M:TG Play the Game, see the World Qualifier - LONDON (UK) - Saturday, 19th September 2009
EVENT
Play The Game, See The World Qualifier
INTRODUCTION
The PLAY THE GAME, SEE THE WORLD Qualifier tournaments are a series of
qualifiers run throughout Europe. The top two finishers at each qualifier
earn invitations to the PLAY THE GAME, SEE THE WORLD Championship
tournament, to be held at the 2009 Magic: The Gathering World Championship
in Rome, Italy on November 22, 2009. Additional qualifiers will be held at
the World Championship for the PLAY THE GAME, SEE THE WORLD Championship
tournament, where the winner will receive paid airfare and hotel at the 3
2010 Pro Tour Events and the 2010 World Championships, subject to the
official rules.
TRAVEL AWARD
This Play The Game, See The World Qualifier will feed the Play The Game, See
The World Championship at Worlds in Rome (22 Nov. '09). Player receiving an
invitation to the Play The Game, See The World Championship will also
receive paid travel to Worlds in Rome (based on the table below):
Number of Players Travel Awards
8-32 1st
33+ 1st & 2nd
DATE
Saturday, 19th September 2009
VENUE
County Hotel
Upper Woburn Place
London
WC1H 0JW
TIMINGS
11:00am - Doors open
Midday - Tournament starts
4:00pm - Side Events start
11:00pm - Doors close
FORMAT
Constructed: Standard
Swiss Style Pairings, w/Single Elimination Playoff
Playoff: Top 8
Computer Moderated (DCI Reporter v3)
Capacity: 60 Players
ENTRANCE FEES
£10.00
PRIZE POOL
2 x Invitation to the Play The Game, See The World Championship, inc. Travel
Award (see table above)
1 x Alara Reborn / Magic 2010 Booster per player
SIDE EVENTS
Booster Drafts (Shards of Alara Block / Magic 2010)
Entrance Fee: £12.00
Prize Pool: 12 x Alara Reborn / Magic 2010 Boosters (5 / 3 / 2 / 2)
TRADERS
Magic Mad House
Website: www.magicmadhouse.co.uk
Email: sales@magicmadhouse.co.uk
Telephone: 07921 369 184
HEAD JUDGE & SCOREKEEPER
Jason Howlett
TOURNAMENT MANAGER
Jason Howlett
BOOKINGS
Please, supply the full name and DCI number for all people wishing to
pre-register, places cannot be reserved via the online form without this
information. If a player doesn't have a DCI number or it is unknown please
use the email address below.
Online: www.thegamesclub.org/pre-registration.htm
Email: playthegameseetheworld @ thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile).
SMS: 07958 224 084.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Email: playthegameseetheworld @ thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile).
SMS: 07958 224 084
FOOD AND DRINK
On site vending machines serving drinks and snacks.
A fully licensed bar is open from 4pm.
Cooked food is readily available locally.
Outside food and drink may not be consumed within this venue.
NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATIONS
Euston - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch and Bank Branch) and Victoria
Line - 5 minutes
Euston Square - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Metropolitan Line -
10 minutes walk
Goodge Street - Northern Line (Bank Branch) - 10 minutes
Russell Square - Piccadilly Line - 10 minutes walk
Warren Street - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch) and Victoria Line - 10
minutes walk
Holborn - Central Line and Piccadilly Line - 15 minutes
King's Cross - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line,
Northern Line (Bank Branch) and Piccadilly Line 15 minutes
Tottenham Court Road - Central Line and Northern Line (Charing Cross
Branch) - 20 minutes
DIRECTIONS FROM EUSTON UNDERGROUND AND MAINLINE STATION
Leave via the front of the mainline station.
Cross both Euston Station Colonnade and Euston Square.
Walk through Euston Square Gardens and turn left onto Euston Road.
Take the first right into Upper Woburn Place.
The entrance to the hotel is halfway along the block on the left.
DIRECTIONS FROM RUSSELL SQUARE UNDERGROUND STATION
Turn left out of the station.
Turn right at the traffic lights.
The entrance to the hotel is halfway along the block on the right.
NEAREST RAILWAY STATIONS
Euston - 5 minutes walk
St Pancras - 10 minutes walk
Kings Cross - 15 minutes walk
NEAREST BUSES
7, 10, 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 188, 205, 253, 390, 476 and X68 - 5 to
10 minutes walk.
Airbus Route A2 - 5 to 10 minutes walk
Night Bus N5, N7, N10, N20, N73, N91 and N253 - 5 to 10 minutes walk
CAR PARKING
FREE parking is readily available on single yellow lines from 1:30pm.
There is a limited amount of parking available at meters and pay & display
bays, prior to 1:30pm at a cost of 20p for 3 minutes.
There is underground car park available at the nearby Royal National Hotel.
The cost of parking at the hotel starts at £4 (2 hours) and goes up to £17
(24 hours).
CONGESTION CHARGE
The charge does NOT apply at weekends.
The £8 daily Congestion Charge zone covers most of central London, including
the venue used by The Games Club. The congestion charge applies from 7.00am
to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public Holidays.
ACCOMMODATION
Imperial London Hotels Limited
Imperial Hotel
Russell Square
London
WC1B 5BB
Tel: +44 020 7278 7871
Fax: +44 020 7837 4653
Website: www.imperialhotels.co.uk
Email: info@imperialhotels.co.uk
Since 1837, we have offered visitors to Central London a good standard of
accommodation and exceptional value for money.
Our six hotels, all located in Bloomsbury, are a short walk from the British
Museum, Oxford Street and London's Theatreland, making them an ideal base to
explore Central London and beyond.
The room rates are all inclusive, with no hidden extras, yet standards are
not compromised. This value is not just confined to the rooms, but all the
bars, cafés and restaurants, too.
Whichever Imperial London Hotel you stay in, you have access to all the
group's facilities - car parking, sightseeing tours, bars, restaurants,
bowling alley, health spa, shops, bureau de change, and a good deal more.
Health Club and garage at supplementary charge.
All Rooms have private bath, shower, TV and radio (excluding County).
Prices from £43.00 (single at County Hotel) to £111.00 (triple at Royal
national Hotel) per room.
Generator Hostel London
37 Tavistock Place
LONDON
WC1H 9SE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7388 7666
Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 7644
Website: www.generatorhostels.com
Generator Hostels are the leading backpacker hostel company in Europe with
its first two locations in London and Berlin , with many more soon to come.
They provide a unique backpacker experience which offers you safe,
comfortable budget accommodation and great facilities. Including bar,
internet, chill out areas and of course a great party atmosphere where you
can meet other like minded people.
Great locations! Generator Hostels are in great locations with over 800 beds
in each hostel. Generator London is situated in Central London, Russell
Square, close to the British Museum and Covent Garden.
Friendly staff! They've fantastic friendly staff and superb facilities to
meet all your needs. If you are looking to meet great people and have the
hostel experience of a lifetime then the Generator hostels are for you.
All you can eat breakfast! Don't forget that they offer a free "all you can
eat" breakfast and free bed linen. If you are a traveller looking for budget
accommodation that is affordable, clean with a safe night's sleep, without
breaking the bank then look no further than the Generator Hostels.
Prices from £15.00 per person (8 / 12 person dormitory) to £50.00 per person
(1 person private room).
date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:47:14 +0100
author: The Games Club play @ thegamesclub.org
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