Information courtesy of Upper Deck:

I also wanted to let you know how much Upper Deck appreciates your support as we move forward with our Organized Play Program. With the next round of PCQs we will be bringing events to the following cities:

Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Perth
Auckland

Some cities may get more than one PCQ.

I?m working with my organizers over the next week so that I can provide you all with venue and date information.

I look forward to meeting you all at the first 10k Event.

Take care,
Chris Zantides
Organized Play Manager, Upper Deck
Australia/New Zealand

(Note: This information is also up at http://www.upperdeckentertainment.com/op/10k/)
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Australia/New Zealand 10k Events

$10,000 Championships

10 Thousand Dollars
10 Pro Circuit invitations
10 Pro Circuit points to the victor

Upper Deck Entertainment loves to reward its most dedicated players with
great prizes!

The $10,000 Championships are a way for dedicated players to win fortune and
fame.

Upper Deck is excited to bring these awesome events Down Under, starting in
September 2004!

$10K Championship Prizes

Everyone can use extra cash! The top 20 finishers will win a total of
$10,000 (US Dollars).

1st Place $2500 48 packs
2nd Place $1500 48 packs
3rd Place $1200 24 packs
4th Place $800 24 packs
5th-8th Place $400 12 packs
9th-20th Place $200 8 packs

Every $10K champion will also receive:

A magnificent championship trophy
Entrance into the UDE Hall-of-Fame
All top 64 players will also receive:

Special "super-size artwork" playable foil promo Vs. System card
Collectible Vs. System t-shirt
Vs. System custom metal deck box

Top 64 players receive this foil "extended art" promo card

Schedule 2004-2005

September 2004
September 11 & 12 2004
Mercure Hotel Sydney on Broadway
818-820 George St
Sydney, NSW 2000

For hotel information please call +61 2 9217 6666 (quote "Upper Deck
tournament" to get a special room rate!)

September 11: 10k Event
September 12: PCQ

January 2005
Melbourne TBA

April 2005
Auckland TBA

May 2005
Brisbane TBA

July 2005
Sydney TBA

Tournament Format

Players bring their own constructed-format Vs. System decks, with 60 cards
minimum. Players are expected to accurately complete a decklist of their
cards before the tournament begins.

Players will be randomly paired for the first round, and then will be paired
against people with similar records until enough rounds are completed to cut
to the top 8. The top 8 players will then play-off for the championship!

Tournament Length

$10K Championships start in the morning and end in the evening. If you
perform well in the tournament, you should expect to stay late into the
evening hours. If you do poorly, you could drop out after lunch and play in
other side tournaments throughout the day. Always arrive at least one hour
before the scheduled start time to register.