Grand Prix 2012 Grand Prix Schedule
Thursday, 05 January 2012 17:18 | 
Written by Matt Shields
2012 Grand Prix Schedule
Diplomacy at the WAC
January 27-29 - Seattle, Washington
Information: http://www.facebook.com/events/218950688170677/
TempleCon
February 3-5 - Providence, Rhode Island
Contact: Jim Burgess
CODCon
April 20-22 - Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Information: http://www.windycityweasels.org/codcon6
The Whipping
May 5-6 - San Francisco, California
Contact: Peter McNamara
Dixie Con
May 25-27 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Information: www.dixiecon.com
Boston Massacre
June 22-24 - Boston, Massachusetts
Contact: Alex Amann
World Boardgaming Championships
August 3-4 - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Contact: Thomas Haver
World Diplomacy Championships
August 10-12 - Chicago, Illinois
Information: http://www.windycityweasels.org/wdc
Husky Con
August 17-19 - Long Island, New York
Contact: Graham Woodring
Tempest in a Teapot
October 5-7 - Washington, DC
Information: www.ptks.org
Carnage
November 2-4 - Lake Morey, Vermont
Contact: Robert Rousse
Additional Events (Not included in GP)
Origins - May 31- June 2 (Columbus)
GenCon - August 16-19 (Indianapolis)
Buckeye Game Fest - September 21-22 (Columbus)
A few changes from 2011:
We are optimistic about the return of the World Boardgaming Championships to the Grand Prix. This event was a staple of the Diplomacy circuit for many many years, but has not held Diplomacy the last few. There is some hope that Diplomacy will again be held at WBC this summer, and if it is the event will be included in the Grand Prix. Otherwise the schedule is similar to 2011. Although final dates have not been announced for HuskyCon or for the San Francisco tournament, it appears that both events will be held.
There have been a few minor changes to the rules, which can be found here. The most significant is simply the provision that once an event it put on the schedule, it's qualification for the GP will not be contingent on the number of players that attend.
Once again this year, each player's cumulative score will be limited to his or her best four events. Players must compete in at least two events to be eligible to win the Grand Prix.
Good luck, and I look forward to seeing you at an event this year!
Matt Shields
2012 NADF Grand Prix Administrator
