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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 25/08/2026

Thank you for playing #3rdStrike at @umad.ca last weekend! The dust has settled and we've contacted 1st Place. It's official: Chi-Rithy will represent Montréal at 3rd Strike Open! TORONTO 3RD STRIKE RESURRECTION is THIS weekend! Who will be Canada's next rep @ 3SO? 🇨🇦🫡 #retrogaming #fgc

A humorous graphic of the character Twelve, from Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, saluting the Canadian flag.

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 07/08/2026

Thank you to Dankah & Poe for putting together another excellent edition of the Jazzy newsletter! Signed up? Check your email! Otherwise, register @ news.jazzycircuit.org ! Speaking of Poe, this newsletter has an interview with THE CHAMP! Check it out! #3rdStrike #retrogaming #fgc #streetfighter

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 17/07/2026

After tomorrow's 3v3 at Jazzy Finale Weekend, we're running exhibition FT10's on twitch.tv/nukepool16 starting @ 7PM MT! Rescue_Ryan vs InsomniacRobot DownRightLag vs BIG RED Mimiq vs Pops There'll be tons of #3rdStrike casuals and sets all weekend, so follow on Twitch! #retrogaming #fgc

A textual flyer reading:

Jazzy Finale FT10 Especial

Rescue_Ryan versus InsomniacRobot
Downrightlag versus Big Red
Mimiq versus Pops

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 16/07/2026

The Jazzy Finale begins TOMORROW, Friday, with the 3v3! All times MT. Don't have a team? We'll help before start time, but why not get a head start by asking on discord.jazzycircuit... ? Main stream: twitch.tv/nukepool16 Side stream: twitch.tv/arlieth #3rdstrike #fgc #retrogaming

Jazzy Finale stream schedule:
Friday @ 3PM MT: 3v3 Team Tournament
Friday @ 7PM MT: Exhibitions
Saturday @ 12PM MT: LCQ
Saturday @ 7PM MT: Random Teams
Sunday @ 12PM MT: Top 16

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 15/07/2026

For some of us, the weekend starts now. It's gonna be a long set-up process, but oh-so-worth it. #3rdstrike #retrogaming #fgc #streetfighter #gaming

A photograph of the facade of Akihabara Arcade in Westminster, CO, home of the Jazzy Finale.

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 15/07/2026

The 2026 Jazzy Finale is only a couple of days away, and Dankah has interviewed Jazzy team MVP depe into locals! Check out the interview and more details about the Finale by signing up @ mailchi.mp/jazzycirc... ! #3rdstrike #retrogaming #fgc #streetfighter #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 22/06/2026

Congratulations to two-time and reigning Jazzy champ AmirXL for taking 1st Place at the Barcode #3rdStrike AQ! Well-done to 5Star and Phil (RENOB) on making Top 3 in a truly stacked bracket. And thank you to depe into locals, Arlieth, and everyone who made the event possible! #fgc

A group photo of the attendees of the Jazzy Circuit Barcode Auto-Qualifier 2026. A crowd of smiling faces in a glowing bar setting.

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 19/06/2026

The JAZZY FINALE is only ONE MONTH AWAY! Make plans to enjoy Akihabara Arcade's massive fleet of cabs for a weekend of #3rdStrike events, casuals, and exhibitions. ⛰ start.gg/jazzy2026 ⛰ We're celebrating another season of kick-ass locals all over the US! Come kick it! #fgc

A vintage Japanese arcade cabinet with Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike running on it. On the input panel are a few pieces of Jazzy Circuit merchandise, including a baseball cap, drawstring backpack, and beer can koozie.

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 04/06/2026

Speaking of borders, thank you to @umad.ca (AUG 21-23) and to Shakunetsu & Matteo of #Toronto3rdStrikeResurrection2 (AUG 29) for inviting Jazzy to the Great White North! Winner of each flies to 3rd Strike Open! start.gg/umad2026 start.gg/toronto-3rd... [7/8]

A humorous graphic of a Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike sprite for the character 'Twelve' where he seems to be saluting. It's overlaid over an image of the Canadian flag, implying that Twelve is celebrating Canadian pride.

