World Magic Cup Qualifier Weekend of Events!
Come out and play! Weekend Includes:
- World Magic Cup Qualifier (invitational event)
- All Weekend - Tournaments Open to All Levels of play!
- Special Guest: Mike Turian - Spellslinger
- ProTour Qualifier Standard- Win-a-Box: Standard, Legacy & Modern
- Commander - 2HG - Sealed - Legacy - GP Trial - National Vendors - buying & selling:
Jupiter Games - Troll and Toad
Weekend of Events Location:
University of Maryland
Stamp Student Union - Colony Ballroom
Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742
We recommend Google Directions - use this address:
Adele H. Stamp Student Union Bldg,
University of Maryland - College Park,
College Park, MD 20740
Link [Google Map]
Overview Weekend Schedule - June 16 & 17, 2012:
Saturday, June 16
- 8 a.m. – Hall opens to public
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 World Magic Cup Qualifier (WMCQ) Registration*
(*Player's must have earned an invitation by accruing the 300 or more Planeswalker Points.) - 10 a.m. – World Magic Cup Qualifier begins(Swiss Rounds and Finals all on Saturday)
- Noon - 6 p.m. - Open Registration for Public Tournaments & Featured Side Events (space permitting)
Sunday, June 17
- 8:30 a.m. - Hall opens to public
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 Pro Tour Qualifier Registration,
1st Round Begins at 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Register for Public Tournaments, & Featured Side Events
World Magic Cup Qualifier*
Date: Saturday June 16, 2012
Head Judge: Abe Corson
Entry Fee: $30 cash
Format: Standard
Planeswalker Points multiplier 5x
REL: Competitive
Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 9:45
Tournament Start: 10 a.m.
Swiss Rounds followed by Top 8 Finals Single Elimination
Cash Prizes:
1st Place: Invitation & airfare to 2012 World Magic Cup, $700 Cash Prize.
2nd Place: $700
3 - 4th: $400
5 - 8th: $200
9 - 16th: $100
17 - 32nd: $75
FAQ - World Magic Cup Qualifier
*Note:
The "World Magic Cup Qualifier" (WMCQ) is an Invitational Event. In order to participate in the WMCQ players must have "earned an invitation" by accruing the 300 or more Planeswalker Points (Award Points Season #1).
Public Events:
Held throughout the weekend, Public Events are open to all players and to all levels of play - No invitation necessary! All Fees Cash.
Special Guest: Mike Turian - Spellslinger
WOTC's Organized Play Digital Product Manager, has a long history with Magic...
Read More About Mike
Available all Weekend:
8 Player Single Elimination Tournaments
Go Infinite Booster Drafts - $18 entry
Prize Payout - 1st Place - 6 boosters & free entry into another booster draft
(or 3 extra packs), 2nd Place - 4 boosters, 3rd/4th - 1 booster each.
Go Infinite Standard Win-A-Box - $18 entry
Prize Payout - 1st Place wins a Box – Dark Ascension
2nd Place wins free entry into a Win-A-Box tournament!
8 Player Legacy Win-A-Box - $18 entry
Prize Payout - 1st Place wins a Box - Dark Ascension
2nd Place wins free entry into a Win-A-Box tournament!
8 Player Modern Win-A-Box - $18 entry
Prize Payout - 1st Place wins a Box - Dark Ascension
2nd Place wins free entry into a Win-A-Box tournament!
Plus - 4 Person Commander Chaos Events - $10 entry
Unsanctioned format - Prize Payout - 10 packs to last person standing!
Featured Public Events Saturday:
2HG Sealed (4 Swiss Rounds)
12 p.m. Registration – 1 p.m. Start - entry $20 /player cash
Sealed - 8 boosters per team (Avacyn Restored).
Team members share a life total and together plot their next moves.
Prizes based on Team Record:
4-0: 16 packs per Team
- Avacyn Restored boosters
3-0-1: 12 packs per Team
3-1: 8 packs per Team
2-2: 2 packs per Team
Sealed (4 Swiss Rounds)
3 p.m. Registration - Tournament Start approximately 4 p.m. (conclusion Round 4 WMCQ)
Entry $25 cash
Sealed - 6 boosters per player (Avacyn Restored).
*Prizes:
1st: 21 packs Avacyn Restored;
2nd: 18 packs
3rd-4th: 9 packs
5-6: 6 packs
7-8: 3 packs
*If more than 32 players participate, additional prizes will be added to Top 8.
Featured Public Events Sunday:
Magic Pro Tour Qualifier - Standard
(Swiss Rounds, Top 8 single-elimination Finals)
Pro Tour Return to Ravnica in Seattle
The Pro Tour Qualifier is an open event, all players are welcome!
