West Stadium*July 17th, UC Berkeley*Door Prizes listed-1st ed Base Charizard + more**

[Gym Leader Blaine]

WEST COST STADIUM CHALLENGE

When: July 17, 2004

Where: University California- Berkeley - Pauley Ballroom (around the Bay area just in case anyone wanted to know)

Registration begins at 8:00 am
Tournaments will start at 10:00 am

Deck Check Sheet (in PDF format) for the event. Download now!!! (http://www.slcpokemon.com/tourneys/decklist.pdf)

Cost: $10.00 (VIP badges will be accepted at the WCSC)

All participants receive a METANG #023 Stadium Challenge stamped Promo Card just for entering

Format: Swiss rounds 1-match, number of rounds depends on number of players. Playoffs will be best-of-3.

Prizes for main event:

Top sixteen finishers in each of the 3 age categories receive the following prizes:

1st Place
 An Invite to the World Championships in August, 2004
 A Travel award for you and a guest to the 2004 World Championships. Click here for details about Travel awards.
 VIP Stage 2 package
 A combination of 72 booster packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

2nd Place
 An Invite to the World Championships in August, 2004
 A Travel award for you and a guest to the 2004 World Championships. Click here for details about Travel awards.
 A combination of 44 Booster Packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

3rd & 4th Place
 An Invite to the World Championships in August, 2004
 A combination of 36 Booster Packs from Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

5th through 8th Place
 A combination of 18 Booster Packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

9th through 12th Place
 A combination of 9 Booster Packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

13th through 16th Place
 A combination of 9 Booster Packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series




Tournament Organizer for the Event: Tymon Martindale AKA Gym Leader Blaine

Head Judge for the event: Richard Walkoski AKA Big Daddy Snorlax

Head Judges per age group:

10 & Under: SD PokéMom
11 - 14: bulbasnore
15 & Over: Chrisbo

Judging staff:
Terry Kamm
Chris Clanton
John Spurlock
Glen Larimer
Nicole
Open

We have room for 4 more judges to help with the event. Please PM BDS for more information

Door Prizes

1st Edition Base Set Charizard (Green Wing)

You read right, a 1st Edition Base set Charizard. Now is your chance to own one of sought out cards in Pokemon.

1st Edition Ivy Pikachu Promo #1

This is your chance to get the very rare 1st Edition Ivy Pikachu promo #1. We all have Promo #1, but how many of them are the 1st Edition. These were printed by WOTC, but at the last minute they decided not to make the first promo card 1st Edition, and they were not sent out to Leagues. A couple of these were put in 1st Edition Jungle packs, but not many were found. It is a very valuable card, and I am happy to give it out as a door prize.

Other Door Prizes will include:

-Box of Hidden Legends.
-Jumbo Pokemon Cards
-Absol Box Topper
-Groudon Box Topper
-Foil Energies
-and much more


Side events
Event Fee:
$20 Booster Draft
Mini Modified Tournaments free
Unlimited Tournament free
Gameboy Tournament free



Side Evens Planned for the WCSC, please remember that they will be more then one GBA and Mini-Modified tournaments, but only one major Unlimited and HL Booster Draft tournament:

Mini-Modified Side Tournaments

Entry Fee: Free

Description: The Mini-Modified tournaments will happen at the start of the second to the last round of the Main tournament and will go throughout the finals. Mini-Modified tournaments will be open to all players that drop out or finish the main tournament early. These will be small 4 Swiss rounds modified tournaments without being age-modified, which means it is open to all players of all ages. There will be a couple of these tournaments throughout the finals.

Prizes for Mini-Modified tournament:

1st Place: 24 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo
2nd Place: 18 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo
3rd & 4th Place: 9 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo for 3rd place
5th – 8th Place: 3 Pokemon Booster Packs




GameBoy Side Tournaments

Entry Fee: Free

Description: The GBA side event will be held during the main playoffs of the West Coast Stadium Challenge. The GBA tournaments are open to all, but we are going to cap the number of players at 32 players per GBA tournament. The GBA tournament will be a single elimination tournament. You will play with 3 Pokemon level 50 or lower. For a complete listing of the rules and which Pokemon are banned from the GBA side event please check our website at www.slcpokemon.com.

Prizes for GBA Side Tournament:

1st Place: 24 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo
2nd Place: 18 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo
3rd & 4th Place: 9 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo for 3rd place
5th – 8th Place: 3 Pokemon Booster Packs



Hidden Legends Booster Draft Side Tournament

Entry Fee: $20

Description: The Hidden Legends Booster Side event is scheduled to happen after the main event. With the entry fee each player will receive 6 booster packs of Hidden Legends to build a 40-card deck to play with. This will be an Age-Modified tournament with Swiss rounds. Prizes to be handed out to the top place players after the Swiss rounds of play to each of the age groups.


Prizes for Booster Draft Side Tournament:
Each age group will receive the following prizes (10& under, 11 thru 14, and 15 & up)

1st Place: 36 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo
2nd Place: 18 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo
3rd & 4th Place: 9 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo for 3rd place
5th – 8th Place: 3 Pokemon Booster Packs



Unlimited Side Tournament

Entry Fee: Free

Description: The Unlimited Side event is scheduled to happen after the main event. This tournament is open to all players, and will be an Age-Modified Swiss round tournament. All cards by WOTC & PUI are allowed in this tournament except for Ancient Mew and the card know as Happy Birthday Pikachu. Prizes are to be handed out to the top place players of each age group after the Swiss rounds of play.


Prizes for Unlimited Side Tournament:
Each age group will receive the following prizes (10& under, 11 thru 14, and 15 & up)

1st Place: 36 Pokemon Booster Packs +
Nintendo Game Cube & Pokemon Colosseum Game+Torchic #006 Promo
2nd Place: 24 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo
3rd & 4th Place: 12 Pokemon Booster Packs+Torchic #006 Promo for 3rd place
5th – 8th Place: 6 Pokemon Booster Packs


Accommodations:

A list of Hotels in the area are on our website HERE (http://www.slcpokemon.com/tourneys/hotels.shtml)


Driving Directions:

DrivING directions are on our site HERE (http://www.slcpokemon.com/tourneys/driving.shtml)


MORE INFORMATION TO COME SOON. START PLANNING YOUR TRIPS NOW :thumb:

WEST IS THE BEST

[Martin]

2004 Comicon, July 25.

My Prophecy.

[Pokeplayer]

I sure hope the location is central enough to allow the Northwest Players able to attend easily..

[Sensei]

So,you`re saying that you`ll disavow any knowledge,huh Tymon?;)

[ToysRUsKid]

I swear, it better be in the Bay Area. SoCal Gets EVERYTHING, Central CA is due for an event. They get TWO GC's down there, and we get none. Our TO tried to get a GC, but got denied, this is so unfair, I don't have money, nor ride to get down south for events like this, if SoCal gets an SC, they will have 3 chances, while Central Gets None, it costs money for North CA and Upper States to go down, This way, it'll be more fair for all around.

~TruK

[Gym Leader Blaine]

2004 Comicon, July 25.

My Prophecy.


