UPDATE: The event date has been CHANGED to Jan 22-23, 2022. Please see below for details.

Format: Classic Constructed and Tales of Aria Draft

Rules Enforcement: Professional

Entry: Invitation-only. There is no entry fee to participate

Player Cap: 96

Date: January 22-23, 2022.

Time: Player meeting: 9am // Tournament begins: 9:30am

Venue: Sky Stadium

Hosted by: Sushi Knight

Side Events: Please see the 'Side Events' section at bottom of page.

After Party: Sunday 23 November - 4pm - Hosted by Fork and Brewer (20 Bond Street, Wellington).

COVERAGE

Livestream coverage of the event can be found here: Sushi Knight (Twitch Channel)

Update - Covid-19 protocols

It appears highly likely, based on currently available information, that the event will be run under the “red” or “orange” traffic light system implemented by the New Zealand government.

• NZ COVID-19 Protection Framework

In order to be able to run the event in adherence with government directives and venue requirements, all players must be able to provide proof of full vaccination to play in the event. This will be checked at the venue.

• Please visit the ‘My Covid Record’ site for details on how to obtain proof of vaccination.
• The venue has also advised that masks must be worn, except while seated, or while eating/drinking.

Players are eligible to participate in one National Championship per year, and only in the country of their primary place of residence.

An invitation is required to participate at a National Championship.

• 96 players will be invited to the New Zealand National Championship via:
  • Road to Nationals invites
  • 90-day XP invites

In addition to the 96 invitations awarded via the above, a previously uninvited player may redeem a Professional Tournament Invitation by notifying op@fabtcg.com no later than 11:59pm Sunday, December 10.

Please see the National Championship 2021 - Fact Sheet for additional information about invitations and eligibility.

Day 1

Day 1 will consist of 9 rounds of Swiss, with the Top 24 players advancing to Day 2.

• Swiss rounds will consist of:
  • 3x Classic Constructed --> 3x Tales of Aria Draft --> 3x Classic Constructed

• All Swiss rounds are best of one.
  • Classic Constructed rounds are 50 +5 mins
  • Draft rounds are 30 + 5 mins

• Deck registration is required for both Classic Constructed and Draft
  • Players will need to register their deck after drafting.

Please see the Tournament Rules and Policy document for further information.

Day 2

Day 2 will consist of 3 rounds of Swiss, followed by a cut to Top 8.

• Swiss rounds will consist of:
  • 3x Tales of Aria Draft

Top 8

Players must use the same Classic Constructed deck for the Swiss Classic Constructed rounds and the Top 8.

• For each Top 8 match, the player that finished higher in the Swiss rounds is given the choice to go first or second.
• Top 8 matches are untimed, but players are expected to play at a reasonable pace and slow play penalties will be enforced.
• Top 8 matches are best-of-one.

• All players who make the Top 8 will also receive
  • National Championship Top 8 playmat
  • Professional Tournament Invite

• Cash prizes will be awarded in your local currency equivalent.

• Gold Cold Foil Legendary cards will be awarded at random to Top 8 players upon their elimination from the Top 8.

Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ)

Format: Classic Constructed

Entry Fee: NZD10

Player Cap: 32

Date: Friday 21 January

Time: 1pm

Venue: Sushi Knight Gaming

Battle Hardened

Format: Blitz Constructed

Entry Fee: NZD10

Player Cap: 96

Date: Friday 21 January

Time: 6pm

Venue: Sky Stadium Conference Room Level 3

ProQuest

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The winner of this event will receive:

• Gold Cold Foil Arcanite Skullcap
• Professional Tournament Invitation

Format: Tales of Aria Limited (Sealed + Top 8 Draft)

Entry Fee: NZD50

Player Cap: 72+ (exact number TBC)

Date: Sunday 23 January

Time: Player meeting: 9am // Tournament begins: 9:30am

Venue: Sky City Stadium