Artist Pete Venters will be joining us at the Seattle Open.

We've set up a second hotel room block!

The Hyatt Regency where the tournament is taking place has a special rate until July 13th. Use the reservation link in the post.

Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Pittsburgh Open weekend, where you will have the chance to win over $14,000 in prizes and qualify for a 2011 Starcitygames.com Invitational over the course of two fun-filled days of Magic.

For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here!

For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One and Season Two!

Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form and come prepared!

Please note that all event registration is cash only.

EVENT SITE
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Int'l Airport
Regency Ballroom
1111 Airport Boulevard PO Box 12420,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 15231
Tel: 724 899 1234
Web site

HOTEL
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
1111 Airport Boulevard,
PO Box 12420,
Pittsburgh, PA 15231
Distance from venue: It is the venue!
Rate: starting at $119 for single King bed
Use the following link: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3316132

Super 8 Pittsburgh Airport
8991 University Boulevard
Coraopolis, PA 15108
412.264.7888
Distance from venue: 8 miles
Rate: $64.99/night
Call and mention "StarCityGames"

SPECIAL GUESTS
Lindsay Burley
Lindsay will be selling and creating her unique brand of 3-D cards and tokens at our Boston Open Weekend! You can see some of her cards and the creative process on her youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dixiebornandbred147
Stop by and check out these awesome cards! For special commissions before the event you can contact Lindsay at 3Dalters@gmail.com.

Brandon Brown
Brandon Brown of Modfly Alters will be attending this event selling and creating his unique brand of altered cards. Check out some of his great work at modflyalters.blogspot.com. For prices and custom orders please contact Brandon at Modflyalters@yahoo.com

Jeremy Froggatt
StarCityGames.com's own Jeremy Froggatt will be joining us at this event and creating some of the wonderful alterations that he shares in his column each week. Check out his work and articles at http://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/archive.php?Article=Jeremy%20Froggatt

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, July 30th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Standard Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Standard
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8. Quarterfinals (Top Eight) will be held on Saturday night after the Swiss. The semifinals and finals (Top Four) will be held on Sunday morning at 8 AM.
Head Judge: Eric Shukan
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800 (or $1000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250 (or $312.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 2 PM., Deck Construction at 3 PM.
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

StarCityGames.com Legacy Challenge
Start Time:  Registration at 4 PM., Round 1 at 5 PM.
Entry Fee: $10.00 ($5.00 if you played in the StarCityGames.com Standard Open)
Format: Legacy
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes: 4-0: $50 Dealer Credit
3-0-1: $25 Dealer Credit and 3 Booster Packs
3-1: 6 Booster Packs
2 wins: 1 Booster Pack

Sunday, July 31st (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Legacy Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Legacy
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8.
Head Judge: Nicola DiPasquale
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600 (or $750 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400 (or $500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Start Time: 9 AM and after round 4 of the Legacy Open - Approximately 2:30 PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: 64 players per Draft Open. Draft followed by 3 rounds, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:00 PM.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Planechase promo card (while supplies last)!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 Boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

Four Play Commander Chaos Games
Entry Fee: $5.00
Prizes:
1st Place: $20 Dealer Credit

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event, including uncertified judges (L0), should submit an application at http://www.dcifamily.org/events/220.

Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Nicholas Sabin at nicholas.sabin@starcitygames.com prior to the event.

JOIN THE CLUB
Each Starcitygames.com Open event (Standard, Legacy, and Draft) awards Open Points to participating players. Earning 4 Open Points gets you to Level 1 in the Starcitygames.com Players' Club, which gets you a free pack of sleeves at every future Open Weekend that you attend. Appearance fees, free entry and byes in Constructed Opens, all the way up to a full playset (4x of each card, including mythics) of every new regular Magic set! For more information, see here.

QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Last year, qualification for the Invitational was based on Open Points. This year, we’ve simplified the system! Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Win a Draft Open
* Achieve Level 2 or 3 in the Players' Club

Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL DAY!
"Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage by Glenn Jones and live broadcasting all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive for more information!"

NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! StarCityGames.com will have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long! How may we help you?

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, use Google Maps.

From the North:
Follow 79S to exit 60B (Airport Exit), Steubinville Pike. Follow this road for 2-3 miles, then take 60N (exit to your right) towards the airport bearing left at 60N split. Take airport exit and bear to the left following the gold "Commercial Curbs" signs. Our Pittsburgh airport hotel will be on your left.

From the South:
Follow 79N to exit 59B (Airport, Rte 60N, 22-30). Take Rte 60 N/Airport. Take the airport exit. Follow the gold "Commercial Curbs" signs. Hotel will be on your left.

From the East:
Take 22W or the PA Turnpike W to 376W. Follow 376 W into Pittsburgh. Once in the city, follow the airport signs which will be 279S. Follow these signs over the Fort Pitt Bridge through the Fort Pitt tunnel away from Downtown for about 12 miles. 279S turns into Rte 22/30. Follow this road until you see the signs for Airport/Rte 60N. Take airport exit and follow the gold "Commercial Curbs" signs. Hotel will be on your left.

From the West:
Take 80E to 76E, Take Exit 10 onto 60 South. Take the Airport Exit. Follow the Gold "Commercial Curbs" signs. Hotel will be on your left.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Seattle Open weekend, where you will have the chance to win over $14,000 in prizes and qualify for a 2011 Starcitygames.com Invitational over the course of two fun-filled days of Magic.

For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here!

For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One and Season Two!

Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form and come prepared!

Please note that all event registration is cash only.

EVENT SITE
Lynnwood Convention Center
Rooms 2D-E
3711 196th Street S.W.
Lynnwood, Washington 98036
http://www.lynnwoodcc.com/lcc/index.html

HOTEL
Best Western Alderwood
19332 36th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
425.776.7600
Distance from venue: 0.2 miles

Rate: $74/night
Call 1.800.205.6935 and mention "StarCityGames"
Offer good until 7/15

ARTISTS
Franz Vohwinkel
Artist Franz Vohwinkel (Glacial Fortress, Myr Battlesphere, Oblivion Ring [Shards of Alara], Time Sieve, and more) will be joining us at the Seattle Open Weekend! Stop by and have some cards signed or buy a print of your =&critter[]=&crittermatch=OR&pwrop=%3D&pwr=&pwrcc=&tghop=%3D&tgh=-&tghcc=-&mincost=0.00&maxcost=9999.99&minavail=0&maxavail=9999&r_all=All&g_all=All&foil=nofoil&for=no&art[]=Franz+Vohwinkel&sort1=4&sort2=1&sort3=10&sort4=0&display=1&numpage=25&showart=1&action=Show+Results"]favorite card.

