ogeray said:
wait, is that the closest regional for people in NJ?
if so, i might want to go as i have never been to regionals before.
anywhere i can get more info on this?
This Might Help (Copied this from an e-mail from the organizer of the event)
Pokemon Regional Championships
Saturday, April 16, 2011
The Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia PA
Registration 8:30am to 9:45am. play to start at 10:00am. All players welcome. You do not need to qualify to enter - you just need to bring your 60 card deck. More details at
http://www.magicadvisor.com/pokemonreg.html
This will be a fun chance to play pokemon all day and maybe take home one of the Scholarships!
Prizes are given out in each of three age groups to the top 16 players. The link above has details for all prizes.. here is what the top players win
1st Place
# A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place medal
# A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18)* to the U.S. National Championships
# A scholarship award worth $1500
# A first- and second-round bye at the U.S. National Championships
# A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
# Other cool Pokémon merchandise!
Also bring your DS
*Note: Later in the afternoon we will offer a pokemon video game event that will have free entry for everyone who plays in the Regionals (you will need to bring a Black or white cartridge and a charged DS. Details are posted on our regional website above).