Trading Card Game
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DATES
Friday, October 11th - October 13th, 2019 LOCATION Knoxville Convention Center 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 Knoxville Convention Center Website DIRECTIONS We recommend using Google Maps for directions to this location. REGISTRATION All Main Event hopefuls MUST register online PRIOR to SATURDAY OCTOBER 12TH, 2019 at 8AM. There will be no onsite registration available for this event. THERE WILL BE NO CHECK IN NEEDED ON FRIDAY NIGHT OR SATURDAY MORNING. Swag may be picked up at any point throughout the entire weekend while supplies last. THE LINK FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS BELOW... TRADING CARD GAME ONLY DECK LIST SUBMISSION We will be using the RK9 Labs Deck List Creator. Deadline for submission is 8:15am Saturday, October 12TH, 2019. Deck lists not submitted before that time will be assessed penalty per the guidelines. Further deck list submission information can be found HERE! |
EVENT SCHEDULE
Doors to Hall will open Friday from 3pm to 9pm Doors will open Saturday at 7:30am Doors will open Sunday at 8:30am Saturday - Trading Card Game Help Desk Open at 7:30am Online Registration Closes at 8:00am Deck List Check In closes at 8:15am Deck List Submission information can be found HERE! Pairings Up shortly after Deck List Check In closes Player Meeting will begin while players are being seated Round 1 will begin are conclusion of player meeting Lunch break after round 4 Sunday - Trading Card Game Masters: Check In: 8:45am Round 10 will begin promptly at 9:00am Break after Swiss Rounds have completed Top 8 Matches will begin after break Juniors: Check In: 9:15am Top 8 Matches will begin after Deck Checks have concluded Seniors: Check In: 9:15am Top 8 Matches will begin after Deck Checks have concluded MORE INFORMATION Players who want specific information can visit Top Cut Events or contact us at info@topcutevents.com. |
2019 Basic Entry
Basic Registration - August 12th through September 27th, 2019 (midnight CST)
Juniors – (Born in 2009 or later) – $30.00 - includes basic tournament entry
Seniors – (Born in 2005 to 2008) - $40.00 - includes basic tournament entry
Masters – (Born in 2004 and earlier) - $50.00 – includes basic tournament entry
Basic Registration – Includes the following
Trading Card game players receive a Custom Regional Championships Playmat or Hat (while supplies last)
Video game players receive a Custom Regional Championships Playmat or Hat (while supplies last)
One limited edition Pokémon promo card
Late Registration begins September 28th, 2019 (2 weeks prior to the event)
A late registration fee of $10.00 will be added to all registrations received after September 27th, 2019. (midnight CST)
PLEASE register early to avoid additional fees.
For any assistance with registration corrections, or refunds, please submit all inquiries to reg-support@rk9labs.com with the following information. Name, POP ID, Event Name, Birth date, and Email used to register. Refund requests must be made prior to reaching maximum seating capacity or September 28th, 2019 to be considered.
Basic Registration - August 12th through September 27th, 2019 (midnight CST)
Juniors – (Born in 2009 or later) – $30.00 - includes basic tournament entry
Seniors – (Born in 2005 to 2008) - $40.00 - includes basic tournament entry
Masters – (Born in 2004 and earlier) - $50.00 – includes basic tournament entry
Basic Registration – Includes the following
Trading Card game players receive a Custom Regional Championships Playmat or Hat (while supplies last)
Video game players receive a Custom Regional Championships Playmat or Hat (while supplies last)
One limited edition Pokémon promo card
Late Registration begins September 28th, 2019 (2 weeks prior to the event)
A late registration fee of $10.00 will be added to all registrations received after September 27th, 2019. (midnight CST)
PLEASE register early to avoid additional fees.
For any assistance with registration corrections, or refunds, please submit all inquiries to reg-support@rk9labs.com with the following information. Name, POP ID, Event Name, Birth date, and Email used to register. Refund requests must be made prior to reaching maximum seating capacity or September 28th, 2019 to be considered.
Evolve your tournament experience with our Evolution Packages
Main event participation not required for purchase!
Main event participation not required for purchase!
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Evo Pack 1 – $50.00*
Knoxville Sponsor Swag Items - (Ultra Pro Gift Pack) Custom Knoxville Pokémon T-Shirt Custom Lanyard and Badge Four (4) Side Event Tickets Evo Pack 2 – $100.00* Stamped Gaming Mouse Stamped Gaming Keyboard Stamped Gaming Headset w/Microphone Pro-Gamer Pack for Electronic Items Four (4) Side Event Tickets. Knoxville Sponsor Swag Item - (Ultra Pro Gift Pack) Custom Knoxville Pokémon T-Shirt (sizes may vary) Custom Lanyard and Badge |
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Best Value!Evo Pack 3 – $150.00*
Custom Knoxville Regional Promotional Item (TBA) Custom Knoxville Regional Burn Poison Token Custom 2 player CLOTH Playmat Static Seating for Main Event Saturday, if enrolled Stamped Gaming Mouse Stamped Gaming Keyboard Stamped Gaming Headset w/Microphone Pro-Gamer Pack for Electronic Items Four (4) Side Event Tickets. Knoxville Sponsor Swag Item - (Ultra Pro Gift Pack) Custom Knoxville Pokémon T-Shirt (sizes may vary) Custom Lanyard and Badge *Participation in main event not required. *Price in addition to basic registration for main event. |
Evo Pack 3
Limited to 50 total players!!! 
