Frequently Asked Questions
2008 Pokémon TCG Canada National Championships: July 5th, 2008
Information is subject to change: Last updated [1/21/2008]
What is the Pokémon TCG Canada National Championships?
The Pokémon TCG Canada National Championships is a sanctioned title event open to all Canadian resident players in good standing and is run using the Age Separated Swiss format. The National Championships will be held at the Empire Landmark Hotel, in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday, July 5th.Results of this event will count toward players’ Premier Rating.
Prizes are awarded to the top 16 players in each age group.
When is the Pokémon TCG Canada National Championships?
The Canada National Championships will be held at the Empire Landmark Hotel, in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday, July 5th.The address of the Convention Center is:
Empire Landmark Hotel
1400 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC V6G 1B8
What does it cost?
Entry to play in the Pokémon TCG Canadian National Championships is free.
Who is eligible to play at the Canada National Championships?
- To participate in the event, you must be a player in good standing and abide by the Pokémon Tournament Rules and all other applicable event rules.
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Pokémon TCG Canada National Championships is open to legal residents of Canada
only. Residency in this case is defined as a person who legally resides in Canada, not necessarily
a Canadian citizen.
- Players who are found in violation of the rules of eligibility are subject to suspension from Pokémon Organized Play and loss of prizes, including, but not limited to, invitations and Travel Awards.
What are the prizes?
Prizes are awarded to the top 16 players in each age division.
Our divisions are:
Junior Division: Born in 1997 or later
Senior Division: Born in 1993, 1994, 1995, or 1996
Masters Division: Born in 1992 or earlier
Participants will receive a Pokémon TCG National Championships promo card and a National Championships commemorative pin, while supplies last, all just for playing!
1st Place
- A Pokémon TCG National Championships First-Place Trophy
- An invitation to the 2008 Pokémon TCG World Championships
- A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2008 World Championships
- A scholarship award worth $1500. Click here for scholarship details and restrictions
- A Nintendo Wii Game Console
- A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
- Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
2nd Place
- A Pokémon TCG National Championships Second-Place Trophy
- An invitation to the 2008 Pokémon TCG World Championships
- A
Travel
Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2008 World
Championships
- A scholarship award worth $1000. Click here for scholarship details and restrictions
- A Nintendo Wii Game Console
- A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
- Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
- A Pokémon TCG National Championships Third-Place Trophy
- An invitation to the 2008 Pokémon TCG World Championships
- A Nintendo Wii Game Console
- A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
- Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
4th Place
- An invitation to the 2008 Pokémon TCG World Championships
- A Nintendo Wii Game Console
- A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
- Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
5th through 8th Place
- A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
9th through 16th Place
- A combination of 9 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
Other Information:
- Your deck must comply with the Modified Format as outlined in the Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Formats document.
- Bring a list of all cards in your deck (otherwise known as a decklist). This will be reviewed at registration.
- 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.
- Every qualified player must have an updated "My Pokémon" account in order to be eligible for the Travel Award.
- See the 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 will be entered with a first-round loss. Seating is limited, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- To participate in the event, you must be a player in good standing and abide by the Pokémon Tournament Rules and all other applicable event rules.
- See the Legal Notices for certain eligibility requirements and other information, including information concerning limitations on Pokémon USA, Inc.'s liability.
What is the tournament structure?
The tournament is run using the Modified (HP-on) Format and Swiss plus Single Elimination.
The National Championships will be broken into groups by age divisions and will be run using Swiss Pairings. Because Swiss rounds are dependent upon total attendance of each age division, Swiss rounds will be announced on site. Swiss rounds will feature one-game matches.After the final round of Swiss, the top 16 players from each age division (attendance levels permitting) will move into a single-elimination round. Single-elimination rounds will be a best-of-three game format and will have a 60-minute time limit per match.
National Championships events have a K-Value of 44. For more information on K-Value and Ratings and Rankings, click here.
Legal Notices
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