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
Havak 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.
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I tell you I had a blast this team has never let me down
That’s me at #3. Guess I’ll be seeing you all at Manchester.
The event was run really smoothly and was a lot of fun, which was a nice change of pace coming from UK Nats. We actually finished early! Congrats to SuperIntegration, he totally deserved to take first place and had some great games.
Ah, cheers for that, I had no idea if you were on here or not
I’ve edited my post to include your username.
And thanks for the compliment. I’m sure Suzie will be along at some point to take the praise herself, but on her behalf I will say that 9 months of running regular sanctioned VGC events has taught us how to run an event of this scale go smoothly. Not sure how we’ll cope with a bigger event, yet, but we’ll see in about 3 weeks.
Yeovil was a great event. High standard, fantastically run. Not a bad word to say. GGs to all!
See all you guys in manchester then i guess
Hi everyone the orgainsers of the london quallifier are saying i cant enter due to me quallifing but it says in the rules i can so what do i doWhy am i being ignored ive even messaged the right people on facebook and no answer
bumping
No need to use the Battle Box at all. We don’t have the official tool of being able to lock battle boxes, so just keep them in your party.
Nottingham has been confirmed at Cobden Chambers.
More information: External (You can only access this link if you’re part of the East Midlands group, Tony Stephenson posted it on the 3rd of October, it’s part of Game City 9)
London. Cambridge. I’m going to give it my best shot! Tokugawryuu let’s do this!
Hi everyone, first time posting
. I’m interested in getting into the VGC format and was planning to go to the London event but the facebook page isn’t up anymore. Does anyone know whats up with this?
Yeah I noticed that too, @Havak?
The London event is definitely still happening.
Something has happened to the account they used to run events through, removing the event in the process. A new one will be back up soon.
Good good, cause I just booked train tickets xD
I’ll be at London, and probably Cambridge (With my bae Terraria <3). If it’s not too far, I may go to Gloucester too. We’ll wait and see what happens
Vgc nubs unite!
I’m attending the Cambridge one. Not sure if I can afford to attend the finals in Manchester if I make it through, but I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it
Just wondering, who in particular (apart from Toquill, Xenoblade, Mattsby, evilpinkdragon, and potentially Baz) is attending Nottingham? I wanna see if there’s anybody else from Nugget Bridge, it’s my first time attending any sort of tournament haha.
A couple of people from my Uni are going who shouldn’t be underestimated by any means
Francis (2nd at Southend) and potentially “Team Watsall” are also attending. So yeah it’s going to be a big tournament
Me and Nidorich will hopefully be going
I have no need to go to Nottingham now, plus I am still probably busy this day.
I’ll be going to Birmingham in a few weeks
Ah the London events Facebook page is back up
. Does anyone know how to register, or do you just show up on the day?
As a bit of a scout out, whos coming to lincoln next weekend?
Was going to attend Cambridge and London.
Data just corrupted so I have no team, so may have to drop out.
Yeah, let’s not forget the guy who has nearly qualified for the world championships 3 years in a row
Im attending ‘london aiming to win in my last ever home town event even though im quallified
Everything is show up on the day unless the event page on Facebook states otherwise.
Been away moving house for a few days and busy with work, but updated the original post now to have everything at the ready.
As for Nottingham, could the people who are going to the event join the event on Facebook if they haven’t done already? It helps Tony get an idea of numbers, and it will help him decide if the format is BO1, BO3, Double Elimination, etc. He’s expecting at least 32 but he is going to cap it at 64 so make sure to inform him and get there early! Thanks.