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 Registration - 1st Round Begins at 10 a.m. - entry: $25 cash
Planeswalker Points multiplier - 5x
Description: Swiss Rounds, followed by single-elimination top 8 playoff.
REL: Competitive, Deck Lists Required
Prizes:
1st Place: Invitation to the Pro Tour & Airfare to the event.
Top 8 and beyond: booster packs, based on participation.
Grand Prix Trial Atlanta! - Legacy
(Swiss Rounds, Top 8 single-elimination Finals)
11 a.m. Registration – Noon Start - entry $20 cash
Swiss rounds followed by single-elimination final rounds.
Planeswalker Points multiplier - 3x
Prizes: (additional prizes TBA)
1st: 3 Round Bye at GP Atlanta, 21 packs Avacyn Restored, Sealed Legends booster.
2nd Place - 18 packs Avacyn Restored, Sealed Legends booster.
3rd-4th: 9 packs Avacyn Restored, Sealed Dark booster.
5-6: 6 packs Avacyn Restored
7-8: 3 packs Avacyn Restored
*If more than 32 players participate, additional prizes will be added to Top 8.
2HG Sealed (4 Swiss Rounds)
Noon Registration – 1 p.m. Start - entry $20 /player cash
Sealed - 8 boosters per team (Avacyn Restored).
Team members share a life total and together plot their next moves.
Prizes based on Team Record:
4-0: 16 packs per Team
- Avacyn Restored boosters
3-0-1: 12 packs per Team
3-1: 8 packs per Team
2-2: 2 packs per Team
Sealed (4 Swiss Rounds) minimum 16 players
1 p.m. Registration - 2 p.m. Start - entry $25 cash
Entry $25
Sealed - 6 boosters per player (Avacyn Restored).
*Prizes:
1st: 21 packs Avacyn Restored;
2nd: 18 packs
3rd-4th: 9 packs
5-6: 6 packs
7-8: 3 packs
*If more than 32 players participate, additional prizes will be added to Top 8.
Hotel Information:
Several hotels are a 10-15 minute drive from the event site.
Comfort Inn and Suites, College Park - $89
A Room Block is reserved at this hotel until June 17.
Call (301)441-8110 - ask for Kathleen (9 a.m. and 5 p.m)
Please ask for the Magic Tournament Group Rate.
complimentary breakfast
Additional hotels with complimentary breakfast:
Clarion Inn, College Park (301)474-2800
Quality Inn & Suites, College Park MD ( 800)992-2694
Hampton Inn, College Park MD (301)345-2200
Ramada Limited, College Park (301)345-4900
Only hotel located on UMD campus (walk to event):
Marriott Inn & Conference Center - (301)985-7300
Additional Hotels:
Holiday Inn, College Park MD (301)345-6700
Courtyard by Marriott, Greenbelt MD (301)441-3311
Many additional hotel are located in adjacent municipal areas.
Parking:
Campus Maps and Free Parking Information:
www.transportation.umd.edu
Recommended Campus Parking:
Ample Free parking in Lots "1" and " Z" (two blocks west of the Student Union on either side of Campus Drive, just past the Tennis courts). It’s a three-minute walk to the Student Union.
There is a covered parking garage in the fee-based Garage, directly across the street from the Stamp Student Union.
There are other options; but please read the signs carefully. Campus Police are vigilant about issuing tickets!
Maps and Regulations are Here: www.transportation.umd.edu
Directions:
We recommend Google to find directions*. Please use this address:
Adele H.Stamp Student Union Bldg, University of Maryland - College Park, College Park, MD 20740
The coordinates for the building are: -38.987847,-76.944332
Link [Google Map]
Campus Directions -
From the intersection of U.S. Route 1 South and Campus Drive:
Turn onto Campus Drive and proceed straight on Campus Drive to the Student Union, which will be the third building on your right (after you pass the traffic circle with the “M” in the center).
When using online navigation tools or GPS, the University recommends this address:
7950 Baltimore Avenue, College Park MD 20742;
However, please follow the directions stated above once you've arrived at the intersection of US Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue) and Campus Drive.
Travel Information:
Directions to UMD Campus by Car, Plane, or Train:
http://www.uga.umd.edu/visit/directions/index.cfm
Contact Information:
Tournament Organizer: Laurel Chiat, Owner Dream Wizards
email: laurel@dreamwizards.com
For additional information about the event, please call 301-881-3530
(Dream Wizards retail store)
Day of Event Only - location site info desk: 301-314-3375
