Konami Presents: The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series!

These events are the newest in Premier Level tournament play, and will replace the previous SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament series.  KDE has made several tweaks and improvements to the old tournament structure, including the tournament format, prizing and Public Events.

There is no invite required to participate at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament  - it is an open event.

As there is a high expected attendance for these events, the tournament format has been modified to make the play experience more enjoyable for Duelists and staff alike. Swiss Rounds will be spread over the course of both days for very large tournaments, and we have increased the Top Cut, which gives more Duelists a chance to make it to the playoffs.

YCS Information

• What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event?
• When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte?
• Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte?
• What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte start?
• What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?
• What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• How many rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have?
• How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
• How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
• What will I need to bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament?
• If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, what should I expect?
• I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series.  Is there anything I should know?
• Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have the Bounty Feature?
• Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
• What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 2 Events)
• What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 1 Events and Single-Elimination)
• Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte?

Public Events

• Will there be Public Events?
• What are the point values for the Public Events?
• What is the Public Events playoff?

Invitations

• Do I need an invitation to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• If I am not from the United States or Canada and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2011 North American World Championship Qualifier?
• If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players aged 12 and under) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?
• How and when will I receive my Invite?
• Is travel or hotel included with my Invite?
• Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?

Card Legality

• What cards are legal for play?
• Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?
• Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?

Travel

• What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte?
• What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?
• Are there any nearby hotels?

Miscellaneous

• I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?
• Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards?
• I want to vend at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, whom should I contact?
• Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?
• Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
• When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?
• Will there be Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• Can I get a COSSY ID number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
• Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

YCS INFORMATION

Q: What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event?

A: These are big, exciting 2-day events that take place from Saturday to Sunday.  Duelists from all over will attend these events to compete for exclusive prizes;  earn invites to their World Championship Qualifier;  and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and  hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.

In addition to the main Championship Series tournament  there are numerous Public Events, including tournaments specifically for Duelists aged 12 and under, and Regional Qualifier tournaments.  Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event.

Q: When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte?

A:  March 18th - 20th, 2011

Q: Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte?

A:           
Charlotte Convention Center
Exhibit Hall C2
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
http://www.charlotteconventionctr.com/

Q: What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte start?

A:  
March 18th
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Pre-Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte

March 19th
8:00 am – 9:45 am: Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte
10:00 am: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte Day 1

March 20th  
9:00 am: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Charlotte Day 2

Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A:

• If attendance is 513 Duelists or more, Duelists who rank 17th to 32nd will also receive a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat and an invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament.

Q: How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: The entry fee for the tournament is $20.00. With your entry fee, you will receive 5 booster packs of Storm of Ragnarok.

Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?

A: 9th - 16th place will receive 24 booster packs of the current set.  This is the only product prize, outside of the 5 participation packs, that will be awarded.

Q: What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments are Constructed events, which means each Duelist must bring his or her own Deck in order to compete. Decks must be constructed according to the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/#limited_adv).  The Advanced Format changed as of March 1st. You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.

Q: How many rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have?

A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of rounds that are played.

Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?

A: If there are 513 – 1024 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 16 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.

If there are 1025 or more Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 19 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.

Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?

A: If there are 512 or fewer Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 16 after all rounds of Swiss are completed.  If the Top Cut is 16 players, prizes will be awarded down to 16th place.

If there are 513 or more Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 32 after all rounds of Swiss are completed.  If the Top Cut is 32 players, prizes will be awarded down to 32nd place.

Q: What will I need to bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament?

A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, along with any tournament supplies you will need;  such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth.  If you have a COSSY ID number, you should bring your number and barcode. You should bring a form of personal identification with a picture. You’ll also need the entry fee for the tournament, as well as money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).

Q: If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, what should I expect?

A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series are among the biggest of all Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and attract Duelists of all ages and skill levels.  Many Duelists travel great distances to attend the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over.

Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If players have questions about the event either beforehand or while they are there, they should check with the Event Manager.

Duelists should read over the KDE Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully before the event.  You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links. 

Tournament Policy
Penalty Guidelines
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Policy

Q: I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series.  Is there anything I should know?

A: We will have a Parents’ Lounge available, where parents can relax while their children are occupied in the tournament.  This area is open only to parents and their children. You are not required to stay on site, but we strongly recommend that you do, especially if your children are young or this is their first event.  Please know that the tournament staff cannot be responsible for looking after your children, or their possessions. Always make sure your child has a way to contact you, and is provided with any necessities such as food, drink, or extra money if you do not wish to remain in the tournament area.

