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Firestorm · Dec 16th, 2011, 7:04:49 AM

North America
1st Place

A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 1st Place medal
A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships**
Additional Pokémon-themed items
10 Championship Points

2nd Place

A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 2nd Place medal
A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships**
Additional Pokémon-themed items
8 Championship Points

3rd & 4th Place

A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place medal
A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
Additional Pokémon-themed items
6 Championship Points

5th Place through 8th Place

5 Championship Points

9th Place through 12th Place

4 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)

13th Place through 16th Place

3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)

17th Place through 32nd Place

2 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)

33rd Place through 64th Place

1 Championship Point (if division attendance is 128 or greater)

* Non-U.S. residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the U.S. National Championships, as the U.S. Nationals are open to U.S. residents only. Non-Canadian residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the Canadian National Championships, as the Canadian Nationals are open to Canadian residents only. If a non-resident wins a Regional Championship, the Travel Award or travel allowance will pass down to the next eligible resident. All other prizes will be awarded to the actual winner of the event.

** Byes do not ‘stack.’ If you have win byes at both the Autumn and Spring Regional Championships, you will only receive a first- and second-round bye at your National Championships.

Europe
1st Place

A Pokémon Video Game National Championships 1st Place Trophy
A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii
An invitation to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships
Additional prizes
14 Championship Points

2nd Place

A Pokémon Video Game National Championships 2nd Place Trophy
A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii
An invitation to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships
Additional prizes
12 Championship Points

3rd & 4th Place

A Pokémon Video Game National Championships 3rd or 4th Place Trophy
A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii
An invitation to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships
Additional prizes
10 Championship Points

United States
1st Place

A National Champion Trophy
An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012
Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships

2nd Place

A National Championships Finalist Trophy
An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012
Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships

3rd and 4th Place:

A National Championships Semi-Finalist Trophy
An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012
Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships

Canada
1st Place:

A National Champion Trophy
An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012
Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships

2nd Place:

A National Championships Finalist Trophy
An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012
Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships

3rd and 4th Place:

A National Championships Semi-Finalist Trophy

We do not know the prizes for Worlds at this time, but they will likely be similar to last year.

Dec 16th, 2011, 7:04:49 AM	#3
Firestorm I did my best, I have no regrets! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,261 Vancouver, BC	North America 1st Place A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 1st Place medal A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.* A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships** Additional Pokémon-themed items 10 Championship Points 2nd Place A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 2nd Place medal A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.* A first- and second-round bye at the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships** Additional Pokémon-themed items 8 Championship Points 3rd & 4th Place A Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place medal A $300 travel allowance (including an additional $300 travel allowance for players under 18) to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the 2012 Pokémon Video Game Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.* Additional Pokémon-themed items 6 Championship Points 5th Place through 8th Place 5 Championship Points 9th Place through 12th Place 4 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater) 13th Place through 16th Place 3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater) 17th Place through 32nd Place 2 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater) 33rd Place through 64th Place 1 Championship Point (if division attendance is 128 or greater) * Non-U.S. residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the U.S. National Championships, as the U.S. Nationals are open to U.S. residents only. Non-Canadian residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award or travel allowance to the Canadian National Championships, as the Canadian Nationals are open to Canadian residents only. If a non-resident wins a Regional Championship, the Travel Award or travel allowance will pass down to the next eligible resident. All other prizes will be awarded to the actual winner of the event. Byes do not ‘stack.’ If you have win byes at both the Autumn and Spring Regional Championships, you will only receive a first- and second-round bye at your National Championships. Europe 1st Place A Pokémon Video Game National Championships 1st Place Trophy A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii An invitation to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships Additional prizes 14 Championship Points 2nd Place A Pokémon Video Game National Championships 2nd Place Trophy A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii An invitation to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships Additional prizes 12 Championship Points 3rd & 4th Place A Pokémon Video Game National Championships 3rd or 4th Place Trophy A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii An invitation to participate in the 2012 Pokémon Video Game World Championships Additional prizes 10 Championship Points United States 1st Place A National Champion Trophy An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012 Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships 2nd Place A National Championships Finalist Trophy An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012 Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships 3rd and 4th Place: A National Championships Semi-Finalist Trophy An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012 Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships Canada** 1st Place: A National Champion Trophy An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012 Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships 2nd Place: A National Championships Finalist Trophy An invitation to compete at the Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii, on August 11th and 12th, 2012 Airfare and 5-day/4-night hotel accommodations for the winner (including parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to attend the Pokémon Video Game World Championships 3rd and 4th Place: A National Championships Semi-Finalist Trophy We do not know the prizes for Worlds at this time, but they will likely be similar to last year. __________________ Last edited by Firestorm; Jun 9th, 2012 at 3:00:58 PM.