Age limits on tournaments

[Geometric-sama]

As far as I know, the age limit for official Pokemon tournaments (ie. eligibility for championships) is 14. I reckon this is pretty stupid: after all, there are so many people over 14 who love Pokemon and playing the TCG. And think about it: when Pokemon first came out, it was something like, what, 8 years ago? Now, those 9- and 10-year-olds who played Pokemon then would be 17 and 18. They might still like Pokemon. They might have all their old cards still. But they're not allowed to participate in official tournaments! I think we should start a petition to have another age group or two - maybe 15-18 and 19+. What do you think?

[Bullados]

Those age restrictions were under Wizards of the Coast. Nintendo has taken over production, distribution, and organized play of Pokemon TCG, renamed it "Pokemon-e TCG" and have reinstated the 15+ as an age group. This age group will get its own World Championships at Worlds in Florida this August, as will the 10- and 11-14.

[Imakuni?]

i think noone under 10 should be allowed to play. and noone over 12334345545654 lol

[Latios Master]

Those age restrictions were under Wizards of the Coast. Nintendo has taken over production, distribution, and organized play of Pokemon TCG, renamed it "Pokemon-e TCG" and have reinstated the 15+ as an age group. This age group will get its own World Championships at Worlds in Florida this August, as will the 10- and 11-14.
That's good. I'm 16 and I might want to play in a tournament sometime. I should get working on a better deck though...
I have a question though. How do the prize cards go? Does the other player take the other person's and keep them or what? I sure hope not. I would lose all my cards then...

[Bullados]

I only wish. Prizes are usually determined by the amount of money that you pay to enter the tournament (although, there are some tournaments that are free for good prizes...)

[Kairyu]

And think about it: when Pokemon first came out, it was something like, what, 8 years ago? Now, those 9- and 10-year-olds who played Pokemon then would be 17 and 18. They might still like Pokemon. They might have all their old cards still. But they're not allowed to participate in official tournaments!
lol, and I would be one of them. At least nintendo took over and made a age group for us "old guys" XD.

I have a question though. How do the prize cards go? Does the other player take the other person's and keep them or what? I sure hope not. I would lose all my cards then... No, when the opponent defeats one of your pokemon, unless otherwise stated they get to draw one of their prize cards and place it in their hand. That goes for you too. In a tournament evironment people usually do not play for keeps as it is considered gambling.

[jynx]

Should divide into 2 groups:
Under 14, 14 or above.