When your child is preparing for the event, encourage him or her to leave any bulky or expensive possessions at home. Electronics and large collections of cards are hard to keep track of during a big tournament – your child will have a much easier day without having to worry about these kinds of items.

Trading cards is a big attraction at large tournaments, but if you are concerned about your child trading away valuable cards, talk to him or her before the event and set some guidelines. You can always have your child check with you before making a trade.

Q: Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have the Bounty Feature?

A: Yes! We will be including the Bounty Feature forthe Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. At the start of the tournament, a certain number of Duelists will be selected and tagged with Konami lanyards.  Each lanyard will bear a number, from 1 to 10. Each of these Bounty Duelists will begin the tournament with a stack of booster packs (4 packs per round) allotted to him or her.  So, for a 10-round tournament, the total Bounty on each Duelist would be 40 booster packs.

At the start of each round, 4 packs will be removed from each Bounty Duelist’s total, and placed in their Bounty Pile. If the Bounty Duelist wins, he or she receives 2 of the packs from the Bounty Pile, leaving the rest in the pile. If the Bounty Duelist loses, the opponent claims all of the packs in the Bounty Pile. At the end of each round, both the Bounty Duelist and the opponent must come up to the main stage so the winner can collect the packs.

The longer a Bounty Duelist goes undefeated, the more packs you can win if you beat him or her. If the Bounty Duelist goes undefeated, he or she will keep all the packs in his or her Bounty. Bounty Duelists are not eliminated by a loss. Once you’ve been tagged, you are a Bounty Duelist for as long as you are participating in the event.  The lanyard is yours to keep.

Bounty Duelists are chosen for a variety of reasons – including past performances at events, running an innovative or exciting deck, or maybe for wearing a really eye-catching hat.  If you are chosen, you don’t have to participate if you would rather not join in.

Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?

A: There will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the tournament.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 2 Events)

A: Sometimes a match will not be finished when the time ends for a round. If this happens, the Duelist should note whose turn it is when time is called, and raise their hands for a judge. The judge should be notified that the match is ongoing and whose turn it is. The judge may or may not stay to supervise the End of Match procedure, but should ensure that both Duelists understand the following procedure.

Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Swiss portion of the tournament:

• Continue until the end of the current turn.
• If the Duel is not over at the end of the turn, go to “Extra Turns.”
  • Extra Turns = Conduct (5) additional turns starting from the opponent’s turn.
• If a win condition (a Duelist’s Life Points is reduced to 0 or an instant win condition such as the effect of Exodia the Forbidden One or Final Countdown) occurs within these (5) turns, the Duel ends as normal.
• If a win condition does NOT occur within these (5) turns, the Duelist who has higher Life Points after the “Extra Turns” (5 turns) wins.
• If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the “Extra Turns” are completed, the Duel is considered a Draw.
  • After the Duel is concluded, the Duelist who has won the most Duels is declared the winner of the Match.
  • If both Duelists won one Duel and the third Duel ends in a Draw, the Match is considered to be a Draw.
  • If time is called before a Duel begins (during Side Decking, before drawing their opening Hands), and both Duelists have won the same number of Duels, the Match is considered to be a Draw.
  • If time is called before a Duel begins (during Side Decking, before drawing their opening Hands), and one Duelist has won more Duels, the Duelist with more wins is declared the winner of the Match.

Draws may only occur during the Swiss portion of a tournament and only during End of Match procedures.  Duelists may not intentionally end a Match in a Draw.  Intentionally ending a Match in a Draw is against tournament policy and could result in a Disqualification.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 1 Events and Single Elimination)

A: During Single Elimination rounds, if Duelists have not completed their matches during their allotted time limit, proceed to End of Match procedures. Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Single Elimination portion of the tournament:

