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Championship Series

The 2007-2008 Pokémon Championship Series events begin in November 2007 with City Championships, followed by State/Province/Territory Championships, Regional Championships, and National Championships, all leading up to the 2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) World Championships in August.

POP programs, events, tournaments, and leagues allow thousands of players across America and all around the world to compete in a fun environment while strengthening their Pokémon TCG strategies, math skills, and reading ability. POP leagues, events, and programs are held in more than 25 countries, giving players the opportunity to build social skills by fostering friendships with international peers and those in their own hometown leagues. By participating in select POP events, players can earn Pokémon trading cards and merchandise, as well as scholarships ranging from $500 to $7,500. Prizes vary from country to country.

To receive an invite to the Pokémon TCG World Championships event, players can compete and win in their National Championships, become a top player via their premier rating, or qualify through the Last-Chance Qualifier tournament.

Along with competitive tournaments, the ongoing Pokémon TCG league season spotlights the Sinnoh Region, featured in the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl Nintendo DS games. Pokémon TCG leagues are a great way for players of all ages to get together in a casual setting and perfect their playing skills while earning prizes. Players earn Pokémon Organized Play exclusive promo cards, badges, and foil Energy cards.


2007-2008 Pokémon Events Schedule:

Prereleases are held quarterly with more than 400 total events planned for the 2007–2008 POP season. Players get a sneak peek of the latest expansion before it is released.


City Championships
Dates: November 2007–January 2008
K-Value: 16
A step up from the Battle Road series, these championship-level events were spread out in different cities around the world. Cool prizes were awarded to the top finishers. City Championships took place in hundreds of cities across North America.

 

State/Province/Territory Championships Championships
Dates: North America: March 1 & 8, 2008
International: March 1–30, 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. Winners in some markets receive a Travel Allowance to their National Championships.

 
Regional Championships
Date: April 12, 2008
K-Value: 40
These events divide up the U.S. and Canada into large regions. Winners will receive scholarships worth up to $1,500 and a Travel Award to the 2008 National Championships.

 

Special International Premier Events
Pokémon Organized Play
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
The National Championships is the first Worlds qualifier event. Winners receive scholarships worth up to $5,000 and an invite and Travel Award to the 2008 World Championships. 

 

Last Chance Qualifier
Pokémon Organized Play
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 event will host top players from around the world competing for the title of Pokémon TCG World Champion and for scholarships worth up to $7,500.


 
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).
 

 
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