Oxford

Where: Upstairs function room at The Mitre
Format: Standard Constructed
Cost: £10

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Where: Upstairs in The Mitre function room.
When: Doors open at 10am, registration from 10-11am. Open packs at 11am, start round 1 at 12 noon.
Format: Sealed Deck (3 boosters of Innistrad and 3 boosters of Dark Ascension.
Price: £22
Prize payout: 2 boosters/person.

There will be drafts run all afternoon, once there are 8 people signed up. The price will be £11.

Where: Upstairs function room in The Mitre
When: Sunday 29th January. Doors open 10am, Registration 10-11, start 11am

Main Event

Cost: £22
Format: Sealed deck (3 boosters of Innistrad and 3 boosters of Dark Ascension)

We will run a number of rounds depending on the number of participants. (Most likely 6 rounds of 50 minutes.) There will be no cut to a top 8.

There will not be an official break for lunch. Food can be ordered at the downstairs bar and eaten in the function room.

Two-Headed Giant

Cost: £30

Venue: Upstairs in the function room of The Mitre
Time: Doors open 10am, Registration ends 10:45am
Price: £30

Each player will be given a random Commander deck. I will ensure that as far as possible, all decks are equally used. Before round 1, I will allow players to trade decks. Once we begin round 1, that deck is yours, to play with for the entire day, and to take home afterwards.

Yes, it's the return of the Oxford - MK challenge!

Result: We won! All 4 semifinalists in the draft were from Oxford. Well done guys, and thanks to all who took part.

Saturday April 2nd

The Oxford Nationals Qualifier will be held at The Holiday Inn, Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JD.
(Note that there are three Holiday Inns in Oxford; do NOT go to the Kassam Stadium or Woodstock Road!)

Directions from the Holiday Inn Website:

Where: The Mitre (upstairs function room)
When: Saturday 5th February
Price: £20

The format will be sealed deck: 3 boosters of Scars of Mirrodin and 3 (normal) boosters of Mirrodin Besieged. There will be a promo foil for all entrants.

Where: The Mitre (upstairs function room)
Format: Standard Constructed
Price: £8
Time: Doors open 10:30, Registration 10:30-11:15, Round 1 starts 11:30
Prize pool: 2 boosters per entrant

Decklists will be required for this event. I will be providing decklist sheets on the day. When filling in your decksheet, please mark all Mirran or Phyrexian cards with (M) or (P) respectively. Additionally, if your deck is aligned with one of the factions, please note this in your deck name.

Participation and Top 8 cards will be Treasure Mage and Black Sun's Zenith.

The Mirrodin Besieged pre-release will be held at the Mitre on Saturday, January 29th. The format will be sealed deck. Each entrant will be given 3 boosters of Scars of Mirrodin and 3 boosters of Mirrodin Besieged. The twist is that The Mirrodin Besieged boosters will be divided into Mirrodin and Phyrexian factions.

There will be space for 36 players - that is, 18 Mirrodin and 18 Phyrexian players. When registering, please state your preference. Pre-register, or arrive early to guarantee the faction of your choice.

All entrants will be give a foil promo card (to be announced).