Pete Venters
Artist Pete Venters will be at the Seattle Standard Open, Saturday July 23rd from 2:00-6:30 PM! He has done the art for Ensnaring Bridge, Flametongue Kavu, Kiki-Jiki, Phyrexian Dreadnought, Pithing Needle, Spelljack, Survival of the Fittest, and more! Check out his booth, get your cards signed, and pick up a print or two of your favorite card!!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, July 23rd (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Standard Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Standard
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8. Quarterfinals (Top Eight) will be held on Saturday night after the Swiss. The semifinals and finals (Top Four) will be held on Sunday morning at 8 AM.
Head Judge: John Carter
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800 (or $1000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250 (or $312.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 2 PM., Deck Construction at 3 PM.
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

StarCityGames.com Legacy Challenge
Start Time:  Registration at 4 PM., Round 1 at 5 PM.
Entry Fee: $10.00 ($5.00 if you played in the StarCityGames.com Standard Open)
Format: Legacy
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes: 4-0: $50 Dealer Credit
3-0-1: $25 Dealer Credit and 3 Booster Packs
3-1: 6 Booster Packs
2 wins: 1 Booster Pack

Sunday, July 24th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Legacy Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Legacy
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8.
Head Judge: Max K
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600 (or $750 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400 (or $500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Start Time: 9 AM and after round 4 of the Legacy Open - Approximately 2:30 PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: 64 players per Draft Open. Draft followed by 3 rounds, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:00 PM.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Planechase promo card (while supplies last)!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 Boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

Four Play Commander Chaos Games
Entry Fee: $5.00
Prizes:
1st Place: $20 Dealer Credit

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event, including uncertified judges (L0), should submit an application at http://www.dcifamily.org/events/219.

Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Nicholas Sabin at nicholas.sabin@starcitygames.com prior to the event.

JOIN THE CLUB
Each Starcitygames.com Open event (Standard, Legacy, and Draft) awards Open Points to participating players. Earning 4 Open Points gets you to Level 1 in the Starcitygames.com Players' Club, which gets you a free pack of sleeves at every future Open Weekend that you attend. Appearance fees, free entry and byes in Constructed Opens, all the way up to a full playset (4x of each card, including mythics) of every new regular Magic set! For more information, see here.

QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Last year, qualification for the Invitational was based on Open Points. This year, we’ve simplified the system! Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Win a Draft Open
* Achieve Level 2 or 3 in the Players' Club

Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL DAY!
"Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage by Glenn Jones and live broadcasting all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive for more information!"

NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! StarCityGames.com will have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long! How may we help you?

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, use Google Maps.

From Downtown Seattle
    * Take I-5 North for 15 miles
    * Take Exit 181B (Alderwood Mall)
    * Take left onto Poplar Way (first light)
    * Take left onto 196th Street
    * Drive West over freeway block to convention center on the right

From North/ Everett
    * Take I-5 Southbound
    * Take Exit 181 West
    * Drive West one block to convention center on the right

From Eastside/Bellevue
    * Take 405 Northbound
    * Merge onto I-5 Southbound
    * Take Exit 181 West
    * Drive West one block to convention center on the right

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263).

Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Cincinnati Open weekend, where you will have the chance to win over $14,000 in prizes and qualify for a 2011 Starcitygames.com Invitational over the course of two fun-filled days of Magic.

For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here!

For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One and Season Two!

Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form and come prepared!

Please note that all event registration is cash only.

EVENT SITE
Sharonville Convention Center
North/South Ballroom
11355 Chester Road
Sharonville, OH 45246
http://www.sharonville.org/scc/index.htm

HOTEL
LivINN Hotels
11385 Chester Road
Cincinnati,OH 45246
Distance from venue: right next door
Price: $69/night
Call this number and mention "StarCityGames":
513.772.7877

Special Guests
Eric Klug
Eric Klug will be creating altered cards at this event! To see some of Eric's work check out http://klugalters.blogspot.com/ and for prices and custom orders, you can contact Eric at eaklug@gmail.com.

Kendall Stump
Kenall Stump joins us at this event to create some amazing alterations. You can check out some of his work here - http://alteredartmagic.blogspot.com/search/label/Kendall%20Stump

Gus Schade
Gus Schade will join us at this event. Whether you are looking for add ons, extensions or full art, Gus has something for you! Check out his great work here - www.photobucket.com/yawg07gal

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, July 16th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Standard Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Standard
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8. Quarterfinals (Top Eight) will be held on Saturday night after the Swiss. The semifinals and finals (Top Four) will be held on Sunday morning at 8 AM.
Head Judge: Andreas Jepsen
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800 (or $1000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250 (or $312.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 2 PM., Deck Construction at 3 PM.
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

StarCityGames.com Legacy Challenge
Start Time:  Registration at 4 PM., Round 1 at 5 PM.
Entry Fee: $10.00 ($5.00 if you played in the StarCityGames.com Standard Open)
Format: Legacy
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes: 4-0: $50 Dealer Credit
3-0-1: $25 Dealer Credit and 3 Booster Packs
3-1: 6 Booster Packs
2 wins: 1 Booster Pack

Sunday, July 17th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Legacy Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Legacy
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8.
Head Judge: Tasha Jamison
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600 (or $750 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400 (or $500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Start Time: 9 AM and after round 4 of the Legacy Open - Approximately 2:30 PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: 64 players per Draft Open. Draft followed by 3 rounds, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:00 PM.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Planechase promo card (while supplies last)!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 Boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

Four Play Commander Chaos Games
Entry Fee: $5.00
Prizes:
1st Place: $20 Dealer Credit

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event, including uncertified judges (L0), should submit an application at http://www.dcifamily.org/events/218.

Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Nicholas Sabin at nicholas.sabin@starcitygames.com prior to the event.

JOIN THE CLUB
Each Starcitygames.com Open event (Standard, Legacy, and Draft) awards Open Points to participating players. Earning 4 Open Points gets you to Level 1 in the Starcitygames.com Players' Club, which gets you a free pack of sleeves at every future Open Weekend that you attend. Appearance fees, free entry and byes in Constructed Opens, all the way up to a full playset (4x of each card, including mythics) of every new regular Magic set! For more information, see here.

QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Last year, qualification for the Invitational was based on Open Points. This year, we’ve simplified the system! Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Win a Draft Open
* Achieve Level 2 or 3 in the Players' Club

Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL DAY!
"Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage by Glenn Jones and live broadcasting all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive for more information!"

NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! StarCityGames.com will have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long! How may we help you?

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, use Google Maps.

The Sharonville Convention Center is conveniently located just 15 miles North of downtown Cincinnati at the intersection of I-75 and I-275. Sharonville is accessible to over 60% of the nation's population by either an easy day's drive or a one hour flight.

The Greater Cincinnati/NorthernKentucky International Airport offers direct flights by major airlines and regional carriers to approximately 100 cities including non-stop service to more than 70 destinations. Cincinnati is also a major hub for Delta Airlines.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Baltimore Open weekend, where you will have the chance to win over $14,000 in prizes and qualify for a 2011 Starcitygames.com Invitational over the course of two fun-filled days of Magic.

For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here!

For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One and Season Two!

Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form and come prepared!

Please note that all event registration is cash only.

EVENT SITE
The Baltimore Convention Center
Rooms 307-310
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
http://www.bccenter.org/

HOTEL
Holiday Inn - Inner Harbor
301 West Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-3500
Rate: $129/night
Available 6/24 through 6/26
booking link: http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/baltimore/baldt/hoteldetail?groupCode=scg
Distance from venue: 2 blocks
While supplies last so book now!

ARTISTS
Eric Deschamps
Artist Eric Deschamps (Celestial Colonnade, Mirran/Phyrexian Crusader, Plated Geopede, Venser, the Sojoruner, and more) will be joining us at the Baltimore Open Weekend! Stop by and have some cards signed or buy a print of your =&critter[]=&crittermatch=OR&pwrop=%3D&pwr=&pwrcc=&tghop=%3D&tgh=-&tghcc=-&mincost=0.00&maxcost=9999.99&minavail=0&maxavail=9999&r_all=All&g_all=All&foil=nofoil&for=no&art[]=Eric+Deschamps&sort1=4&sort2=1&sort3=10&sort4=0&display=1&numpage=25&showart=1&action=Show+Results"]favorite card.

