What is the date for the AU National Championships?
June 10, 11 & 12 2000
Where is the AU National Championships going to be held?
Rydges
Lakeside Canberra
London
Circuit
Canberra,
ACT
Is the AU National Championships Open or Closed? What does that mean anyway?
An "Open" National Championships is where any player can turn up, register and play in the Nationals. A "Closed" event is where the players must earn invitations based on their past performance to qualify.
AU Nationals is a closed event. Invitations are awarded based the following criteria:
The Regions of Australia are broken along State/Territory lines as follows:
| Region Name | City | Contact | Phone |
| QLD Region | Brisbane | Michael Mason | 0410 495 708 |
| NSW Region | Sydney | Chris Foggin | (02) 9361 5652 |
| ACT Region | Canberra | David Low | (02) 6268 8739 |
| VIC Region | Melbourne | Mark Brown | 0408 378 525 |
| TAS Region | Hobart | Jason Moores | (03) 6423 6506 |
| SA Region | Adelaide | Dale Aitken | (08) 8227 0020 |
| NT Region | Darwin | Andrew Varga | (08) 8935 2081 |
| WA Region | Perth | Luke Hancock | (08) 9300 5304 |
Regional Qualifying Tournaments are to take place on the 30th of April 2000.
All tournaments are to be Standard Constructed format.
Number of rounds shall be based on the attendance.
If I already have an invitation, can I play in events that offer invitations to AU Nationals?
Players who already have an invitation may not compete in events that will allocate invitations.
What do I get if I place in the top 4 for AU National Championships?
You will receive airfare and accommodation for four nights at the World Championships in Brussels, Belgium courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
What are the other prizes?
Product prizes will be awarded from 5th to 32nd place.
Once I am qualified for AU National Championships, how much is the entry fee?
Free. There is no entry fee for the AU National Championships.
What paper work do I have to complete in order to register that I am going to play in the AU Nationals?
In order for all players to be eligible for competition all invitation winners must sign and complete the both the information sheet and the waiver contained in the players pack, you must return these waivers back to
| AU
National Championships Waivers
PO Box 1093 Rockdale NSW 2216 |
| - or - |
| Fax: 02 9592 4502 |
These must be received by the 31st May 2000.
I hear that there is going to be a BBQ for all nationals’ players, how do I get involved in that?
Entry for invited players is free. If you wish to come along and enjoy the BBQ anyway, we are asking for $15 for a BBQ lunch. This is going to be held at the
Rydges Canberra (the same venue as the AU National Championships) starting at around 12:30pm. Signage will be up around the hotel, so you shouldn’t have any problems finding us. If you have any problems, you can contact Chris Zantides on 0412 511 909.
What hours is the venue are open?
The venue is open from 7:30am till midnight on all nights the Nationals are run.
Where can I find accommodation in the area?
We have organized an excellent rate ($140 for a double share room, a discount of 50% from the MSRP) with the Rydges Lakeside. For all accommodation please contact:
Rydges Lakeside Canberra
London Circuit
Canberra, ACT
Ph: (02) 6247 6244
Fax: (02) 6257 3071
Make sure you let the hotel know when you make your reservation that you are with the Wizards of the Coast Australia National Championships and you would like to book at that rate.
What is public transport to the area like?
Rydges Lakeside is centrally located, on London Circuit near Lake Burley Griffin. It is about a ten-minute walk from the interstate bus terminal at the Jolimont Centre on Northbourne Avenue. From the airport or the Kingston train terminal, you should take a taxi (about $10). For food and entertainment outside the Rydges complex, you can take a short walk into Civic. If you want to go further afield, the more up market suburb of Manuka is about a $10 taxi ride away.
Why aren’t we using the "Attendance-Based System" from the 1999 AU Nationals?
We are trying to standardize, worldwide, how regional qualifying tournaments feed a closed National Championship. Eight-slots per region has been the standard (with some less populous but necessary regions having 2-slots).
Can you give me a timetable of the AU Nationals?
June 10
| 10 am – 1pm | Player Registration Opens (Nationals and Meat grinder) |
| 12:30pm | Player BBQ ($15 to those without invitations) starts |
| 1pm | Meat grinder #1 Starts (Sealed Deck) – 4 Invites |
| 3pm | Meat grinder #2 Starts (Constructed (Standard)) – 4 Invites |
| 5pm | Meat grinder #3 Starts (Sealed Deck) – 4 Invites |
| 7pm | Meat grinder #4 Starts (Constructed (Standard)) – 4 Invites |
| 1pm – 11pm | Ancillary Events running |
June 11 Day One
| 8am – 8pm | Nationals Booster Draft (6 rounds) |
| Noon – 11pm | Ancillary Events |
June 12 Day Two
| 8am – 4pm | Nationals Standard Constructed (6 rounds) |
| 4:30pm – 10pm | Nationals Finals |
| Noon – 10pm | Ancillary Events |
| 10:15pm | Final Presentation |
*Timing may change due to unexpected events
What are the formats for the AU Nationals?
Day One Format
Day Two Format
Finals Format
Is the Upcoming Expansion Prophecy really included in the National Draft?
Yes. Prophecy becomes legal for limited play on the day of its release. This is about a week before Nationals, therefore all limited events that can use it, are going to. This means Nationals.
What is the story with the meat grinders?
This year we have decided to run four meat-grinder tournaments at AU National Championships. This year, for the first time, we are offering both Sealed and Constructed grinders.
These events are run SINGLE-elimination.
Entry fee for Sealed is $20 and for constructed (standard) $10. All of the grinders carry 4 invitations to the AU National Championships
How will the draw work at the AU National Championships?
It will be 12 rounds of continued Swiss-style pairings. You may play the same person up to three times (once during draft 1, during draft 2 and during the standard day). If you make the DOUBLE Elimination finals, it is possible for you to play that same person once again.
I know that we have an early start on the Sunday and Monday. What can I do about breakfast?
We have organized to have breakfast start a little early; it will begin at 6:30am on both days. If you aren’t staying at the Rydges, but want to enjoy the delicious buffet breakfast on offer, we have organized a $15 deal (a 25% discount off the normal price).
What is this I hear about competitor t-shirts?
All persons who have been invited to AU National Championships, and actually attend will receive, free, a competitor shirt. Limited quantities of XXXL will be available, if you need a XXXL please get there early to avoid being disappointed.
If I am interested in Judging what do I do?
If you would like to judge at the AU National Championships, please contact Chris Zantides, by email, at zantides@wizards.com or by phone on (02) 9592 3684.
If I have further questions, whom do I contact?
You can phone Chris Zantides on (02) 9592 3684 or email <zantides@wizards.com>.
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