2000 Grand Prix Singapore Coverage

WHEN
December 8 - 10, 2000

COST
$20 Sing - Onsite registration only.

TOURNAMENT

• Divisions The main tournament at Grand Prix - Singapore is open to Magic® players of all ages.

  If the player who wins an invitation to Pro Tour - Tokyo at Grand Prix - Singapore has already qualified for an invitation, the invitation shall be extended to the next-best finisher. Previous qualification may occur through a Qualifier tournament, through performance at a professional tournament, or by being an invited DCI^TM player (valid on the date of the official rank announcement for the appropriate professional tournament).

• Tournament Format
  The format for Grand Prix - Singapore is Extended. All DCI-Extended rules and Magic Floor Rules announced on September 1, 2000, along with all subsequent updates, will be enforced.
• Tournament Structure
  Grand Prix - Singapore will be modified Swiss-style (50-minute rounds, with the number of rounds determined by the number of participants), with the Top 64 players advancing to Day 2 of competition for prizes and invitations.

HEAD JUDGE
Mountain Hung, Level 3 Judge from Singapore

PAYOUT
Grand Prix - Singapore features the standard "main tournament" prize schedule as well as a special "1700 division" prize schedule.

SIDE EVENTS

• Eight-person, on-demand tournaments
• Artist signings
• Gunslingling with a Magic R&D guest Henry Stern

MAGIC ARTISTS
To be announced

PLAYER ACCOMMODATIONS
Peninsula/Excelsior Hotel
3 Coleman Street
Singapore 179804
Phone: 65-337-2200
Special Rates: To be announced

SINGAPORE INFORMATION ONLINE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
www.gov.sg

Singapore government homepage
www.gov.sg

The mall where the Grand Prix is being held
www.funan.com.sg

This site includes a fantastic link called "Traveler's Essentials" and is a must for first-time travelers.
www.newasia-singapore.com/sections/generator/1,1233,,00.html

This site was designed by the Singapore Tourism Board. It is another essential site that includes travel tips, facts, and the location of North American offices.
www.singapore-usa.com

The Singapore guide for Canadian travelers
www.singapore-ca.com/index.htm

This site gives important information about laws in Singapore. This is a must for new travelers. It also includes a list of hospitals, pay phone locations, time differences, and suggestions on what to wear.
www.newasia-singapore.com/sections/articles/3c/1,1177,263,00.html

This site describes customs and regulations in Singapore.
www.members.tripod.com/~zeoy/chine.html

This site is dedicated to food in Singapore. It includes pictures of food, what to expect, spices, and where to find good food.
www.newasia-singapore.com/sections/articles/3c/1,1177,261,00.html

This site is great for finding maps and bus locations.
www.sg

CURRENCY EXCHANGE INFORMATION
www.xe.net/ucc

MAP OF FUNAN THE IT MALL

MAP OF SINGAPORE