ben D- stl
2nd Jordan
1st Jill D- stl
Great Match and Great Job to everyone, players and judges!

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[Moss Factor]

That little girl who won 10- was cute as hell.

[Holy Star]

Top 4 10-

Pretty new to all this but we wanted to post. Top 4 was well represented by St Louis- 3 made the cut and we are happy to be two of them. We ended up 1st and 3rd.

Finals were
4th Daniel- stl
3rd Ben D- stl
2nd Jordan
1st Jill D- stl
Great Match and Great Job to everyone, players and judges!

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Hmm, wonder who that is in the sexy hat...lol

[fchangus2]

Hi, what were the decks used by the 10- top 4?

Top 4 10-

Pretty new to all this but we wanted to post. Top 4 was well represented by St Louis- 3 made the cut and we are happy to be two of them. We ended up 1st and 3rd.

Finals were
4th Daniel- stl
3rd Ben D- stl
2nd Jordan
1st Jill D- stl
Great Match and Great Job to everyone, players and judges!

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[Rulemaster]

That little girl who won 10- was cute as hell.

Can you be any more immature Moss?

Probably

[meganium45]

Hey, being from my gym...she was extremely cute...a good addition to the 10- mix!!!

It was a good event that timed out very well.

Major props to all involved

Vince