[Baldie]

Plantronics ACL Melbourne has been confirmed for August 10th & 11th, 2013!

lt's time! The Australian Cyber League's second Live Event for our massive 2013 season, Plantronics ACL Melbourne, is confirmed for early August! Continuing on the huge level of support starting from 2012 & seen already in 2013 at our Brisbane event, Plantronics are continuing to step it up massively and are committing to competitive gaming unlike any other.

Think you have what it takes to be a champion? This is your second chance on the road to success that will end at our National Finals event at the end of the year and we want you to experience this journey with us. Don't miss out on your chance to compete against the best Australia has to offer, catch up with your friends, spectate the best professionals go head to head and experience all the action the most prestigious and competitive national gaming league in Australia, Plantronics ACL, and our events provide. Prepare yourself for all the action you saw at Plantronics ACL Brisbane and a whole lot more as we welcome you to be a part of the 2013 Plantronics ACL Pro Circuit, truly taking competitive gaming to the next level!

Venue:
Union Hall, La Trobe University
College Drive (Off Kingsbury Drive)
Bundoora, Melbourne
VIC 3086
The 2011 ACL Melbourne Venue Returns!
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Plantronics and ACL Partnership:
Australian Cyber League is thrilled to continue to be supported by Plantronics Gaming and continue their involvement as the naming rights sponsor for ACL Events in 2013. Plantronics Gaming have been a long supporter of Australian eSports, sponsoring multiple platforms including Counter-Strike, League of Legends and Starcraft 2. Working together, we look forward to increasing the quality of our online and offline events and providing a more enjoyable experience for spectators and competitors. Plantronics Gaming is supporting the Australian eSports community like no other company and we are honoured to continue to work with them.

Equipment required from participants:
Mouse/mouse pad & keyboard.

Prize Breakdown:
Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm - $2,500*
1st $1,000.00
2nd $550.00
3rd $325.00
4th $200.00
5th $125.00
6th $100.00
7th $75.00
8th $50.00

1st Open Bracket $50.00
2nd Open Bracket $25.00

*Maximum prize pool based on minimum levels of attendance. This means if there are the minimum amount or more, the prize pool will be as above. Less teams will mean the opposite and the prize pool will decrease. Minimum attendance figures are as follows: 50 players for Starcraft 2. 4th Place and below will not receive prizes if these conditions aren't met. Minimum prize pool is guaranteed at $1750 for Starcraft 2 to be shared between 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Tournament Prices:
Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
$25 Open Bracket Online Ticket - Available online in our store here.
$30 Open Bracket Door Ticket - Available at the door on the day.
(Top 8 Participants that progress from Open Bracket to Pro Bracket pay an additional $25 to compete)
$50 Pro Bracket Online Ticket - Available online in our store here.
$55 Pro Bracket Door Ticket - Available at the door on the day.
(Pro Bracket tickets only available to those who have qualified for Pro Bracket)

Registration:
To register for Plantronics ACL Melbourne for Starcraft ll you must fill out the registration form here.

Please note that this registration form can be edited at any time by the person who entered the original information, so if you need to change any details all you need to do is return to the registration form here and change the necessary details.

Once players have filled out the registration form you can find registered players and teams here.

Confirmation:
Confirmation for Plantronics ACL Melbourne opens Friday the 2nd of August and at this time you must return to the Registration form and confirm your intention to attend the event by pressing the confirm button, confirming your details and team lineup, as well as agreeing to the rules and terms and conditions of the event. Confirmation closes on Wednesday the 7th of August.

Structure:
Starcraft 2:
- Top 16 players ranked by Season 2 Points (Online Round 3 & 4) seeded straight into Group Stage.
- Rest of field broken down into Open Bracket.
Open Bracket: - Four evenly distributed Double Elimination Brackets (best of 3).
Open Bracket: - Top 2 from each Open Bracket advances to next stage.
Group Stages: - Top 16 ranked players + 8 qualifying Open Bracket play in Pool Play (4 groups of 6 competitors).
Group Stages: - Each competitor plays the other 5 competitors in their group once (best of 3).
Group Stages: - Top three from each Group advances to the Championship Bracket.
Championship Bracket: - Single Elimination bracket (best of 5) with best of 7 finals.
Championship Bracket: - First from each Group advances straight to Round of 8.
Championship Bracket: - Second and Third from each group advances to Round of 12.
Championship Bracket: - Bracket played out until completion.

