Pokemon TCG Regional Championships Open to anyone $1,500 college scholarship for 1st place April 18, 2009

Pokemon Regional Championships Angola, IN

Note: There is no prior qualification requirements to participate in the tournament. Anyone can play in the Pokemon Regional Championships

Date: April 18th 2009
Time: Registration: 10:00am-11:00am
Play begins: After Registration and Deck Checks Finish
Cost for main tournament:FREE!!!

Tournament will begin soon after registration, anyone not registered or in line at 11:00 will sit out the first round, this will be strictly enforced.

Tournament Location:
Pokagon State Park Potawatomi Inn
6 Lane 100 A Lake James
Angola, Indiana, 46703

Please do not call the hotel for tournament information, please go to www.cardleagues.com for more information.

AT THE FRONT GATE YOU MUST TELL THEM YOU ARE WITH THE POKEMON TOURNAMENT TO GET IN FREE OR YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY TO GET INTO THE PARK, YOU WILL NOT BE REFUNDED ANY MONEY IF YOU FORGET TO DO THIS. THE FREE GATE PASS IS ONLY AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT

All Ages Welcome!! Pokémon Organized Play separates players into three age divisions; Junior, Senior and Masters. The age division that a player participates in is set at the beginning of the tournament season, based on their year of birth, and does not change over the course of that season. This allows players to compete against the same pool of opponents over the course of the season.

The age divisions are as follows: • Junior Division: Born in 1998 or later • Senior Division: Born in 1994, 1995, 1996 or 1997 • Masters Division: Born in 1993 or earlier

What you need to Bring

60 card modified deck (see below for info on modified)
A die/coin and some damage counters (if possible)
Extra money for food
Extra money if you want to buy anything from our store

Main Tournament Format

All 60-card decks must be made to the current Modified Format which consists of cards from the following card sets:

Diamond & Pearl
Mysterious Treasures
Secret Wonders
Great Encounters
Majestic Dawn
Legends Awakened
Storm Front
Platinum
Diamond & Pearl: Trainer Kit
POP Series Six Promo Cards
POP Series Seven Promo Cards
POP Series Eight Promo Cards
POP Series Nine Promo Cards
Black Star Promos DP01 & up

Prizes!!

All participants receive a Regional Championship promo card and Pin just for entering, while supplies last.

So what can you earn for winning? Top placers in each age group (see above) will receive the following:

1st place:
·A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place Trophy
·A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18), U.S. residents only, to the 2009 U.S. National Championships in St Louis*
·A scholarship award worth $1500
·36 booster packs
·Darkrai Binder and Cap

2nd place:
·A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships Second Place Trophy
·A scholarship award worth $1000
·36 booster packs

3rd place:
·A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships Third Place Trophy
·36 booster packs

4th Place:
·A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships Fourth Place Trophy
·36 booster packs

5th & 8th place:
·18 booster packs

9th through 16th Place
·9 booster packs

Door Prizes
Various Door Prizes will be offered. These will be given to players registered in the main Regional Tournament.

Side Events

Note: All side events during Regionals will be held in the Snow Lake conference room. Regionals will be held in the Lake James Conference Room (The big Room)

Magmortar and Electivire for Your DS
After Noon, we will have Magmortar and Electivire available for Download for anyone who haven't gotten them for your Pokemon DS Diamond or Pearl Game. This will be done in the Snow Lake Conference Room. You will need to bring your DS game and your DS in order to receive these pokemon. This is also FREE!!! Only one of each pokemon per player

DS Tournament
Information coming soon. We will have mini tournaments thru out the day and a large DS tournament after the swiss rounds are over in the Regionals.
Larger tournament will use the Wii Pokemon Battle Revolution game.

We will also have other side events for anyone who does not play in the main tournament and also after the main tournament. Some of these side events may have a cost to them and will also have prizes consisting of Pokemon TCG product.

Hotel Information

Potawatomi Inn
Lake James Ball Room
6 Lane 100A Lake James
Angola, Indiana, 46703
Fax: (260) 833-4087
Toll free phone:1-877-768-2928
Hotel Website

Pokagon State Park Recreation Facilities

Nature Center: Exhibits of natural and cultural history. Hours may vary, but generally 10:00am - 5:00pm on weekends

Nature Trails: 7 trails for hiking ranging from easy to moderate in difficulty with distances of 0.5 to 2.5 miles.

Bike Trails: A 1.5 mile paved trail links primary and recreational facilities.

Boat Rentals: Rowboats - $5.00/hour Paddle boats - $8.00/hour. Pontoons are available to rent Memorial Day through Labor Day for $175 plus tax per day, plus $100 per day damage deposit. Pontoons are reserved through Inn reservations procedures, and age restrictions apply.

Boat Tours - Take a tour on our replica 1902 30' electric fantail launch. Tours are about an hour in length and can accomodate 14 passengers. Adults: $9.00, Senior Citizen: $7.00 and Children: $5.00.

Camping: Campground is equipped with modern and primitive facilities.

Group Camp: Capacity of up to 120 persons with its own kitchen facilities.

Swimming: Two swimming beaches are located within the park; one at the inn, and one at the main park beach.

Saddle Barn: Guided trail rides on horseback. Cost is $15.00 per person with a minimum of 8 years of age or 50 inches tall. Pony rides are available to small children, 7 and under, for $3.00 per child.

Picnic Shelters: There are 6 shelters available for rent from $25.00 to $75.00

Toboggan Slide: One of 3 refrigerated toboggan slides in the nation, the Park slide opens on Thanksgiving weekend every year and runs each weekend through the last weekend in February. A special 4 person sled is available at a cost of $10.00 per hour. Must be 16 with a valid driver's license. Call for details.

Cross Country Skiing: Park maintains ski trails for cross country skiing. With a 4-6 inch snow base, skis, boots, and poles are available for rent at the Upper C.C.C shelter on weekends. Otherwise, individuals may use their own equipment. Skiing is at an individual's own risk.

Satellite TV is available at Potawatomi Inn.

Potawatomi Restaurant

Food and Beverage
Restaurant -- Main Dining Room
Seating: 200
Menu: Buffets at all three meals.
Dress: Casual
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:30am
Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Cafe
Seating: 50 inside, 40 outside
Menu: Light sandwiches, salads, soups and snacks
Dress: Casual
Hours vary by season

Official Website: http://www.cardleagues.com