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 19/05/2026

However you're serving your community in 2026, coding skills can help! SUN, JUN 7 @ 6PM CT, KD Alpha will be joined by Jazzy Internet Tech Developer Max / Tonren & Lead Tech Advisor depe into locals for another online seminar: Introductory Coding! Join @ discord.jazzycircuit... !

A graphic flyer presenting a schedule for live Discord workshop courses related to fighting game community development, presented by the Jazzy Circuit.

All workshops are scheduled to run from 6PM - 8PM Central Time.

January 25th: Bracketology 101 w/ KD Alpha and MrPart2
February 22nd: Community Building w/ KD Alpha, S.C.R.M., and imbord3rlin3
April 5th: Streaming and OBS w/ JimboFGC and Mimiq
April 26th: NPFT Fundraising and Grant Writing w/ TheDrankBaby
June 7th: Introdutory Coding w/ BaalsDepe and changemewtf

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 17/05/2026

There's only 2 more Auto-Qualifiers for 2026 -- both in June, AFTER Ranking Points season closes! The first is @diyfgc.bsky.social, with ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT to register. Get in @ start.gg/diy and come to NYC for #3rdStrike & more! 1st Place in 3S flies to Akihabara Arcade in July!

A textual flyer that says:

Jazzy Circuit Season 7 Auto-Qualifier Roadmap:

Max Mode: Peach Tree Corner, Georgia, February 27th
Texas Showdown: Houston, Texas, march 27th
Logan Arcade: Chicago, Illinois, April 18th
D.I.Y. 2: New York, New York, June 13th
Barcode: Garden Grove, California, June 21st

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 17/05/2026

Thank you for the biggest open season ever: 110+ Ranking Events w/ 2.4k+ entrants in <5 months! To every T.O., venue, local, and warrior who comes out: YOU are #3rdStrike! There's 2 WEEKS left in the open season! Wanna run a May Ranking Event? DM us ASAP and we'll work it out! #retrogaming #fgc

A screenshot from https://start.gg/j7-ranking events featuring league statistics. It says:

Jazzy Circuit 7 Ranking Events
January 1st through May 31st, 2026
113 events
2421 entrants
Contact: mrpart2@jazzycircuit.org

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 13/05/2026

O CANADA! In cooperation with our peers in the north and south, The Jazzy Circuit is flying out the 1ST PLACE WINNERS of Montreal Airdashers (AUG 21-23) AND Toronto 3rd Strike Resurrection 2 (AUG 29) to Dallas, TX for 3rd Strike Open weekend, OCT 23-25! Grassroots #3rdStrike. 🇨🇦🤝🇺🇸 #fgc

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 07/05/2026

June #3rdstrike is gonna be HOT. 2026's TWO REMAINING AUTO-QUALIFIERS are in two of America's strongest regions, on opposite coasts! Get in! @diyfgc.bsky.social - June 13-14 at OSNYC in NY, NY start.gg/diy Barcode - June 21 in Garden Grove, CA start.gg/j7-barcode #retrogaming #fgc

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 29/04/2026

The RUNBACK MACHINE Jazzy Online Event was incredible! Thanks to its 35 players, the Online Points awarded have sent the leaderboard into a major shake-up! Pictured are the event's TOP 8 and the new leaderboard standings. Only start.gg/jazzyset is left to determine top 2! #3rdstrike #fgc

The top 8 standings of Jazzy Online presented by the Runback Machine:

1. Nero
2. Skipper NLW
3. Mr. Pomegran X
4. luvkurby
5. down right lag
5. GZA Jay N EFX
7. helm
7. One who seeks Jesus

Top standings on the Jazzy Online leaderboard:
Nero with 162 points
Boa with 140 points
Mr. Pomegran X with 102 points
luvkurby with 96 points
Skipper NLW with 88 points
Dagger G with 54 points
Poe 2 2 2 2 2 with 54 points

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 26/04/2026

Tonight's Digital Workshop seminar on the subject of fundraising and grant-writing, hosted by DaDrankBaby, Makoto's Revenge, and KD Alpha, starts in 2 hours @ discord.jazzycircuit... ! All are welcome to join this live discussion, and Q&A will be held once the talk concludes!

