The Jazzy Circuit is a grassroots tournament series for one of the most beloved fighting games of all time: Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.

Jazzy was born in 2018 when a group of independent organizers came up with a plan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the game. Taking a cue from past effort such as the Tournament of Legends for Super Turbo and the Curleh Circuit for Marvel vs. Capcom, a series of 3rd Strike tournaments were held all across the United States, culminating in the first-ever Jazzy Finale in New York City.

Now in its fifth season, the Jazzy Circuit continues to dedicate itself to working with the Fighting Game Community on keeping the legacy of 3rd Strike alive so that we may continue to deepen our understanding of video gaming and its history of bringing people together!

FAQ

What is the Jazzy Circuit?

The Jazzy Circuit is a grassroots tournament series for Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.

What is the point of the Jazzy Circuit?

To get more people to play 3s.

How does the Jazzy Circuit do that?

In order to grow and sustain the 3rd Strike scene, the Jazzy Circuit exists to incentivize people to take part in more 3s events.

What is the incentive to join the Jazzy Circuit?

Aside from learning a really good game and meeting some really good people, everyone who competes in Jazzy Circuit sanctioned 3s events has a chance to qualify for the 16-person Jazzy Finale at the end of every season.

How does a player qualify for the Jazzy Finale?

There are three ways to qualify for the Jazzy Finale. One way is to win one of five Auto-Qualifier tournaments scheduled throughout the season. The winner of an Auto-Qualifier automatically earns a spot in the Jazzy Finale. In the event that a player who has already qualified should win another qualifier, that spot will go to 2nd place and so on. Winners receive complimentary airfare to the Jazzy Finale (restrictions apply).

Five more spots in the Jazzy Finale will be awarded to the players who earn the most points without having won an Auto-Qualifier.

Finally, a Last Chance Qualifier will take place at the Jazzy Circuit Finale to determine who will fill the remaining six spots in the 16-person Jazzy Finale.

How do players earn points in the Jazzy Circuit?

Players can earn points by competing in 3s events officially sanctioned by the Jazzy Circuit. Such events are called "Jazzy Ranking Events." At a Jazzy Ranking Event, the Top 8 finishers earn points. The number of points depends on 1) a player's performance and 2) the platform.

How do I compete in a Jazzy Ranking Event?

The Jazzy Circuit is an open tournament series which means any independent organizer can run a Jazzy Ranking Event so long as they meet certain requirements. For a schedule of current Jazzy Ranking Events, visit our homepage at jazzycircuit.com. For a complete list of requirements for running a Jazzy Ranking Event, go to https://tinyurl.com/jazzycircuit-guide.

My local scene runs 3s events but I don't think they're sanctioned. What should I do?

If you're a competitor, the best thing to do is to contact your local tournament organizers and tell them about the Jazzy Circuit!

There is no 3s scene where I live. Can the Jazzy Circuit help me build one?

Short answer: Yes!

Long answer: The Jazzy Circuit offers instructional support to anyone interested in running Jazzy Ranking Events in their own communities. The level of support provided will vary depending on your knowledge of running events. However, most of the support we offer usually comes in the form of promotion and general advice on how to run a successful 3s event. In the meantime, feel free to contact us through any of our social media outlets with any questions or concerns you might have regarding your attempts to start a 3S scene. Help us help you!

Isn't 3s considered a poverty or game? How do you afford all of this?

The Jazzy Circuit Tournament Series is run by Jazzy Circuit Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to further the appreciation of video game culture through cooperation and competition.

Founded by a group of 3s players from around the country, the Jazzy Circuit engages in various fundraising activities to help cover the costs of operating the tournament series. Jazzy also relies on the hard work, dedication, and generosity of other players in the 3S scene who are willing to volunteer their time and resources to keep the game alive.

I have a question or concern that isn't covered by this FAQ. What should I do?

Message us on Twitter (@TheJazzyCircuit), Discord (thejazzycircuit), and Instagram (@jazzy_circuit). You can also email us at jazzycircuit@jazzycircuit.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon, and remember, play 3s! It's a good game!

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