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PRIZES
Prizes are awarded to the top players in each of three age divisions. Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached, and must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program in order to earn points and awards.
For the Pokémon TCG and Video Game Regional Championships, the format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the Regionals prizes for the 2019 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
18 years of age and older:
Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or cash
Awards under $5,000: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Awards under $5,000: Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
All participants will receive 3 Play! Points and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
Prizes are based on attendance per age division. Unless otherwise specified, all prizes are paid in US dollars and subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
Prizes are awarded to the top players in each of three age divisions. Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached, and must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program in order to earn points and awards.
For the Pokémon TCG and Video Game Regional Championships, the format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the Regionals prizes for the 2019 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
18 years of age and older:
Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or cash
Awards under $5,000: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Awards under $5,000: Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
All participants will receive 3 Play! Points and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
Prizes are based on attendance per age division. Unless otherwise specified, all prizes are paid in US dollars and subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
Subject to change.
Additionally, in eligible markets, the top 64 Pokémon TCG players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.
1st–8th place: 108 booster packs
9th–16th place: 72 booster packs
17th–32nd place: 36 booster packs
33rd–64th: 18 booster packs
To continue our commitment to our supporters, Top Cut Events will sponsor the following additions to the prize pool.
If this Pokemon Regional Championships attendance exceeds 800 TCG Masters checked in before Round 1, All TCG Masters that reach the 19 points on day 1, and advances to day 2, will receive the 18 booster packs designated through 64th place, regardless of your standing.
In addition, If you bubble out of Top 8 with the same points as 8th seed, Top Cut Events will award the difference in cash between 8th place and 9th place, if the match points are exactly equal. (a $250 value)
Additionally, in eligible markets, the top 64 Pokémon TCG players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.
1st–8th place: 108 booster packs
9th–16th place: 72 booster packs
17th–32nd place: 36 booster packs
33rd–64th: 18 booster packs
To continue our commitment to our supporters, Top Cut Events will sponsor the following additions to the prize pool.
If this Pokemon Regional Championships attendance exceeds 800 TCG Masters checked in before Round 1, All TCG Masters that reach the 19 points on day 1, and advances to day 2, will receive the 18 booster packs designated through 64th place, regardless of your standing.
In addition, If you bubble out of Top 8 with the same points as 8th seed, Top Cut Events will award the difference in cash between 8th place and 9th place, if the match points are exactly equal. (a $250 value)
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
STANDARD format.
When preparing for a Regional Championship Tournament make sure you have a Deck that is ready to play in a competitive sanctioned tournament. To do this first check that your Deck complies with the current Rules and Format Regulations.
After checking your cards are legal for play HERE, you will need to submit your deck list online, using the RK9 system.
If you are using sleeves be sure they are all the same color and size. Damaged sleeves or shiny back sleeves will NOT be allowed for this event. Printed sleeves are not allowed, unless they are official branded Pokemon sleeves.
This will be a constructed event with the best of three, 50 minute Swiss Rounds. The Top Cut rounds will also be held as best of three, with 75 minute top cut rounds.
For a copy of legal reprints look HERE!
Top Cut Events also reserves the right to limit the amount of space being occupied by any one individual while trading,
and does not allow the use of suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. to be used for transporting excessive amounts of trade stock. We need to be considerate of all those around us.
TRADING
While trading is fine, please note that buying from or selling cards to anyone except for our authorized dealer(s),
or soliciting to do so elsewhere, is strictly forbidden at this event. Failure to obey this rule may result in both
the buyer and the seller being removed from the event, and banned from attending future events.
Top Cut Events also reserves the right to limit the amount of space being occupied by any one individual while trading,
and does not allow the use of suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. to be used for transporting excessive amounts of trade stock. We need to be considerate of all those around us.
STANDARD format.
When preparing for a Regional Championship Tournament make sure you have a Deck that is ready to play in a competitive sanctioned tournament. To do this first check that your Deck complies with the current Rules and Format Regulations.
After checking your cards are legal for play HERE, you will need to submit your deck list online, using the RK9 system.
If you are using sleeves be sure they are all the same color and size. Damaged sleeves or shiny back sleeves will NOT be allowed for this event. Printed sleeves are not allowed, unless they are official branded Pokemon sleeves.
This will be a constructed event with the best of three, 50 minute Swiss Rounds. The Top Cut rounds will also be held as best of three, with 75 minute top cut rounds.
For a copy of legal reprints look HERE!
Top Cut Events also reserves the right to limit the amount of space being occupied by any one individual while trading,
and does not allow the use of suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. to be used for transporting excessive amounts of trade stock. We need to be considerate of all those around us.
TRADING
While trading is fine, please note that buying from or selling cards to anyone except for our authorized dealer(s),
or soliciting to do so elsewhere, is strictly forbidden at this event. Failure to obey this rule may result in both
the buyer and the seller being removed from the event, and banned from attending future events.
Top Cut Events also reserves the right to limit the amount of space being occupied by any one individual while trading,
and does not allow the use of suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. to be used for transporting excessive amounts of trade stock. We need to be considerate of all those around us.
