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UK NATIONAL MASTERS AND IRON GAUNTLET QUALIFIER THIS JUNE AT THE NWGC

We are pleased to announce that this year the UK National Masters, as well as Europe’s first Iron Gauntlet Qualifier will be held in

Stockport on June 29th and 30th.

The UK National Masters is scheduled to be a 128 player event, while the Iron Gauntlet Qualifier is scheduled as a 64 player event.



The host site for this event is the:

North West Gaming Centre

1st Floor, Hallam Business Centre

Hallam Street

Stockport SK2 6PT U.K.



The NWGC was selected for this event as it is designed as a purpose-built tournament facility that is easily accessible via air, train and road. It has been a popular tournament destination for local and regional tournaments. Along with the scores of gaming tables (and chairs) the centre also has a snack bar on-site and is serviced by nearby hotels and restaurants.



The cost for either of these two tournaments is £30.



Included in the cost of entry will be the tournament and a buffet style lunch provided on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the most generous prize and swag pool we’ve ever offered.



Tickets can be purchased at the following:

National Masters: http://www.rankingshq.com/tournaments/t ... entId=4088

Iron Gauntlet: http://www.rankingshq.com/tournaments/t ... entId=4089



Rules for the Privateer Press Masters events can be found here:

http://privateerpress.com/organized-play/masters

Rules for Iron Gauntlet are to be confirmed but follow the Masters rules and scenarios but with two 50 point lists with specialists that may be taken from two different factions, hardcore painting required.

We hope to see you there!



TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR THE UK NATIONAL MASTERS 2013

The NWGC (NorthWest Gaming Centre) is located at:

Hallam Business Centre

Hallam Street

Stockport, SK2 6PT

The NWGC is located 8 miles S.E. of Central Manchester and can be reached by air, train or road. The Manchester Airport is less 8.5 miles away and is an easy 14 minute taxi (approximate cost £15). Transportation from the airport to the NWGC can also be via train. It will cost less, but take additional time, as you will travel from the airport to Manchester Piccadilly Station and then change-over to take the train to Stockport or the Davenport Station.

There are many main Motorways that give access to the NWGC, and are highlighted by the M6, M56, M60 and the M67.

Most visitors will be arriving by train, into the Stockport Train Station, which is a couple miles from the NWGC. The trains that service this station cover the entire U.K. From London to Stockport, trains depart London Euston and arrive into Stockport in 2 hours. Trains depart all day via different routes, with no changes, 2 or 3 trains per hour. Trains leaving from Manchester to Stockport will then stop at the next station which is davenport Station. This station is just a couple minutes walk to the NWGC.

Trains from Manchester to Stockport, arrive into Stockport in approximately 10 minutes. Trains depart all day, 4 trains per hour.

We recommend two hotels for your visit to the NWGC, but there are many more that offer different deals:

Britannia Stockport Hotel

Dialstone Lane, Offerton

Stockport, SK2 6AG

Tel: 0871 474 2755

http://www.britanniastockporthotel.co.uk/

The Britannia is less than 1 mile from the NWGC and is a 2-3 minute taxi journey (approx..-£3). They are offering a £30 per night rate, including breakfast for a twin room if you quote “games” when reserving.

Premier Inn Stockport South

73 Buxton Road

Heaviley, Stockport, Cheshire SK2 6NB

0871 527 9042

http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/STOB ... port-south

The Premier Inn is a short walk or an even shorter taxi ride to the NWGC.