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Pokémon Game Championship In Birmingham, June 4
posted on by Andrew Osmond
The UK round of the Pokémon Video Game Championships will be held at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (beside Birmingham International Railway Station) on June 4. Players require a copy of the European edition of Pokémon Black Version or Pokemon White Version for the Nintendo DS. They also need a team of legal Pokémon as defined in the Tournament Regulations.
The contestants will be split into three divisions: Junior (born in 2000 or later), Senior (born in '96, '97, '98 or '99) or Masters (born in 1995 or earlier). Should a player's eligibility be questioned, proof of age may be requested.
From the website;
Pre-registration is not available for this event. Players may only sign up for the event during their age division's registration times. Players must show up the morning of the event to register for a competitor slot. Competitor slots will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.Junior and Senior Divisions: Line Opens—8:00 A.M. Line Closes—8:30 A.M.
Masters Division: Line Opens—12:30 P.M. Line Closes—1:00 P.M.
Attendance Caps: Junior Division—256 players
Senior Division—256 players
Masters Division—512 players
Players must provide their own Nintendo DS systems and Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version Game Cards and cannot share systems or Game Cards with another player at the event. It is strongly recommended that players bring chargers for their Nintendo DS systems, as the tourament staff will not have chargers available for loan. Power outlets will be provided in the game play area.
The gameplay regulations are available here, click through 'next.' There is also a FAQ here.
Prizes are awarded to the top finishers in each of the three age divisions. First and second-place winners will receive medals; a Nintendo 3DS system; an invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game Championships in San Diego, California on August 13 and 14; and airfare and a 6-day/5-night hotel accommodation for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18).
Third through eighth-place winners will receive an invitation to compete at the final in San Diego.