Comicon? Im sure they would not have enough space to hold a 400+ player event.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

So,you`re saying that you`ll disavow any knowledge,huh Tymon?;)

Sensei, it is like the mission impossable thing. If you are caught PUI will disavow any knowledge of you. :p

[Scizor]

TRUK just relax man. You do have a point though and we should get more events up north and Washington/Oregon/Nevada/Arizona should be able to attend a Stadium Challenge, although i'm pretty sure it will be in San Diego, because events have worked out well there before. It would be unfair to completely shaft norcal though of ANYTHING. I'm so there at those GCs btw peeps.

[SD PokeMom]

Well, considering that BOTH LA and SD have gym challenges....

'mom

[Scizor]

I'd also like to know something else that i find quite distrubing: WHY DOES TEXAS get 2 Gcs and a SC? They have had a weak player base for awhile now. I sure hope they add a whole lot more to that list they have up, because two of the best states for pokemon are non existant on their location list : MICHIGAN AND THE KING OF ALL : OHIO. Anyway, anyone else got any more thoughts?

[GymLeaderPhil]

I'd also like to know something else that i find quite distrubing: WHY DOES TEXAS get 2 Gcs and a SC? They have had a weak player base for awhile now.

Uh, you might want to check attendance from the latest events in Texas. For quite some time they were offered only one Prerelease... due to the large increase in attendance, they've been awarded two preimere events whenever they occur. Texas is a large state and in the Southern Corner of the United States. It makes perfect sense, geographically, based on the location of the Maryland Stadium Challenge and US Nationals at Origins. It's also a prime location for those who reside in Mexico.
-Phil

[RainbowRichards]

THE KING OF ALL : OHIO. Anyway, anyone else got any more thoughts?

dude! Ohio got Nationals... :)

[Gym Leader Blaine]

TRUK just relax man. You do have a point though and we should get more events up north and Washington/Oregon/Nevada/Arizona should be able to attend a Stadium Challenge, although i'm pretty sure it will be in San Diego, because events have worked out well there before. It would be unfair to completely shaft norcal though of ANYTHING. I'm so there at those GCs btw peeps.


TRUK, Scizor is right just relax. Im sure where ever the Stadium will be in the CA area will be fair so the most players could attend that want to. These tournaments are for all to enjoy and that includes north CA.

[Sensei]

Sensei, it is like the mission impossable thing. If you are caught PUI will disavow any knowledge of you. :p

I didn`t do it and whoever said I did it is a liar! ;) :p

Yeah,the MI theme is what I was hinting at. :D

[FireFighter095ReBorn]

dude! Ohio got Nationals... :)


Justr like Florida got worlds so both those states are rules out immmidiatly for a stadium challenge.

[Pablo]

i sure do hope it will be in San Diego, that way there might be a possibility for me to go there

-MuD

[DaytonGymLeader]

dude! Ohio got Nationals... :)Don't you mean Stadium Challenge North? ;)

Ohio and Michigan will get GCs. They're still in the planning phase.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Don't you mean Stadium Challenge North? ;)

Ohio and Michigan will get GCs. They're still in the planning phase.

O not lets not start the whole Origans is the North Stadium Challenge thing. There is a totally different thread to do that on. :p

[RainbowRichards]

Don't you mean Stadium Challenge North? ;)

Ohio and Michigan will get GCs. They're still in the planning phase.

Yes, I mean No, I mean - hey!!! How about all you PTOs lobby for a North-Central Stadium Challenge?!?!?!?! We got West, we got East, we got South, but we don't got North... (taking the rest of my opinions to the 'other' thread! :).

;)

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Yes, I mean No, I mean - hey!!! How about all you PTOs lobby for a North-Central Stadium Challenge?!?!?!?! We got West, we got East, we got South, but we don't got North... (taking the rest of my opinions to the 'other' thread! :).

;)

Thank you for going to the othe thread on this one RR. :D

[Pablo]

so when will we recieve confirmation on this??? how come 2 are confirmed and 2 others not?

*prays for San Diego*

-MuD

[ToysRUsKid]

Sala, NO.. It will be in Vegas or Bay Area. Watch. Money's on Vegas.

[Pablo]

how do u know?

-MuD

[FireFighter095ReBorn]

Sala, NO.. It will be in Vegas or Bay Area. Watch. Money's on Vegas.

Monkeys at the mirage dancing with the showgirls on stage or on teh strip dancing for fun. :D Id pay to see that.

In all seriousness i dont think anything is yet confirmed for the stadium challenges. The only one was teh south and besied thats nintendo will be the only ones confirming anything. Once they send out the info on it you will know what stadium challenges will be where. UNTILL then i dont think rumors or speculations should run rampant like they have.

[IvesRountree]

Well, as for Mexico being close to Texas... that is partly true, the main source to pokemon here is not exactly bear there, though, a lot of effort will be placed upon getting mexican players to go to the stadium, our mission: to get as many stadium challenge promos as possible to feed a pokemon crazed player base... If you are around there, and wish to trade yours, we are taking almost any trade... at least a couple of mexican players are getting their Visas as we speak, so hope this will be a good thing, haha, and it can be a multi language meeting, hehehehe.

[soslowpoke]

So wait it's confirmed that there will only be 3?

[Gym Leader Blaine]

so when will we recieve confirmation on this??? how come 2 are confirmed and 2 others not?

*prays for San Diego*

-MuD

I know there are two which is South and East. I bet we will see a West so that is three. Why do you think there will be 4?

[IvesRountree]

3 is the number there will be as far as anyone is conmcerned, or at least that we've got to know, but ´prepare yourselves for the mexico stadium challenge... OK I am day dreaming again, well, not every country can have those... perhaps one day.

[Pokeplayer]

$ on Vegas huh....

We'll just have to wait until the details are announced....soon I hope...

Pokeplayer

[Pablo]

i got confused with the 'North' SC, due to the topic in this sub-forum =P my bad

-MuD

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Sala, NO.. It will be in Vegas or Bay Area. Watch. Money's on Vegas.

Just remember the House always wins. Now we just have to find out if the house is Vagas or the Bay Area. :cool:

[HYPER EEVEE]

I belive that a more central location like the Sf bay area or the vegas area are good choices. It would be cool if it were in a vegas hotel!

[Gym Leader Blaine]

I belive that a more central location like the Sf bay area or the vegas area are good choices. It would be cool if it were in a vegas hotel!

It would be nice to have it in a Vegas hotel, but Im sure they would want a arm and a leg to pay for it. ;)

[HYPER EEVEE]

yeah thats true lol

[SteveP]

I find it EXTREMELY disappointing that the two announced Stadium Challenges are being held in (or very near to) cities were Gym Challenges are also being held! Since Las Vegas currently doesn't have a Gym Challenge, how much do you wanna bet that it WON'T get the West Coast Stadium Challenge? My bet is that it will be in (or very near to) San Diego or Irvine, thus keeping the STUPID trend to give three cities the luxury of having BOTH a Gym AND Stadium Challenge.

