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Published on September 15th, 2014 | by Havak

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StreetPass UK Pokémon Autumn Event 2014

After a successful Pokémon Winter Event in 2013, Nintendo UK and StreetPass UK are once again treating UK Pokémon fans to a tournament series! Throughout September, October, and November, trainers will battle it out using their Nintendo 3DS and Pokémon X or Pokémon Y video game. Trainers will compete in Double Battles, constructed to match that of the official 2014 Pokémon Video Game Championships Series format. There will be 14 qualifier tournaments in total, culminating in a Grand Finals in Manchester on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014. To earn entry into the Grand Finals, you will need to place in the top four at a qualifier tournament. These qualifier tournaments are run by the StreetPass Group Founders, who organise gaming meet-ups around the country most weekends.

Prizing at each qualifier tournament is dependent on the tournament you attend and what the host can offer while the Grand Finals will offer great prize support, the most interesting of which will probably be copies of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire setting you up nicely for the VGC format switch in January next year.

The majority of the tournaments will run Single Elimination, Best of One game and competitors are allowed to enter as many of the tournaments as they wish — offering multiple chances at winning an invitation for the Grand Finals. The first events will take place this weekend in Southend and Manchester; we’ll certainly see some great battles throughout this series and an excellent final event in November.

Qualifiers

Southend

Organised by: StreetPass Southend
Date: Saturday, 20th September, 2014
Time: 13:00 – 17:00
Place: Astro City, 2c Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/862784620400314/
£3 Entry Fee

Manchester

Organised by: StreetPass Manchester
Date: Sunday, 21st September, 2014
Time: 11:00 – 18:00
Place: Bar21 – 10 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1DH
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/306278612892985/

Bangor

Organised by: StreetPass North Wales
Date: Saturday, 27th September, 2014
Time: 11:00 – 16:30
Place: Powis Hall, Bangor University – Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/910864362275975/

Yeovil

Organised by: StreetPass Somerset & Yeovil TCG
Date: Saturday, 27th September, 2014
Time: 09:00 -17:00
Place: Labour Club – Unity Hall/Central Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1JL
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1450244548571773/
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/195063900663938/

Middlesbrough

Organised by: StreetPass Middlesbrough
Date: Tuesday, 30th September, 2014
Time: 18:00 Onwards
Place: GAME – 71-73 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5BU
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1461083577501839/

Birmingham

Organised by: StreetPass Birmingham

Date: Saturday, 25th October, 2014
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Place: The Sack of Potatoes – 10 Gosta Green, Birmingham, B4 7ER
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1480653135528014/

Lincoln

Organised by: StreetPass Lincoln
Date
: Sunday, 26th October, 2014
Time: TBC
Place: TBC
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/263530410509952/

Nottingham

Organised by: StreetPass East Midlands

TBC, October

Portsmouth

Organised by: StreetPass Portsmouth & Southampton

Date: Saturday, 1st November, 2014
Time: 12:00 – 18:00
Place: The Royal Maritime Club – 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HS
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/827942917239471/

Leeds

Organised by: StreetPass Leeds

Date: Sunday, 2nd November, 2014
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
Place: Tiger Tiger – The Light, 117 Albion Street, Leeds, LS2, 8DY
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1456719314617509/

London

Organised by: DS London
Date: Sunday, 2nd November, 2014
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Place: Scenario – 97 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BX
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/352445011585215/

Gloucester

Organised by: StreetPass Gloucestershire

Date: Friday, 7th November, 2014
Time: 18:00 – 22:00
Place: Gloucester Guildhall – 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1496727937236124/

Liverpool

Organised by: StreetPass Liverpool

Date: Sunday, 9th November, 2014
Time: 13:00 Onwards
Place: The Scythe and Teacup Gamer Cafe – 61a, Kempston Street, Liverpool, L3 8HE
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/942090595807091/

Cambridge

Organised by: StreetPass Cambridge

Date: Saturday, 15th November, 2014
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Place: The Hexagon Room, Frank Lee Centre – Addenbrookes Hospital Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0SN
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/294734597393426/

Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Battle Format?
The Battle Format will be the official Video Game Championships 2014 rules. You can view them in full here.

