NCAA Football 09 In-Store Tournament Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the round one tournament?

Round one tournaments are scheduled to start at 2pm, but please call the store first to confirm.  To find the location nearest you that is sponsoring a round one tournament please click on the link next to “For Round 1 Store Locations”. 

How can I play in the round one tournament?

Contestants must sign in for the tournament on the Official Tournament Sign Up Sheet. (The sign up sheet is located at the store. To find the location nearest you that is having a round one tournament please click on the link next to “For Round 1 Store Locations.”) The tournament is capped at 32 contestants per location. If a store already has 32 contestants sign up, you may sign up as an alternate in the eventuality a contestant fails to show or a contestant does not meet the Tournament’s eligibility requirements.  Or you can visit another location that is hosting a tournament.

What time is the round two tournament?

The round two tournaments are also scheduled to start at 2pm, but please call the store first to confirm.  To find the location nearest you that is sponsoring a round two tournament, please click on the link “Round 2 Stores”.  You must have won the round one tournament to advance to a round two tournament.  You will also need to bring the round one winner certificate when you attend around two tournament to validate that you have won. 

What time is the round three tournament?

The round three tournaments are also scheduled to start at 2pm, but please call the store first to confirm the time.  To find the location nearest you that is sponsoring a round three tournament please click on the link “Final Round Stores”.  You must have won a round two tournament to advance to a round three tournament.  You will also need to bring the round two winner certificate when you attend a round three tournament to validate that you have won. 

What is the prizing for each tournament round?

• Round One Tournament Winner – NCAA Football 09 XBOX 360 Faceplate (NOTE: Prize will be available when game launches on 7/15)
• Round Two Tournament Winner – NCAA Football 09 Hoodie by Russell
• Round Three Tournament Winner – NCAA Football 09 mobile phone from AT&T and trip to Finals in Atlanta, GA
• Round Four Tournament Winner – $5,000 cash

What is a winner certificate and what happens if I did not get one?

A winner certificate indicates that you won the tournament and can advance to the next round.  If you did not receive a winner certificate after winning please contact the store that you played at.

What are the tournament game play rules? 

• The tournament will be played on the Xbox 360.
• Contestants must use the controllers that are provided by the store.
• No memory cards or third party memory devices can be used by contestants.
• Tournament will be organized into a bracket-style single elimination format
• Contestants will be paired off randomly for the opening match.  If there are an odd number of contestants in the opening match, the GameStop employee will randomly determine the contestant who will receive the opening match bye.
• Players may select any NCAA college team from current year.
• Players may select any standard playbooks
• Players must choose different teams (coin flip decides if both players want same team)
• No “audibles” will be allowed to be programmed
• Players are allowed 1 pause per half for substitutions, etc
• Players must choose different teams (coin flip decides if both players want same team)
• No “audibles” will be allowed to be programmed
• Players are allowed 1 pause per half for substitutions, etc
• The game mode is the following:
• Quarters: 4
• Quarter time: 2 min (Final 4 contestants will play 3 minute quarters in round 1, 2, and 3)
• Skill: All American
• Players: 2
• Field: Clear with no wind
• Home team is determined by a coin flip prior to team selection
• The winner of each game will be determined by final score and will move on to the next game. (In the event of a tie, overtime will continue until a winner is determined)
• GameStop Tournament Director and/or GameStop employees have the final ruling regarding any mediation of the tournament.