[GreatFox]

I find it EXTREMELY disappointing that the two announced Stadium Challenges are being held in (or very near to) cities were Gym Challenges are also being held! Since Las Vegas currently doesn't have a Gym Challenge, how much do you wanna bet that it WON'T get the West Coast Stadium Challenge? My bet is that it will be in (or very near to) San Diego or Irvine, thus keeping the STUPID trend to give three cities the luxury of having BOTH a Gym AND Stadium Challenge.Well... That will work for me! :D

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Since Las Vegas currently doesn't have a Gym Challenge, how much do you wanna bet that it WON'T get the West Coast Stadium Challenge? My bet is that it will be in (or very near to) San Diego or Irvine, thus keeping the STUPID trend to give three cities the luxury of having BOTH a Gym AND Stadium Challenge.

I'll take that bet :p ;) I agree with you that Vegas will not get it, but I think the reason for it is cause they have been advertising "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" Which seems to be more of a adult thing, then a family place image. As for the San Diego or Irvine, I will have to disagree with you on that one. Your bet is the WCSC will be in one of those cities, I will take that bet that it will not be. :cool:

[FireFighter095ReBorn]

Well actually vegas has some family orriented places but your right in stating vegas is alot more adult themed and i dont think anyone needs to go down the strip and seeing a crowd of poke players get bad stars and nasty words thrown at them. I guess well see how nintendo works it.

[HYPER EEVEE]

I dont think it should be in vegas but near would be fine hey Im not fighting for because im near because well im not, but i just hate going down La all the time and around vegas is pretty central for the west coast

[FireFighter095ReBorn]

Well LA might be a good ides for the west coast. I mean san diego is nice but its been there for far to long and LA or san fransico might be 2 good ideas to look into. They have great places for it to be held plus they have both bus,train and plane services there.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Well LA might be a good ides for the west coast. I mean san diego is nice but its been there for far to long and LA or san fransico might be 2 good ideas to look into. They have great places for it to be held plus they have both bus,train and plane services there.

It has been in San Diego in the past like everyone has said, but Im not sure if it will be there this time around. I dont know why, just have a feeling we could see it more north like in LA or San Fransico like others have posted. Besides if it was more north it would make it easier for players from other states to come and play. Just my two cents, of course the only thing I know is that Pikachu is Yellow :p

[ToysRUsKid]

Let it be in San Fran, and it'll be fine :D

[rody1202]

Does anyone know WHEN we'll find out where and when????

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Let it be in San Fran, and it'll be fine :D

Im sure you would be happy with that one TRUK. I hope were every it is, it will work so as many players that want to come can.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Does anyone know WHEN we'll find out where and when????

For which one? Are you wanting to know all three or just the WCSC one?

[rody1202]

All three!!! We had wanted to attend at least one!!! and DC is not possible if it is the 17th... :-( The probably is low that we can make the west... but love to think of the "possibilities"...

[IvesRountree]

My God, PIKACHU IS NOT YELLOW!!!!!! or at least not last time I looked under my bed for it, or perhaps he changed his color after all those advices on fashion given by Elvis (who also lives under my bed).

[Bigpoppabeatdown]

My God, PIKACHU IS NOT YELLOW!!!!!! or at least not last time I looked under my bed for it, or perhaps he changed his color after all those advices on fashion given by Elvis (who also lives under my bed).

i'm confused, was that a joke??? lol

i guess that went right over my head, or something like that

[ToysRUsKid]

My God, PIKACHU IS NOT YELLOW!!!!!! or at least not last time I looked under my bed for it, or perhaps he changed his color after all those advices on fashion given by Elvis (who also lives under my bed).
My God! drop the lame jokes.

Thanks :)

[SteveP]

Hey man, I just got PM'd from someone who knows the West Region Stadium WON'T be in a certain place. Somebody has got to know something out there, and can divulge it.

[Pablo]

well aparently GLB does know i think, it would be nice for him to say where it will be, or at least give hints, i really need to plan before hand for this if it will be in San Diego

-MuD

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Somebody has got to know something out there, and can divulge it.


Yes SteveP, some people do know about it, but right now they are being asked not to say anything for reasons.



well apparently GLB does know I think, it would be nice for him to say where it will be, or at least give hints, I really need to plan before hand for this if it will be in San Diego

-MuD


Mudkip, you are right about me, I do know.


Now before everyone gets all hot on why GLB has not fully said anything let me explain. The South Stadium post was started with M45 knowing where and when they will have their Stadium event. The East post there Stadium with the general area, and a couple of different dates they were working on. I started this post so when everything was known I would have the ability to edit the thread as needed to post all the information for the tournament once I had it together. This thread was in no way made for the reason of “I know something you don’t know” which I know people might be thinking right now. It was started like I said to post information for the tournament once it was figured out.

Let me also explain the reason why I have yet to post the location or date of it, is because it is still being worked out. We have had a couple locations worked out in the past three week, was already to go on them, but for one reason or another they didn’t work our or was not approved. Also just this week I was told I had to change the date the tournament was planned on. Nothing really big, but I didn’t want to post information till after we know for sure. I would feel bad if I posted a date, people started to make plans, and then like this week would of had to change them because of a date change. It would throw peoples plans off for the tournament, and I don’t want that.

We are working 3 or 4 hours a day calling and emailing trying to working out details of the tournament with location, date, staff, and other things as quickly as possible for you players. As soon information with this tournament is known for sure and locked down I will pass everything on, you have my promise on that. I hope to have a majority of things worked out to post next week.

Here is the information that I can pass on IT WILL NOT BE IN NEVADA it will be in California. We are looking at locations that would be centralized so that as many players from California and other State will be able to travel and attend. Besides that main tournament we will also have Side Events. We are working on getting the date set for the middle of July. I am avoiding the 10th as much as possible since the South is and maybe even the East Stadium will be on that day. I do have a Head Judge already for the tournament that I am really excited about having him staff. He is on the boards, is a great person to work with and most people on the boards know him. I will post more information as it is confirmed and known for you guys. Hopes this helps.


GLB

[Pokeplayer]

I know the Head Judge... He's a great guy............

(It's not me)

GLB will let us all know when he is able to....

We'll just have to wait..............

[ToysRUsKid]

Just don't let it be SoCal, they have had all the big events down there since NorCal had a Worlds 02 QT, That's the last event we had here.

`truK

[Pablo]

sorry TRUK:

Here is the information that I can pass on IT WILL NOT BE IN NEVADA it will be in California

-MuD

[SteveP]

PokePlayer, from Seattle, knows the Head Judge? It MUST be closer to him somewhere in Northern California.

[WeileMom]

The PTO at the California State Championship announced the location of the Stadium Challege as
UC Berkley.
There you go, end of speculation- though I don't think everything has been finalized yet.
---Nicole
WeileMom

[ToysRUsKid]

good, im going.

[SteveP]

Let's see. I drive 200 hundred miles north thru CO, 350 miles west thru WY, 150 miles thru UT, 350 miles thru NV, and I finally reach CA. But wait, now I have to go 150 more miles thru CA for a total of 1200-ish miles. Bummer, but it could be a decent distance for my buds in UTAH.

Colorado will be going South.

[PTE_Karl]

The location is correct as Nicole stated below. Additionally, the date for the West Coast Stadium Challenge is 17 July 2004.

On behalf of POP and PTOs everywhere, we thank you for your patience. Keep viewing the boards as more info will be forthcoming detailing the main event and sides.

Have a good day.


