The Zen Garden #1 – Smashurai Esports Seasonal Tournament

This Tournament will be running Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.1

Welcome to The Zen Garden! A brand new seasonal series has emerged in Ontario! This event is sure to be a shining experience for all competitors!

This a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Monthly tournament hosted by Smashurai Esports in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada at the Durham College Esports Arena. This event takes place Saturday, January 20th 2023 featuring Smash Ultimate Singles.

Events
Smash Ultimate Singles

Estimated Schedule
12:00pm – Doors Open
12:30pm – Singles Wave A
2:00pm – Singles Wave B
3:30pm – Short Break
4:30pm – Smash Ultimate Pro Bracket & Amateurs Bracket [Players are allowed up to 1 Hour to eat before they play here.]
7:30pm – Clean Up

Singles Prizes [Subject to change depending on entrant count]
1st Place – 42.5% of the pot
2nd Place – 22.5%
3rd Place – 15%
4th Place – 10%
5th/5th Place – 5%

Useful Links
Smashurai Esports Discord [Best place to ask questions!]: https://discord.gg/ZKvfndM
Smashurai Esports Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SMRAI_Esports

Transit
Durham Transit Bus 302 goes from Whitby Station GO -> Durham College every 30 minutes.
Durham Transit 901 and 905 also go either into Durham College or right next to it.
Please consult Google Maps ahead of time to plan accordingly for transit.
Other Information [Parking, Wi-Fi, Stream, Volunteer]
Parking is paid, with an $8 flat rate. Drivers can receive compensation for bringing a carpool however, as discussed in discounts.
Venue will offer free Wi-Fi.
Singles pools will be Double Elimination format, with the top 4 players advancing to a Pro Bracket, while the remaining players advance to an Amateurs Bracket.
Stream available here: https://www.twitch.tv/smashuraiesports

Safety Details
Attendees under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian contact either Kachurin (289-685-3316) or RyanDCB (519-386-4534) prior to the event, or provide contact information at the door.

Attendees must wear appropriate clothing as minors will be present at the event. Attendees in overly revealing clothing will be turned away at the door. If you have any questions regarding this, please message either of the TOs with the same numbers provided in the above paragraph.

Venue – Durham College Esports Arena [12 Commencement Drive, Oshawa, Ontario]
Great deal of space available for setups & hanging out, many available outlets of course
Air conditioned, with multiple air conditioners to keep our competitors cool during the event!
Free water will be provided in bottles.

Event Registration
Regular Online Venue Fee – $20.00 [Available until Tuesday, January 16th 2024]
Late Online Venue Fee – $25.00 [Available until Thursday, January 18th 2024]
Spectator & Friendlies Venue Fee [At the Venue] – $20.00 CAD

Registration must be done online, on StartGG (read below for an exception)
If you’d like to pay @ the venue rather than online, contact RyanDCB on Twitter, Discord or through email to discuss that option
Will not refund venue fees after Wednesday, January 17th

Game Registration
Smash Ultimate Singles – $10.00 CAD

Discounts
Providing a full setup (Monitor + Super Smash Bros. Ultimate + Gamecube Controller Adapter) $5.00 Discount
Carpool Driver of 4+ Attendees $10.00 Discount
If you are a newcomer to the scene, welcome! To make this event as newcomer friendly as possible, if this is one of your first tournament experiences please talk to me (RyanDCB) with utmost honesty and I can give you a $15.00 Discount on your venue.
DM RyanDCB#6287 on Discord or @RyanDCB on Twitter regarding ANY of these discounts please!
All Discounts will be provided AT the venue, meaning if you get $5.00 off, I’ll pay you at the arena once we start.

Commentary Information
Commentary will be scheduled, sign up sheet available here: https://forms.gle/6hjoRwZiZZ7PM7cj6
Commentary schedule will be posted the night before the tournament