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Teens bid for championship of rock, paper, sissors
Canadian Press
Oct. 21, 2005
TORONTO - There's a new twist to this year's Rock Paper Scissors World Championships in Toronto - one that takes the game back to its playground roots.
For the first time, organizers are allowing Rock Paper Scissors enthusiasts under the age of 19 to compete for prizes totalling $10,000.
"We actually have a team from Norway, (they) are between the ages of 14 and 18, and they are going to be competing," tournament organizer Graham Walker said in an interview ahead of the Saturday evening event.
The addition of younger players should add an interesting dynamic to an event in which players rely heavily on their trash-talking strategies to psyche out their opponents.
"You'd have to be a real serious competitor if you're going to start trash-talking a 14-year-old," said Walker, who co-authored The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide.
"And you know what ... that's one of the most brilliant strategies I've seen. We'll hope there's no tears."
The fourth annual event, taking place at the downtown Steam Whistle brewery, is expected to feature 500 competitors from countries including the United States, Australia and the Cayman Islands. That's 100 fewer than last year.
"We actually reduced the amount of competitors this year because we're trying to raise the quality of play, make sure that we get people there that really are RPS enthusiasts," said Walker.
This year's event also features the new addition of a "street RPS competition," which allows losers to continue playing as the main event goes on. The winner of the street competition will get a $1,000 prize, explained Walker, adding it's a good way to occupy the time of those who get ousted quickly in the big competition.
"We have people coming from as far away as Australia and they could literally be out in four throws if they lose their first match."
Teens bid for championship of rock, paper, sissors
Canadian Press
Oct. 21, 2005
TORONTO - There's a new twist to this year's Rock Paper Scissors World Championships in Toronto - one that takes the game back to its playground roots.
For the first time, organizers are allowing Rock Paper Scissors enthusiasts under the age of 19 to compete for prizes totalling $10,000.
"We actually have a team from Norway, (they) are between the ages of 14 and 18, and they are going to be competing," tournament organizer Graham Walker said in an interview ahead of the Saturday evening event.
The addition of younger players should add an interesting dynamic to an event in which players rely heavily on their trash-talking strategies to psyche out their opponents.
"You'd have to be a real serious competitor if you're going to start trash-talking a 14-year-old," said Walker, who co-authored The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide.
"And you know what ... that's one of the most brilliant strategies I've seen. We'll hope there's no tears."
The fourth annual event, taking place at the downtown Steam Whistle brewery, is expected to feature 500 competitors from countries including the United States, Australia and the Cayman Islands. That's 100 fewer than last year.
"We actually reduced the amount of competitors this year because we're trying to raise the quality of play, make sure that we get people there that really are RPS enthusiasts," said Walker.
This year's event also features the new addition of a "street RPS competition," which allows losers to continue playing as the main event goes on. The winner of the street competition will get a $1,000 prize, explained Walker, adding it's a good way to occupy the time of those who get ousted quickly in the big competition.
"We have people coming from as far away as Australia and they could literally be out in four throws if they lose their first match."

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