Matt Stewart
Artist Matt Stewart (Kor Firewalker, Narcomoeba, Rootbound Crag, Battlegrace Angel and more) will be joining us at the Baltimore Open Weekend! Stop by and have some cards signed or buy a print of your =&critter[]=&crittermatch=OR&pwrop=%3D&pwr=&pwrcc=&tghop=%3D&tgh=-&tghcc=-&mincost=0.00&maxcost=9999.99&minavail=0&maxavail=9999&r_all=All&g_all=All&foil=nofoil&for=no&art[]=Matt+Stewart&sort1=4&sort2=1&sort3=10&sort4=0&display=1&numpage=25&showart=1&action=Show+Results"]favorite card.

SPECIAL GUESTS
Alyssa Spizzirro
Alyssa will be creating custom alterations at this event and will have many alters for sale. If you are interested in custom orders, you can contact Alyssa at aspizzirro@gmail.com!

Lindsay Burley
Lindsay will be selling and creating her unique brand of 3-D cards and tokens at our Boston Open Weekend! You can see some of her cards and the creative process on her youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dixiebornandbred147
Stop by and check out these awesome cards! For special commissions before the event you can contact Lindsay at 3Dalters@gmail.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, June 25th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Standard Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Standard
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8. Quarterfinals (Top Eight) will be held on Saturday night after the Swiss. The semifinals and finals (Top Four) will be held on Sunday morning at 8 AM.
Head Judge: Jared Sylva
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800 (or $1000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250 (or $312.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 2 PM., Deck Construction at 3 PM.
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

StarCityGames.com Legacy Challenge
Start Time:  Registration at 4 PM., Round 1 at 5 PM.
Entry Fee: $10.00 ($5.00 if you played in the StarCityGames.com Standard Open)
Format: Legacy
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes: 4-0: $50 Dealer Credit
3-0-1: $25 Dealer Credit and 3 Booster Packs
3-1: 6 Booster Packs
2 wins: 1 Booster Pack

Sunday, June 26th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Legacy Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Legacy
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8.
Head Judge: Ryan Stapleton
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600 (or $750 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400 (or $500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Start Time: 9 AM and after round 4 of the Legacy Open - Approximately 2:30 PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: 64 players per Draft Open. Draft followed by 3 rounds, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:00 PM.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Planechase promo card (while supplies last)!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 Boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

Four Play Commander Chaos Games
Entry Fee: $5.00
Prizes:
1st Place: $20 Dealer Credit

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event, including uncertified judges (L0), should submit an application at http://www.dcifamily.org/events/213.

Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Nicholas Sabin at nicholas.sabin@starcitygames.com prior to the event.

JOIN THE CLUB
Each Starcitygames.com Open event (Standard, Legacy, and Draft) awards Open Points to participating players. Earning 4 Open Points gets you to Level 1 in the Starcitygames.com Players' Club, which gets you a free pack of sleeves at every future Open Weekend that you attend. Appearance fees, free entry and byes in Constructed Opens, all the way up to a full playset (4x of each card, including mythics) of every new regular Magic set! For more information, see here.

QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Last year, qualification for the Invitational was based on Open Points. This year, we’ve simplified the system! Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Win a Draft Open
* Achieve Level 2 or 3 in the Players' Club

Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL DAY!
"Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage by Glenn Jones and live broadcasting all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive for more information!"

NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! StarCityGames.com will have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long! How may we help you?

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, use Google Maps.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Denver Open weekend, where you will have the chance to win over $14,000 in prizes and qualify for a 2011 Starcitygames.com Invitational over the course of two fun-filled days of Magic.

For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here!

For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One and Season Two!

Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form and come prepared!

Please note that all event registration is cash only.

EVENT SITE
INVESCO Field at Mile High
West Club Area
1701 Bryant Street
Denver, Colorado 80204
720-258-3000

Entrance: Please use Entrance 2
Parking: Please park in Lot C
http://www.invescofieldatmilehigh.com/
All players will have field access and receive free admission to the Denver Outlaws professional Lacrosse game that evening!

HOTEL
As we get closer to the event date, we will be adding special hotel deals to this section. Stay tuned.

ARTISTS
Douglas Shuler
Artist Douglas Shuler (B.F.M., Candelabra of Tawnos, Demonic Tutor [Alpha/Beta art], Serra Angel [Alpha/Beta art], and more) will be joining us at the Denver Open Weekend! Stop by and have some cards signed or buy a print of your =Douglas%20Shuler&r_all=All&t_all=All&g_all=All&sort1=4&sort2=1&sort3=10&numpage=25&showart=1&display=1&startnum=0&numpage=25"]favorite card.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, June 11th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Standard Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Standard
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8. Quarterfinals (Top Eight) will be held on Saturday night after the Swiss. The semifinals and finals (Top Four) will be held on Sunday morning at 8 AM.
Head Judge: Kevin Binswanger
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800 (or $1000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250 (or $312.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 2 PM., Deck Construction at 3 PM.
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

StarCityGames.com Legacy Challenge
Start Time:  Registration at 4 PM., Round 1 at 5 PM.
Entry Fee: $10.00 ($5.00 if you played in the StarCityGames.com Standard Open)
Format: Legacy
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes: 4-0: $50 Dealer Credit
3-0-1: $25 Dealer Credit and 3 Booster Packs
3-1: 6 Booster Packs
2 wins: 1 Booster Pack

Sunday, June 12th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Legacy Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Format: Legacy
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8.
Head Judge: Aaron Stevenson
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600 (or $750 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400 (or $500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Start Time: 9 AM and after round 4 of the Legacy Open - Approximately 2:30 PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: 64 players per Draft Open. Draft followed by 3 rounds, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:00 PM.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Planechase promo card (while supplies last)!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 Boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

Four Play Commander Chaos Games
Entry Fee: $5.00
Prizes:
1st Place: $20 Dealer Credit

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event, including uncertified judges (L0), should submit an application at http://www.dcifamily.org/events/212.

Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Nicholas Sabin at nicholas.sabin@starcitygames.com prior to the event.

JOIN THE CLUB
Each Starcitygames.com Open event (Standard, Legacy, and Draft) awards Open Points to participating players. Earning 4 Open Points gets you to Level 1 in the Starcitygames.com Players' Club, which gets you a free pack of sleeves at every future Open Weekend that you attend. Appearance fees, free entry and byes in Constructed Opens, all the way up to a full playset (4x of each card, including mythics) of every new regular Magic set! For more information, see here.

QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Last year, qualification for the Invitational was based on Open Points. This year, we’ve simplified the system! Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Win a Draft Open
* Achieve Level 2 or 3 in the Players' Club

Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL DAY!
"Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage by Glenn Jones and live broadcasting all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive for more information!"

NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! StarCityGames.com will have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long! How may we help you?

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, use Google Maps.

