Since making its triumphant return in Y8 after a 1,000-year hiatus, the Altador Cup has become a cornerstone of Neopian sporting culture. The tournament is held each year at the famed Colosseum in Altador, where teams take the field to play Altador's traditional game, Yooyuball. Each Altador Cup commences with a sign-up period and practice session, in which participants can choose a team and brush up on their skills. This year, team sign-ups and practice begin on July 16th. The team sign-ups will last until end of day July 30th. This session is then followed by a two round tournament schedule that runs until August 31st. The schedule consists of 2 game rounds with four practice days included. In this year's tournament, 19 teams hailing from the lands of Neopia will once again gather in Altador to compete in Yooyuball, along with three side games, Make Some Noise, Slushie Slinger, and Shootout Showdown.
The celebrated centrepiece of the Altador Cup is Yooyuball, which has been played in Altador for centuries. In Yooyuball, the object is to throw the ball into the opposing team's goal. Slings are used to carry and throw the ball, which is a curled-up Petpet called a Yooyu. Yooyus are native to Altador, and the strongest Yooyus are rigorously trained to participate in this prestigious tournament. Seven different types of Yooyu are used in the game, each of which has its own special attributes. Players never know which type of Yooyu will appear during the match, giving Yooyuball an element of unpredictability. Teams must be able to adjust their strategy and play depending on the type of Yooyu currently being used if they hope to be competitive in the Altador Cup.
To learn more about the history of the modern Altador Cup, please read the Neopedia entry.
The three highly respected Altadorians who make up the Altador Cup Rules Committee have been entrusted with the duty of ensuring that the rules of Yooyuball are being followed properly. Though their decisions have occasionally been unpopular, everyone can agree that the Rules Committee's dedication to their task makes the Altador Cup more fun and fairer for all those who participate. It is due to their hard work that the Altador Cup runs smoothly year after year and remains Neopia's most celebrated sporting event.
The Altador Cup Staff Tournament is back with a brand-new format! Now you get to choose your very own all-star team of Neopets staff members and then reap the rewards of their hard work! Each Neopets staffer will spend 30 minutes each week playing games and getting "wins," which will be calculated in points from the various Altador Cup games. Choose wisely and maximise your points! The better your staffers players do, the more Neopoints you'll earn and the more credits you'll win to redeem in the special Staff Tournament Prize Shop!
The Altador Cup Staff Tournament will begin on July 31th and end on August 23rd. Results will be announced each Friday.
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