——————UFGT9 Early Bird Registration is now OPEN——————
The registration fee, also called the venue fee, is a one-time cost that every player must pay when entering any number of tournaments or coming to play games casually in the bring-your-own-console area. Entering one tournament, or six, still only costs you the venue fee one time. The venue fee goes toward paying for the event hall and other costs, while the tournament fees themselves go 100% directly into the prize pool for each game.
The earlier you register, the more money you’ll save. Registering early also helps the Tournament Director plan the event with more information, allowing the schedule to be much more accurate.
Early Bird Registration ($30) – Starts Feb 12th, Ends Mar 10th
Normal Registration ($35) – Starts Mar 11th, Ends May 5th
Late Registration ($45) – Starts May 6th, Ends May 19th
Emergency Registration ($60) – At the event during Emergency Registration Hours only. Only tournaments that have available byes will allow emergency registrants to enter, and only before a tournament’s first pools start, as the brackets will already be made at this time. You cannot and will not be regionally or skill seeded if you are an emergency registrant. Avoid this option at all costs.
Spectators and Casual Gamers – Spectators are allowed inside the venue at no charge, but any person playing video games in the venue, even if they are just casuals in the Bring Your Own Console area, will need to have an event badge. Casual-only event badges will be sold at the emergency registration table for $15.
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My girlfriend uses Paypal, And I do not. Can she register me? And is there anything I’d need to print out?
As long as she registers you separately from herself or anyone else, yes. However, you can use any major credit/debit card to register instead of a paypal account as well. You will need to print out and bring your paypal reciept or your state-issued photo ID.
Hey Keits, how can i pay with a debit card?
Go to the normal paypal checkout screen and click the button that says pay with credit card (or no account or whatever it says). The button isnt really big, but its there.
Can I change my name at the door?
No. The brackets will already be printed with whatever name you registered under.
I assume any T-Shirt we may have purchased will be available when we pick up our badges, good sir?
Correct. T-shirt orders will be handed to you when you check in and pick up your event badge and raffle ticket.
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Me and my friends were wondering. Is it too late to change the name now?
Change what name?
I registered as phoenix24x. I want to change it to niu.phoenix.
This is not possible. You will appear on the brackets under the name with which you registered. Sorry
I accidently registered for the wrong tournament how do I cancel
You don’t. In a few weeks once my database is working, you can email me directly to make a change to your registration.
I registered a couple weeks ago and looking back realized I didn’t sign up for UMvC3. Is there anyway to add that now?
You’ll have to contact me directly via email keits(at)shoryuken(dot)com if you need to make changes.
Hi Keits,
can you sign me up for skullgirls? thanks.
If you’ve already registered, you need to email me directly for instructions on how to add more games to your registration.
As a disclaimer, I have a plethora of questions. Out of curiosity, can you register online for the casual-only event badge, or do you have to register at the event? Also, is the price a one-time payment for casual-only, or do you have to pay each day? Along those lines, do you have to pay the venue fee for casual-only? Lastly, can you bring wireless controllers to the casual-only event?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi. Casual badges are purchased at the door. They cost $15 and last all weekend, and they do not require you to pay the emergency venue fee. These are only for players who are not entering any tournaments. You will not be entered in the door prize raffle if you buy a casual badge.
Wireless controllers are still banned from the event.
hey im 16 years old and i wanted to join the umvc3 tournament me and my buddie can we go
The tournament is open to all ages, but should you win money and be under the age of 18, you’ll need a parent or guardian to sign for you.
If you want to attend UFGT8 only for the Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Tournament. How much does it cost? Do we need to pay online for the VF5:FS Tournament or pay at the door for it? Thanks
You’ll need an event badge, which if you are not entering the regular tournaments, can be had at the door for $15. You’ll be added to the VF5FS tournament at the door as well, but be sure you check in early, because that event only has 64 slots and when it is full, no more players can enter.
Can the event badge be used for the whole weekend?
Event registration, either Early, Normal, Late, Emergency, or Casual, is good for all three days of the event (the whole weekend).
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Is there no way to add games once you’ve already registered? So far I can’t find any way to.
