Heads up there Magic players! Do you have the competitive spark within you? Join us this July for a trio of back-to-back-to-back Regional Championship Qualifiers! Be one of the six people that we send to the next Regional Championships!
RCQ Triple Threat Information
Ready to take your first step on your pro tour journey? Try your hand at one or more of our Regional Championship Qualifiers! All three events come with a chance to win tons of store credit and maybe more importantly open the door for higher level competitive play. Whether this is your first time playing in a competitive Magic event, or you’re a seasoned veteran, take a look at the details below and make sure each event is right for you.
Dates and Format Info
We've got three events across two weekends! All three events are Modern Constructed, 2-slot qualifiers (meaning the top two players from each event will qualify for the next regional championship). The dates for our RCQs this month are:
Entry for each event is $35 for preregistration, $40 at the door.
Event Itinerary
On the day of each event, here's the general schedule the event will follow. Please note the timing for check-in and day of registration, and try to be at the venue as early as possible. The event will go much faster and a lot smoother if everyone is checked in or registered well before the 11 AM deadline arrives.
Modern Events
- Day-of Registration & Check-In: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
- Absent Players Dropped and Refunded: 11:00 AM-11:05 AM
- Player Meeting: 11:05 AM - 11:15 AM
- Swiss Rounds: 11:16 AM - 5:00 PM
- Draft + Top 8: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
RCQ Prize Structure
Prize support for all three of these events will follow a scalable model based on number of attendees. Once we hit 40+ people in attendance, here’s what you can expect the prize structure to look like:
- 1st Place - $250 Store Credit, winning promo, and top 8 promo
- 2nd Place - $250 Store Credit, winning promo, and top 8 promo
- 3rd / 4th Place - $150 Store Credit and top 8 promo
- 5th - 8th Place: $50 Store Credit and top 8 promo
In addition, all players who attend the event will get the participation promo card.
Competitive REL Tips and FAQ
If this is your first time playing at a competitive rules enforcement (or Comp REL) event, there are some things you should know so that you have a fun and enjoyable experience. We’ve put together some of the most frequent issues and questions players have here.
Constructed Event Decklist Requirement
For those of you planning to play in one of our Modern events, please be aware that you will need to have a filled deck list form filled out (including sideboard) and ready to go by the end of the player meeting. While we will provide blank deck list forms for folks, we highly recommend going to Decklist.org and making your own the night before or morning of the event. That way the deck list is ready to go, legible, and correct!
Plan Ahead To Be On Time
With over 8 hours of potential Magic to play, it’s important that we start on time to keep things running smoothly. To that end, we recommend getting here at least 30 minutes before the event fires (about 10:30 AM). That way if you need to buy a crucial single for another event, grab a coffee, or resleeve your deck. You’ve also got padding in the case that something happens to your method of transit.
Speaking of transit - if you’re coming from the extreme north or south end, we highly recommend utilizing the light rail to get here. The park and rides at the Northgate transit center are great and it takes about as long to take the train as it does to drive it. Plus you don’t have to find parking on the hill!
If you have to drive, we recommend the parking lot at the Harvard Garage for weekend events like these. It’s got a day rate that’s fairly reasonable, and it’s nearby. If you’re running late, you can park at certain numbered parking spots in the Dick’s Drive-In now. Just remember to pay through the app, or they will eventually tow you. There’s also another surface lot behind the college here that you can try if that doesn’t work.
Our Judge is here to help
Worried you or your opponent made a mistake? Call a judge! Concerned your sleeves are too worn. Judge! Need oracle text on a card? Also judge! At comp REL we keep a judge on hand to help make sense of rulings, do deck checks, adjudicate conflicts and more. They’re also here to facilitate the experience and make it as pleasant as possible. Calling a judge isn’t a value judgement on something your opponent did, nor is having a judge called on you a mark of slander on you. If you need some help, that’s what they’re there for.
On that same vein - if you have a problem with the venue (i.e., too hot, too cold, a problem with another player that isn’t MTG related, a problem with the bathroom, etc.), please reach out to one of our managers or team members. Our goal is to make this event as fun as possible, so please let us know how we can help with that!
FAQ - Comp REL Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I preregistered for the event, and now I can’t make it. What should I do?
A: Please contact us by email and request a refund within 48 hours of the date of the event to receive a full refund back to your card. You can use our contact page, or reply to the email confirmation you were sent when you registered online. Please be advised - cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will only be refunded as store credit.
Q: I preregistered for the event and qualified in another event already. What should I do?
A: Congratulations are in order, and it’s up to you! Unlike previous qualifier rounds, this one does allow folks who have already qualified to play in further events. That said, if you’d like to cancel your registration, please contact us by email and request a refund.
Q: What should I bring with me to these events?
A: You should definitely bring any tokens or dice you may need to play. You may also want to bring a lifepad or pen and paper to keep track of life totals, a water bottle, extra sleeves, and a snack. We’ve got a water cooler on hand that you can use to fill the bottle, and sometimes rounds will run right into each other, so having a snack can alleviate a little hunger.
Q: Should I preregister for the event?
A: If you're able to, yes absolutely! Preregistration locks in your spot at the event and saves you $5 off the at-the-door price. The last thing you need or want is to show up on the day of and find out we sold out the night before (which is a thing that has happened in the past).
Q: How well do I have to know Magic to play at a comp REL event?
A: We suggest you have a working knowledge of the game. Be familiar with the format you’re playing in and know the policies and procedures of Magic. Understand that you’ll be playing in a format where missed steps and incorrect gameplay actions can be penalized. For a full rundown of how competitive rules enforcement is handled, there’s always a judge!
Q: If I’m running late, can I call the store and check in over the phone?
A: We always strongly encourage you to reach out and let us know what’s going on. In the event that you’re going to be just a few minutes late, we may be able to help you by doing the check-in process over the phone.
Q: If I win the event, what information do I need to provide to you to get the invitation?
A: We’ll have you fill out a short player information card if you qualify for one of the top prizes at these events. Information on that will include your full name, phone number, and the email that is associated with your Wizards Account (this is the email you use to log into the Magic Companion app or Magic Arena). This info will be communicated to the coordinators for the other events, and they’ll follow up from there.
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