  • Number of Players: Two-Player Match
  • Battle Format: Double Battle
  • Battle Rules: Flat Battle
  • Handicap: Off

What is the tournament format at each Qualifier Tournament?
The tournament format is Single Elimination, Best of One Battle* for all Qualifier Tournaments with the exception of Yeovil. Yeovil was organised before the tournament series was put together, but was chosen to be included in the structure. Yeovil will run a Swiss-style tournament with a potential top cut depending on the number of competitors. Only the top four will receive an invite to the Grand Finals, the same as every other Qualifier Tournament.

*At the judges discretion, they may allow for a different tournament format if the tournament attendance is low.

What is the tournament format at the Grand Finals?
The Grand Finals will run a Swiss-style Tournament with a top cut of eight players maximum. There will be five or six Swiss rounds depending on the number of competitors that attend.

Can I play in more than one Qualifier Tournament?
Absolutely. You are free to attempt qualification at as many events as you’re willing to attend.

Can I play in another Qualifier Tournament even if I already finished in the top four at a previous Qualifier Tournament?
Yes. Invites will be passed down to the next eligible player if a player manages to finish in the top four twice or more. Please make the tournament organiser aware if you have already qualified!

What are the prizes at the Qualifier Tournaments?
Qualifier Tournaments will run their own prizing structure, with prizes being awarded to either the top two or top four players. The top four players at each Qualifier Tournament will be awarded an invitation to compete in the Grand Finals in Manchester on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014.

What are the prizes at the Grand Finals?
The top eight players* at the Grand Finals will each win a copy of Pokémon Omega Ruby version or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire version in time for release on November 28th, 2014. Other Prizes TBA.

*Still to be confirmed.

Will there be travel stipends for qualified players?
Sadly no, there will be no travel stipends for players who finish in the top four at a Qualifier Tournament. Everyone will have to organise their own travel and/or accommodation for the Grand Finals.

Are there any age restrictions or age divisions for the tournaments?
No, anyone of any age can participate. All ages will be combined into one group so bear this in mind when entering any young children who may have to battle against players much older.


About the Author

has competed in the VGC series since 2009 when it was first introduced to Europe, qualifying for the World Championships in 2011. Since 2009, he has also been a big influence in the United Kingdom's competitive scene by helping run local tournaments.



210 Responses to StreetPass UK Pokémon Autumn Event 2014

  1. Havak says:

    So, this is happening.
     
    More information when it becomes available, so bare with us. 
     
    If you have any further questions, let me know and I’ll see if there is an answer yet. (Read the Q and A bit first). 

  2. So glad to see this is back :D
     
    Hoping to qualify for the finals a third time too along with Member. Great to see the lottery system has gone as well, and we can enter the qualifiers freely. Hyped!

  3. Lady Flygon says:

    Hopefully the Birmingham tournament’s in half term so I can go when I don’t have to worry about work. Very excited though!

  4. Great to see we’ve got a new event to keep me interested in playing VGC ’14 until the new games come out, and will be attending Birmingham and Nottingham, maybe more if I’ve got the time and feel like travelling around a bit!
     
    Shame we can’t have swiss rounds for the qualifiers, but I do understand that time constraints and potential lower attendances at some of the events probably played a part in that decision. At the end of the day, we’re lucky enough just to have these regular tournaments in the UK anyway, so can’t complain.
     
    Looking forward to another good series, hopefully I can qualify for the finals again, giving me an excuse to go for another night out in Manchester!

  5. P3DS says:

    I hope to do this. Will hopefully compete in Manchester. Looks like I have nothing on.

  6. Baz Anderson says:

    I notice some of these (Lincoln) are being done on weekdays. I therefore hope that as with Middlesbrough, consideration has been given to those who may be working and they will be in the evening!

  7. Lady Flygon says:

    Anybody know if the tournaments are free to enter or not? :)

  8. Havak says:

    Anybody know if the tournaments are free to enter or not? :)

     
    They should all be free to enter, although Southend is run in an Arcade which may require a £2 entrance fee. Confirmation on that should come this week. 

  9. Hopefully going to the Birmingham for starters and if I fail then I will be attending many more to make sure to make the grand finals again as the previous 2 have been great days out and would be good to see familiar faces again :D

  10. woopahking says:

    Where’s Big gateshead, and conwall and elgin!!!
    All the proper events are gone :(

  11. youxiu says:

    This sounds interesting /o/ I’ll be in Southampton for uni as of September 17th so I may attend that one. 
     
    Is this strictly for pokemon though? I’m asking because my mum is interested in streetpass stuff but doesn’t have pokemon — ( she’s more of a mario fan )

  12. Zog says:

    Should make the Bangor event as usual. It’s right at the end of freshers’ week… playing Pokémon on 5 nights’ worth of hangover is gonna be fun.