You can either add them at check-in during emergency registration hours at the event, or you can email me directly keits(at)shoryuken(dot)com for instructions on how to use paypal to add tournaments to your registration.
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Hey Keits, are there going to be online pool assignments, and if so, when will they be available?
Preliminary pool assignments (subject to change) will be up on May 21st for review. You’ll have a day or so to report any problems you see, and then final pool assignments (no more changes) will be available on May 23rd.
Is the Mystery Tournament closed??
Yes. It capped at 128 players. I warned people for two solid months on twitter that it was going to cap quickly this year. You can sign up on site for an alternates list in hopes of filling a spot if someone no-shows.
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hey i didnt register because i didnt have the money at the time. but im traveling from wisconsin and am reserving a hotel. could u tell me the chances that an emergency registration will work out for me. because if i get there and i cant play it will be a huge disapointment for me. thx for the response
o its registration for mortal kombat btw.
100% chance. You’ll be fine so long as you show up early enough to beat the cutoff for whatever games you are interested in.
thank you so much for getting back to me keits. i rly appreciate it.
Will there be a chance for me to register for Street fighter X Tekken and Super Street Fighter in emergency registration. I’m just like Aaron in this situation, didn’t have the money at the time but i really want to compete. One more thing, what time would be the best time to show up?
Yes, you can register at the door during emergency hours (Thursday 2pm-7pm) (Friday Morning 12 noon to 2:45pm for SFxT entries)
Thank you much that really helps, One more question, Is it my choice to play with a Arcade stick?, or a controller?, i play with both so just wanted to ask.
This is a bring your own controller event. Please read the rules to understand that wireless is banned, and that turbo/program functions are not allowed. Click the rules button.
hey i didnt have the money at the time to sign up but now i do. What time do i need to be there to get into the SCV part
6:30 PM friday at the latest.
really> that many people didnt sign up for it?
Is it to late to purchase tickets for 2013?
Registration will not be available until January or February of 2013.
Can a representative send me an email about registering? I really wanna get it done early so I don’t have to wait last minute. Can I still register February 20th? Please any help is greatly appreciated.
Registration for UFGT9 will open in February.
Thanks for taking the time to answer me! Very appreciated!
If I decided to change my mind is it possible to buy a shirt when I get there? or was pre regs the only time to do it?
We’ll have a very limited supply of shirts for sale at the venue. Pre-ordering one with registration is recommended but you’ll probably be okay
That’s great! Thank You!
I’m confused about one little detail. For “Gamertag”, do you want our literal XBL gamertag or what we will go by in the tournament? This is the first one I’m signing up for so that’s why I’m wondering.
We need to know what to put you down as in the brackets.
Heh, alright! I’ll just put down my usual name for things then.
So, is Street Fighter x Tekken going to have both singles and 2v2 or just one or the other?
Singles only
Dang, alright thanks for the reply.
I Was Wondering If I Will Receive The Event Badge In The Mail Or Do I Pick It Up At The Event? And My Other Question Is Does The Event Supply Controllers If Your A Pad Player?
This is a bring your own controller event. Wireless controllers are banned from use.
You pick up your event badge at the check in desk at the event.
Ahh Ok Thanx For The Reply
I registered under a different name and information than it says on my paypal. Does it matter if the info I gave on the site is correct and the paypal info is someone else’s?
If you are worried, bring your paypal reciept with you printed out.
Hey Keits,
How can we tell when Mystery Game and BaraBariBall have been capped?
Will there be some type of “Sold out” message or something?
Thanks
I’ll announce it and take them off the registration form when they cap.
Any way I can volunteer to help out with the event?
Yes! Please come to staff/volunteer training and scheduling Thursday May 23rd at 10pm, main ballroom.
Will I still need to register/pay venue fee?
Can I sign up for/participate in any tournaments?
G – You need to register and pay if you want to play.
Will I get to choose what volunteer work I am doing?
I have no problem paying registration and tournament fees, but will this guarantee me time to play in said tournaments even if I volunteer?
Will all of this be covered at the staff/volunteer training and I should just shut up and show up?
You will be able to, for the most part, choose what pools you want to run, and none of these duties will overlap your playtime unless you want to run a pool you are playing in. Just show up!
Thanks Keits!