The PTO at the California State Championship announced the location of the Stadium Challege as
UC Berkley.
There you go, end of speculation- though I don't think everything has been finalized yet.
---Nicole
WeileMom

[Gym Leader Blaine]

The PTO at the California State Championship announced the location of the Stadium Challege as UC Berkley.
There you go, end of speculation- though I don't think everything has been finalized yet.
---Nicole
WeileMom


The location is correct as Nicole stated below. Additionally, the date for the West Coast Stadium Challenge is 17 July 2004.



Well it looks like the cat is out of the bag now. This is the location and date that we are looking at for the West Coast Stadium Event. It is not fully finalized, hence the reason I have not posted it. We will know for sure this week once we have a couple more things worked out. As soon as it is finalized I'll let everyone know so players can plan for this tournament.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Tournament information has been updated, see first post.

Let the Pokemon Party start :D

[FireFighter095ReBorn]

well this sounds preety nice to see it at berkley university. I will attempt to make it but chances of making it there are 10% due to restriction on money

[The Anaconda]

Muahaha... He finally posted it... Alas, though it sounds like much fun and I would be there in a heartbeat (or rather however long it would take to get there from here in Salt Lake), I have a family reunion that day :( And I already skipped out of my last year's family reunion to go to GenCon.

Hmm... I was really hoping for the week after that, the 24th. Because not only would that not be at the same time as my family reunion, it would also make it the day before my birthday. Oh well. :o

*begins formulating plan for skipping out of family reunion this time :D *

[Chrisbo]

Hmm... I was really hoping for the week after that, the 24th. Ah, but that's the weekend of ComicCon down in San Diego. Too much good stuff to cram in all at once eh? :D

Enjoy,
- CHRISBO

[HYPER EEVEE]

HOORAY THREE CHEERS for the Bay area. Our league will all be there thanx to the location. San Jose players stand a chance! Oh yeah but thanx to Kyle we did win states in the youngest division.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Ah, but that's the weekend of ComicCon down in San Diego. Too much good stuff to cram in all at once eh? :D

Enjoy,
- CHRISBO

Ya, the 24th was our first date, PUI saw it was the same weekend of ComicCon so they called and asked us to change it to the 17th. :cool:

[Scizor]

PTE i propose that the top 8 should be 2/3 matchplay. Less luck will take place in 2/3 espically in the top 8 and help determine a more sound winner. I wouldn't mind playing 10 hours straight even if we have to i just want 2/3 somewhere in the tourney.

[Lex Luthor]

I also would like to see 2/3 in top 8.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

K, Im back from the Family Vacation doesnt look like a lot has been posted while gone. First of next week I will this thread updated with a list of hotels around the area for those planning trips that might want to know. :thumb:

[RainbowRichards]

So it's 'official' - East and West on the same date! :thumb:

[Gym Leader Blaine]

So it's 'official' - East and West on the same date! :thumb:

Yes, it was posted that the East will be on July 17th also. If I had the Choice I would to the West Coast Stadium over the East one, because West is BEST

[RainbowRichards]

If I were in your shoes, I'd do the same - cause West is closer :D

[bulbasnore]

So it's 'official' - East and West on the same date! :thumb:

What we need is an 'out of town scoreboard' and a correspondent so we can post who won with what deck (or even standings) from East Coast. :D

Or, how 'bout a video conference? :D :D Someone with an iSight, iBook & high speed cell modem. I'm good on this end.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

What we need is an 'out of town scoreboard' and a correspondent so we can post who won with what deck (or even standings) from East Coast. :D

Or, how 'bout a video conference? :D :D Someone with an iSight, iBook & high speed cell modem. I'm good on this end.

LOL, we whould have to see if someone on the other end would have the same system. It would be fun to see how they are doing in the ECSC.

[SD PokeMom]

Any word on possible 'group rates' for lodging, GLBlaine?

Thanks,
'mom

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Any word on possible 'group rates' for lodging, GLBlaine?

Thanks,
'mom


We tried, but some of the hotels wanted us to guarantee that we would have 100 rooms filled in order to give any type of discount, which seemed to much to me. I would just use one of the online hotel prices to get a good deal, which is what the wife and I do all the time. I have update the front page to include nearby hotels and also driving directions for those that might need it.

[Scizor]

Hmmm seems like there is a decent selection of hotels. And i did notice the 2/3 TOP 8 - You made the right choice, thanks a lot!

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Since the West is the Best We are the first to bring you the prize list for the main event of the WCSC and the other two SC. Here it is and the prize infomation has also been updated on the first post. All I can say is WOW, and thanks PUI :D


Prizes for main event:

Top sixteen finishers in each of the 3 age categories receive the following prizes:

1st Place
 An Invite to the World Championships in August, 2004
 A Travel award for you and a guest to the 2004 World Championships. Click here for details about Travel awards.
 A combination of 72 booster packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

2nd Place
 An Invite to the World Championships in August, 2004
 A Travel award for you and a guest to the 2004 World Championships. Click here for details about Travel awards.
 A combination of 44 Booster Packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

3rd & 4th Place
 An Invite to the World Championships in August, 2004
 A combination of 36 Booster Packs from Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

5th through 8th Place
 A combination of 18 Booster Packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

9th through 12th Place
 A combination of 9 Booster Packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

13th through 16th Place
 A combination of 5 Booster Packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Hmmm seems like there is a decent selection of hotels. And i did notice the 2/3 TOP 8 - You made the right choice, thanks a lot!

You are welcome for the selection of hotels, we tried our best to put together a nice list for everyone coming to play.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Thought I would let everyone know that PUI had just updated their website with the FAQ for all of the Stadium Challenges, here is the link.

http://op.pokemon-tcg.com/events/faqs/stadium_faq.asp

[Big Daddy Snorlax]

I am more than pleased to announce that GLB has asked me to serve as Tournament Judge for the BEST Stadium to be held this year, the West Coast Stadium Challenge. It is with GREAT satifaction and pleasure that I am announcing the following Head Judges for the three age divisions:

15 plus - Chrisbo

11 through 14 - bulbasnore

10 and under - SD PokéMom

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I still need some additional judging staff, so if you are willing to help out and are sure you will be able to attend the West Coast Stadium, send me a PM and we'll see if we can get you on the team!

Big Daddy Snorlax :thumb:

[Gym Leader Blaine]

I am more than pleased to announce that GLB has asked me to serve as Tournament Judge for the BEST Stadium to be held this year, the West Coast Stadium Challenge. It is with GREAT satifaction and pleasure that I am announcing the following Head Judges for the three age divisions:

15 plus - Chrisbo

11 through 14 - bulbasnore

10 and under - SD PokéMom


Told you guys you were going to love for who we have for the Judging stuff at the WCSC, once again another reason West is the Best.

BDS Wants You to Judge
As posted we have some openings for judges, if you want to helpout and be part of the Best Stadium Challenge this year PM Big Daddy Snorlax and let him know.


Also the www.slcpokemon.com website has been updated with most of the information on the first of this page for everyone. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the WCSC. :thumb:

[SteveP]

When GLBlaine told me at his UT States that BDS would be his HJ, I knew his choice was "choice."

Also, I'm glad to see a "techie" guy on the staff (bulbasnore).

