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Pokémon Organized Play 2007-2008 Overview

Last updated: 9/17/2007
 
The Pokémon Organized Play 2007-2008 tournament season is upon us. We've compiled this overview to give you some brief highlights of what's in store. Look for more detailed information on each event series in the event FAQs as they are posted.
 
Battle Road — Autumn
Dates: September–October 2007
K-Value: 8
The Battle Road series is designed to provide players with small, entry-level events on a local scale. These events are a great way to get your feet wet in the world of Premier Events.
 
City Championships
Dates: November 2007–January 2008
K-Value: 16
A step up from the Battle Road series, these championship-level events are spread out in different cities around the world. Cool prizes are awarded to the top finishers.
 
State/Province/Territory Championships
Dates: North America: March 1 & 8, 2008
           International: March 8–23, 2008
K-Value: 32
The first of the big Premier Events, this championship series allows players to test their mettle against the best players in their state, province, or territory. Prizes include trophies, booster packs, and other cool Pokémon-themed items.
 
Regional Championships (U.S. and Canada only)
Date: April 12, 2008
K-Value: 36
These events divide up the U.S. and Canada into large regions. Players compete for trophies, scholarships, booster packs, and other cool Pokémon-themed items.
 
Special International Premier Events
Dates: November 2007–April 2008
K-Value: Varies by event
These events allow international Tournament Organizers to add something more to high-level events held throughout the year. Special International Premier Events are recognized by Pokémon Organized Play for the high level of competition at the event by incorporating those events into the Premier Rating system.
 
Battle Road — Spring
Dates: North America: May–June 2008
           International: April 2008
K-Value: 8
The Battle Road series is designed to provide players with small, entry-level events on a local scale. These events are a great way to get your feet wet in the world of Premier Events.
 
National Championships
Dates: North America: June 2008
International: April–June 2008
K-Value: 44
These events provide players with the opportunity to prove that they are the best player in their country. Prizes vary by country but typically include trophies, scholarships, invites to the World Championships, booster packs, and other cool Pokémon-themed items.
 
Last Chance Qualifier
Date: August 15, 2008
K-Value: N/A
This event provides players with a final opportunity to gain an invitation to the 2008 World Championships. Beyond the predetermined number of invitations, additional invites may be added to account for unclaimed invites earned via National Championships or Premier Ratings.
 
The Last Chance Qualifier will be held at the same location as the 2008 World Championships.
 
World Championships
Dates: August 16–17, 2008
K-Value: N/A
THE Premier Event of the year! Only players who receive invitations via their National Championships, Premier Rating, or performance at the 2007 World Championships are permitted to play in this event. Additionally, top-ranked players in the Last Chance Qualifier will receive an invitation to participate in the 2008 World Championships.
 
The Pokémon TCG World Championships will be held at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, located at 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830 (Tel: 407-827-4000).