newry hosts - 4

23/01/16
The Northern Ireland Bi-Monthly returns!

**FEES**
Venue Entry: £5
Melee Singles Entry: £5
Project M Singles Entry: £5
Smash 4 Singles Entry: £5

**VENUE**
Bellini’s, Merchants Quay, Newry, Down BT35 6AH.
The venue is right across the road from Newry's Bus Depot so you can't miss it. The tournament will be taking place in a function room on the first floor.

**SCHEDULE**
Registration will take place on the day between 12:00PM and 1:00PM. Friendlies can take place between this time but must be stopped for tournament. Any free setups can be played on during tournament. Brackets for Melee and PM will begin at 1:00PM, with a 1:30PM late start. The Smash 4 bracket will begin at 4:00PM. All games are to finish at 7:30PM and the venue to be emptied by 8:00PM.

**TRAVEL**
By Bus:
If you are travelling from either Dublin or Belfast to Newry, take the X1 bus which stops in Newry as a midway pick up/drop off point between the two cities. Please make sure you are aware of your own bus times before making the trip. Check Translink and Bus Éirean closer to the date to confirm your times.

By Train:
You can travel to Newry by train from Connolly Station in Dublin and from Belfast Central Station. You then take the free service bus from Newry’s train station to the bus depot. The service bus operates only at certain times! Please check this or arrange a taxi to take you to the venue. Check http://www.translink.co.uk/NIrailways and http://www.irishrail.ie/ closer to the time.

If you are driving or getting to Newry by other means, there is paid car parking located near the venue beside the bus station and there is also a car park near the venue on Monaghan Street in Newry.

**ACCOMMODATION**
For those who plan on travelling from the mainland or elsewhere, there are a few options. Housing may be available to so please ask before booking.

Canal Court Hotel: http://www.canalcourthotel.com/
Mourne Country Hotel: http://mournecountryhotel.co.uk/
Whistledown Hotel: http://www.thewhistledownhotel.com/
Balmoral Hotel: http://www.balmoralwarrenpoint.co.uk/

All hotels listed are close to the £100 range with the Balmoral being the cheapest option in around £85 for a double. There are also plenty of B&Bs close to Newry. If you plan on staying in either the Whistledown or Balmoral, please note that you will need to take the number 39 bus from Newry to Warrenpoint and vice versa. Message Guard Breaker if you have any questions about accommodation.

**RULES**

Team Attack: ON (Doubles Only)
No items
Dave’s Stupid Rule outside of Best of 5 sets
Best of 3 sets until Winner’s, Loser’s and Grand Finals
After a timeout, lowest percentage wins - if they are tied, a 1 stock 3 minute game is played.

**MELEE**

4 Stock
8 minutes
1-2-1 stage striking
1 stage ban

Starters:
Battlefield
Yoshi’s Story
Dreamland 64
Final Destination
Fountain of Dreams

Counterpicks:
Pokemon Stadium

**PROJECT M**

4 Stock
8 minutes
1-2-1 stage striking
2 stage bans

Starters:
Green Hill Zone
Smashville
Battlefield
Pokemon Stadium 2
Delfino's Secret

Counterpicks:
Warioware
Fountain of Dreams
Final Destination
Dreamland 64

**SMASH 4**

2 stock
6 minutes
No customs
1-2-1 stage striking
2 stage bans for winners

Starters:
Battlefield
Final Destination
Smashville
Town and City
Dreamland 64

Counterpicks:
Lylat Cruise
Duck Hunt
Omega Stages*
*If FD is banned, Omegas are too.

Allowed controllers: Wii U Pro Controller, Wiimote, Wiimote+Nunchuck, 3DS and Gamecube Controller. Please desync your wireless controllers by turning them off or removing the batteries! This can interfere with tournament sets!

All rules will be finalised closer to the tournament date.