• Continue until the end of the current turn.
• If the Duel did not end at the end of the turn, go to “Extra Turns.”
  • Extra Turns = Conduct (3) additional turns starting from the opponent’s turn.
• If a win condition (a Duelist is reduced to 0 Life Points or an instant win condition such as the effect of Exodia the Forbidden One or Final Countdown) occurs within these (3) turns, the Duel ends as normal.
• If a win condition does NOT occur within these (3) turns, the Duelist who has higher Life Points after the “Extra Turns” wins.
• If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the “Extra Turns” are completed, then play will continue until the first change in Life Points – an increase or a decrease – and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total becomes the winner.
  • If Life Points are changed as a chain is being created, the Duelist with the higher Life Points wins the moment the change in Life Points is made.
  • If Life Points are changed as a chain is resolving, all effects that are already on the chain should be resolved before comparing Life Points for the purpose of checking which Duelist has more Life Points.
  • If a Duelist’s Life Points reach 0 or if a win condition occurs while resolving the chain, normal game play rules apply.
• Once the winner has been determined for the current Duel, the match winner is determined.
  • If a Duelist has more wins than his or her opponent, that Duelist wins the Match.
  • If both Duelists have the same number of Duel wins, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.
    • Neither Duelist may use his or her Side Deck.
    • Whichever Duelist that lost the previous Duel chooses who will go first.
    • The Duel will continue for a total of (4) turns, two turns for each Duelist, unless a Duelist manages to win the Duel before the (4) turns are up.
    • Once the four turns are completed, Life Point totals are compared and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total wins the Match.
    • If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the (4) turns are completed, then play will continue until the first change in Life Points – an increase or a decrease – and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total becomes the winner.  Please use the same criteria listed above (Step 5).

Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination.  There must always be a winner.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series - Charlotte?

A:            E-mail:  comments@thenextlevelgames.com
                Phone: 615-859-8654

PUBLIC EVENTS

Q: Will there be Public Events?

A:

Saturday, March 19th

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights)	$12.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Pegasus Challenge (Caste Party Format)	$10.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge (8-player Flights)	$30.00
2:00 PM	Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under)	$4.00
3:00 PM	ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!	$12.00

Sunday, March 20th

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM	2011 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights)	$12.00
10:00 AM	3 vs. 3 Team Tournament	$30.00 per team
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge (8-player Flights)	$30.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights)	$12.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Pegasus Challenge (Caste Party Format)	$10.00
12:00 PM	ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!	$12.00
1:00 PM	Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under)	$4.00
1:00 PM	Reverse of Arcadia Video Game Tournament	$10.00
3:45 PM	Cut-off to earn points for Public Events Playoffs
4:00 PM	Public Event Playoffs

 

Name	Entry Fee	# of Participants	Format	Participation Prizing	Prizing
Win-a-Mat	$12 per player	8	Advanced Format - Single Elimination	3 Booster Packs	1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat
Dragon Duel	$4 per player	Unlimited	Advanced Format - Swiss	1 Booster Pack	Top 4 receive an invite to 2011 World Championship Qualifier, 2011 Regional Game Mat, and a Dragon Duel T-Shirt
16 Player 2011 Regional Qualifiers	$12 per player	16	Advanced Format – Single Elimination	3 Booster Packs	1st Place: An invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Binder, and 2011 Regional Game Mat
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!	$12 per player	32	Advanced Format – Single Elimination	3 Booster Packs	1st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card
Pegasus Challenge	$10 per player	8	Constructed Tournament – Caste Party Format - Single Elimination	2 Turbo Packs	1st Place: 4 Turbo Packs 2nd Place: 2 Turbo Packs 3rd/4th: 1 Turbo Pack
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge	$30 per player	8	Sealed Format Single Elimination	1 2009 Wave 1 Yu-Gi-Oh! tin, 2 Raging Battle boosters, and one Duelist Pack – Yusei 2	1st Place: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia
Reverse of Arcadia Video Game Tournament	$10 per player	16	Advanced Format - Swiss	2 Turbo Packs	1st Place: 10 Booster Packs 2nd Place: 5 Booster Packs
3 vs. 3 Team Dueling	$10 per player or $30 per team	64 Teams	3 vs. 3 Team Dueling Format – Swiss	2 Booster Packs and 1 Duelist Pack per team member	1st Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Duelist Revolution Secret Rares 2nd Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Duelist Revolution Ultra and Super Rares
Public Events Playoff	Free	4 per Playoff	Advanced Format - Single Elimination		1st Place: Super Rare copies of the YCS prize cards.

 

Q: What are the point values for the Public Events?
A:

Duelists must be present for the start of the first round of each event for which they register, in order to receive the entry points.  You cannot register in more than one event at a time. If you register for an event while you are still enrolled in a previous event, you will forfeit all Public Event points for all events in which you are simultaneously registered. 

Q: What is the Public Events playoff?

A: The Public Events playoff gives 8 hopeful Duelists a chance to win their very own copy of the coveted YCS Prize Cards! There are two different playoffs, each of which awards the YCS Prize Cards to the winner.

