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Redemption® Collectible Trading Card Game HQ => Playgroup and Tournament Central => Redemption® Official Tournaments => Topic started by: drummerc25 on December 08, 2024, 12:58:37 PM
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The South Central Redemption Region is blessed to announce the 31st National Redemption Tournament to be held in the Natural State of Arkansas from July 31st - August 2nd 2025. This special event commemorates the 30th Anniversary of Redemption as a Collectible Trading Card game.
The Northwest Arkansas Playgroup is so excited to host all of you and we look forward to seeing you all this tournament season and at Nats2025!
Click Here to FEEL THE HYPE!!! (https://youtu.be/7IBbfQw6kWA?feature=shared)
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Location:
Rogers Christian Church
2501 W. Oak Street, Rogers AR 72758
https://www.rogerscc.org/ (https://www.rogerscc.org/)
The church will be open for complimentary lodging accommodations on Wednesday evening (30Jul2025) and we will have full access to the church location 24hrs a day until Saturday, August 2nd at 6 PM.
Registration:
The hosting team plans Nats2025 in-person registration beginning Wednesday July 30th 2025 late afternoon or early evening at the church venue.
Facilities:
CLICK HERE FOR VENUE/EVENT PICS (https://photos.app.goo.gl/KuLNBdqNmM85sxGo6)
a. Main Gaming Hall - the main sanctuary could easily seat 150+ people at tables. There is a hangout room and several classrooms to use for overflow in the same building.
b. Hang-Out Hall/Room - the youth worship area in an adjacent building just 25 feet away from the main gaming hall. It is the church’s former sanctuary, with room for 100+ people.
c. Male/Female/Family sleeping halls/rooms - mainly classrooms
d. Other rooms - to be used as overflow sleepover rooms, etc.
Church Lodging Accommodations:
Players and their families are welcome to lodge at the church at no cost. There is one shower available for each gender and the main request for church lodgers is that they are mindful of everyone's space, hygiene and showers. Lodgers are required to stay after the event for cleanup.
Official Nats2025 Hotel:
Hyatt Place Rogers/Bentonville--
Hotel booking with group discount:
CLICK HERE (https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ROGZB/G-CARD)
Google Maps Details:
CLICK HERE (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vrceizKbNRbs4U4eA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy)
Travel & Offsite Lodging Options:
-Nearest Airport: Northwest Arkansas National Airport XNA (27 miles)
-Nearest Greyhound Bus Station: Fayetteville AR (20 miles)
-Nearest Hotels/Motels: Please Click Here (https://www.google.com/maps/search/Hotels/@36.3276654,-94.1769996,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!2m6!3m5!2sRogers+Christian+Church!3s0x87c910d3debff7ef:0xabfaa0820d557eff!4m2!1d-94.1564!2d36.327624?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
Onsite Meals:
TBA
Places of Interest:
-Nearest Worship Places Other Than Rogers Christian Church: Please Click Here (https://www.google.com/maps/search/Rogers%20Arkansas%20Rogers%20Christian%20Church%20and%20Catholic%20Churches%20and%20Assembly%20and%20Christian%20Worship%20places?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
-Nearest Supermarket: WalMart Supercenter (1.2 mile)
-Nearest Restaurants: Please Click Here (https://www.google.com/maps/search/Restaurants/@36.327731,-94.1769996,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!2m7!3m6!1sRestaurants!2sRogers+Christian+Church!3s0x87c910d3debff7ef:0xabfaa0820d557eff!4m2!1d-94.1564!2d36.327624?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
-Nearest Laundromat: Westwood Center Laundromat (1.9 miles) (https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-verizon&sca_esv=ce726b12b82d8816&sca_upv=1&hl=en-US&cs=0&sxsrf=ADLYWIJelc6HCyoLw2jyPpJLsW8KKilRdw:1726267834779&kgmid=/g/1tg_xm6z&q=Westwood+Center+Laundromat&shndl=30&shem=lsde,vslcea&source=sh/x/loc/act/m1/4&kgs=5ba74dd15b1c7075)
-Things to Do in Rogers AR: Please Click Here (https://www.destinationrogers.com/things-to-do-rogers/)
SHARE YOUR NATS2025 PICS HERE!
