US Nationals 2012

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TCG National Championships
Location: Indiana Convention Center
100 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1071
Preregistration: June 28 from 4PM - 6PM
Registration: June 29 from 8AM - 8:30 AM

Prizes:
  • 1st Place
    • A Pokémon TCG National Championships First-Place Trophy
    • An invitation to the 2012 Pokémon TCG World Championships
    • 20 Championship Points
    • A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 World Championships
    • A scholarship award worth $5,000. Go to http://www.pokemon.com/us/organized-play/championship-series/scholarships/ for scholarship details and restrictions
    • 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 2012 Pokémon TCG World Championships
    • 16 Championship Points
    • A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 World Championships
    • A scholarship award worth $3,000. Go to http://www.pokemon.com/us/organized-play/championship-series/scholarships/ for scholarship details and restrictions
    • A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
    • Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
  • 3rd & 4th Place
    • A Pokémon TCG National Championships Semi-Finalist Trophy
    • An invitation to the 2012 Pokémon TCG World Championships
    • 12 Championship Points
    • A Travel Award for the winner (and parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 World Championships
    • A scholarship award worth $1,500. Go to http://www.pokemon.com/us/organized-play/championship-series/scholarships/ for scholarship details and restrictions
    • A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
    • Other great Pokémon-themed merchandise!
  • 5th through 8th Place
    • An invitation to the 2012 Pokémon TCG World Championships
    • 10 Championship Points
    • A scholarship award worth $750. Go to http://www.pokemon.com/us/organized-play/championship-series/scholarships/ for scholarship details and restrictions
    • A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
  • 9th through 12th Place
    • 8 Championship Points
    • A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
  • 13th through 16th Place
    • 6 Championship Points
    • A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
  • 17th through 32nd Place
    • 4 Championship Points
    • A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
  • 33rd through 64th Place
    • 3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
Who is eligible to play at the U.S. National Championships?

Players must have a minimum of 10 Play! Points to play at U.S. Nationals
Registration will be guaranteed to the first 270 Junior Division players, 324 Senior Division players, and 972 Masters Division players. While we will attempt to accommodate every player wishing to participate, we cannot guarantee seating beyond these limits.

The Pokémon TCG U.S. National Championships is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. Residency in this case is defined as a person who legally resides in the United States or one of its territories, not necessarily a U.S. citizen


VGC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dates: June 30th - July 1st, 2012
Prizes: No information is available at this time

Location: Indiana Convention Center
100 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1071

The Pokémon Video Game National Championships are sanctioned title events open to all players in good standing, and offer invitations and Travel Awards to the World Championships!

Sources:
TCG Info
VGC Info
 
I'll be there, first time at Nationals! :] I have a tan Luxio cap with Mario buttons on it, so look for me if you don't know me.

So the real event starts on the 29th, right? And then the 30th would be the last day, the top cuts, correct?
 
Matryoshka said:
I'll be there, first time at Nationals! :] I have a tan Luxio cap with Mario buttons on it, so look for me if you don't know me.

So the real event starts on the 29th, right? And then the 30th would be the last day, the top cuts, correct?
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Last year when I was in seniors it went like this...

Day 1: 5 rounds of swiss.
Day 2: Last 3 rounds and then top cut all the way up to like 8 or 16.
Day 3: The remaining top cut rounds.

My memory might be a little fuzzy but I'm pretty sure that's how it went.
 
Matryoshka said:
I'll be there, first time at Nationals! :] I have a tan Luxio cap with Mario buttons on it, so look for me if you don't know me.

So the real event starts on the 29th, right? And then the 30th would be the last day, the top cuts, correct?
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Yes it starts on the 29th, however, I recommend you preregister since there is only so many spots they can guarantee for each division. Sunday is when the top 16 play until there is a winner.
 
how much PP do you need to enter?

I'll probably be wearing my Regionals metal + my black Play! Pokemon hat, and black jeans.
 
Infinity said:
how much PP do you need to enter?
jeans.
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10 Play! Points are required to play in the main event.

Not sure if I'll be going or not. Depends on a few things, I'm expecting to be able to go but nothing for me is comfirmed.
 
Matryoshka said:
I'll be there, first time at Nationals! :] I have a tan Luxio cap with Mario buttons on it, so look for me if you don't know me.

So the real event starts on the 29th, right? And then the 30th would be the last day, the top cuts, correct?
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My first time too.
I'm going to be in Seniors devision.
Not sure what I'll be wearing...clothes maybe :p
But I know I'll have a Tyranitar pin on my backpack, if you want to find me.
 
OK, thanks. Wow, three days in a row! The first day will be quite boring for me though, I only have to play 3 rounds...

@olimar: GIVE ME YOUR PIN!!! >:]
 
You could probably sell some things while you wait for Round 3 since there will likely be vendors.
 
Yeah I might bring in my bulk. I heard they buy bulk at a good price but the lines are so huge that nobody ever finds the time.
 
Matryoshka said:
OK, thanks. Wow, three days in a row! The first day will be quite boring for me though, I only have to play 3 rounds...

@olimar: GIVE ME YOUR PIN!!! >:]
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lol, if we find each other I can trade my pin.
 
Matryoshka said:
Yeah I might bring in my bulk. I heard they buy bulk at a good price but the lines are so huge that nobody ever finds the time.
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You can do it during your 2 byes. Once you count it all, it only takes like 2 minutes to get it over with. The only reason why people say it takes so long is because of the people who sell singles one by one. Troll and Toad last year I think I had two lines, 1 for bulk and 1 for singles. But most people went in the different lines, so that's why it takes so long.

I'm going again. I'm pumped. I'm actually leaving the Wednesday before and the Monday after (I convinced my mom, lol). I'm staying at the Marriott Downtown that's connected to the center Thurs-Sunday.

BTW, if anyone wants to book a room downtown, do it now. It'll be cheaper than waiting. (I booked it in September, and the prices are already somewhat higher)
 
olimar1023 said:
lol, if we find each other I can trade my pin.
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Cool, I'd trade a lot. Tyranitar's my favorite :3

Mudkip711 said:
You can do it during your 2 byes. Once you count it all, it only takes like 2 minutes to get it over with. The only reason why people say it takes so long is because of the people who sell singles one by one. Troll and Toad last year I think I had two lines, 1 for bulk and 1 for singles. But most people went in the different lines, so that's why it takes so long.
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Yeah that's what I was thinking. I see, are their bulk prices worth bringing it in, and do they buy old bulk?
 
Yeah but you have to pay for shipping if you mail stuff, so I guess It's worth it. It's a great price even then though. WI Regs only gave 4 cents per RARE.
 
Matryoshka said:
Yeah but you have to pay for shipping if you mail stuff, so I guess It's worth it. It's a great price even then though. WI Regs only gave 4 cents per RARE.
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If it's a lot of bulk, it's actually worth sending it in. Using the Priority Flat Rate uses less money than regular shipping. Also, they buy any bulk from any set.
 
1500 at Nats: $60
1500 mailed: $82.50 - $11.95 (medium box) = $70.55

Troll and Toad only lower the prices at events because if it was the same so many more people would bring them to the events.
 
Mudkip711 said:
I'm going again. I'm pumped. I'm actually leaving the Wednesday before and the Monday after (I convinced my mom, lol). I'm staying at the Marriott Downtown that's connected to the center Thurs-Sunday.

BTW, if anyone wants to book a room downtown, do it now. It'll be cheaper than waiting. (I booked it in September, and the prices are already somewhat higher)
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lol, me and my brother got lucky and are going on a business trip with our dad. It just so happens that he needs to be in Indianappolis the same weekend as Nationals XD
 
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