INVESCO Field at Mile High is located in downtown Denver at the intersection of I-25 and Colfax Avenue. To access INVESCO Field at Mile High:

    * From I-25 northbound, exit at 17th Avenue.
    * From I-25 southbound, exit at Colfax Avenue, then exit at Federal Blvd north bound. Turn right at the first light (Dick Connor Ave).
    * From Denver International Airport, take I-70 west to I-25 southbound. Exit at Colfax Avenue, then exit at Federal Blvd north bound. Turn right at the first light (Dick Connor Ave).

Follow the gray signs to the Ticket Office, Broncos Team Store, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, Stadium Tours or Stadium Offices and parking lots.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

We have a room block set up with the Westin while supplies last.

Pro Tour Qualifier -- Philadelphia!



LOCATION
Star City Game Center
5728 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA 24012
Get Directions on Google Maps!

DATE
Saturday, May 28th, 2011

TIME
Registration begins at 9:00 AM with the tournament starting promptly at 10:00 AM.

Registration closes ten minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has closed will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Standard Constructed.  Full details about the format can be found here.
K-Value: 32K, Competitive REL

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Modified swiss with a cut to a single-elimination top 8.
The number of rounds will be based on number of players in the event as follows:
9-16 players = 4 rounds
17-32 players = 5 rounds
33-64 players = 6 rounds
65-128 players = 7 rounds
129-226 = 8 rounds
227-409 = 9 rounds
410+ = 10 rounds

ENTRY FEE
$25.00 -  Credit cards are not accepted at the event site

PRIZES
1st Place - Travel Award and Qualification for Pro Tour Nagoya
Booster Pack Prizes to the Top 8 players (Top 16 if more than 128 players)

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

EDH Chaos Multiplayer
Entry Fee:  $5.00
Prizes:  $20 Dealer Credit

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

Directions:
From 581N
1) Take exit 3E onto VA-101 E / Hershberger Road NW.
2) Drive for approximately 1.2 miles, then turn left (at the Walgreens) onto Williamson Road.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 8/10th of a mile down on the left hand side.

From 81N
1) Take exit 146, then turn right onto VA-115 towards Hollins/Cloverdale. VA-115 will become Plantation Road.
2) Stay straight on Plantation Road, then turn right (at the CVS Pharmacy) onto Williamson Road/US-11S.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 1.5 miles up Williamson Road on the right hand side.

From 81S
1) Take exit 146, then turn left onto VA-115 towards Hollins/Cloverdale. VA-115 will become Plantation Road.
2) Stay straight on Plantation Road, then turn right (at the CVS Pharmacy) onto Williamson Road/US-11S.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 1.5 miles up Williamson Road on the right hand side.

Not coming from the highway? Use Google Maps for directions to the Star City Game Center from anywhere!

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (7263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

New Phyrexia Prerelease – Richmond, VA

The fate of Mirrodin is revealed. The set is called New Phyrexia. All hail our new Phyrexian overlords.

Held one week before each new Magic card set goes on sale, Prereleases provide a way to play in a large-scale event in a low-stress environment. You get to play with the cards before you can buy them, special promotional cards are given out to attendees and the top players can win even more cards. So have fun!

Prereleases are sanctioned by the DCI, which is the governing body for all Magic tournaments – from the smallest local events up to the multi-million dollar Pro Tour. Playing in a sanctioned event means your results are recorded and begin to give you a player rating among the thousands of Magic players worldwide. If you don’t have a DCI number yet, the event staff on site can provide you with one. For many players, Prereleases are a fun and easy way to play in their first sanctioned events.

At Prerelease events, the emphasis is on casual play with a high degree of sportsmanship. You don't need to know the rules well, but you should always be polite and respectful to your opponents. If there is a disagreement, or a question about a ruling, please call a judge.

LOCATION
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Get Directions on Google Maps!

Doors Open
9:00 AM

GUNSLINGERS
Brad Nelson
Grand Prix Washington D.C. champion and reigning Player of the Year Brad Nelson will be in Richmond ready to battle you in Sealed, Standard, EDH, and more.

ARTIST
Jason Felix
Artist Jason Felix (All Is Dust, Archive Trap, Creeping Tar Pit, Ob Nixilis, the Fallen) will be joining us at the New Phyrexia Prerelease in Richmond! Stop by to have some cards signed or purchase a print of your =&critter[]=&crittermatch=OR&pwrop=%3D&pwr=&pwrcc=&tghop=%3D&tgh=-&tghcc=-&mincost=0.00&maxcost=9999.99&minavail=0&maxavail=9999&r_all=All&g_all=All&foil=nofoil&for=no&art[]=Jason+Felix&sort1=4&sort2=1&sort3=10&sort4=0&display=1&numpage=25&showart=1&action=Show+Results"]favorite card.

FORMAT

All players will receive one foil participation card for the first event for which they sign up. Players will not receive foil participation cards for signing up for subsequent events.

SEALED TOURNAMENT #1
Time: Doors open at 9 a.m., with the tournament starting at 10 a.m.
Entry Fee: $25.00 per player.
Format: Scars of Mirrodin Block Sealed. Players will receive three packs of Scars of Mirrodin and three packs of New Phyrexia to build a forty-card deck.
Structure: Four rounds of Swiss.
Prizes:
4-0: 10 packs of New Phyrexia
3-0-1: 7 packs of New Phyrexia
3-1: 4 packs of New Phyrexia
2-1-1 or 2-2: 1 pack of New Phyrexia

SEALED TOURNAMENT #2
Time: Registration begins at 2 p.m., with the tournament starting at 3 p.m.
Entry Fee: $25.00 per player.
Format: Scars of Mirrodin Block Sealed. Players will receive two packs of Scars of Mirrodin, two packs of Mirrodin Besieged, and two packs of New Phyrexia to build a forty-card deck.
Structure: Four rounds of Swiss.
Prizes:
4-0: 10 packs of New Phyrexia
3-0-1: 7 packs of New Phyrexia
3-1: 4 packs of New Phyrexia
2-1-1 or 2-2: 1 pack of New Phyrexia

TWO-HEADED GIANT
Time: Registration will start at 1 p.m., with the tournament starting at 2 p.m.
Entry Fee: $40.00
Format: Scars of Mirrodin Block Sealed. Teams will receive four packs of Scars of Mirrodin and four packs of New Phyrexia to build two forty-card decks.
Structure: Four rounds of Swiss.
Prizes:
4-0: 20 packs of New Phyrexia
3-0-1: 14 packs of New Phyrexia
3-1: 8 packs of New Phyrexia
2-1-1 or 2-2: 2 packs of New Phyrexia

BOOSTER DRAFTS!
Time: Drafts begin as soon as they're filled.  We will start taking draft sign-ups at 2 p.m.
Entry Fee: $15.00 per player.
Format: Scars of Mirrodin Block Booster Draft. Players will draft with one pack of New Phyrexia, one pack of Mirrodin Besieged, and one pack of Scars of Mirrodin.
Structure: Three rounds of Single-Elimination.
Prizes:
1st Place: 5 packs of New Phyrexia
2nd Place: 3 packs of New Phyrexia
3rd/4th Place: 2 packs of New Phyrexia

OPEN DUELING
Time: Open dueling will be held all day while supplies last
Entry Fee: $15.00
Format: Players receive one (1) Intro Pack to play against other players.
Structure: Each Open Dueling participant will receive an Open Dueling Results Card to record their matches. When the Results Card is complete, players can return it to the event area to receive one free pack of New Phyrexia.