I’ll do my absolute best to make the staff/volunteer training on Thursday. I’ll check at the meeting, but if you need any assistance with Divekick (running pools, teaching newbies, etc.) then I’d be happy to assist in addition to running pools for anything else.
hey i thought Gamertag ment my xbl account name when i registered awhile back.. can i change it from M87 theEpidemic to GI_Fight evil?
my name is Marcus Turner from chicago,il
thanks
I’ll make an announcement about when you can email me to make changes to your registration
will this announcement appear on this only? i see you on the chicago fgc page will it be announced there too?
if now i understand ill could just keep an eye out on this page
It will appear on the ufgt.us blog and on twitter @keitssrk
fair enough thanks for your time and effort
Is the Barabariball Tourney full? If so, what day/time is it going on? It’s no big deal if it’s full. I just wanted to compete if I decided to attend the tourney. Thank you!
I’ll be looking at the numbers on Monday and I’ll let you know. Its going on like the rest of the events, all day fri/sat with finals on sunday.
Hi Keits,
I have already registered for UFGT but didnt register for Mystery and Divekick for some reason. Should I register again for just those games or is there a better way to do that? Thanks.
Please email me directly keits at shoryuken dot com to resolve this
Do I need a badge to get into the panels?
You will need a casual badge ($15 at the door)
I cannot locate the link to register on your http://ufgtus.wordpress.com/register/ page. How can I register for this event ,pay the venue and tournement fees to ensure I will be playing when I arrive in Chicago ? Also,if I pay the venue and tournement fees will I receive an event badge so I can also play casually ? Thanks
Just scroll down, fill out the form, and click submit. If you see no form, refresh or use a different browser.
I don’t see the form.. tried two differant browsers..any suggestions…differant link ?
This is the only link. I see it on three different PCs in all three major browsers.
ok.. my employee must be blocking it out somehow so I am not seeing it.. my buddy was able to see the registration page on his smart phone…I will try from my home laptop..thanks
Hey if you signed up for a game but changed your mind is there a way we can have that fee refunded or waived somehow?
No. You can transfer to a different game but there are no refunds.
Keits is there any way to check that I am registered other than my paypal email?
Paypal email is good enough.
I am having difficulty signing up. I cannot seem to go passed the first page. Is registration closed already.
It is open. Please make sure you filled in all the required information, or try a different browser or connection.
I registered in Feb but never got any type of email notification other than the payment being taken out of my account. Was i supposed to?
Paypal receipt is your confirmation.
Hey Keits. You probably know but others might not. For those taking the Red Line from the Dan Ryan to Chinatown, its gonna be closed May 19th through October. You might want to let folks know who may be traveling from southside to take alternative routes. If you know already and let everyone know then nevermind. Here is a link to the CTA site about it.
http://www.transitchicago.com/news_initiatives/projects/redsouth/alternatives.aspx
Thanks!
Hi Keits– will real names be published anywhere? I’d prefer that my students not be able to find my placings at UFGT through google searches (lol). Thanks.
No, they will not be.
Is the mystery game tournament full? I can’t see it. Also, I have already registered, but can I sign up for bara bari ball? Thank you!
It is full. It caps at 128 players. If you want to make registration changes/additions you must email me directly.
Hey Keits, if i buy a casual only badge, can i watch all the events that go on on the stage? (top 8 and stuff.) also i dont have to pay the 60 dollars for emergency registration right?
Yes, a casual badge is $15 at the door (not $60) and you can watch stage events.
I can’t remember if I’m signed up… lol.
Is there a Mr. K registered? Should I have an email confirming my registration? Thanks.
Paypal receipt is what you’d have.
What if paypal wasnt used? I used my credit card.
Paypal still sends you a receipt.
What exactly will casual badge holders have access to at UFGT9? More to the point, I’m interested in playing DiveKick, but not in the tournament. Is that possible at this event?
My spouse and I stumbled over here coming from a different web page and thought I might check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to looking into your web page repeatedly.
Casual badge holders can do everything except play in tournaments.
This was probably answered already but how/when will we get our pool assignments? After the 19th? Thanks buddy.
After the 19th, yes. I could give you an assignment now, but it would just change after registration closes.