Worlds 2009 Info

The number of invites for the World Championships has been released:
http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/news/articles/48.html

US National Championship 2009- Moved

From POP:

Pokémon is pleased to announce that, due to overwhelming success and growth, the Pokémon TCG U.S. National Championships will be moving to
St. Louis, Missouri!

Events will be held at America’s Center, in the heart of downtown St. Louis, from Friday, June 26th, through Sunday, June 28th, 2009.

* Events taking place during the three days include:
* North American Professor Cup on Friday, June 26th
* The U.S. National Championships on Saturday and Sunday, June 27th & 28th

Side events beginning Friday, June 26th We would like to thank the Origins Game Fair and GAMA for their unwavering support of the Pokémon TCG over the last decade.

Please check back in the coming months for more details, including special room rates that will be available at area hotels.

Glen Burnie and Lusby Cities Are Coming!

Two City Championships in the SoMD area
Glen Burnie: http://pokegym.net/forums/showthread.php?t=86370
Lusby: http://pokegym.net/forums/showthread.php?t=86369

2008-2009 City Championships Info

Pokémon TCG 2008 City Championships FAQ

Details subject to change. Last update: October 30, 2008

What are Pokémon TCG City Championship Tournaments?

The Pokémon TCG City Championships are title events operated by independent Tournament
Organizers, where players in each of the three POP-recognized age divisions can earn the title of
City Champion! Results of the City Championships count toward your Premier
Rating!

Stay tuned for details regarding City Championship events outside of North America.

When are the Pokémon TCG City Championships?

Pokémon TCG City Championships will be taking place between November 28rd, 2008, and January
11th, 2009. Stay tuned for time and location information.

Remember, while we frequently update our events schedule, we recommend that you contact the
local Tournament Organizer to confirm event schedule information.

How much does the event cost?

All Pokémon Organized Play Premier events in North America are FREE! That’s right—there is no
admission fee for a City Championship!

Organizers may charge for side events run at these tournaments.

What is the tournament structure?

The tournament is run using the Modified
Constructed Format and Age
Modified Swiss pairings.

See the Pokémon Tournament Rules for information about the Modified Format and Swiss.
The number of Swiss rounds run will depend on total attendance at the event. After the Swiss rounds
end, there will be a cut to Single Elimination Finals. A maximum of 8 players will advance to the
Single Elimination Finals.

Please make sure you’re ready with a legal deck by reviewing the legal sets for the Modified
Format here.

The City Championships series will have a K-Value of 16. For more information on how the K-Value
affects your Premier Rating, please see the Ratings and Rankings FAQ.

What are the prizes?

Prizes are awarded to the top 4 players in each age division.

Our age groups are:



Junior Division: Born 1998 or later



Senior Division: Born in 1994, 1995, 1996, or 1997



Masters Division: Born in 1993 or earlier

Participants will receive an exclusive City Championships promo card and a commemorative pin,
while supplies last..

Top 4 finishers in each of the three age categories receive the following prizes:

1st Place

• 18 Pokémon TCG booster packs


• A City Champion medal

2nd Place

• 10 Pokémon TCG booster packs

3rd & 4th Place

• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs

What do I need to know?

• Bring your POP ID card, if you have one. If you don’t have a POP ID,
  one will be given to you at the event.


• You must bring a Modified legal deck to the tournament. See section 3 of the Pokémon Tournament Formats.


• See Pokémon Tournament Rules for more information about what to bring to an
  event.


• Make sure you arrive on time. If you are late for registration, you may not be able to play in
  the event.


• To participate in the event, you must be a player in good standing and abide by the Tournament
  Rules.


• Local residency is not required to enter a Pokémon TCG City, State, or Regional Championship
  event.


• See the Legal
  Notice for certain eligibility requirements and other information, including information
  concerning limitations on Pokémon’s liability.

What happens after the tournament?

After the tournament ends, the Tournament Organizer will submit the tournament results to
Pokémon USA, Inc. Pokémon, which sanctions the tournaments, will determine player rankings. Pokémon
Organized Play reserves the right to remove the Premier Event status of any event that is not run
in accordance with Premier Event policies.