Wish I could come. With GLB as the PTO and BDS as the HJ, it should be fun -- almost as fun as M45's South Region Stadium. :) ;)

[ToysRUsKid]

ooo, nice to know, this gonna be a good event ;)

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Wish I could come. With GLB as the PTO and BDS as the HJ, it should be fun -- almost as fun as M45's South Region Stadium. :) ;)

What ever you have to tell yourself to help you sleep at night with your denial of not being able to come to the West Stadium Steve. :P



ooo, nice to know, this gonna be a good event ;)

Thanks, we are working our hardest to make it the Best Stadium. Plus I think BDS has put a great Judging staff together for this event.

[Sensei]

Wish I could come. With GLB as the PTO and BDS as the HJ, it should be fun -- almost as fun as M45's South Region Stadium.

Yeah,but not as fun as the East Stadium will be!!!! :cool: :D :p

[meganium45]

Sensei just can't deal with bein' third!!!

HEHEHEHE M45

[SteveP]

Yeah,but not as fun as the East Stadium will be!!!!

East Stadium will be fun too, especially if you go forward with our consideration to do best-of-3 playoffs. :D ;) It'll be hard to top your door prizes sensei, but I'm sure M45 will come up with something (although, I believe that M45 currently has the most side events planned so far).

Hey, lets see who can get the most celebs. I'm sure William Hung (if we can really call him a celeb) will show up somewhere. The old MTs will probably drop by at Nationals. Imakuni will be at Worlds I'm guessing. So, who'll show at the various Stadiums?

[Sensei]

LOL. :rofl:

If I`m third,then you guys are fourth and fifth! :D

I`m sure William will at least be at the West.We will see the MT`s at Nationals since they`ll be at Origins.Who else?

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Sensei just can't deal with bein' third!!!

HEHEHEHE M45

True, but the question is how are you dealing with the idea you will be second, since the West Coast Stadium is the Best one. :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

[Gym Leader Blaine]

I`m sure William will at least be at the West.We will see the MT`s at Nationals since they`ll be at Origins.Who else?


From what PUI told me Mr Hung goes to school at UC Berkeley which is were the West Stadium tournament is being held. :cool:

Now he has been showing up to other Gyms around the US, plus Im sure he has promotional stuff this summer so we will if he shows up to any of the Stadiums. From what I have heard is he a good player, and so maybe he will win a trip to worlds at one of the Gyms this month and not need to come to a Stadium Championship, but is welcome to come to the West if he would like. ;)

[Sensei]

Poor,poor delusional PTO`s...they remind me of DMTM and his delusional thinking that Maple Bars were donuts...

The East is best and second to none.You guys might as well just deal with it and get on with life!!! :D :D :D

`Sensei

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Poor,poor delusional PTO`s...they remind me of DMTM and his delusional thinking that Maple Bars were donuts...

`Sensei

WHAT DO YOU MEAN MAPLE BARS ARE NOT DONUTS !!!!!???????????? :p

[Chrisbo]

Okay guys, that's quite enough. No more "trash talking", please. :nonono:

Thanks for understanding,
- CHRISBO, Administrator

[Sensei]

Man,those mods are sooooooooo mean!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :p

[Pokeplayer]

Hoping to attend WEST IS BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yoshi1001]

What we need is an 'out of town scoreboard' and a correspondent so we can post who won with what deck (or even standings) from East Coast. :D

Or, how 'bout a video conference? :D :D Someone with an iSight, iBook & high speed cell modem. I'm good on this end.

I make you a counterpropopsal. I've been meaning to try out my station's live mode again, and with reporters at both events, I could cover both events simultaneusly.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

I make you a counterpropopsal. I've been meaning to try out my station's live mode again, and with reporters at both events, I could cover both events simultaneusly.

Yoshi1001,

If you are wanting to try and set up a live mode at the West Coast Stadium Challenge you are welcome to. Send me a PM and we can talk about it.

[Pokeplayer]

Looks like I will be going.............

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Looks like I will be going.............

Great to hear Terry, look forward to having you on staff :D

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Just so everyone knows I have moved the Hotel list and driving directions off the main page, but added links to our website where they are now listed. This was to make it so the first post was not as long. Plus later this week will will have all the information up on the side events, so keep checking back.

REMEMBER IS YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP JUDGE AT THE WEST COAST STADIUM PM BDS.

[Nick15]

HUZZAH! Finally, a Bay Area event!

I wouldn't miss this one for the world. (^_^) (How ironic though, I would have to miss Worlds for this one.)

[Big Daddy Snorlax]

Another judging slot filled!

Chris Clanton has thrown his hat into the ring as a member of the judging staff for the BEST Stadium Challenge in the US. Pacific Northwest Pokemon players will know Chris from his work on Premier events in Oregon and his participation in events from Utah to Washington. We are lucky to have him on staff, and that happened because he just won the Washington Gym Challenge yesterday. Congratulations Chris!

OK, let's get some staff from the Southwest now. We want a well rounded team don't we? You Professors in California, Utah, Colorado, Nevada and Arizona get those PMs coming.

BDS, WCSC Tournament Judge

[Gym Leader Blaine]

HUZZAH! Finally, a Bay Area event!

I wouldn't miss this one for the world. (^_^) (How ironic though, I would have to miss Worlds for this one.)

You dont have to miss Worlds for this one. Worlds is in August 20 - 22, and the WCSC is July 17th. Plus we will have a total of trips to Worlds that will be given out so you might make both. :D

[Gym Leader Blaine]

what is the format? modified, Unlimited, etc and can you please specify what sets can be used

The main tournament will be Modified which you can use the sets Expedition thur Hidden Legends.

There will be a FREE Unlimited side event with some really good prizes later on in the day for all players that want to play. Plus GBA side events and also a booster draft for those that want to play in that.

[Nick15]

You dont have to miss Worlds for this one. Worlds is in August 20 - 22, and the WCSC is July 17th. Plus we will have a total of trips to Worlds that will be given out so you might make both.

The WCSC is just across the Bay, one trip on BART will get me there in no time. Worlds is a different story, unless I win a free trip (which I doubt I will), there's absolutely no way I can get to Worlds. :( I have no money.

[ultimatedra]

yeah, this will be great....maybe ill meat the one,the only

WILLIAM HUNG!

lol

[Big Daddy Snorlax]

is he coming?

He (William Hung) was at our Gym Challenge in Portland. At that time he was not positive he would be in the Bay Area during the Stadium, but he did say if he was in town he'd be there!

BDS

[Gym Leader Blaine]

You dont have to miss Worlds for this one. Worlds is in August 20 - 22, and the WCSC is July 17th. Plus we will have a total of trips to Worlds that will be given out so you might make both.

The WCSC is just across the Bay, one trip on BART will get me there in no time. Worlds is a different story, unless I win a free trip (which I doubt I will), there's absolutely no way I can get to Worlds. :( I have no money.


Well I am glad to hear at least you will be able to come out to play at the WCSC, it is going to be a blast. As for winning a trip to world you never know, just think positive :D

[Nick15]

Yeah, I also heard from Hung that he may not be able to make it to this one, but I got his word that he'll try hard to get there! (^_^)

If anything, I think he'll be at my Prerelease Tournament in Oakland on June 12th (The only reason my shop got it was because of Hung!)


