After a weekend of head-to-head Pokémon video game battles, Hayden McTavis of Kenmore earned the esteemed title of Pokémon Spring Regional Champion at the 2013 Pokémon Spring Regional Championships.

Held in Vancouver, B.C. on April 13-14, McTravis is among only five Senior Division Spring Regional video game Champions from throughout North America to earn a travel award to compete at the 2013 Pokémon U.S. National Championships this summer. McTravis will compete for an invitation to the 2013 Pokémon World Championships held next August in Vancouver, B.C. where they will battle for the ultimate title of Pokémon World Champion.

“Congratulations to all of the Pokémon Spring Regional Champions and a special thank you to the thousands of family, friends and Pokémon fans who attended the five events throughout North America,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “The Spring Regionals brought some awesome competition and we’re excited for even more competitive fun at the upcoming Pokémon U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.”

Players of all ages and skills are encouraged to participate in Play! Pokémon events. For more information on future tournaments including dates, locations, prizes, and tournament rules and regulations, visit www.pokemon.com/play.