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12-01-2010, 04:53 PM
Welcome to the Starcitygames.com Edison, New Jersey 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 (http://www.starcitygames.com/pages/open_series/2011_announcement)!
For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107155064614031750376.000494cb2e1ef22b98704&z=19) and Season Two (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=201817309848513898013.00049ca7bdc54bf5fbc60&ll=40.446947,-93.867187&spn=35.143789,93.076172&z=4)!
Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form (http://www.starcitygames.com/PDFs/SCG%20Deck%20List%20Form%20v2.pdf) and come prepared!
Please note that all event registration is cash only.
EVENT SITE
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Web Site (http://njexpocenter.com/)
732-417-1400
HOTEL
Sheraton Edison Hotel - Raritan Center
125 Raritan Center Parkway
Edison, NJ 08837
Tel: (732) 225-8300
Rate: $109/night
Distance from Venue: 1.5 miles
Reservation Link: http://bit.ly/g0XeuZ
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 5th (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: John Shannon
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50
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, March 6th(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: Brian Coval
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50
Participation: 1 Open Point
Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash)
Start Time: 9 AM and 2PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: Draft followed by 3 rounds of Swiss, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50
Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:30 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 Player 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/197/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! For more information, see here. (http://www.starcitygames.com/pages/open_series/2011_announcement)
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 Jacob Van Lunen and Gavin Verhey all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive (http://www.scglive.com) 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 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107155064614031750376.000494cb2e1ef22b98704&ll=40.503684,-74.348688&spn=0.035046,0.090551&z=14).
From Route 1& 9 Southbound:
Exit at "Bonhamtown" onto Main Street, continue for 1/2 mile to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light onto Route 514 East (Woodbridge Avenue). Turn right at the Sheraton Hotel into Raritan Center. Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Route 1 Northbound:
After crossing the Raritan River Bridge, get into the right lane. After passing, "Open Road Honda", take the 3rd right hand exit for Route 514/Woodbridge Avenue. Follow Woodbridge Avenue for 3-4 miles. Make a right at the Sheraton Hotel into Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Route 287 South:
Follow 287 South to Route 514 West labeled "Raritan Center". Follow jug handle on the right hand side to traffic light and then follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the NJ Turnpike (NORTH AND SOUTH)
Follow the NJ Turnpike to Exit 10. Bear right after you go through the tollbooth, following Route 514 West to Raritan Center. Take the first exit marked Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the Garden State Parkway Southbound:
Follow the Parkway to Exit 129. Take Route 287 North to Route 514 West. Follow Route 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the Garden State Parkway Northbound:
Follow the Parkway to Exit 127. Follow Highways 287N/440S to Route 514 West. Route 514 West is the first exit from this route. Follow Route 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center. Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
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 (http://forums.starcitygames.com/viewtopic.php?t=288770).
For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2011 schedule and SCG Players' Club levels, click here (http://www.starcitygames.com/pages/open_series/2011_announcement)!
For a map of all the Star City Games Open locations in 2011, check out Season One (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107155064614031750376.000494cb2e1ef22b98704&z=19) and Season Two (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=201817309848513898013.00049ca7bdc54bf5fbc60&ll=40.446947,-93.867187&spn=35.143789,93.076172&z=4)!
Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form (http://www.starcitygames.com/PDFs/SCG%20Deck%20List%20Form%20v2.pdf) and come prepared!
Please note that all event registration is cash only.
EVENT SITE
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Web Site (http://njexpocenter.com/)
732-417-1400
HOTEL
Sheraton Edison Hotel - Raritan Center
125 Raritan Center Parkway
Edison, NJ 08837
Tel: (732) 225-8300
Rate: $109/night
Distance from Venue: 1.5 miles
Reservation Link: http://bit.ly/g0XeuZ
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 5th (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: John Shannon
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes:
1st: 25 Open Points, $2,000 & the StarCityGames.com Standard Open Trophy!
2nd: 20 Open Points, plus $800
3rd-4th: 15 Open Points, plus $500
5th-8th: 10 Open Points, plus $250
9th-16th: 5 Open Points, plus $100
17th-32nd: 3 Open Points, plus $50
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, March 6th(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: Brian Coval
REL: Competitive
K-Value: 32
Prizes
1st: 20 Open Points, $2,000 & the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open Trophy!
2nd: 15 Open Points, plus $600
3rd-4th: 10 Open Points, plus $400
5th-8th: 5 Open Points, plus $200
9th-16th: 3 Open Points, plus $100
17th-32nd: 1 Open Point, plus $50
Participation: 1 Open Point
Starcitygames.com Draft Opens
Entry Fee: $30 (cash)
Start Time: 9 AM and 2PM (Registration for both Draft Opens begins at 8AM)
Structure: Draft followed by 3 rounds of Swiss, cut to a Top 8 single-elimination Draft
REL: Competitive
Prizes
1st: 10 Open Points, plus $500
2nd: 5 Open Points, plus $200
3rd-4th: 3 Open Points, plus $100
5th-8th: 1 Open Point, plus $50
Two-Headed Giant Sealed
Start Time: Registration at 1 PM., Deck Construction at 2:30 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 Player 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/197/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! For more information, see here. (http://www.starcitygames.com/pages/open_series/2011_announcement)
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 Jacob Van Lunen and Gavin Verhey all weekend long courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive (http://www.scglive.com) 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 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107155064614031750376.000494cb2e1ef22b98704&ll=40.503684,-74.348688&spn=0.035046,0.090551&z=14).
From Route 1& 9 Southbound:
Exit at "Bonhamtown" onto Main Street, continue for 1/2 mile to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light onto Route 514 East (Woodbridge Avenue). Turn right at the Sheraton Hotel into Raritan Center. Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Route 1 Northbound:
After crossing the Raritan River Bridge, get into the right lane. After passing, "Open Road Honda", take the 3rd right hand exit for Route 514/Woodbridge Avenue. Follow Woodbridge Avenue for 3-4 miles. Make a right at the Sheraton Hotel into Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From Route 287 South:
Follow 287 South to Route 514 West labeled "Raritan Center". Follow jug handle on the right hand side to traffic light and then follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the NJ Turnpike (NORTH AND SOUTH)
Follow the NJ Turnpike to Exit 10. Bear right after you go through the tollbooth, following Route 514 West to Raritan Center. Take the first exit marked Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the Garden State Parkway Southbound:
Follow the Parkway to Exit 129. Take Route 287 North to Route 514 West. Follow Route 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center and Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
From the Garden State Parkway Northbound:
Follow the Parkway to Exit 127. Follow Highways 287N/440S to Route 514 West. Route 514 West is the first exit from this route. Follow Route 514 West to the first exit marked Raritan Center. Follow signs, which are posted throughout the Industrial Park for the EXPO HALL.
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 (http://forums.starcitygames.com/viewtopic.php?t=288770).