Australian Rock Paper Scissors Championships

Want to HOST or ENTER the 2009 Australian RPS Champs?

Play in the 5^th Annual 2009 ‘Australian Rock Paper Scissors Championships’ (ARPSC) is coming to a close with only the 2009 Australian Qualifying Round remaining.

AUSTRALIAN Qualifying Round & Australian Open Grand Final. Sat 01/8/2009. GOLD COAST. ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Tavern’. PH: 07 5571 0566.

Australian Qualifying Round: Player (18 years+ & AUST citizen) registration onsite at venue from 6.00pm - play begins at 7.00pm. Competition and venue entry is free. Limited entries available - first in best dressed. Top placegetters from qualifying round join State/Territory/NZ champions in the Main Event / Australian Open Grand Final (9.30pm approx) to decide the overall champion for 2009.

Please see 2009 State/Territory Champs Player Profiles below.

The Australian Qualifying Round & Australian Open Grand Final will be staged on Saturday 1^st of August 2009 at ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Tavern’, Gold Coast, Queensland.

Along with the wealth of fame & admiration from RPS peers that comes from taking the prestigious title, some great prizes are up for grabs as well including trips to the National Final for State/Territory Champs, &, the major prize of an overseas Trip for one to Toronto, Canada for the Champion to attend and compete in the 8^th annual 2009 World RPS Championships & vie for the title & the CA$H prize pool.

ARPSC competition entry is free & registration will be accepted on the day/night of competition. Players are encouraged to enter a team, themed if desired, or just fly solo.

2008 Victorian & National Champ Lisa Rose aka Random Rosey, a 28 year old right hander from Noble Park, put her best hand forward at the 2008 World Champs but unfortunately didn’t manage to make it to the finals arena.

The 2008 RPS World Champs attracted approximately one thousand competitors & spectators. Monica Martinez of Toronto, Canada took out the 2008 World Rock Paper Scissors Championships title.

An internationally renowned sport, the history of Rock Paper Scissors (RPS) is extremely rich. RPS is also know as; Jenken or Jan Ken Pon (Japan), Roshambo (Southwestern U.S.), Shnik Shnak Shnuk (Germany), Ching Chong Chow (South Africa), Farggling (U.S.) & Scissors Paper Stone (United Kingdom).

RPS is a decision making game of wits, speed, dexterity and strategy between players who are unable to reach a decision using other means. The result of a match is considered a binding agreement between the players. In the case of professional or tournament play the decision is replaced by honour points toward a championship title.

ARPSC competition rules are governed, maintained and approved by the World RPS Society (WRPSS) under the guidance and authority of the World RPS Steering Committee.

Thank you for your time.

Kool Hanz Luke. ARPSC Coordinator. MOB#0417 706537

2009 ARPSC State/Territory Champs PLAYER PROFILES:

2009 NORTHERN TERRITORY (NT) Champ: Kele Degei aka Akon. Stats to come...

2009 QUEENSLAND (QLD) Champ Anthony Bate aka 'The Mechanic' (pic left).

Age: 22. Occupation: Hospitality & Motor Sport Technician.

Preferred playing hand: Right.

RPS Style: Random.

2009 NEW SOUTH WALES (NSW) Champ is Maurice Cao aka 'Morris Minor'. (pictured far left along with Referee Jules, MC Holmes & 2nd placegetter Emma). Player Profile to come...