DIRECTIONS

From South or Richmond I-95 North Bound: Exit #74C Medical College of Virginia stay to the left and take Broad Street, State Capitol, Coliseum Exit. Go West on Broad Street to North 3rd Street. Turn right onto 3rd Street travel ¼ of a block turn right into the Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Deck.

From North of Richmond I-95 South/64 East Bound: Exit I-95 to the I-64 East/Third Street Exit #75. Bear right for 3rd Street (Do not go straight on the junction, it will take you to I-64 East). Travel ahead to 3rd and Marshall Streets. The Greater Richmond Center Parking Deck will be on the left.

From West of Richmond I 64 East Bound to I-95 South to 64 East Bound: Interstate 64 East to junction Interstate 95 South to I-64 East/Third Street Exit#75. Bear right for 3rd Street (Do not go straight on the junction, it will take you to I-64 East). Travel ahead to 3rd and Marshall Streets. The Greater Richmond Center Parking Deck will be on the left.

From East of Richmond I-64 West Bound (from Airport): Exit #190 Fifth Street exit. Proceed to Fifth and Jackson Streets. Turn right onto Jackson Street and proceed to Third Street. Turn left onto Third Street travel 3 blocks (to 3rd & Marshall Streets) and turn left into the Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Deck.

Not coming from the highway? Use Google Maps for directions to the Greater Richmond Convention Center from anywhere!

MORE INFORMATION
Your question may already be answered in our tournament FAQ. However, if you still have questions, please feel free to email us at events@starcitygames.com or call (540) 767-GAME (4263). We want your experience to be as enjoyable as possible, and will do our best to assist you in any way that we can.

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:

-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.

Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

New Phyrexia Prerelease – Roanoke, VA

The fate of Mirrodin is revealed. The set is called New Phyrexia. All hail our new Phyrexian overlords.

Held one week before each new Magic card set goes on sale, Prereleases provide a way to play in a large-scale event in a low-stress environment. You get to play with the cards before you can buy them, special promotional cards are given out to attendees and the top players can win even more cards. So have fun!

Prereleases are sanctioned by the DCI, which is the governing body for all Magic tournaments – from the smallest local events up to the multi-million dollar Pro Tour. Playing in a sanctioned event means your results are recorded and begin to give you a player rating among the thousands of Magic players worldwide. If you don’t have a DCI number yet, the event staff on site can provide you with one. For many players, Prereleases are a fun and easy way to play in their first sanctioned events.

At Prerelease events, the emphasis is on casual play with a high degree of sportsmanship. You don't need to know the rules well, but you should always be polite and respectful to your opponents. If there is a disagreement, or a question about a ruling, please call a judge.

LOCATION
Star City Game Center
5728 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA 24012
Get Directions on Google Maps!

FORMAT

All players will receive one foil participation card for the first event for which they sign up. Players will not receive foil participation cards for signing up for subsequent events.

SEALED TOURNAMENT #1
Time: Doors open at 9 a.m., with the tournament starting at 10 a.m.
Entry Fee: $25.00 per player.
Format: Scars of Mirrodin Block Sealed. Players will receive three packs of Scars of Mirrodin and three packs of New Phyrexia to build a forty-card deck.
Structure: Four rounds of Swiss.
Prizes:
4-0: 10 packs of New Phyrexia
3-0-1: 7 packs of New Phyrexia
3-1: 4 packs of New Phyrexia
2-1-1 or 2-2: 1 pack of New Phyrexia

SEALED TOURNAMENT #2
Time: Registration begins at 2 p.m., with the tournament starting at 3 p.m.
Entry Fee: $25.00 per player.
Format: Scars of Mirrodin Block Sealed. Players will receive three packs of Scars of Mirrodin and three packs of New Phyrexia to build a forty-card deck.
Structure: Four rounds of Swiss.
Prizes:
4-0: 10 packs of New Phyrexia
3-0-1: 7 packs of New Phyrexia
3-1: 4 packs of New Phyrexia
2-1-1 or 2-2: 1 pack of New Phyrexia

TWO-HEADED GIANT
Time: Registration will start at 1 p.m., with the tournament starting at 2 p.m.
Entry Fee: $40.00
Format: Scars of Mirrodin Block Sealed. Teams will receive four packs of Scars of Mirrodin and four packs of New Phyrexia to build two forty-card decks.
Structure: Four rounds of Swiss.
Prizes:
4-0: 20 packs of New Phyrexia
3-0-1: 14 packs of New Phyrexia
3-1: 8 packs of New Phyrexia
2-1-1 or 2-2: 2 packs of New Phyrexia

BOOSTER DRAFTS!
Time: Drafts begin as soon as they're filled.  We will start taking draft sign-ups at 2 p.m.
Entry Fee: $15.00 per player.
Format: Scars of Mirrodin Block Booster Draft. Players will draft with one pack of New Phyrexia, one pack of Mirrodin Besieged, and one pack of Scars of Mirrodin.
Structure: Three rounds of Single-Elimination.
Prizes:
1st Place: 5 packs of New Phyrexia
2nd Place: 3 packs of New Phyrexia
3rd/4th Place: 2 packs of New Phyrexia

OPEN DUELING
Time: Open dueling will be held all day while supplies last
Entry Fee: $15.00
Format: Players receive one (1) Intro Pack to play against other players.
Structure: Each Open Dueling participant will receive an Open Dueling Results Card to record their matches. When the Results Card is complete, players can return it to the event area to receive one free pack of New Phyrexia.

DIRECTIONS
From 581N
1) Take exit 3E onto VA-101 E / Hershberger Road NW.
2) Drive for approximately 1.2 miles, then turn left (at the Walgreens) onto Williamson Road.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 8/10th of a mile down on the left hand side.

From 81N
1) Take exit 146, then turn right onto VA-115 towards Hollins/Cloverdale. VA-115 will become Plantation Road.
2) Stay straight on Plantation Road, then turn right (at the CVS Pharmacy) onto Williamson Road/US-11S.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 1.5 miles up Williamson Road on the right hand side.

From 81S
1) Take exit 146, then turn left onto VA-115 towards Hollins/Cloverdale. VA-115 will become Plantation Road.
2) Stay straight on Plantation Road, then turn right (at the CVS Pharmacy) onto Williamson Road/US-11S.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 1.5 miles up Williamson Road on the right hand side.

Not coming from the highway? Use Google Maps for directions to the Star City Game Center from anywhere!

MORE INFORMATION
Your question may already be answered in our tournament FAQ. However, if you still have questions, please feel free to email us at events@starcitygames.com or call (540) 767-GAME (4263). We want your experience to be as enjoyable as possible, and will do our best to assist you in any way that we can.

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:

-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.

Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Special guest Eric Klug will be in Indianapolis doing card alterations.

Special guest Eric Klug will be in Louisville doing card alterations.

Updated with a hotel deal.

Updated with a hotel deal.

Updated with a hotel deal.

National Qualifier - Roanoke, VA!

If you miss your opportunity to qualify for US Nationals at the Regional National Qualifier, you still have a chance!

LOCATION
Star City Game Center
5728 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA 24012
Get Directions on Google Maps!

DATE
Saturday, April 23, 2011

TIME
Registration begins at 9:00 AM with the tournament starting promptly at 10:00 AM.

