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2021 NA Apprentice

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DoctorFoxer
Profile Joined August 2012
United States165 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-01-07 18:40:05
January 07 2021 17:35 GMT
#1
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We're excited to kick off the NA Apprentice's 2021 season, now better than ever!

Here are some of the changes we're making starting this year:
  • Prize pool of each season increased to $400. Previous regular season prize pools were in the $200-$300 range.
  • New eligibility requirement (found below).
  • Code S and Code A divisions are being introduced. Up & Down matches will serve as the bridge between the two divisions.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an NA citizen/resident (USA & Canada)
  • Cannot have reached top 6 of a 2020 DH NA event

Liquipedia: https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/The_NA_Apprentice/2021/Season_1

The NA Apprentice has a new format starting in 2021, be sure to check out an overview below:
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Code S

Code S is the premier division of the NA Apprentice, featuring 16 players. Code S begins with a group stage, where the top 2 players of each group advance to the playoffs and secure their Code S spots next season. The bottom 2 players of each group, however, are dropped to the Up & Down, where they must fight for their Code S spot.

6 players have already been invited to Code S:
  • [image loading](Wiki)Asuna
  • [image loading](Wiki)PattyMac
  • [image loading](Wiki)PiLiPiLi
  • [image loading](Wiki)Dolan
  • [image loading](Wiki)Vindicta
  • [image loading](Wiki)JonSnow

The remaining 10 Code S spots are up for grabs in the qualifiers.

Code A

Also consisting of 16 players, Code A is the secondary division of the NA Apprentice. It consists of a single group stage, where the top 2 players of each group will advance to the Up & Down. There, they will face off against a Code S player for the chance to steal their Code S spot. The bottom finishers of Code A will get eliminated from the NA Apprentice, meaning they will have to requalify next season.

Up & Down

The Up & Down consists of 8 Bo5 matches, featuring a Code S player vs a Code A player. The winner of each match advances to Code S while the loser is relegated to Code A.

As this is the first season of the year, there won't be an Up & Down. Up & Down matches will make their debut in Season 2. After this season, the only way to qualify for Code S will be via the Up & Down.

How to qualify

There are a total of 3 qualifiers. The top 6 of Code S Qualifier #1 and top 4 of Code S Qualifier #2 will advance to Code S. The next 8 of Code S Qualifier #2 and top 8 of Code A Qualifier will advance to Code A.

You can sign up for the qualifiers here:
  • Code S Qualifier #1 - Friday, Jan 15 @ 8 PM EST
  • Code S Qualifier #2 - Saturday, Jan 16 @ 8 PM EST
  • Code A Qualifier - Sunday, Jan 17 @ 8 PM EST

Thanks to Archangel Gaming's sponsorship, Code S Qualifier #1 will feature a $50 prize pool (plus Matcherino coupon contributions). Be sure to follow them on Twitter to keep up with everything they do!

Matcherino

You can support the NA Apprentice by using the following Matcherino coupon codes to add $0.5 to each event for free!
  • https://matcherino.com/tournaments/40520/overview, Code: 2021Apprentice1
  • https://matcherino.com/tournaments/40521/overview, Code: 2021Apprentice2

Social Media & Support

To keep up with the latest NA Apprentice updates, be sure to follow us on the following:
  • Discord: https://discord.gg/JakSZZv
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/NA_Apprentice

If you'd like to support the tournament, you can do so on Patreon where $5 supporters will receive replay packs of the event: https://www.patreon.com/NA_Apprentice
When behind, Dark Shrine.
DoctorFoxer
Profile Joined August 2012
United States165 Posts
January 15 2021 16:36 GMT
#2
Thanks to a generous donation from feardragon, the prize pool for this season has been increased to $600! Currently working on the new distribution, but there will be payouts for all 16 Code S players.

Meanwhile, the 1st qualifier kicks off tonight at 8 PM EST, so be sure to sign up if you want to play!

https://na-apprentice.challonge.com/2021Season1Qual1
When behind, Dark Shrine.
DoctorFoxer
Profile Joined August 2012
United States165 Posts
January 19 2021 01:11 GMT
#3
Code S groups have been announced: https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/The_NA_Apprentice/2021/Season_1



Code A groups are here: https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/The_NA_Apprentice/2021/Season_1/Code_A

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When behind, Dark Shrine.
DoctorFoxer
Profile Joined August 2012
United States165 Posts
January 21 2021 21:51 GMT
#4
Code S Group Stage stream schedule has been revealed

When behind, Dark Shrine.
DoctorFoxer
Profile Joined August 2012
United States165 Posts
January 26 2021 17:30 GMT
#5
Code A coverage begins tomorrow with some Group C action!

When behind, Dark Shrine.
DoctorFoxer
Profile Joined August 2012
United States165 Posts
February 01 2021 18:49 GMT
#6
It's already the final week of this first Code S season! There are still plenty of great matches coming up so we hope you tune in throughout the week!

When behind, Dark Shrine.
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