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 23/04/2026

Wanna fundraise like a pro, in and out-of the #FGC? KD Alpha, with two friends working in the field — DaDrankBaby & Makoto's Revenge — are hosting a Jazzy Digital Workshop this weekend @ discord.gg/49U343zKFc ! Join the free seminar on SUN, APR 26 @ 6PM CT, and up your game!

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 05/04/2026

It's TONIGHT: at 6PM CT, join us @ discord.gg/49U343zKFc for our 'Streaming & OBS' Digital Workshop! It's an entry-level seminar aimed at those without streaming experience. It's applicable to much more than #3rdStrike and all are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 30/03/2026

The #3rdStrike Auto-Qualifier at Texas Showdown was a war! Thank you everyone that made it possible, and congrats! 🥇✈ Nica KO 🥈 Lance 🥉 BigNasty Nica joins fellow NYC community hero @feetwork101 as the first two Finalists of Jazzy 7! See you at Akihabara in Denver! #retrogaming #fgc

1st Place: Nica K.O
2nd Place: lance
3rd Place: BigNasty
4th Place: Meth Rosenstock
5th Place: KD Alpha
5th Place: Waxx
7th Place: Matteo
7th Place: Crimzon

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 27/03/2026

Our Jazzy Digital Workshop seminar on 'Streaming & OBS' has been re-scheduled to APR 5 @ 6PM CT as to not conflict with Texas Showdown weekend. Our apologies for the late notice! Join us @ discord.gg/49U343zKFc as we share insight and tutorialize the process of #FGC streaming!

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 12/03/2026

Thank you community member Cαrínα ᓚᘏᗢ for donating to our non-profit @ givebutter.com/j7-ra... to help fly out players! Thank you EVERYONE who's supported our experimental fundraising efforts. March donors can receive trinkets by ARCADECANDYCO! Photo neonriot

A graphic expressing gratitude to all of the Jazzy Circuit's 2026 donors, listing their names or gamertags. The names read:
Ryan Meier
flexmoney
neonriot
EC3 Arcade
Arcade Candy Co.
Baco Tell
nipperman
Rose_
Coop Doop
Vencabot
BaalsDepe
changemewtf
JimboFGC
Cryowhal
GioGiost
countdown
Adder
Mandarin
Mash
lil broom
Hero
WolfRayne89
DJDubJeezy
WCV JamX2
Tigerlily92
telesniper
Chase
Anonymous
Carina d3a

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 10/03/2026

Back-to-back Ranking Event VOD uploads blessing the YouTube feed! Make sure you're following the DFW #3rdStrike channel for hot footage from ArtCade, Electric Starship, Raycade, and more, including the 3rd Strike Open! Subscribe @ www.youtube.com/@dfw3rd ! #retrogaming #fgc #streetfighter #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 27/02/2026

MAX MODE begins today, and everyone at the spot is warming up! Check out the full schedule @ www.start.gg/tournament/m... . Jazzy Circuit team-leader and host of Southeast Throwdown, JimboFGC, gives us a look at day 1's growing excitement. Don't miss tomorrow's #3rdStrike Auto-Qualifier! #fgc

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 22/02/2026

Tonight's "Community Building" seminar is starting in 30 minutes @ discord.gg/49U343zKFc ! Join KD Alpha, S.C.R.M., and imbord3rlin3 of EC3 Arcade as we share our experiences and advice regarding how to start and grow a local #FGC, followed by Q&A and discussion. All are welcome! #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 21/02/2026

Tomorrow, Sunday February 22nd @ 6PM CT, is our next Digital Workshop: a free seminar on local #FGC community-growing! 🌱 We've grateful to have friends sharing their experiences, offering advice, and answering questions. Wanna take part? Join @ discord.gg/49U343zKFc ! 🗣

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 18/02/2026

Wanna host events or grow your #FGC? Join our Discord seminar next SUN, FEB 22 @ 6PM CT! discord.gg/49U343zKFc Learn from Houston T.O. KD Alpha, S.C.R.M. (Logan Arcade & Denver's Akihabara), and EC3 Arcade proprietor imbord3rlin3. Come ask questions and share experiences! #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 16/02/2026