Registration closes ten minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has closed will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Standard Constructed.  Full details about the format can be found here.
K-Value: 32K, Competitive REL

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
K-Value: 32
Modified swiss with a cut to a single-elimination top 8.
The number of rounds will be based on number of players in the event as follows:
9-16 players = 4 rounds
17-32 players = 5 rounds
33-64 players = 6 rounds
65-128 players = 7 rounds
129-226 = 8 rounds
227-409 = 9 rounds
410+ = 10 rounds

ENTRY FEE
$25.00 -  Credit cards are not accepted at the event site

PRIZES
1st Place - Box and Qualification for US Nationals (date and location TBA)
2nd Place - Box
3-4 - 18 packs
5-8 - 9 packs
9-16 - 3 packs

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes (while supplies last).

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

EDH Chaos Multiplayer
Entry Fee:  $5.00
Prizes:  $20 Dealer Credit

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (7263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Regional National Qualifier - Charlotte!

LOCATION
Cabarrus Arena & Event Center:
4751 NC Hwy 49 North
Concord, NC 28025
http://www.cabarrusarena.com/
Get Directions on Google Maps!

DATE
Saturday, April 16, 2011

TIME
Registration begins at 9:00 AM with the tournament starting promptly at 10:00 AM.

Registration closes ten minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has closed will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Standard Constructed.  Full details about the format can be found here.
K-Value: 32K, Competitive REL

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Head Judge: Riki Hayashi
Modified swiss with a cut to a top 8.
The number of rounds will be based on number of players in the event as follows:
9-16 players = 4 rounds
17-32 players = 5 rounds
33-64 players = 6 rounds
65-128 players = 7 rounds
129-226 = 8 rounds
227-409 = 9 rounds
410+ = 10 rounds

ENTRY FEE
$25.00 -  Credit cards are not accepted at the event site

PRIZES
The Top 8 players will each receive a qualification to United States Nationals (date and location TBA).
Additional booster pack prizes will be based on attendance.

SIDE EVENTS

INVITATIONAL QUALIFIER
Start Time
At the end of round 3 of the main event.
Format
Standard
Structure
Modified Swiss with a cut to a single-elimination Top 8.
Entry Fee
$25
Prizes
1st: $250 travel award and qualification for a 2011 StarCityGames.com Invitational of your choice.
2nd: 24 packs
3rd-4th: 12 packs
5th-8th: 6 packs

All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes (while supplies last).

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

EDH Chaos Multiplayer
Entry Fee:  $5.00
Prizes:  $20 Dealer Credit

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (7263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Grand Prix Trial - Providence!



LOCATION
Star City Game Center
5728 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA 24012
Get Directions on Google Maps!

DATE
Saturday, April 9th, 2011

TIME
Registration begins at 10:00 AM with the tournament starting promptly at 11:00 AM.

Registration closes ten minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has closed will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Legacy Constructed
REL: Competitive, K-Value: 24

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Modified swiss with a cut to a single-elimination top 8
The number of rounds will be based on number of players in the event as follows:
9-16 players = 4 rounds
17-32 players = 5 rounds
33-64 players = 6 rounds
65-128 players = 7 rounds
129-226 = 8 rounds
227-409 = 9 rounds
410+ = 10 rounds

ENTRY FEE
$10.00 -  event registration is cash only

Prizes:
• 1st Place - Three-round bye to GP Providence (May 28-29) and 24 packs of Mirrodin Besieged
• 2nd Place - 18 packs of Mirrodin Besieged
• 3rd & 4th Place - 9 packs of Mirrodin Besieged
• 5th through 8th Place - 3 packs of Scars of Mirrodin

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Planechase promo card!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

EDH Chaos Multiplayer
Entry Fee:  $5.00
Prizes:  $20 Dealer Credit

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

Directions:
From 581N
1) Take exit 3E onto VA-101 E / Hershberger Road NW.
2) Drive for approximately 1.2 miles, then turn left (at the Walgreens) onto Williamson Road.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 8/10th of a mile down on the left hand side.

From 81N
1) Take exit 146, then turn right onto VA-115 towards Hollins/Cloverdale. VA-115 will become Plantation Road.
2) Stay straight on Plantation Road, then turn right (at the CVS Pharmacy) onto Williamson Road/US-11S.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 1.5 miles up Williamson Road on the right hand side.

From 81S
1) Take exit 146, then turn left onto VA-115 towards Hollins/Cloverdale. VA-115 will become Plantation Road.
2) Stay straight on Plantation Road, then turn right (at the CVS Pharmacy) onto Williamson Road/US-11S.
3) The Star City Game Center is approximately 1.5 miles up Williamson Road on the right hand side.

Not coming from the highway? Use Google Maps for directions to the Star City Game Center from anywhere!

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (7263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Indianapolis Open & Invitational weekend, where you will have the chance to win over $64,000 in prizes and qualify for the 2011 Starcitygames.com Invitational over the course of three fun-filled days of Magic.

For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here!

For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, click here!

Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form and come prepared!

Please note that all event registration is cash only.

EVENT SITE
Indiana Convention Center
Hall J
100 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1117
Web Site
Tel. (317) 262-3400

HOTELS
The Westin Indianapolis
50 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 262-8100
Rate: $109/night
Available 06/03 through 06/05
Booking Link: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/starcitygames
Distance from Venue: Two blocks

SPECIAL GUESTS
Hannah Murray
Hannah Murray will be attending and selling and creating unique alters at this event. For custom orders to be available at the event, e-mail hannahalters@gmail.com!

Eric Klug
Eric Klug will be creating altered cards at this event! To see some of Eric's work check out http://klugalters.blogspot.com/ and for prices and custom orders, you can contact Eric at eaklug@gmail.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 3rd (Doors open at noon)[/u]

StarCityGames.com Last Chance Grinders[/size]
Format: Standard
Entry Fee:  $20 (cash)
Start Time: noon
Structure:  16-player Single Elimination
REL:  Competitive
Prizes:
1st Place: Qualification for the Invitational on Saturday and 12 packs of current set
2nd Place: 12 packs of current set
3rd-4th Place: 6 packs of current set

Saturday, June 4th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com $50,000 Invitational
Format: Mixed Standard and Legacy
Start Time: 10:00 AM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM)
Structure: Modified Swiss based on participation. Day 1 will consist of 4 rounds of Standard and 4 rounds of Legacy. There will be a cut to the Top 64 or all players with a record of 6-2 or better, whichever is greater. Day 2 will consist of 3 rounds of Legacy and 3 rounds of Standard with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8 (Legacy) for the Starcitygames.com Invitational trophy.
Head Judge: Nick Sephton
REL: Competitive
Prizes:
1st: $10,000 (or $12,500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Invitational Trophy!
2nd: $8,000 (or $10,000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: $4,000 (or $5,000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: $2,000 (or $2,500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: $1,000 (or $1,250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd:  $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

StarCityGames.com Standard Open
Format: Standard
Entry Fee: $30 (cash)
Start Time: 10:00 AM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM)
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8. Quarterfinals (Top Eight) will be held on Saturday night after the Swiss. The semifinals and finals (Top Four) will be held on Sunday morning at 8 AM.
Head Judge: Shawn Doherty
REL: Competitive
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800 (or $1000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250 (or $312.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 2 p.m., Deck Construction at 3 p.m.
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

