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Pokémon North America International Championships 2024 FAQ
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Q: Where am I able to find more information about the 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC)?

 

A: More information about the 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships, including registration links, can be found by following the link below. https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2024/north-america/about


Q: I noticed an error in my RK9.gg event confirmation, who do I contact to fix this?

 

A: If your registration contains an error, file a support ticket immediately at support.rk9.gg to request a correction. Include your full name, Player ID, email address, tournament name (including the game), and a full description of the error (including the incorrect and the correct information). You do not need to create an account to submit a ticket.

 

Please note RK9 Labs support hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm CDT (13:30-23:30 UTC) Monday through Friday. We typically respond to support tickets within 1-2 business days (Monday through Friday).


Q: I noticed an error in my North America International Championship portal event registration, who do I contact to fix this?

 

A: If your North America International Championship portal event registration contains an error, you will need to file a support ticket at support.pokemon.com to request a correction. RK9 cannot help with corrections to your NAIC event registration.


Q: Does my email address on my RK9 account need to match my email addresses on the North America International Championship event portal or my Pokémon Trainer Club?

 

A: No, the email address on your RK9 account does NOT need to match ANY other email on any other account.


Q: When trying to register for the 2024 North America International Championship using RK9.gg, I received an error message saying “We are unable to find an eligible registration for you.” What should I do?

 

A: All competitors must complete the first step of their registration on the North America International Championship event portal at reg.naic2024.pokemon.com/flow/pokemon/2024naic/NAICgenreg.


Once registered on the North America International Championship event portal, competitors will be able complete their tournament registration on RK9.gg. Please note that you will only be allowed to register for the same game, and division (if applicable), that you have registered for on the North America International Championship event portal.

 

If you’ve completed your profile on the North America International Championship event portal, please make sure to double check that the information entered into your event portal account matches your RK9.gg account profile. Please note that email addresses do not need to match.

If there is an error with your RK9.gg account profile and you are unable to make the necessary changes, please contact RK9 Labs Customer Support at support.rk9.gg.

 

If there is an error with your 2024 North America International Championship event portal profile and you are unable to make the necessary changes, please contact Pokémon Customer Support at support.pokemon.com.


Q: I registered on the North America International Championship event portal, but I don't see my registration in my RK9 Player Dashboard.

 

A: All players must complete tournament registration on RK9.gg. Your registration from the NAIC event portal is not automatically added to your RK9 Player Dashboard.

  1. Go to the RK9 NAIC event landing page at https://rk9.gg/event/pokemon-naic-2024
  2. Select Details and Registration under the appropriate tournament
  3. Click Go to registration
  4. Proceed from there

Once you finish your RK9 tournament registration, you will see the tournament in your RK9 Player Dashboard.


Q: When does event registration close?

 

A: Registration for players will close on May 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm CDT / 9:59 pm PDT


Q: When does deck/team list submission open for competitors?

 

A: Deck/team list submission will open at 10:00 am CDT / 3:00 pm UTC on Monday, June 3, 2024. You can also view this important information from your Player Tournament Dashboard. To access the Player Tournament Dashboard on RK9.gg, go to the Player Dashboard, and click on the tournament name to go to the Player Tournament Dashboard.


Q: When does deck/team list submission close for competitors?

 

A: Deck/team list submission will close at 8:00 am CDT / 1:00 pm UTC on the first day of play for competitors. You can also view this important information from your Player Tournament Dashboard. To access the Player Tournament Dashboard on RK9.gg, go to the Player Dashboard, and click on the tournament name to go to the Player Tournament Dashboard.


Q: Where can I purchase spectator passes?

 

A: The registration link for spectators can be found at the official 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) website at: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2024/north-america/about


Q: How do I make spectator or parent/guardian changes to my registration?

 

A: Any changes regarding your spectator pass or changes to the parent/guardian information must be directed to Pokémon Customer Support at support.pokemon.com.


Q: If I have questions about spectator badges, who do I ask?

 

A: All spectator related questions should be directed to Pokémon Customer Support. To contact support, go to support.pokemon.com. Please note RK9 Labs cannot help with inquiries regarding spectator orders.


Q: When are players and spectators able to pick up their event badges?

 

A: Badges for this event can be picked up on-site at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in the Hall H-J Lobby (enter via Hall I-1) or at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) at the Info Desk on Level 1, between doors 3 and 4. All attendees are highly encouraged to pick up their badges on Wednesday June 5, or Thursday June 6. All badge pickup requirements are found in your North America International Championship event portal confirmation.

 

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Badge Pickup Times
    • Wednesday, June 5, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm CDT
    • Thursday, June 6, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm CDT
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Badge Pickup Times
    • Thursday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm CDT
    • Friday, June 7, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm CDT
    • Saturday, June 8, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm CDT
    • Sunday, June 9, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CDT

Q: If I am participating in the main event and can no longer participate, am I able to receive a refund?

 

A: If you registered for the main event as a player, per the registration confirmation and the Tournament Details Page for the event on RK9.gg, registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable. If you are looking for an exception, you will need to contact the event organizer. Their information can be found in your confirmation email/page.

 

You can view your confirmation in your Player Tournament Dashboard on RK9.gg. Go to the Player Dashboard, and click on the tournament name to go to the Player Tournament Dashboard. Under Tournament Milestones – Registration, click My confirmation. That will display your full confirmation.


Q: If I am a spectator and can no longer attend, am I able to receive a refund?

 

A: If you registered as a spectator for the Pokémon North America International Championships 2024, you will need to contact Pokémon Customer Support to submit your request. To contact support, go to support.pokemon.com. Please note RK9 Labs cannot help with inquiries regarding spectator orders.


Q: Can I transfer my registration to another player?

 

A: Per online registration details on RK9.gg, registration is non-refundable and non-transferable either to another person or account.


Q: Will I receive anything for my purchase through the mail or in advance of the event?

 

A: You will not receive any physical items before the event takes place. You will, however, receive email confirmation that your registration for this event was successful. For information regarding badge pickup requirements, please see your North America International Championship event portal confirmation.


Q: Why do I need my birth date to register?

 

A: Your birth date is required to make sure you play in the correct age division for the event you are attempting to register for. Without the ability to confirm your birth date, you cannot register online for any event.


Q: When will registration open for players and spectators?

 

A: April 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm CDT / 5:00 pm PDT. Registration will occur in two waves.

  • Wave 1:  April 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm CDT / 5:00 pm PDT
  • Wave 2:  April 26, 2024 at 9:00 am CDT / 7:00 am PDT

Q: I have more questions regarding the 2024 North America International Championship, who do I need to contact?

 

A: For all event related questions such as schedule, side events, refunds, etc., please reach out to the event organizer. Their contact information can be found in your confirmation, or on the event website.

 

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