Hey, it's just Sunday at @loganarcade.bsky.social's #3rdStrike Jazzy Ranking Event. Senno looking cold as a Chicago winter in the scramble! Follow @ twitch.tv/loganarcade for nightly #retrogaming livestreams! Pinball, arcade games, and more, all on real hardware! Top 8 is underway! #fgc #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 04/02/2026

Thank you to wolfrayne + others for supporting our non-profit! Your donations contribute to prizing and empower us to be more ambitious in community endeavors. Upcoming fundraisers will have more cool rewards we hope you'll like. Here's a teaser! Thanks for working with us. 💪😤 #3rdstrike #fgc

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 24/01/2026

Since opening, EC3 Arcade in Shelton, CT has been a monument to #retrogaming, a haven to the #FGC, and a Ranking Points distributor to the #3rdStrike community. In 2026, we're proud to announce EC3 as an official sponsor of the Jazzy Circuit! Thank you, East Coast Candy Crew!

A promotional banner for EC3 (East Coast Candy Crew) arcade, including information about upcoming Jazzy Circuit 3rd Strike Ranking Events.

Event dates: January 31st, February 28, March 28, April 25, and May 30, 2026
Website: https://ec3arcade.com
Hours: Open Fri & Sat @ 6PM ET
Address: 97 Bridgeport Ave, Unit 9, Shelton, CT 06484

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 24/01/2026

#3rdStrike events CANCELLED due to the national weather warning: * Boiler Room (West Lafayette, IN) * Boss Battles Monthly (Indianapolis, IN) * Trials of Olympus (Louisville, KY) These scenes will be awarded an extra Ranking Event to be hosted before June! Stay safe, warriors! #retrogaming #fgc

A screenshot of weather.gov's weather warning for the weekend of January 24th, 2026. A wide swathe of the United States (pretty much everything aside from the far west and northwest) is shown on a weather map to be smothered in snow.

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 21/01/2026

Next Sun, Jan 25 @ 6PM CT, join Houston T.O. KD Alpha and @mrpart2.bsky.social, #3rdStrike lead of Logan Arcade, for a beginner-friendly BRACKETOLOGY workshop! At discord.jazzycicuit.org, you'll learn to create brackets, schedule pools, and more for a successful #FGC event. Come say hi!

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 14/01/2026

Interested in leveling up your local #FGC? We're partnering with organizers in our network to share their years of experience in a variety of skill-sets. Join discord.jazzycircuit... to attend interactive workshops on bracket-running, community-building, streaming, and more! 🎓 #3rdstrike #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 11/01/2026

It's official: in July, the Jazzy Online leaderboard's TOP 2 will be FLOWN to Akihabara Arcade in Westminster, CO, for the 16-Player Finale! ✈ It's all thanks to flexmoney, S.C.R.M., and EVERYONE who supported J7's first fundraiser. In the #3rdStrike community, we do it for ourselves. 💪 #fgc

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 20/11/2025

Since 2018, the Jazzy Circuit has comprised of >400 Ranking Events. The vast majority were #FGC locals hosted by you and your friends, in your own cities. Reply with info about your 3S locals to join in our goal: more people playing more #3rdStrike in more places! #retrogaming #streetfighter

A darkened brick wall with the text, "Jazzy 7: Culture. Cooperation. Competition," spray-painted onto it.

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 17/11/2025

Jazzy 7 Jan 2026 - May 2026 American #3rdstrike cooperates once again TBD entrants @ TBD events [AQ] ??? ???? (??) ????? ???????? (??) ????? ?????? (??) ?????? ??????? (??) ??? (??) [FN] Jul 17-19, 2026 Akihabara Arcade (CO) Champion: TBD #retrogaming #streetfighter #fgc #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 17/11/2025

Jazzy Circuit Season 6 Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 2,348 entrants @ 103 events [AQ] Brooklyn Games & Arcade (NY) Magitek Games (CA) The Gaming Zone (AZ) Logan Arcade (IL) Central Arts (TX) [FN] Akihabara Arcade (CO) Champion: AmirXL #3rdstrike #retrogaming #streetfighter #fgc #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 16/11/2025