StarCityGames.com Legacy Challenge
Start Time:  Registration at 4 p.m., Round 1 at 5 p.m.
Entry Fee: $10 ($5 if you played in the StarCityGames.com Standard Open)
Format: Legacy
Rounds: 4 Rounds of Swiss
Prizes: 4-0: $50 Dealer Credit
3-0-1: $25 Dealer Credit and 3 Booster Packs
3-1: 6 Booster Packs
2 wins: 1 Booster Pack

Sunday, June 5th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Legacy Open
Format: Legacy
Entry Fee: $30 (cash)
Start Time: 10:00 AM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM)
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the T8.
Head Judge: David de la Iglesia
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600 (or $750 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400 (or $500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Start Time: 9 AM and after round 4 of the Legacy Open - Approximately 2:30 PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: 64 players per Draft Open. Draft followed by 3 rounds of Swiss, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:00 PM.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Horizon Boughs Planechase card!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

Four Player Commander Chaos Games
Entry Fee: $5.00
Prizes:
1st Place: $20 Dealer Credit

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event should submit an application through dcifamily.org: http://www.dcifamily.org/events/180/staff/apply

Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Riki Hayashi at riki.hayashi@starcitygames.com prior to the event.

JOIN THE CLUB
Each Starcitygames.com Open event (Standard, Legacy, and Draft) awards Open Points to all participating players. Earning 4 Open Points gets you to Level 1 in the Starcitygames.com Players' Club, which gets you a free pack of sleeves at every future Open Weekend that you attend. Appearance fees, free entry and byes in Constructed Opens, all the way up to a full playset (4x of each card, including mythics) of every new regular Magic set!

QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Last year, qualification for the Invitational was based on Open Points. This year, we’ve simplified the system! Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Win a Draft Open
* Achieve Level 2 or 3 in the Players' Club

Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL DAY!
"Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage by Glenn Jones and live broadcasting with Adrian Sullivan and Gavin Verhey all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive for more information!"

NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! StarCityGames.com will have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long! How may we help you?

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, use Google Maps.

Cincinnati, OH
I-74 West to I-465 West; Follow I-465 West to I-65 North. I-65 North to I-70 West; Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A). Right (north) to South Street.

Chicago, IL
I-65 South to West Street (Exit 114). Straight (south) to South Street.

Columbus, OH
I-70 West to I-65 North; Follow I-65 North to West Street (Exit 114); Left (south) to South Street.
Louisville, KY
I-65 North to I-70 West (Exit 110B); Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A). Right (north) to South Street.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Louisville Open weekend, where you will have the chance to win over $14,000 in prizes and qualify for the 2011 Starcitygames.com Invitational over the course of two fun-filled days of Magic.

For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here!

For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One and Season Two!

Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form and come prepared!

Please note that all event registration is cash only.

EVENT SITE
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 Fourth Street
Louisville, KY  40202
Phone:  (502) 595-4381 or 1-800-701-5831
web site

HOTEL
As we get closer to the event date, we will be adding special hotel deals to this section. Stay tuned.

SPECIAL GUESTS
Klug Alters
Eric Klug will be creating altered cards at this event! To see some of Eric's work check out http://klugalters.blogspot.com/ and for prices and custom orders, you can contact Eric at eaklug@gmail.com.

Lindsay Burley
Lindsay will be selling and creating her unique brand of 3-D cards and tokens! You can see some of her cards and the creative process in this video: http://www.youtube.com/user/dixiebor...7?feature=mhum
Stop by and check out these awesome cards! For special commissions before the event you can contact Lindsay at lkb5107@psu.edu

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 21st (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Standard Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash)
Format: Standard
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8. Quarterfinals (Top Eight) will be held on Saturday night after the Swiss. The semifinals and finals (Top Four) will be held on Sunday morning at 8 AM.
Head Judge: Nicholas Sabin
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800 (or $1000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250 (or $312.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 2 PM., Deck Construction at 3 PM.
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

StarCityGames.com Legacy Challenge
Start Time:  Registration at 4 PM., Round 1 at 5 PM.
Entry Fee: $10.00 ($5.00 if you played in the StarCityGames.com Standard Open)
Format: Legacy
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes: 4-0: $50 Dealer Credit
3-0-1: $25 Dealer Credit and 3 Booster Packs
3-1: 6 Booster Packs
2 wins: 1 Booster Pack

Sunday, May 22nd (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Legacy Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash)
Format: Legacy
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8.
Head Judge: James Elliott
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600 (or $750 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400 (or $500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Start Time: 9 AM and after round 4 of the Legacy Open - Approximately 2:30 PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: 64 players per Draft Open. Draft followed by 3 rounds of Swiss, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:00 PM.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Planechase promo card!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 Boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

Four Play Commander Chaos Games
Entry Fee: $5.00
Prizes:
1st Place: $20 Dealer Credit

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event should submit an application through dcifamily.org: http://www.dcifamily.org/events/179/staff/apply

Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Riki Hayashi at riki.hayashi@starcitygames.com prior to the event.

JOIN THE CLUB
Each Starcitygames.com Open event (Standard, Legacy, and Draft) awards Open Points to participating players. Earning 4 Open Points gets you to Level 1 in the Starcitygames.com Players' Club, which gets you a free pack of sleeves at every future Open Weekend that you attend. Appearance fees, free entry and byes in Constructed Opens, all the way up to a full playset (4x of each card, including mythics) of every new regular Magic set! For more information, see here.

QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Last year, qualification for the Invitational was based on Open Points. This year, we’ve simplified the system! Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Win a Draft Open
* Achieve Level 2 or 3 in the Players' Club

Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL DAY!
"Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage by Glenn Jones and live broadcasting with Gavin Verhey and Jacob Van Lunen all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive for more information!"

NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! StarCityGames.com will have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long! How may we help you?

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, use Google Maps.

From Lexington
I-64 west to the Third Street exit.  Take Third Street to Jefferson Street.  Turn right on to Jefferson Street.  The convention center is located at Jefferson and Fourth Streets.

From Cincinnati
I-71 to I-64 west to the Third Street exit.  Take Third Street to Jefferson Street.  Turn right on to Jefferson Street.  The convention center is located at Jefferson and Fourth Streets.

From Indianapolis
I-65 south to the Jefferson Street exit.  Take the Jefferson Street exit and the convention center is located at Jefferson and Fourth Streets.

From St. Louis
I-64 east to the Ninth Street exit.  At the traffic light at the end of the Ninth Street exit ramp, turn left on to Market Street.  Take Market Street to Fourth Street.  The convention center is located at Market and Fourth Streets.

From Nashville
I-65 north to the Brook Street exit.  Take the Brook Street exit.  Continue on Brook Street to Jefferson Street.  Turn left on to Jefferson Street.  The convention center is located at Jefferson and Fourth Streets.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Orlando Open weekend, where you will have the chance to win over $14,000 in prizes and qualify for the 2011 Starcitygames.com Invitational over the course of two fun-filled days of Magic.

For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here!

For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One and Season Two!

Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form and come prepared!

Please note that all event registration is cash only.

EVENT SITE
Orange County Convention Center
Room W414
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
web site
Tel. (407) 685-9800

HOTEL
Clarion Inn & Suites
9956 Hawaiian Court
Orlando, FL 32819
Distance from venue: Across the street.
Reservations: (407) 351-5100
Group Code: Star City Games
Rate: $62.99/night - You must call the hotel in order to be eligible for this rate.
This rate will be available through April 22nd.