  13. Gazooki666 says:

    Oh awesome. Finals just happen to be in the most convenient place for me :P Now I’ve got three weeks to make an actual good team…

  14. foodking2win says:

    cant wait for these events just yes im glad there finley back thanks chris

  15. MSK says:

    Sounds good to me, hopefully make Southend and London :)

  16. Senran says:

    yay something neer me, now i just need to know where the event in lincoln actually is then ill be there

  17. NidoRich says:

    Gonna be attending the Nottingham (ugh) one and maybe the Birmingham one if time permits. Too bad there’s no Derby one but heh if I qualify I won’t complain ^_^ Will be nice seeing everyone again….and all the obvious Pachirisu popping up ;)

  18. Samuel996 says:

    Will be at Liverpool’s qualifier with bells on. Glad to have a tournament to look forward to! If anyone else from NB was coming to the Liverpool qualifier, I’d be happy to act as a guide. Having a local around can deter the muggers.

  19. MSK says:

    By the way, do we know if there’ll be age brackets? Cos my son will want to come and play but not sure he’d have much fun playing Masters when he’s only 5 lol.

  20. Havak says:

    By the way, do we know if there’ll be age brackets? Cos my son will want to come and play but not sure he’d have much fun playing Masters when he’s only 5 lol.

     
    It’s just an ‘everyone lumped together’ thing this time sadly. 

  21. NidoRich says:

    It’s just an ‘everyone lumped together’ thing this time sadly. 

     
    Man I don’t want to be playing young kids :/ If this was just for fun I’d throw the match but this be for real prizes :D

  22. Die2Distroy says:

    Manchester is a definite for me. Liverpool and Leeds are possible ones if for some reason I don’t top 4 in Manchester. lol

  23. woopahking says:

    Will be at Liverpool’s qualifier with bells on. Glad to have a tournament to look forward to! If anyone else from NB was coming to the Liverpool qualifier, I’d be happy to act as a guide. Having a local around can deter the muggers.

    I might be coming down to Liverpool. If you’re going I might actually have to play a serious team

  24. Blaze King7 says:

    This should be fun yet again, hoping to qualify for the 3rd time like many others here. It’s a shame Banbury isn’t going to have one as that would be ideal, however I will try and make an effort to get to B’ham/ London/ Gloucester/ Southampton if need be to try and qualify for this final event!
    Super stoked!

  25. Pretty hype for this! Will be a the Nottingham one of course with Xeno, came 4th in the last qualifier and I’ve improved this season so if I can get a decent enough team together I may well stand a chance this time~ Sibling tag team of doom woo
    Hopefully will be able to stay a while in Manc after the finals and have fun shenanigans with anyone who fancies hanging out, even if I don’t qualify I’d like to attend as odds are I’ll know at least a few people who do. :3

  26. peng says:

    I’m almost put off attending after the organisation issues last year but who am I kidding, put me down for Leeds.

  27. Senran says:

    do we have any idea when the time and place of the other tourneys will be released (really want to do lincoln as its closest, but i might have to travel straight from college to do so, so want enough time to get there)

  28. Mattsby says:

    Glad to see another qualifying tournament I can fail at but I’m hoping the ‘3rd times a charm’ saying rings through. Likely going to attend Birmingham, Nottingham and maybe another. See you all there!

  29. WM Sam says:

    I notice some of these (Lincoln) are being done on weekdays. I therefore hope that as with Middlesbrough, consideration has been given to those who may be working and they will be in the evening!

    Hi, Baz – I run SP Lincoln and will be overseeing the qualifier there. Originally planned to have the tournament coincide with a Smash Bros 3DS Launch Event, but I’m pushing that back and will be running the Pokemon qualifier event on a weekend instead. Will confirm the date with Chris as soon as my venue gets back to me. Hope to see you there!  :)

  30. Havak says:

    do we have any idea when the time and place of the other tourneys will be released (really want to do lincoln as its closest, but i might have to travel straight from college to do so, so want enough time to get there)

     
    Not sure yet, but I’ll update as soon as possible. A few places look like they may be able to confirm by the end of the week. 
     
    Some updates for now though:
     
    Birmingham will be on 25th October. 
     
    Southampton is now switching to Portsmouth and will probably be on 1st November. 

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