Jazzy Circuit Season 5 Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 2,317 entrants @ 101 events [AQ] Barcode (CA) The Gaming Zone (AZ) Arcade UFO (TX) Logan Arcade (IL) Brooklyn Games & Arcade (NY) [FN] Akihabara Arcade (CO) Champion: AmirXL #3rdstrike #retrogaming #streetfighter #fgc #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 16/11/2025

Jazzy Circuit Season 4 Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 Ranking Events return 1,885 entrants @ 88 events [AQ] Next Level (NY) Barcode (CA) Game of Dreams (TX) The Gaming Zone (AZ) Logan Arcade (IL) [FN] Akihabara Arcade (CO) Champion: Exodus #3rdstrike #retrogaming #streetfighter #fgc #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 15/11/2025

Jazzy Circuit Season 3 Nov 2021-Jun 2022 Restricted due to COVID-19 472 entrants @ 9 events [AQ] NEC (PA) Next Level (NY) Frosty Faustings (IL) Texas Gamers Lounge (TX) The Gaming Zone (AZ) Akihabara (CO) Free Play (TX) Boss Battle (TX) [FN] Free Play (TX) Champion: Issei #3rdstrike #retrogaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 14/11/2025

Jazzy Circuit Season 2 Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 Shortened by emergence of COVID-19 1,423 entrants @ 75 events [AQ] East Coast Throwdown (CT) NEC (PA) Don's Arcade (CA) Frosty Faustings (IL) [FN] Invitational @ Texas Gamers Lounge (TX) Champion: 5Star #3rdstrike #retrogaming #streetfighter #fgc #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 13/11/2025

Jazzy Circuit Season 1 Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 1,479 entrants @ 51 events [AQ] The Fall Classic (NC) Don's Arcade (CA) Frosty Faustings (IL) Michigan Masters (MI) Free Play Arcade (TX) Texas Showdown (TX) [FN] Defend the North (NY) Champion: Ryan B #3rdstrike #retrogaming #streetfighter #fgc #gaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 15/07/2025

Another newsletter issue is out! This time we have an interview with the champ @Amirxl and a look forward to the 3rd Strike Open! Sign up for our newsletter at news.jazzycircuit.org!

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 16/05/2025

The final Auto-Qualifier of the season is TOMORROW at @ArtCadedfw! start.gg/jazzyartcade for all the info! Keep it locked to twitch.tv/artcadedfw for #3rdStrike action ALL DAY LONG! #Jazzy3S

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 14/05/2025

THIS SATURDAY is the FINAL Auto-Qualifier of Season 6. Do not miss this final opportunity to get qualified for the Season 6 Finale. Join us on Sat May 17th at @ArtCadedfw! Start.gg/jazzyartcade

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 08/05/2025

May 17th is coming quick! Join us for the FINAL Auto-Qualifier of Season 6 at @artcadedfw! start.gg/jazzyartcade now to lock in your spot! #Jazzy3S #3rdStrike #RetroGaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 07/05/2025

The final #Jazzy3S Online Event of Season 6 is TONIGHT! The @SeThrowdown3S crew is kicking things off at 8 pm ET and @AutoMattock will be gracing us with his commentary. Check out start.gg/jazzyset for more info: #3rdStrike #RetroGaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 04/05/2025

Top 8 for #3rdStrike at @diyfgc is nearly upon us! Good luck to all of the players at @brooklan_ny -- and thank you to @deven3000 for beaming the action straight into our computer boxes! Watch live @ twitch.tv/houseof3000 ! #Jazzy3s #retrogaming

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 04/05/2025

#3rdStrike is LIVE from @brooklan_ny ! If you want something done right, you need @diyfgc ! Put your peepers on it. 👀 👁 twitch.tv/houseof3000 👁 Thank you to the organizers, the players, and the venue! Good luck, warriors! #retrogaming #jazzy3s

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The Jazzy Circuit @jazzycircuit.org · 04/05/2025

Get some afternoon #3rdStrike via @diyfgc, starting in ~2 hours! It's east coast #Jazzy3s, but you can watch from WHEREVER thanks to the magic of the internet -- and @deven3000 ! Pools starts at 2PM ET @ twitch.tv/houseof3000 ! #retrogaming

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