Well I am glad to hear at least you will be able to come out to play at the WCSC, it is going to be a blast.

Like I said, seeing that it's just a subway trip away, there's no way in hell I'd miss this one. Once again I THANK GOD (or at least the appropriate dieties working at Nintendo) that it's in the Bay Area this time and not in LA or San Diego. :D

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Yeah, I also heard from Hung that he may not be able to make it to this one, but I got his word that he'll try hard to get there! (^_^)



Like BDS said he was able the Portland OR Gym Challenge, and I was able to talk with William for a couple of minutes. He is a really nice guy and is going to try to make it not to win a trip, but to play test decks with the new HL set to get ready for worlds. Which I think is a good idea for anyone wanting or is going to worlds to get use to the new set in tournament play before Worlds comes around.


Like I said, seeing that it's just a subway trip away, there's no way in hell I'd miss this one. Once again I THANK GOD (or at least the appropriate dieties working at Nintendo) that it's in the Bay Area this time and not in LA or San Diego. :D

That would be Nintendo's work, so you can thank PUI at the WCSC when you see them since someone from PUI will be at there.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

*** UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE****


Thought I would let everyone know that we have added another Judge to the WCSC, Chris Clanton. Chris is a TO in Oregon that helps BDS with his events. Is a great guy and won the WA Gym Challenge this weekend. :thumb:

Also I have updated the main post with more information on the side events planned for the WCSC and prizes we are planning to give out. Hope they look good to everyone, here is the information also:

Side events
Event Fee:
$20 Booster Draft
Mini Modified Tournaments free
Unlimited Tournament free
Gameboy Tournament free



Side Evens Planned for the WCSC, please remember that they will be more then one GBA and Mini-Modified tournaments, but only one major Unlimited and HL Booster Draft tournament:

Mini-Modified Side Tournaments

Entry Fee: Free

Description: The Mini-Modified tournaments will happen at the start of the second to the last round of the Main tournament and will go throughout the finals. Mini-Modified tournaments will be open to all players that drop out or finish the main tournament early. These will be small 4 Swiss rounds modified tournaments without being age-modified, which means it is open to all players of all ages. There will be a couple of these tournaments throughout the finals.

Prizes for Mini-Modified tournament:

1st Place: 24 Pokemon Booster Packs
2nd Place: 18 Pokemon Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place: 9 Pokemon Booster Packs
5th – 8th Place: 3 Pokemon Booster Packs




GameBoy Side Tournaments

Entry Fee: Free

Description: The GBA side event will be held during the main playoffs of the West Coast Stadium Challenge. The GBA tournaments are open to all, but we are going to cap the number of players at 32 players per GBA tournament. The GBA tournament will be a single elimination tournament. You will play with 3 Pokemon level 50 or lower. For a complete listing of the rules and which Pokemon are banned from the GBA side event please check our website at www.slcpokemon.com.

Prizes for GBA Side Tournament:

1st Place: 24 Pokemon Booster Packs
2nd Place: 18 Pokemon Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place: 9 Pokemon Booster Packs
5th – 8th Place: 3 Pokemon Booster Packs



Hidden Legends Booster Draft Side Tournament

Entry Fee: $20

Description: The Hidden Legends Booster Side event is scheduled to happen after the main event. With the entry fee each player will receive 6 booster packs of Hidden Legends to build a 40-card deck to play with. This will be an Age-Modified tournament with Swiss rounds. Prizes to be handed out to the top place players after the Swiss rounds of play to each of the age groups.


Prizes for Booster Draft Side Tournament:
Each age group will receive the following prizes (10& under, 11 thru 14, and 15 & up)

1st Place: 36 Pokemon Booster Packs
2nd Place: 18 Pokemon Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place: 9 Pokemon Booster Packs
5th – 8th Place: 3 Pokemon Booster Packs



Unlimited Side Tournament

Entry Fee: Free

Description: The Unlimited Side event is scheduled to happen after the main event. This tournament is open to all players, and will be an Age-Modified Swiss round tournament. All cards by WOTC & PUI are allowed in this tournament except for Ancient Mew and the card know as Happy Birthday Pikachu. Prizes are to be handed out to the top place players of each age group after the Swiss rounds of play.


Prizes for Unlimited Side Tournament:
Each age group will receive the following prizes (10& under, 11 thru 14, and 15 & up)

1st Place: 36 Pokemon Booster Packs +
Nintendo Game Cube & Pokemon Colosseum Game
2nd Place: 24 Pokemon Booster Packs
3rd & 4th Place: 12 Pokemon Booster Packs
5th – 8th Place: 6 Pokemon Booster Packs

[RainbowRichards]

So, Peter in Maryland, Dave in Texas, who's scheduled to cover Cali???

[Gym Leader Blaine]

So, Peter in Maryland, Dave in Texas, who's scheduled to cover Cali???

Dave will most likely be in Cali. The South Challenge is on July 10th, were as the West & East are both on July 17th, so Pete will go to one and Dave will go to the other from what I have heard.

[lookinforwailordex]

wow in the unlitmed you can win a gamecube thats cool

[Pokeplayer]

Sounds like a great time....

Pokeplayer....part of the judge staff

[korythatsrightmare]

I noticed that 4 judging positions are open. If I participated in the main event, could I judge for one of the huge side events? I am 15, but extremely responsible, and don't need much attention. I am good at leading and can act well manered if you let me judge. Do I have to be a professor? Please answer some of my questions and thanks.

[RainbowRichards]

I am 15, but extremely responsible, and don't need much attention. I am good at leading and can act well manered if you let me judge.

So, does this mean you will act ill-mannered if they don't :p (lol - j/k!!) Since I'm judging on the East Coast, obviously I'll have no say-so, but I DID wonder about that...

[Gym Leader Blaine]

wow in the unlitmed you can win a gamecube thats cool

Plus a box of Hidden Legends for first place. Also remember this is per age group, so there will be a total of three Gamecubes given out at the WCSC. :eek: ;)

[Gym Leader Blaine]

I noticed that 4 judging positions are open. If I participated in the main event, could I judge for one of the huge side events? I am 15, but extremely responsible, and don't need much attention. I am good at leading and can act well manered if you let me judge. Do I have to be a professor? Please answer some of my questions and thanks.

We are looking for judges that will help out the whole day with the main event and the side events. If you are interested in helping out in both just give BDS a PM, since his is the Head Judge for the whole tournament. :)

[lookinforwailordex]

well guys im goin for sure. Me and the mom are goin on a roadtrip we are takin are takin marshtomp as far as i know becuase the car can only hold 1 person but it will be fun thank god we have more time to make a deck i had to tech some stuff in there for gharde decks

[The Anaconda]

Hey all!

No link on the SLCPokemon.com navigation menu quite yet, but anyone that wants to start filling out their decklists right now can print up the Deck Check sheet (in PDF format) here. (http://www.slcpokemon.com/tourneys/decklist.pdf)

[HYPER EEVEE]

is the final 2/3 and i like thee c00l prizes for the events

[Gym Leader Blaine]

is the final 2/3 and i like thee c00l prizes for the events


Glad you like the prizes for the event. :D

The finals for the WCSC will be best-of-3. With 1st and 2nd place getting trips and invites.