Playoff 1: Four names will be drawn at random from all Public Events entrants over the course of the weekend. These four competitors will then play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare set of the YCS Prize Cards.

Playoff 2:  The four Duelists who have accumulated the highest number of Public Event points will play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare set of the YCS Prize Cards. In case of a points total tie, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.

Q: Will there be any Yu-Gi-Oh! Video Game tournaments?

A: There will be Yu-Gi-Oh! video game tournaments held during this event. Check the Public Events schedule for more information.

INVITATIONS

Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: You do not need an invitation to participate. This event is open to all Duelists.

Q: If I am not from the United States or Canada and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2011 North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: No, you will not. If the winner does not reside in the US or Canada, he or she will win a trip to his or her own World Championship Qualifier event. He or she will not be eligible to compete in the North American World Championship Qualifier.

Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players aged 12 and under) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?

A: Duelists who are 12 or under are eligible to play in their World Championship Qualifier, in addition to any separate events held specifically for Duelists aged 12 and under.

Q: How and when will I receive my Invite?

A: The list of players who have earned invites to their World Championship Qualifier will be posted online at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events. You will not receive a physical invitation, or an invitation through email or postal mail – you will be entered in the invite list database. 

Information about your World Championship Qualifier will be posted online – it will not be mailed or sent to you. Duelists are responsible to verify that their name appears on the appropriate Invite List, and to access posted information about their World Championship Qualifier tournament by checking the www.yugioh-card.com/en/events page for updates.

If you have a question about your Invite status, you can email us-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, COSSY ID number, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.

Remember that Invite status information isn’t automatically or instantly updated, so you should allow some time for results to be posted from your tournament – it can take several weeks for the data to be entered into the system, and posted online. 

Q: Is travel or hotel included with my Invite?

A: Only the winner of each Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament will receive paid travel and accommodations for their 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament. Invites earned in any other way do not include travel or accommodations.

Q: Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?

A: If you are 17 or younger, you will also receive travel and accommodations for a parent or guardian.  If you are 18 or older, you will win travel and accommodation for yourself only.

CARD LEGALITY

Q: What cards are legal for play?

A: Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh‐card.com/en/products/ for at the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.

Also check this link for the current legality of all promotional cards http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/cardlegality.html.

Q: Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?

A: No, cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments, even if you have a translation available.

Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?

A: You may use foreign-language copies of legal-for-play cards printed for the TCG market, as long as you can show an official translation of the card when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official. Translations do not have to be a local language version of the card.  An official translation written down or printed is acceptable.  If you want to use a local language version of the card as your translation, you must keep that card outside of your Deck box.

TRAVEL

Q: What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Charlotte?

A: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?

A:  

Taxis

Yellow Cab of Charlotte
Phone: 704-444-4444
http://yellowcabofcharlotte.net/index.aspx

Expressway Cab
Phone: 704-522-3838

Taxi USA LLC
Phone: 704-529-1130

AA Prestige Taxi Service
Phone: 704-332-8001

Universal Taxi Cab Company
Phone: 704-333-5555

Rates

The Passenger Vehicle for Hire department Charlotte regulates taxicab rates.

City of Charlotte Taxi Rates

Q: Are there any nearby hotels?

A:
Aloft Charlotte Uptown @ The EpiCentre
210 E. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-333-1999
Fax: 704-333-0699

Perched atop Charlotte’s newest entertainment and retail complex, the EpiCentre, is the equally exciting and hip new hotel brand by Starwood Hotels, the Aloft. Located directly in the heart of uptown Charlotte, the Aloft is the answer for this trendy city with its high tech accommodations, w xyz bar, and yet family and pet friendly all at the same time. The property is located in the center of Uptown Charlotte's financial and entertainment district that include corporate headquarters for Wachovia and Bank of America. The Aloft has it all and its outstanding location is perfect for business and leisure travelers alike. A walk in any direction leads to restaurants, museums, convention center and sporting venues such as Time Warner Cable Arena and the Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL Carolina Panthers.

Blake Hotel
555 S McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: 704-372-4100
Toll Free: 1-888-66-HOTEL
Fax: 704-348-4646

The Blake Hotel, formerly the Adam's Mark, opened February 1, 2006. At The Blake Hotel, you'll find the warmth and charm of the grand hotels combined with the comfort and efficiency of the most modern accommodations. The Blake Hotel offers the chic traveler the most modern amenities and 308 oversized rooms. The rooms feature wireless internet, flat-screen televisions, minibars and stereos with iPod docking stations.

Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 W Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-333-9000
Fax: 704-347-1784

Charlotte Marriott City Center is located in the heart of the city, just steps or a short trolley ride from everything Charlotte has to offer! Enjoy the city's best restaurants and nightlife, museums and shopping, right outside our front doors.

Courtyard Charlotte City Center
237 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-926-5800
Toll Free: 1-800-321-2211
Fax: 704-926-5801

Business Travelers continue to make the Charlotte City Center Courtyard their 'home away from home'. Centrally located in the heart of the 'financial center of the South', our new 181 room Urban Setting property boasts more than just a great downtown address. Award winning service, complimentary high-speed internet, and 3100 sq. feet of meeting space makes choosing where to stay simple.

Crowne Plaza Charlotte Hotel
201 S McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: 704-372-7550
Toll Free: 800-762-1995
Fax: 704-372-6504

The “Place To Meet” is at the Crowne Plaza Charlotte Hotel when visiting metropolitan Charlotte. The Crowne Plaza Charlotte Hotel is within walking distance (or a short ride in our complimentary shuttle) of downtown entertainment venues and attractions. Business travelers and leisure travelers will find the Crowne Plaza Charlotte Hotel an ideal choice for meetings and weekend events. The hotel offers an array of amenities at your fingertips. For business and social events, the hotel offers over 10,000 square feet of meeting space with six sales and catering professionals to assist with every detail. Stay connected with wireless or wired high speed Internet access in all of our newly appointed guestrooms and suites. A fully equipped exercise facility is available 24 hours a day. Most Charlotte venues are either within walking distance or a short van trip including Bank of America Stadium, Carolina Medical Center, Time Warner Cable Arena, Mecklenburg Aquatic Center, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Mecklenburg Courthouse and many entertainment and restaurant venues to choose from. Situated among Charlotte's top financial headquarters, you'll find companies such as Wachovia and Bank of America.

Doubletree Hotel Gateway Village
895 W Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-347-0070
Fax: 704-347-0267

Doubletree Hotel Charlotte Gateway Village is situated in uptown Charlotte's Gateway Village, a block from the Johnson and Wales University, and approximately 10 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This location is also two blocks from Ray's Splash Planet, four blocks from Bank of America Stadium, nine blocks from Spirit Square and Discovery Place, a mile from the Charlotte Convention Center and Memorial Stadium, four miles from Mint Museum, seven miles from Southpark Mall, 10 miles from Carowinds Theme Park, 14 miles from Lowe's Motor Speedway, and 18 miles from Knights Stadium.
Hotel amenities include a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center by Precor, sparkling saltwater outdoor pool, 24-hour business center, and Orchard's Restaurant and Lounge. The hotel also offers room service, same day valet laundrey cleaning, 24-hour front desk, and famous warm chocolate chip cookies upon arrival.
All rooms feature air-conditioning, coffeemakers, wireless Internet access, multi-line phones, voicemail, full-size hairdryers, cable TV, and in-room video games.

Dunhill Hotel
237 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-332-4141
Fax: 704-376-4117

We invite you to the historical Dunhill Hotel, located in the heart of Center City Charlotte. Guests enjoy impeccable furnished rooms with armoires, four poster beds, complimentary beverages, 24 hr. room service, whirlpools, terry robes, and evening turndown service with good night truffle. Penthouse available w/sitting room and fireplace, two terraces and Jacuzzi.

Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown
530 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-373-0917

The Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown is located one block from the Charlotte Convention Center. Special amenities include deluxe complimentary continental breakfast, manager's reception, in-room iron/ironing board, hairdryer, coffee maker, spacious work desk, high speed Internet access, business center w/ high speed Internet access, indoor pool/spa and fitness center, two room suites with kitchenette, sleeper sofa, video cassette player, and an optional whirlpool. 

Hilton Charlotte Center City
222 East 3rd Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-377-1500
Toll Free: 1-800-HILTONS
Fax: 704-338-4890

The AAA Four Diamond Hilton Charlotte Center City is located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte directly across from the Charlotte Convention Center and just blocks from Bank of America Stadium and Time Warner Cable Arena. NEW in 2007 the hotel completed a $25 million total hotel renovation of all 400 guest rooms suites and meeting space.