SPECIAL GUESTS
Lindsay Burley
Lindsay will be selling and creating her unique brand of 3-D cards and tokens at our Boston Open Weekend! You can see some of her cards and the creative process on her youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dixiebornandbred147?feature=mhum
Stop by and check out these awesome cards! For special commissions before the event you can contact Lindsay at lkb5107@psu.edu.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 14th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Standard Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash)
Format: Standard
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8. Quarterfinals (Top Eight) will be held on Saturday night after the Swiss. The semifinals and finals (Top Four) will be held on Sunday morning at 8 AM.
Head Judge: Gavin Duggan
REL: Competitive
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800 (or $1000 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250 (or $312.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 2 PM., Deck Construction at 3 PM.
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

New Phyrexia Launch Party - Sponsored by Armada Games
Start Time: 4:00 pm, Registration starts at 3:00 pm
Entry Fee: $24.00
Format: Sealed Deck (3 Packs of Scars of Mirrodin and 3 Packs of Mirrodin Besieged)
Structure: 4 Rounds of Swiss
Prizes:
4-0: 10 Packs
3-0-1: 7 Packs
3-1: 4 Packs
2 wins: 1 Pack

StarCityGames.com Legacy Challenge
Start Time:  Registration at 4 PM., Round 1 at 5 PM.
Entry Fee: $10.00 ($5.00 if you played in the StarCityGames.com Standard Open)
Format: Legacy
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes: 4-0: $50 Dealer Credit
3-0-1: $25 Dealer Credit and 3 Booster Packs
3-1: 6 Booster Packs
2 wins: 1 Booster Pack

Sunday, May 15th (Doors open at 8:00 AM)

StarCityGames.com Legacy Open
Start Time: 10 AM (Registration begins at 8 AM)
Entry Fee: $30 (cash)
Format: Legacy
Structure: Modified Swiss with a cut to the single-elimination Top 8.
Head Judge: Ben McDole
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 (or $2500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit) & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600 (or $750 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400 (or $500 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
Participation: 1 Open Point

Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash only)
Start Time: 9 AM and after round 4 of the Legacy Open - Approximately 2:30 PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: 64 players per Draft Open. Draft followed by 3 rounds of Swiss, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500 (or $625 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200 (or $250 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100 (or $125 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50 (or $62.50 in StarCityGames.com online store credit)

Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:00 PM.
Entry Fee: $30.00 per team
Format: Current format 2HG Sealed (8 packs – build two 40-card minimum decks)
Structure: 4 rounds of Swiss
Prizes:   
4-0: 16 Booster Packs per Team
3-0-1: 12 Booster Packs per Team
3-1: 8 Booster Packs per Team

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes.  The first-place finisher will also receive a Planechase promo card!

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 Boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

Four Play Commander Chaos Games
Entry Fee: $5.00
Prizes:
1st Place: $20 Dealer Credit

REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event should submit an application through dcifamily.org: http://www.dcifamily.org/events/178/staff/apply

Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Riki Hayashi at riki.hayashi@starcitygames.com prior to the event.

JOIN THE CLUB
Each Starcitygames.com Open event (Standard, Legacy, and Draft) awards Open Points to participating players. Earning 4 Open Points gets you to Level 1 in the Starcitygames.com Players' Club, which gets you a free pack of sleeves at every future Open Weekend that you attend. Appearance fees, free entry and byes in Constructed Opens, all the way up to a full playset (4x of each card, including mythics) of every new regular Magic set! For more information, see here.

QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Last year, qualification for the Invitational was based on Open Points. This year, we’ve simplified the system! Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Win a Draft Open
* Achieve Level 2 or 3 in the Players' Club

Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL DAY!
"Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage by Glenn Jones and live broadcasting with Joe Panuska and Joey Pasco all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive for more information!"

NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! StarCityGames.com will have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long! How may we help you?

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, use Google Maps.

From the Orlando International Airport (EAST) 25 minutes
1. Go west on SR 528 to exit 1 (International Drive)
2. Go north (right) approximately one mile to Convention Center
3. The West Building parking lot can be accessed by turning left at Convention Way (south entrance), Exhibit Drive (north entrance) or following Westwood Boulevard/West Entrance Drive (west entrance).
4. The North/South Building parking lot can be accessed by turning right at the South Concourse sign or continuing north on International Drive and turning right onto Convention Way and following to Universal Boulevard, turn right onto Universal Boulevard.

From Daytona Beach or Downtown Orlando (NORTHEAST)
1. Take Interstate 4 west to the SR 528 exit (Exit 72)
2. Travel east on SR 528 to exit 1 (International Drive)
3. North (right) approximately one mile to Convention Center
4. From International Drive, the West Building parking lot can be accessed by turning left at either Convention Way (south entrance) or Exhibit Drive (north entrance).  From Westwood Boulevard, the west entrance is accessible via West Entrance Drive.
5. The North/South Building parking lot can be accessed by turning right at the South Concourse sign or continuing north on International Drive and turning right onto Convention Way and following to Universal Boulevard, turn right onto Universal Boulevard.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (4263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.

The Draft Open structure has been changed to single-elimination.

The Draft Open structure has been changed to single-elimination.

The Draft Open structure has been changed to single-elimination.

The Draft Open structure has been changed to single-elimination.

The Draft Open structure has been changed to single-elimination.

The Draft Open structure has been changed to single-elimination.

Regional National Qualifier - Charlotte!

LOCATION
Carrabus Arena & Event Center:
4751 NC Hwy 49 North
Concord, NC 28025
http://www.cabarrusarena.com/
Get Directions on Google Maps!

DATE
Saturday, April 16, 2011

TIME
Registration begins at 9:00 AM with the tournament starting promptly at 10:00 AM.

Registration closes ten minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has closed will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Standard Constructed.  Full details about the format can be found here.
K-Value: 32K, Competitive REL

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Head Judge: Riki Hayashi
Modified swiss with a cut to a single-elimination top 8.
The number of rounds will be based on number of players in the event as follows:
9-16 players = 4 rounds
17-32 players = 5 rounds
33-64 players = 6 rounds
65-128 players = 7 rounds
129-226 = 8 rounds
227-409 = 9 rounds
410+ = 10 rounds

ENTRY FEE
$25.00 -  Credit cards are not accepted at the event site

PRIZES
The Top 8 players will each receive a qualification to United States Nationals (date and location TBA).
Additional booster pack prizes will be based on attendance.

SIDE EVENTS
All 8 player Side Events give out Gateway foils to the top 4 players in addition to any pack prizes (while supplies last).

Single elimination booster drafts
Entry: $10.00
Prizes: 3 boosters to 1st Place (or entry into the next draft)

Single elimination competitive booster drafts
Entry: $15.00
Prizes: 1st Place - 8 Boosters
           2nd Place - 4 Boosters

Single elimination constructed tournaments
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: Box (36 Packs) to 1st Place

EDH Chaos Multiplayer
Entry Fee:  $5.00
Prizes:  $20 Dealer Credit

TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
 
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
 
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.

MORE INFORMATION
Players who want specific information can contact us at events@starcitygames.com or by calling (540) 767-GAME (7263). New players will want to read our player FAQ.