[The Anaconda]

Hey wats up people?

Anyone that wants to distribute flyers at their location for the West Coast Stadium (I highly recommend doing so :D )can now get them and print them out from SLCPokemon.com at http://www.slcpokemon.com/tourneys/flyer.pdf They are half-page flyers. Also the main menu's been updated to include both the flyer and the Deck Checklist.

[lookinforwailordex]

i cant wait until then

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Great :thumb: job The Anaconda on getting the Flyer and Decklist up on the website for players todown load to help get ready for the tournament. This tournament is going to be a blast. :D

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Alright have picked up the three Game Cubes and Pokemon Colosseum Games durning my lunch so we are all set there on the Unlimited side event. Plus all the side events are sanctioned also the Torchic #006 promos will be given out to the winners , I've got these in hand right now and boy are they cool :p

This is going to be a blast, cant was it see everyone there.

Don’t forget you can down load your deck list now and have it all ready so when you get to the Stadium so you can go through registration fast.

[bulbasnore]

Bulbanore checking in here with some promotion and an important reminder for our players at WCSC:

We will have Big Daddy Snorlax as Tournament Head Judge plus a Head Judge for each age level as well as two more judges for each level. You will have high judge availabilityat this event.

Remember, our judges WANT you to ask questions about game play & card rulings. When in doubt or when there is a problem, you'll be able and encouraged to raise your hand and ASK a judge! Don't hesitate, just put us to work! If any ruling seems questionable you'll be able to and encouraged to appeal to the HJ at the age level. If that ruling seems questionable, you'll be able and encouraged to appeal to the Tournament Head Judge! Wow!

It's important to remind all players (especially your children and younger sibilings): CALL the JUDGE when something seems amiss or you have a question. If it still doesn't seem right, appeal. WE LIKE IT THIS WAY and you'll be doing a good thing for yourself, your opponent, they game, this event and your judges. Don't wait until after the game as nothing can be done then except to discuss rules in general terms.

In summary, we're very excited to bring you plenty of good judging resources for a very FAIR and FUN

PREMIERE EVENT

the W e s t C o a s t S t a d i u m C h a l l e n g e!

Sharpen your skills and tune your PKMN TCG deck to achieve victory!

Be prepared for clean & FUN play whether you win or lose -- I am looking forward to seeing so many of our Western players in JUST TWO WEEKS!

[bulbasnore]

Radio Reporter Wanted

Going to stadium, but not playing in the main event?

Ever wanted to be a radio reporter or technician?

Well, now is your chance! Be a reporter for PIRN, Pokémon Internet Radio Network and help us complete this schedule:

8:30 AM Broadcast Begins
9:00 AM ECSC Pre-event report (10:00 AM)
10:00 AM ECSC Hourly reports begin (11:00 AM)
11:30 AM WCSC Pre-Event Report (9:30 AM)
12:30 PM WCSC Hourly reports begin (10:30 AM)
??? Finals updates begin
??? Winner interviews

Your job would be to get information from the TO and relay a report to Yoshi 1001 via cell phone.
Then later in the tourney you would contact winners and intruduce them to Yoshi on the cell phone, then hand them the phone for Yoshi's interview.

Interested? PM bulbasnore with questions and to get details.

[yoshi1001]

By the way, you don't have to work the whole time. If you're only availible a few hours, you can do that.

[Fluffycola]

Gym Leader Blaine can u plz put up a map on how to get to the EXACT spot. THX ^^ Berk's campas is HUGE!!!

[The Anaconda]

*looks for map, notices that the link on the WSCS page on SLCPokemongoes in the very wrong direction* Oops, my bad... *corrects page*

Anyway, here's the map of Berkley, with the area zoomed in. It's listed on the map as King Student Union, in section D4. http://www.berkeley.edu/map/maps/DE34.html

[Fluffycola]

Thank You VERY much ^.^ It would be bad if i went there and got loss. :P LOL

[GymLeaderPhil]

SLCPokemon.com seems to be down? Or is it just me?
-Phil

[The Anaconda]

Hmm...

Well it's working right now. There may have been an outage.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

JUDGES WANTED

BDS has put together a great judging group for the WCSC, you might even say it is the BEST :p


We are still looking for more people to help with judging the event & Side events.

If you are interested PM BDS.

:eek: All support staff will be given the Stadium promo and packs of Hidden Legengs for helping out. :eek:

[Sensei]

JUDGES WANTED

BDS has put together a great judging group for the WCSC, you might even say it is the BEST :p




"Might" being the operitive word...You don`t have my crew, so it can`t be the best! :p :D

j/k

You mean there are no more volunteers to help these guys? BDS and Tymon are great guys and all the judges that have volunteered are A1. They need your help to help make this this event a success and overall great time for everyone! C`mon, lets get a few more volunteers!

`Sensei

[GymLeaderPhil]

BDS and Tymon are great guys and all the judges that have volunteered are A1.
`Sensei

So that would make them the rib eye steak in this situation? No offense, they are top chops, but they look like they need a little kick in the flavor department. ;)
-Phil

[RainbowRichards]

ouch **coff, coff** that left a 'bad taste' in my mouth :p

[lookinforwailordex]

I CANT WAIT!!!!! it all comes down to the coin flip dad says yes or no *cough* coin flip lol

[bulbasnore]

C`mon, lets get a few more volunteers!

`Sensei

We submitted a new name to BDS on Thursday.

And as for GLP and his saucy comments, well since he can't make it out here to lend a hand, we'll bring the West Coast flavor to him shortly.

[SteveP]

Hey GLBlaine and BDS, it might help to add an incentive like GLBirch did down South. Offer your staffers a free dinner at the local Steakhouse.

With all the fun we had down South, I really wish I could attend the West stadium too.

Also, don't expect William Hung to show. He said he wanted to attend the BEST Stadium (or maybe he said he had a prior engagement and couldn't attend the WEST Stadium). ;)

[bulbasnore]

dinner at the local Steakhouse.

Well, speaking of food, if you haven't been and you like Ice Cream, Fenton's is amazing. You can have dinner there too, but I recommend skipping that and just getting one of their sundae's or a banana split that a Snorlax would find filling. Check it out, they're really unique. I know I'm going if I have to WALK all the way down College Ave.

Fentons Creamery and Restaurant (http://www.fentonscreamery.com/about_news.html)

I don't work there, own stock or anything. Just glad to see they're still there (haven't been to Cal in 10+ years). This business was founded in the 1894 nearby the present store.

[Gym Leader Blaine]

With all the fun we had down South, I really wish I could attend the West stadium too.

Also, don't expect William Hung to show. He said he wanted to attend the BEST Stadium (or maybe he said he had a prior engagement and couldn't attend the WEST Stadium). ;)

Glad to hear you had fun down south Steve and it was the Best Stadium you have been to. Of course we all know the West Stadium will be the Best of the Best.




For the past month I have been working hard in tracking down some rare Pokemon cards to give away as door prizes. So I am proud to announce just a few of the Door Prizes to be given out at the WCSC.

Door Prizes

1st Edition Base Set Charizard (Green Wing)

You read right, a 1st Edition Base set Charizard. Now is your chance to own one of sought out cards in Pokemon.

