TAK Games are pleased to announce the details of the 2016 Australian Panini Dragon Ball Z National Championships. This nationals-level event will be the culmination of a series of local championship and regional events held across Australia, giving players a chance to test themselves against the best players in the country. Players will compete for a chance to earn an invite to participate in the 2016 World Championships to be held in Texas, USA. This nationals-level event is open to all players.
Where:
Celtic Club
316-320 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Dates:
Saturday the 15th October – Qualifying Rounds
Sunday the 16th October – Top Cut / Final Rounds and Side Events
Times:
Player Registration starts 10:30 AM Saturday (please note there will be no access to the venue for players prior to 10.30AM)
Qualifying rounds start 11:15 AM Saturday
Finals start 10.15 AM Sunday
Side events on demand throughout weekend, including a 3v3 team tournament, win a box and more! Side events have separate entry costs. Look for signup sheets inside the venue.
Entry Fee:
$40 pre-registration
$50 on-site registration
Format:
Constructed. Day 1 will consist of a number of qualifying swiss rounds based on the total number of participants. All rounds will be 40 minutes, best of 1 game. Day 2 will involve a top cut based on total number of participants and will consist of a single elimination format with players seeded based on qualifying rounds. Players who do not qualify for the finals are eligible for side events.
Prizes:
Players will fight it out over two days for some great prizes including:
- All participants will receive at minimum 3 booster packs.
- The top 2 finalists will each receive an invite and travel stipend to the World Championships in Texas, USA.
- The Champion will receive a one of a kind trophy, Top Cut promos, and Play Mat,
- The remainder of the Top 16 will receive an exclusive Play Mat, and top cut promos
- All participants receive a play set of promos Red Trailing Blast and Red City Destruction
Accommodation:
For interstate and regional players, the following hotels are recommended:
- Oaks on William – Studio Apartment – to book, head to oakshotelsresorts.com
- Pegasus Apartment Hotel – Studio Apartment, Studio Twin Apartment, Two Bedroom Apartment.
TAK Games are thrilled to bring Championship level events to Australian players throughout this organised play season and look forward to seeing as many participants as possible over the weekend. If you have any questions regarding organised play, please contact us at dbz@tak-games.com.au, via our Facebook page TAK Games or group Dragonball Z TCG Australia or via Twitter @TAKGames_au.
Game on!
– Trent (@TAKGames_Trent) and Kyp (@justkyp).