How the Event Works

All Universal Tournament Rules and Magic: the Gathering Floor Rules are in effect for this event unless specifically overruled by information in this Format Document

Format

• Standard-constructed format

• Deck lists are required

Cost

The entry fee for the The2009’s State/Provincial Championships is $25.00.

Tournament Length

• 50 minutes per round

• Number of Swiss rounds based on attendance according to the following chart:

Advancement

• All players may participate in all Swiss rounds 

Top 8

• Top 8 matches will be best 2 of 3

• Top 8 matches will have no time limit. Players are expected to play at a reasonable pace and finish their matches within 50 minutes.

• Where necessary, the standings after the Swiss rounds will still be used to determine final order in the standings

Notes

• 24K, REL Competitive

• Players are responsible for knowing all DCI rules

• Players must bring pen, paper, card sleeves and appropriate counters

Prizes

• Top 8 players each receive a commemorative States/Champs Play mat

• Champions receive 2009 Champion Plaque

• Champions also receive FREE entry into all Premier level constructed events for 1 year by all participating Organizers, Specialty DCI Card (to be mailed later).

• Product prizes to be determined by the organizer

Registration Information

• Players who want more specific local tournament or registration information should call their local contact phone number.