1st Edition Ivy Pikachu Promo #1

This is your chance to get the very rare 1st Edition Ivy Pikachu promo #1. We all have Promo #1, but how many of them are the 1st Edition. These were printed by WOTC, but at the last minute they decided not to make the first promo card 1st Edition, and they were not sent out to Leagues. A couple of these were put in 1st Edition Jungle packs, but not many were found. It is a very valuable card, and I am happy to give it out as a door prize.

Other Door Prizes will include:

-Box of Hidden Legends.
-Jumbo Pokemon Cards
-Absol Box Topper
-Groudon Box Topper
-Foil Energies
-and much more

[lookinforwailordex]

The prizes look great i hope i get some holo energys if i go

[meganium45]

This is my official tip of the the hat and wish of luck to all going to the West Stadium Challenge.

The South has been fought, and won!!!

Now the West and the East shall rise!!!

We all know you are in great hands....let the party begin...

You do have quite a track record to contend with....

Round 1 did begin at 11:25 (11:30 was the original goal!!)

We only had one nine-minute delay due to a misreporting...

We ran 14 side events, including a draft that lasted until 2:30 a.m. for all the REAL troopers of Pokemon (25 participants in that 1337 event!)

Good luck to all!!!

I can't wait to hear your own supreme reports next week.....

Meganium45!

[Pokeplayer]

I submitted a potential judge name to BDS also......

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Alright everyone only a couple more days to go till the West Stadium Challenge. We got all of our prize support in and I will say that PUI has put together some really cool items to give out in the VIP packages for this stadium.

Also dont forget that there will be some cool door prizes at the event like the 1st edition base set CHarizard, and 1st edition Ivy Pikachu promo. Here is a link if you guys want to check these cards out.

http://www.slcpokemon.com/door.jpg

[yoshi1001]

Don't forget about PIRN Coverage!

Sat, July 17
8:30 AM Broadcast Begins
9:00 AM ECSC Pre-event report (10:00 AM)
??? SSC Interview with Meganium45
10:00 AM ECSC Hourly reports begin (11:00 AM)
11:30 AM WCSC Pre-Event Report (9:30 AM)
12:30 PM WCSC Hourly reports begin (10:30 AM)
??? Top x updates begin
??? Winner interviews

Sunday, July 18
8:30 AM Rebroadcast

[Lanturn_Trainer]

just wondering but whats a door prize?....

[Fluffycola]

a door prize is given to random people that are in the tournament just for coming.

[HoennAsh]

Gym Leader Blaine-What do you mean that the "PUI has given us great prizes and V.I.P. Packages". So who will get the V.I.P. Packages such as Gym Challenge winners or what? Please help me out.

[RainbowRichards]

1st Place winners get Stage 2 VIP packages, and they will be given out ON SITE - at the end of the Staduim Challenge main event!!! :thumb:

Yes, similar to what Gym Challenge winners received (except they had to go to Origins to get theirs)...

[edit]ahhh, I see "who" gets them - the 1st Place Finishers in each age group receive:

1st Place
An Invite to the World Championships in August, 2004
A Travel award for you and a guest to the 2004 World Championships. Click here for details about Travel awards.
A combination of 72 booster packs from the Pokémon-e TCG: EX Series
A Stage Two VIP Package, containing cool Pokémon Merchandise!

someone forgot to add the last line (Stage Two VIP Package) to the list of prizes in the first post ;).

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Gym Leader Blaine-What do you mean that the "PUI has given us great prizes and V.I.P. Packages". So who will get the V.I.P. Packages such as Gym Challenge winners or what? Please help me out.

As RainbowRichards pointed it they are give to the winners of the Stadium Challenge. The 1st place winner of each age group will get it ON SITE, which in the past winners of the events like State Championships had to wait till they got to Nationals to get their VIP package. The ones for the Stadium will have some nice things like a Pokemon duffle bag that says Cal on it. It will also include some other fun items that I dont want to give way, but are worth it.


someone forgot to add the last line (Stage Two VIP Package) to the list of prizes in the first post ;).

Not forgot, but was not told about them untill last week. When I was first given the prize list the VIP packages were not included on it. I will up date the list of prizes on the first post. Also so everyone knows the prizes for the 13th thur 16th place has changed also. It was listed at 5 booster packs, it is now 9 packs :eek: I will make the change on the front page also.

[HoennAsh]

Thank you RainbowRichard and Gym Leader Blaine. that was just enough info. I need.

[HYPER EEVEE]

1st Edition Ivy Pikachu Promo #1

This is your chance to get the very rare 1st Edition Ivy Pikachu promo #1. We all have Promo #1, but how many of them are the 1st Edition. These were printed by WOTC, but at the last minute they decided not to make the first promo card 1st Edition, and they were not sent out to Leagues. A couple of these were put in 1st Edition Jungle packs, but not many were found. It is a very valuable card, and I am happy to give it out as a door prize.



Man i thought that i had most of themi have close to 30 (i thought the market was mine) i guess ill be will to trade there but they are worth alot

-HEV

[Pokeplayer]

Hello all.........


Pokeplayer here...in the lobby of the hotel just prior to going over to UC Berkely for the event...

The TO is busy going over paperwork and the judges have been briefed...This will be an excellent event and I hope to see many many players.......

:D WEST IS BEST WEST IS BEST WEST IS BEST :D :D

[Gym Leader Blaine]

Well it is Saturday morning and we are leaving right now to go to UC Berkeley. The place looks great, and we are going to have a TON of fun today. Looking forward to meeting everyone today. :D We'll post tonight and let everyone on the boards know how it went.

WEST IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:

[bulbasnore]

Hello all.........


Pokeplayer here...in the lobby of the hotel just prior to going over to UC Berkely for the event...


Good job... beat me to it! Greetings all... our intent is to provide at least some updates from us in this thread and via PIRN. OTOH, the players on site come first and we'll be fitting these things in, if they fit, between round.

Beautiful day out here. We had a great judges meeting last night under the leadership of GL Blaine and Big Daddy Snorlax and I think all of us judges feel very good about the day coming up.

The venue us beautiful! A ballroom with floor to ceiling windows looking out on the campus. Lots of tables for the players and chairs on the periphery for spectators and tables at the back for people who want to hang out there.

Second quick judges meeting this morning ... and bagels ... coming up! GTG!

[yoshi1001]

PIRN Broadcast is live! Click my sig to listen in! There shouldn't be any glitches or snafus this time! Also, I'll be giving away HL boosters, so listen in for your chance to win!

[bulbasnore]

OK, Got to get to work, but there is a 1MbQuicktime (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/) movie of the staff setting up at this link:



West Coast Stadium Challenge - Setting Up (http://mal-centurion.pepperdine.edu/wcsc-start.mov)

[ultimatedra]

what are your predictions on the # of people going to this?

i think GLB will EASLY get 100+ people.

GLBlane: Davids holding down the fort today. its funny cuz GLB gets people that are like:
OH MY GOSH! ITS GLB!!!!!1 SIGN MY BLANE! THANK YOU GLB!

when you get home, want to sign me blane card? lol

[Gym Leader Blaine]

All Tournaments for the WCSC have been uploaded this morning. Just thought I would let all the players know.

:D