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Aussie and Kiwi Championships

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:24:06 +0100

Play in the Annual 2009 ‘Australian New Zealand Rock Paper Scissors Championships’ Regional, State Territory Qualifying Rounds is scheduled to begin in May. Play in the Annual 2009 ‘Australian New Zealand Rock Paper Scissors Championships’ Regional, State Territory Qualifying Rounds is scheduled to begin in May. The Australian Qualifying Round Australian Open Grand Final will be staged on Saturday 1st of August 2009 at ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Tavern’, Gold Coast, Queensland. For full 2009 Australian RPS details please visit: www.rpsaustralia.com (http://www.rpsaustralia.com) For full 2009 New Zealand RPS details please visit: www.rpsnewzealand.com (http://www.rpsnewzealand.com/)

Philly League Season Begins

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:06:21 +0100

4th Annual Pabst Blue Ribbon Philadelphia Rock Paper Scissors City League Championship Series Season to Kick Off April 20thThe Pabst Blue Ribbon Philadelphia Rock Paper Scissors Championship Series (PBRPRPSCLCS) Planning Committee is pleased to announce that the 4th annual PBRPRPSCLCS will begin play on April 20th, 2009. The PBRPRPSCLCS is looking to build upon the success of its' first three seasons, in which over 1800 competitors have attended nightly events in the hope of become the City League Champion, a title ultimately claimed in 2008 by player (and first female champ in league history) Mr. Is of team David Bowie's Package.This series of events is fully endorsed by the World Rock Paper Scissors Society (http://www.worldrps.com) , recognized as the governing body of the sport throughout the world. The PBRPRPSCLCS is pleased to welcome back Pabst Blue Ribbon, who will be returning as the Title Sponsor for the 4th consecutive season. The PBRPRPSCLCS is also pleased to announce the return of Jim Beam as an Official Sponsor as well as welcome its' newest Official Sponsor, Whole Foods Market.The PBRPRSCLCS will take place at a variety of venues throughout the city every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and the 2009 season will culminate with the City League Championship Invitational on June 13th at Connie's Ric Rac. The Champion will take home the prestigious title, trophy and $1,000 prize. In addition, over $500 worth of prizes will be awarded to the champions of nightly events aswell as over $500 in end-of-season prizes to reward the strongest players in a variety of categories throughout the regular season. There is a registration fee of $1 per competitor at each event.Player points for the league will be awarded depending upon how each competitor fares in nightly competitions. Players are awarded 1 point simply for participation, with points increasing for each victory on the night. The top 64 players in terms of points scored at the end of the season will be invited to compete for the PBRPRPSCLCS Championship title. For more information regarding the 2009 PBRPRPSCLCS please visit www.rpscityleague.com (http://www.rpscityleague.com) , where you will find a full tournament schedule, scoring procedures, and rules of the sport. There is also information regarding the street RPS tournaments that will be occurring simultaneously at each event, providing even more chances to win points and prizes.PBRPRPSCLCS Executive Director Shawn Ring is available by e-mail atsringATnortheastrpschamps.com or by phone at (732) 266-7546.Full Schedule:Every Monday from April 20 - June 8 (excluding Memorial Day)The Raven Lounge1718 Sansom StreetRegistration begins at 7 PMCompetition begins at 7:30 PMEvery Tuesday from April 21 - June 9Dirty Franks347 S. 13th Street (corner of 13th Pine)Registration begins at 9 PMCompetition beins at 9:30 PMEvery Thursday from April 23 - June 11The Dive947 E. PassyunkRegistration begins at 9 PMCompetition begins at 9:30 PM

US Premiere of RPS: The Doc

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:29:48 +0100

http://www.cinequest.org/ (http://www.cinequest.org/) Movie listing are available here (http://www.cinequest.org/films.php) The good folks at Cinequest have scheduled three screenings during the festival Cinequest Film FestivalSan JoseTHUR, 2/26 - 9:30 (San Jose Rep Theatre)SAT, 2/28 - 12:15PM (Camera 12 Cinemas)SUN, 3/8 - 5:15PM (Camera 12 Cinemas) If you're in the neighbourhood we would love to see you. Director Mike McKeown and Producer Julian Cautherley will be in attendance...with a possible rumour of Master Rosh making an appearance This post was lifted almost directly from the rpsfilm.blogspot.com (http://rpsfilm.blogspot.com/) which is the best place to get up to date screening info

Doc Screening and Tournament

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:14:17 +0100

Calgary gets another shot at viewing RPS: A Geek Tragedy DocumentaryFor one-night only, Mike Mckeown will be screening his award-winning documentary, Rock Paper Scissors: A Geek Tragedy in Calgary followed by the first annual Rock Paper Scissors Cowtown Classic Pro-Am Tournament.Proceeds will go towards finishing the film (music rights, legal fees, insurance...) and letting the filmmakers finally move on with their lives once and for all.All professionals and amateurs are welcome.Date:Saturday, November 15, 2008Time:9:00pm - 11:55pmLocation:The Plaza TheatreStreet:1133 Kensington Road NWCity/Town:Calgary, AB

All Female Final Match

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:27:29 +0100

Wins First Ever All-Female Championship Final Match with a Dramatic Throw of Scissors Beating Paper to win $10,000 Grand Prize Local RPS talent prevailed when Monica Martinez, a jewelry store owner from Toronto who won match after match to eventually seize the title and the $10,000 grand prize. On Saturday night, Monica battled for more than five hours with spirited seasoned RPS veterans spanning all parts of Canada and the US, and country champs and competitors from as far away as Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and Argentina. We are honoured to award Monica the title of 2008 Yahoo! Rock Paper Scissors World Champion, says Graham Walker, Events Chairman, World RPS Society. A determined and focused competitor, Monica showed the stamina and discipline it takes to win this title. Now she is a World Champion. This year, more than 700 players and spectators descended on Toronto's Steam Whistle brewery on Saturday night for the world's premier RPS event. It was a spirited night of sporting subculture competition featuring outrageous costumes, team jerseys, face paint, and a Street RPS competition (separate from the sanctioned main event). We applaud the enthusiasm and sportsmanship showed by all the competitors, says Dave Soyka, Marketing Manager at Yahoo! Canada (http://www.eyeweekly.com/) . Now it's Monica's time to shine as the new reigning Yahoo! RPS World Champion. The prize for second place was $1,500, with the third prize winner going home with $500. Sarah Harris of Burlington, Ontario won the EYE Weekly (http://www.eyeweekly.com/) Street RPS competition and took home $1,000.Final Match Martinez vs BennettROUND Ip - pp - SR - sR - sSet MartinezROUND IIs - sr - PR - sS - pSet and Match Martinez