Venue Parking:
If you are wishing to drop your equipment off at the venue first then park your car then drive up to the control gate, press the intercom and say that you're going to the Union Hall. From there, drive to the hall and carry in your equipment. Cars cannot be left in the drop-off area for more than ten minutes. Drive back out past the control gate again and into car park 3 (as seen on Campus Map) then walk back to the hall and enter the LAN. Car park 3 is nearest to the hall, otherwise use car parks 1, 2, 2a or 6.

Accommodation Suggestions:
Parkside Inn - 700m from Venue
Greensborough Motor Inn - 5km from Venue
Best Western Mill Park Motel & Conference Centre - 8km from Venue
Rydges Bell City - 8km from Venue

Event Schedule:
Saturday: Doors Open 8.30am - 10pm
Sunday: Doors Open 8.30am - 8pm

Plantronics ACL Melbourne Landing Page:
Conveniently find all information in one location here.

Pool Play:

[syfSoundwave]

Nobody got any good pictures of me at Brisbane so please take some this time, I need a new profile pic! :P

Quick Comments

Snx.FigJig:

SURE THING

[syfChadMann]

Exciting ^_^

[Malice]

keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen

[ToRDjvillian]

Hell to the YEAH. b

Been waiting on dates for ages. Now we can organise babysitters, accommodation, travel and possibly some yummy sweets .

Quick Comments

TtSYF.tRoy:

Caramel slice! gogo

[NvJazBas]

(( thought it was on July

[ToRSpartaz]

Originally Posted by NvJazBas

(( thought it was on July

I'm with you there man

[inFeZa]

Few random tips:

This is the same venue as Respawn LAN. Nice and big, Lots of parking, Not a lot of food near by unless you want to go for a walk/drive. Nice place to go outside to relax because its a big park really. .

Getting there: As you can see its pretty far out. Either get a ride, or find here transport directions here. http://www.latrobe.edu.au/melbourne/location.

Quick Comments

	syfChadMann:	This is up rep *nod*
	MezjE:	Maccas is a long ass walk too much further than the walk to places from the racecourse.

[RuineD]

THE LOGISTICS

c u all there friends.

[Baldie]

There is more information regarding travel suggestions such as accommodation and parking on the main ACL page. Please go there for all the information (link at bottom of original post).

[TABjornbrandr]

Really disappointed that it isn't in July as was originally planned, means I won't be able to head down for the event. However, I understand the difficulties that arose behind the scenes. Nonetheless, as I'm sure you'd agree, it'd be great to have a solid date earlier than we got this time.

[SLCN.Petrify]

Pumped for this! Shame its in bundoora, such a pain in the ass to get to.

Quick Comments

MezjE:

+1

[Matt93]

:O at la trobe? I expected the city. It's a decent way out from the CBD but not hard at all to get to by car or Public Transport, just a bit lengthy. Ltu #1

[Flamga]

I will be road tripping down from Adelaide I already have 1 persone coming with me but have 2 more seats so let me know if you would like to jump into the fun mobile!!!

Quick Comments

	syfSoundwave:	bring spook pls
	ToRSpookToR:	interested ttyl bb
	Pox:	spookspookspookspookspookspookspookspook
	fur:	pookkiiieeecatt

[ToRDjvillian]

I will be road tripping it down form Canberra . Currently no confirmed passengers and we have 5 spare seats.

Not looking to fill all the seats as that would make it uncomfortable but if your keen on coming let me know. We have yummy sweets.

(Vehicle is a 7 seater holden Captiva)

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

I shall accompany you on this journey!

[|Erasmus|]

-probably- won't go any more seeing as it's about an hour and a half travel each way from the accommodation I had lined up. so sad it can't be closer to the city/in july.

[Plottel]

Wooo! So excited, luckily for me I leave somewhat nearby aswell

[SLCN.CautioN]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa boi

[ToRDjvillian]

To hijack the thread, what sweets should Lardols create for this event?

Eg. Caramel slice, chocolate cupcakes, maltester cupcakes, banana bread, brownies etc.
basically any baked sweets and she may make it.

"No special brownies Maynarde" - Lardols

Past creations: http://www.sc2sea.com/blogs/showentry.php?e=1179

Quick Comments

	Maynarde:	:(
	SLCN.Kez:	I would also be interested in special brownies.
	Lardols:	Special brownies are not an option :( I can't be accused of drugging other players :((((((

[Kreamy]

yay im excited for this cant wait!