Canadian Pinball Championship in Etobicoke

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Written by Jason Duck

Wednesday, 14 October 2009 23:47

Wizards from across North America converge in Toronto

for the 2009 Canadian Pinball Championship

October 23 – 25^th

Toronto, ON…Pinballers from as far as British Columbia, California and Washington will converge in Toronto to vie for the title of 2009 Canadian Pinball Champion on October 23, 24 and 25, 2009 at The Playdium Store (70 Ronson Drive). Players of all skill levels are invited to compete in one of five categories: Mens, Ladies, Junior (15 and under), Masters (50+), and Varsity (college/university students). More than $10,000 in prizes and giveaways will be awarded in total, including the Grand Prize of a new NBA STERN Pinball machine (value: $5,190) and $1,000 in cash. Players can pre-register on-line at www.theplaydiumstore.com or by calling 1-888-977-4263, ext. 298. The entry fee is $25 and includes a $15 free play coupon for Playdium Mississauga.

Qualification rounds will take place on Friday, October 23 (2-8 p.m.), Saturday, October 24 (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.) and Sunday, October 25 (9 a.m.-noon). Playoff rounds get as lively as a bingo game, and start on Sunday at 1 p.m. with the final round played at 6 p.m. Gary Stern, president and owner of Stern Pinball Inc., will preside over the final round and award the winner the grand prize and title of 2009 Canadian Pinball Champion. Stern Pinball Inc. is the sole surviving pinball-machine manufacturer on the planet. The 2008 Canadian Pinball champion Eden Stamm of White Rock, BC will be in attendance and available to give some pinball tips!

In addition to the championship, fans of the popular arcade game Donkey Kong can participate in the Donkey Kong Challenge on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to

6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top 20 players; the first place winner will receive a trophy and $200 cash. The entry fee is $5 for 2 Donkey Kong games. All contestants receive a $5 free play coupon for Playdium Mississauga.

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A free Kids’ Pinball Tournament, for ages 15 and under, will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. concurrent with the 2009 Canadian Pinball Championship. Trophies and a top prize will be awarded.

More than 120 arcade games, jukeboxes, pinball machines and pool tables will be up for sale at the Arcade Auction Sale on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. at The Playdium Store (70 Ronson Drive).

For more information on the 2009 Canadian Pinball Championship visit www.theplaydiumstore.com/Tournament or call 1-888-977-4263, ext. 298.

About The Playdium Store

The Playdium Store specializes in amusement and billiard solutions for home, business and offices. Winner of Billiard Retailer Magazine’s 2008 Best Design Award, The Playdium Store is a 10,000+ square foot showroom featuring a free play zone and more than 75 game room items including pool tables, arcade games, pinball machines, and a wide selection of soccer and air hockey tables.

The Playdium Store's flagship site is located in Toronto, Ontario along the 401(exit Martin Grove) at 70 Ronson Drive, with additional distribution offices in Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Montreal and Dallas, Texas.