PTQ - Amsterdam - in Portland
May 8, 2010
Format: Standard
Registration: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Entry Fee: $25.00

Location: Map_go Click here for directions.
Ambridge Event Center
1333 NE M L King Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

Vendors
TBD, if your business wants to vend at this event please email questions@cascadegames.com

About These Events
Game: Magic: The Gathering

Format: Standard

Description: The structure for Pro Tour Qualifier tournaments will be modified-Swiss style, with a cut to top players playing in single elimination for prizes based on attendance.

Eligibility: Pro Tour Qualifiers are open to all DCI members in good standing and not currently not holding an invitation to the Pro Tour.

K Value: 32

REL: Competitive

Top 8: The Top 8 will play a single-elimination finals.

Invitations: Invitation(s) to the Pro Tour, some Qualifiers offer travel awards and/or cash prizes. The tournament organizer will make the announcement on site.

Product Prizes: A variety of Magic packs based on attendance.

Trading: Trading is allowed at all Cascade Games events. Buying and selling cards to anyone other than the dealer is not.

Parents & Spectators: Parents and spectators are welcome at all Cascade Games events. We encourage parents and spectators to support their players by promoting good sportsmanship.

Number of Rounds: Based on attendance * See chart below

Tournament Length: Based on attendance * See chart below

  • The tournament length is determined by the total number of rounds.
  • The number of rounds are determined by the total number of players.
  • Rounds are 50 min. The approximate time to pair, play and close a round is under 60 min.
Total Players # of Rounds Time to Finish
17-32 5 5 hours
33-64 6 6 hours
65-128 7 7 hours
129-256 8 8 hours
257-512 9 9 hours

Casual, Competitive, or Professional:

At Pro Tour Qualifiers, the emphasis is on competitive play with a high degree of sportsmanship.
You need to know the rules well, and be polite and respectful to your opponents.
If there is a disagreement, or a question about a ruling, you need to call a judge.

Preparing for the event:

  • If you will be using sleeves be sure they are all the same color and size.
  • Be careful to never accept, or offer anything in exchange for a concession.
    Bribery is something that Wizards of the Coast and Cascade Games takes very seriously.
  • It could be a long day, we suggest bringing a bottle of water.
  • We reserve the right to change the details of any event we run at any time.

Questions: If you have any questions please feel free to contact us - questions@cascadegames.com

Event Staff Head Judge: aaron Hamer (x) Scorekeeper: Mike Goodman (x) Additional Staff:
Joe Perry Michael Jimenez lvl 1 from Yreka David Stroud Aaron Waldorf lvl 0