Welcome to NATCON 2018 |
Hamilton (NZ) Immortals will be hosting NatCon in 2018, we look forward to seeing you there!
Event Dates and Times
NatCon will be held over Easter Weekend, Saturday 31st March, Sunday 1st April, and Monday 2nd April
(Sat 9.00am - 6.00pm, Sun 9.00am - 6.00pm, Mon 9.00am - 4.00pm)
Venue and Important Information
Hamilton Cosmopolitan "Cossie" Club (http://cossie.org.nz)
32 Claudelands Road, Hamilton
Facilities
There is an onsite restaurant and bar. The onsite restaurant and bar will be open from approximately 11am.
The restaurant is open for lunch from 12.00pm to 2.00pm, and dinner facilities open from 5.00pm.
Dress Code
No singlets, jandals, or hats worn backwards. Tidy casual is fine.
Food and Drink
As this is a private venue with its own bar, liquor licence and restaurant facilities, please do not bring food or drink into the venue. Water is supplied free of charge. The Cossie Club reserves the right to ask you to eat or drink outside the venue if you bring in outside food or drink.
Commercial Tables
There will be bring and buy tables.
However if you are wanting to set up a table full of items for sale, then there will be a charge of $10 per table per day.
Parking
There is plenty of parking located at the venue.
Smoking
Smoking is allowed, but please use the designated smoking areas.
Entry to the Venue
All visitors will need to sign in on entry to the club as it is a private venue.
Visitors to the event are welcome, but will also need to sign in on entry.
Regulars of the club may be there at times so please be friendly.
All entrants will receive a name tag and a goody bag.
Event Competitions
Below is a list of the game systems we will be holding events for at NatCon 2018. If your game system is not listed below, you are welcome to hold a demo game for your preferred game system (see Demo Games under Event Costs). If you have already registered and your game system is no longer available, you may opt to enter another competition, or a refund can be made. This will be handled after 16th March. Army lists are to be sent to the appropriate umpire.
Game System |
Umpire |
Contact Address |
Fantasy 9th Age |
Ethan Phillips |
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Napoleonics (FOG) |
Philip Abela |
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Age of Sigmar |
Tim Lind |
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FoW |
Matt Berkers |
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Warmachine |
Casey Hills |
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Lord of the Rings |
Josiah Abbott |
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Warhammer 40K |
Haydn Korach |
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X-Wing |
Nathan Willcock |
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Bolt Action |
Alistair Mundell |
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Malifaux |
Andrew Beeching |
Minimum Numbers to Run an Event
For an event with 3 or 4 rounds, four entrants are required. For an event with 5+ rounds, 6 entrants are required. If this number of entrants is received by 16th March 2018 then this genre will be offered at the event. If numbers are not met, then the event will run as a demo event (no prizes), and the registrar will contact entrants to advise them of the decision and offer them the chance to change genres, or participate in the demo event.
Prizegiving
Prizes will be distributed by umpires at the conclusion of their individual events.
Registration and Event Costs
One day event - $25
Two day event - $40
Three day event - $60
Entries close the Friday 16 March 2018
Entries after this time are accepted at umpires discretion and unless filling a bye will cost an additional $10 per day ($10 for a one day, $20 for two, $30 for three)
DEMO GAMES
The cost will not be the same as registration for the convention, it will be based on $10 per 6 x 4 table per day.
There are no prizes with demo events. Demo games will need to be arranged, and paid for beforehand.
If you would like to arrange a demo game, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
HOW TO REGISTER
Please use one of the registration forms below to complete your registration for NatCon 2018.
Both forms are identical, just provided in different formats for your convenience.
Both forms are identical, just provided in different formats for your convenience.
Microsoft Word Document
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PDF Document
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Entry forms and money are to be sent to our registrar, Dory Fisher ([email protected]).
Payment will be through cash, cheque, or preferably to the nominated internet banking account below:
Westpac, Hamilton Immortals, 03-1561-0029895-02.
Please provide your name and the competition you are entering.
Payment will be through cash, cheque, or preferably to the nominated internet banking account below:
Westpac, Hamilton Immortals, 03-1561-0029895-02.
Please provide your name and the competition you are entering.
Timeline
Date |
Description |
30 November 2017 |
Deadline for umpire player packs to be sent in by and placed on website |
1 December 2017 |
Registration opens |
16 March 2018 |
Final determination of events that will run and number of plaques in each competition. Entries accepted at organiser's discretion unless being a bye. Extra cost of $10 per day unless being a bye. |
30 March 2018 |
Friday - Table setup at 10am. |
31 March 2018 |
Saturday - Setup starts at 8:30am, games must be completed by 6pm. |
1 April 2018 |
Doors will open to all at 9am until 6pm. Vote to allocate 2020 NatCon Venue at 9:15am. |
2 April 2018 |
Doors will open from 9am until 4pm. Packup from 4pm. |
Player Packs
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Updated 31 January 2018
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Game System: The Ninth Age
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Updated 31 January 2018
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Game System: X-Wing
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Updated 31 January 2018
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Game System: Warmachine
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Updated 31 January 2018
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Game System: Warhammer 40K
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Updated 02 March 2018
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Game System: Napoleonics
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Updated 31 January 2018
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Game System: Flames of War
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Updated 31 January 2018
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Game System: Bolt Action
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Updated 10 February 2018
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Game System: Age of Sigmar
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Added 31 January 2018
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Game System: Lord of the Rings
Event: NatCon 2018 |
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Added 5 March 2018
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Game System: Malifaux
Event: NatCon 2018 |
NATCON SPONSORS
We have secured some awesome sponsorship from:
Mightyape
Mighty Ape are one of our awesome sponsors for NatCon! Please help us support them by checking out their listings. Mighty Ape will have discount vouchers for all attendees. Gaming DNA
We have awesome sponsorship from Gaming DNA! Facebook: GamingDnaNZ Phone: (07) 838 9012 Email: [email protected] |
Game Centre
A massive thank you to Game Centre for sponsoring NatCon 2018! Facebook: GameCentreInfo Phone: (07) 838 1141 E-mail: [email protected] Gateway Cyber Cafe We have awesome sponsorship from Gateway Cyber Cafe! Facebook: The-Gateway-Cyber-Cage-Ltd Phone: (07) 571 1112 |
Mark One
We have awesome sponsorship from Mark One! Facebook: Mark1Comics Phone: (07) 839 3728 Email: [email protected] |