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown
508 E. 2nd St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-347-5972
Toll Free: 1-800-445-8667
Fax: 704-377-1519

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown is located one block from the Charlotte Convention Center. Special amenities include complimentary high speed Internet, in room hospitality center with microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, two dual-line phones with voice mail, large work desk with desk level outlets/ergonomic chair, indoor pool/whirlpool/fitness center and 24-hour complimentary business center.

Holiday Inn - Center City
230 N. College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-335-5400
Toll Free: 1-877-894-6812
Fax: 704-376-4921

Stay in the heart of the Queen City at Charlotte's elegant Holiday Inn - Charlotte Center City. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, spectacular views, a rooftop pool, full-service fitness facility and personalized service; within walking distance of the city's most popular businesses, restaurants and attractions.

Omni Charlotte Hotel
132 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-2131
Phone: 704-377-0400
Toll Free: 1-800-843-6664
Fax: 704-347-4835

Like its glass enclosed sidewalks, The Omni Hotel connects guest with the finest of luxuries. This AAA Four-Diamond hotel sparkles in the heart of Charlotte's financial district and sits adjacent to the Charlotte Convention Center and many of the city's other cultural and entertainment highlights.

Residence Inn Uptown Charlotte
404 South Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-340-4000
Toll Free: 1-888-511-5087
Fax: 704-358-1211

The Residence Inn Uptown Charlotte is located steps from Bank America Stadium and offers 150 rooms. All rooms have a fully functional kitchen. Parking is in a covered, secure garage adjacent to the hotel.

Ritz-Carlton Charlotte
201 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-547-2244
Fax: 704-549-4179

The 146-room AAA five-diamond rated hotel, is located in the heart of uptown at College and Trade Streets. Built and operated as the first LEED-gold designed hotel in the city, other features include over 12,0000 square feet of function space, a bi-level penthouse Spa & Wellness Center, a lively Lobby Lounge offering dining and complimentary Wi-Fi, Peet’s Coffee, and a streetside BLT Steak restaurant.

Westin Charlotte
601 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-375-2600
Fax: 704-335-2110

In the heart of the city's financial district, the 700-room Westin Charlotte offers a premiere Center City location at the Charlotte Convention Center. A convenient LYNX light rail stop whisks guests to the city's hottest dining and cultural riches. A number of attractions are within minutes of the hotel including the shops and restaurants of Historic South End, the Time Warner Cable Arena and Bank of America Stadium, home of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats and NFL Carolina Panthers respectively.

MISCELLANEOUS

Q: I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?

A: If you’re interested in judging at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, please email KDE’s Judge Manager at us-judgesupport@konami.com.  We are always on the lookout for judges – please provide your full name, contact information including email and phone number, and a description of your previous judging experience. You can also request to be added to the KDE Judge Roster, which will enable you to receive additional information and updates about the Judge Program.  YCS Event Managers are not responsible for organizing the judge staff, so you will need to contact KDE directly if you want to judge.

Potential judges do not currently need to hold Konami certification in order to judge, however we recommend all potential judges pass the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test, in order to better prepare themselves for these prestigious events. You can find information about the test, and a link to take it, here:  http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/index.html

Q: Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards?

A: There will be a number of vendors present, selling single cards, sealed product, and card supplies such as sleeves and deck boxes.  Vendors will also be buying cards on site.

Q: I want to vend at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, who should I contact?

A: Vending space is available free of charge at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues, but is only available to Official Tournament Stores in good standing. Vendors must meet certain requirements and agree to abide by set guidelines. Interested vendors should email us-opsupport@konami.com with the header “Request to Vend at [name and location of event].”  Vendors will be required to complete and submit an application for each event at which they wish to vend.   Keep in mind that KDE handles the applications for vending at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events, and not the Event Manager.

Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events.  Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue.

Q: Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?

A: Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell from one another at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event.

Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?

A: There will be concessions at the convention center, but there are many options within walking distance of the convention center.

Q: When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?

A: For updated information on this event and other events as they become finalized, keep checking www.yugioh-card.com/en/events . There is no set time frame for these announcements; they will be made as the information becomes available.

Q: Will there be Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: Yes, there will be two Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Charlotte. The Duel Terminal will be set up during normal tournament hours in the event hall.  The Duel Terminal machine accept $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills but does not give change – each Duel Terminal costs $1.00 per play.

Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

A: If you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event.

Q: Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: There will be round-by-round online coverage of this event, including feature matches, a photo gallery, Deck analysis and more at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events.  Even if you’re unable to make it to the event, you can still be part of the action as the coverage page is updated with live content from the tournament site.