Phase 1 (day 1) LZ battles will not count towards the Stage 1 requirements.

Kumacho, on Jun 18 2013 - 23:17, said: While it probably would have raised the ire of a few people here even if this had been the first instance of an event such as this being poorly organized (be it from translation problems or other causes), fact is this isn't the first time.  The original tier I landing idea was a total mess.
This tournament started out well, but there were too many unanswered questions at the very beginning of the event.  
This is just one more of a long line of poor communications from WG and now you are the new community representative.  I hope they told you how difficult your new position was going to be.
I find communications with the community to be the biggest area in which WG is lacking.