Use the link below to collaborate in Google Photos for any pics you take at Nats2025. We will use the shared album as a temporary pic repository. We will organize a final album to be posted in Redemption history.
Click HERE to Share Your Nats2025 Pics! (https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cz1gwXaDuxTrojr59)
Nats2025 Hosting Team Contact Information:
nwa.redemption.playgroup@gmail.com
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*****GAMING EVENTS INFO ON NEXT POST*****
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EVENTS
FEES/RESTRICTIONS:
**All modes of payment accepted (Cash, check, credit/debit card *3% additional, Venmo, CashApp, PayPal).
Important: One deck only per player per category played. After check-in, no other deck may be presented by a player for a category of play (ref: Tournament Host Guide).
Open Deck Constructed categories (Type-1, Type-2, Teams, Type-A): $10.00 each player
Sealed Deck will use “Israel’s Deliverance” (K & L decks) plus 2 card packs (1x IR + 1x II): $20.00
Booster Draft will use 7 packs (2x PoC, 2x IR, 3x II): $30.00
*All cards in Closed Deck (Booster Draft & Sealed Deck) categories will be kept by players to own, after the events.
SCHEDULE:
**Includes short breaks between rounds
**rotation cards ONLY (no 'scroll' text boxes)
**category rounds will be determined by the number of players registered.
Thursday, 31Jul2025 – Doors open 7am, check-in 8am. Play begins at 9am.
Booster Draft 2-Player (7 packs)
OR
Type 2 2-Player
T2 Deck & Reserve (if any) Lists Required. Printable forms HERE (https://landofredemption.com/resources-old/the-reserve-2/)
Awards ceremony around 6pm.
Friday, 01Aug2025 – Doors open 7am, check-in 8am. Play begins at 9am.
Type 1 2-Player (Swiss format *tentative)
T1 Deck and Reserve (if any) Lists Required. Printable forms HERE (https://landofredemption.com/resources-old/the-reserve-2/)
Type A 2-Player (*must have 6 or more players *under 13 years of age)
T1 Deck and Reserve (if any) Lists Required. Printable forms HERE (https://landofredemption.com/resources-old/the-reserve-2/)
Awards ceremony around 6pm.
Saturday, 02Aug2025 – Doors open 7am, check-in 8am. Play begins at 9am.
Sealed Deck (K or L deck plus 2 card packs)
Type 1 Teams
T1 Deck and Reserve (if any) Lists Required. Printable forms HERE (https://landofredemption.com/resources-old/the-reserve-2/)
Awards ceremony around 5pm.
PRIZE SUPPORT:
1. Winner and participation promos sponsored by Cactus Games.
2. Playmats for Top 3 finishers for each category (including Type A players) sponsored by Your Turn Games (many thanks to AndyF!) *21 total playmats!
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3. Etc (if any) TBA
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Unofficial Events:
TBA
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***NATS2025 Promo Media Folder***
The AR Playgroup shares w us available and upcoming media teasers to promote Nats2025. Please save the files on ur devices from the NATS2025 Promo Media Folder link below BUT spread the news by posting one of the image formats in all ur personal and church social media platforms. Make sure to include the Nats2025 infolink below:
https://www.cactusforums.com/official-tournaments/2025-national-tournament-in-rogers-ar/msg608340/#msg608340 (https://www.cactusforums.com/official-tournaments/2025-national-tournament-in-rogers-ar/msg608340/#msg608340)
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The PDF files cud be easy printables to post at ur church bulletin boards. On board everyone on the HYPE TRAIN!!!
NATS2025 Promo Media Folder (Includes File Types):
CLICK HERE (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zmphBvQ9nHl3OyQTIT2OIOmm_pE2fXev)
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