I think you've misread the rules if you think a decklist check is the same as a deck check. Deck checks are required at BRs. Furthermore, POP recommends additional deck checks throughout the tournament, at 10% of the attendance. So, everyone gets their decks checks at the BR, THEN an additional 10% gets check during the BR.
Obviously, it's best to do the complete deck check before the start of the tournament rather than wait. But, I suppose there's nothing stopping it from happening later.
If PTOs choose not to do a complete deck check at their BRs, that's something that needs to be justified to POP. I suppose POP might "let it slide" if the PTO has a valid excuse.
SteveP: Here is the tourney rules.
18.3. Deck Registration
Before the first round of a tournament, deck registration
may occur. This process
involves each player listing the exact contents of his or her deck (and unused
cards, in the case of Limited events). To make deck registration easier on the
event staff, players should sort their decks to match their deck lists prior to
registration. These deck lists can later be used by Tournament Organizers and
judges to verify that a deck has not been altered since the outset of a tournament.
Players are not allowed to change their decks at any time during a tournament.
So, as you can see, deck checks at the START of the BR are optional. Yes, the PTO/TO should check 10% or more of the decks throughout the day, but you dont have to do a full blown deck check at the start.
Review the rules before you condemn another Prof. please
Keith
Back to back posts merged. The following information has been added:
Here is the rest of the rule you cite SteveP
14.1.3. Deck Checks
At all Premier Events, deck checks must be performed. For all events,
including Premier Events, POP recommends that deck checks be
performed over at least 10 percent of decks over the course of the event.
Whether checking a deck at the beginning of the event, or between rounds,players should be required to put the cards in their deck in the same order
as the cards on the deck list to expedite the process. During the deck
check, the tournament staff should look for the following:
• Legibility: If the deck list is difficult to read, the player may be
asked to fill out a new deck list. Special attention to should be paid
to the legibility of the player’s POP ID and date of birth. Obscure
abbreviations for cards should be clarified on the deck list.
• Sleeves: Players’ sleeves should be free of consistent markings.
Sleeves with a significant number of markings, or consistent
markings should be replaced immediately. If this is found to be an
issue after the start of the event it may warrant further
investigation.
• Total Number of Cards: The number of cards in a player’s deck
should be appropriate for the event format. The deck checker
should count the total number of cards in the deck before checking
the actual contents of the deck to ensure that the deck contains the
proper number of cards.
• Deck Contents: The deck checker should verify that the contents
of the player’s deck matches the cards on the deck list. The card
title should match the card listed, and the set abbreviation and
collector number of each of the Pokémon should be listed.
• Card References: If a player is using foreign cards, or reprinted
cards which have had significant text changes, the deck checker
should require the player to present their reference cards or the
Card-Dex entries where applicable.
So, as you can see from the entire rule, the deck check can occur during the tourney, just not the start. Plus, it says 10 % of decks, not all the decks, then another 10 %.
Keith
