Algonquin - Foundations League - Warhammer 40K - (Winter '26)

Forge a Legend: The 40K Foundations League is Coming!

The 41st Millennium awaits your command! Are you ready to begin a new conquest in the New Year?

Grognard Games & Hobbies announces the Warhammer 40K Foundations Leaguethe perfect way to start a brand-new army or dive into the grim darkness for the very first time!

Your Army Starts Here!

This slow-grow league is built from the ground up. Choose your path to entry:

• Option 1: Free Entry! Your entry is waived with the purchase of ANY Combat Patrol Box from Grognard Games! Start fresh and jump right in.

• Option 2: Existing Forces: Have a pre-existing army or an old Combat Patrol box lying around? You may join the league for a separate entry fee (amount to be announced with full details).

Build & Battle: Start with your Combat Patrol and grow your force over the course of the league. Participate in games and hobby challenges to earn cool loot and prizes!

Join us for our Warhammer 40,000 Foundations Leaguea structured, beginner-friendly league designed to help new and returning players learn the game, build their armies, and enjoy the hobby in a supportive environment. Whether you’re picking up your first combat patrol or expanding into larger battles, this league provides a fun, progressive way to grow your skills and your collection.
League Structure & Schedule
The Foundations League gradually increases game size over several weeks, allowing players to learn at a comfortable pace while building and painting their forces:

• Weeks 12:Combat Patrol (January 17th- January 30th)
• Start small with quick, accessible Combat Patrollevel games.
• Weeks 34:750 Points (January 31st- February 13th)
• Expand your force and begin learning more advanced rules and army synergies.
• Weeks 57:1,000 Points (February 14th- March 6th)
• Play full-sized skirmishes with more strategic depth.
• Weeks 810:1,500 Points(March7th-March27th)
• Armies begin to feel more complete, offering a richer gameplay experience.
• Weeks 1113:2,000 Points(March 28th – April 17th)
• Finish strong with full-size Warhammer 40k battles over three weeks.

League Purpose
The goal of the Foundations League is to encourage new players to jump into Warhammer 40k with confidence. Throughout the league, participants are invited to:

• Learn the rules step-by-step
• Build and paint new armies
• Play in a friendly, welcoming setting
• Work toward fielding afully painted forceby the end of the league

Whether you’re brand-new or looking for a structured way to grow your collection, the Foundations League is a great way to enjoy the hobby and meet fellow players.
Prizes and Awards

• Best Overall
  Awarded to the player who demonstrates outstanding performance across all aspects of the leaguegame results, sportsmanship, hobby progress, and participation. This represents the highest achievement in the Foundations League
• Best General
  Presented to the player with the strongest overall game results by the end of the league. This award celebrates tactical skill, strategic mastery, and battlefield excellence
• Best Hobbyist
  Awarded to the participant who shows exceptional dedication to the hobby side of Warhammer 40kincluding painting, modeling, conversions, and hobby progress made throughout the league.
  
• Best Sportsmanship(Voted)
  Recognizes the player who best embodies fair play, respect, helpfulness, and a positive attitude. This award is determined by player votes and highlights the spirit of community the league aims to foster.
• Best Painted Army(Voted)
  Given to the player with the most visually impressive and well-crafted fully painted army. Judging will consider painting quality, creativity, basing, and overall presentation
• Emperors Mercy
  A fun and thematic award given to the player who may not have secured the most victories, but showed resilience, improvement, and determination throughout the league. This prize honors the player who kept fightingin true Imperial fashionno matter the odds.

Prizes may vary based on participation.

Scoring

BP Battle Points

Battle Points are earned by playing games and achieving victories throughout the league. These points reflect a players performance on the battlefield.

HP Hobby Points

Hobby Points are earned by building, painting, and completing new units for your army during the league. These points reward progress in the modeling and painting aspects of the hobby.

Both scoring categories encourage players to grow in gameplay and hobby skills while progressing through the Foundations League.

Battle Points

• Play a League Game (+2)
• Win a League Game (+1)
• Bring a Fully Painted Army *Painted During League (+1)
• Play a New Opponent (+1)

Hobby Points

• Build and Paint Infantry/ Elite/Heavy Infantry(+4) 25mm-50mm
• Build and Paint Small Monster/ Light Walker/Light Vehicles (+6) 60-75mm
• Build and Paint Heavy Walker/ Large Monster/ Tanks (+8) 80mm-150mm
• Build and Paint Super Heavy Walker or Super Heavy Vehicles (+16) 160mm-170mm

Bonus Points

• Build and Paint your combat patrol (+3)
• Build and Paint your 750 point force (+3)
• Build and Paint your 1000 point force (+3)
• Build and paint your 1500 point force (+3)
• Build and paint your 2000 point force (+3)
• Build and paint 3000 points by April 18th (+5)
• Play 5 Games at any point level (+3)
• Play 10 Games at any point level (+3)
• Play 15 Games at any point level (+3)
• Play 20 Games at any point level (+5)

How do I join the Foundations league?

Our Entry Fee is 30$, but of your purchase a combat patrol between 11/28/2025 and 01/17/2026 entry is included in your purchase.

How do I Report My Games/ get points for my newly painted models?

Easy. Come into the store and speak with us directly, or message us on discord at Faust/faust 5240.