BEYBLADE NORTH 2022 [Friday – Burst GT Format]
650 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J1
This event is within the Anime North 2022 convention.

ABOUT BEYBLADE NORTH 2022
BEYBLADE NORTH 2022 brings high-speed battles for players of all ages and skill levels! Compete in our Beyblade Burst tournaments or play free battles just for fun at Anime North 2022 on July 15, 16, and 17 in Hall B at the Toronto Congress Center.
This page will cover the Burst GT Format event on July 15, 2022 (see legal Beyblades below). Whether you're a brand new blader or a seasoned veteran, we welcome players of all skill levels to participate.
If you have any questions about our event itself, please feel free to post them here!
For more information about Anime North 2022, please:
MUST READ: COVID-19 Recommendations in Effect
Due to COVID-19, all tournament participants and attendees are recommended to abide by the recommendations outlined and linked in full detail below. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!
1. Feeling unwell? Stay at home.
2. Wear a Mask or Face Covering
3. Thumbs Up Instead of Handshakes
4. Do Not Lend or Play with Others Equipment
5. During Beyblade Inspection, Disassemble Beyblades for Judges
6. Do Not Bring More Than 1 Person With You
7. Maintain Physical Distancing (2 meters/6 feet apart)
8. After each Match Judges Should Disinfect Stadium
9. Only Bladers Registered Before the Tournament Day may Participate
10. Eliminated from the tournament? You should leave the tournament area.
Please see additional event information and any local or federal requirements below.
The health and safety of each participant in this event will be our top priority. We expect all participants to abide by any requirements outlined on the page linked below.
This event is being hosted in accordance with the WBO's COVID-19 event recommendations outlined above, as well as:
REGISTRATION & PARTICIPANT CAP: 30 PLAYERS
Participant Cap
While everyone will be welcome to spectate and participate in free play, there will be a participant cap of 30 Players on this tournament due to limited space, time, and staff.
How to Register
To confirm your spot in the event:
- First, purchase a ticket to Anime North 2022 here.
- Then, hit the blue “JOIN TOURNAMENT” button at the top of this page. Do not join if you have not purchased a ticket yet.
Additional Registration Guidelines
- Day-Of Check-In Required: All players will be required to check-in with our tournament staff at the entrance of our booth in Hall B of the Toronto Congress Centre before the tournament start time.
- Late Arrivals: If you arrive after 5:45PM, you will not be able to enter the tournament (but are welcome to participate in free play).
- Have Your WBO Account Open On Your Phone: During check-in, be sure to have your WBO account page open on your phone so we can verify your username quickly.
- Posting/PMing Will Not Secure Spot: Posting in this thread or private messaging the host will not confirm a spot in the tournament. You must follow the instructions above.
- Day-Of Registration: Registration on the day of the event for people who don’t confirm a spot beforehand will be possible if spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Signed up and can't make it? Let us know: If you end up not being able to make it to the event, please post here to notify the host so we can open up a spot for someone else. Players who sign up on this page and do not show up at the tournament without any notice may be warned in accordance with our Community Rules. Thanks for your understanding!
LEGAL BEYBLADES (BURST GT EXPERIMENTAL FORMAT)
This is an experimental Burst GT (BGT) Format event. Please refer to the rulebook link below to review the game play rules for the event:
Here is a summary of the parts banned for this format:
Banned Layers
- All Super King/Sparking System Layers (Takara Tomy), except: Glide, Curse, Super, King, Variant, Death, Abyss, First
- All Dynamite System Layers (Takara Tomy)
- All Super King/Sparking, and Dynamite Battle System Forge Discs (Takara Tomy)
- All Super King/Sparking System Double Chassis
After the event, we'd love to hear your feedback about the format in the official Burst GT Format discussion thread.
MATCH TYPES: 3on3 & 5G
First Stage – 3on3 Match Type
The first stage of this tournament will be played using the WBO 3on3 Match Type
Final Stage – WBO Deck Match Type (Modified)
The top eight players from the first stage will advance to a single elimination final using the WBO Deck Match Type rules, with one minor modification: knock-outs will be worth 2 points.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Our booth will be open for the majority of convention hours across both Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Anime North. We'll be running at least one tournament on each day, with the remainder of time dedicated to free play for all Bladers.
This event page is for the Friday event:
Friday, July 15 – Burst GT Format
- Registration: 5:15PM–5:45PM
- ☆ Tournament Start: 6:00PM
- Tournament End: 10:00PM (Approximately)
- During All Booth Hours: Free Play
Our other events at Anime North 2022:
Saturday, July 16 – Burst Format
- Registration: 10:00AM–11:30AM
- ☆ Tournament Start: 12:00PM
- Tournament End: 7:00PM (Approximately)
- During All Booth Hours: Free Play
- View Event Page
Sunday, July 17 – Burst Limited Format
- Registration: 10:15AM–10:45AM
- ☆ Tournament Start: 11:00AM
- Tournament End: 3:00PM (Approximately)
- During All Booth Hours: Free Play
- View Event Page
LOCATION: TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE - HALL B
All BEYBLADE NORTH 2022 events will be hosted in our space at the back of Hall B in the Toronto Congress Centre. Please see the highlighted area on the map below:
![[Image: H6juOBU.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/H6juOBU.jpg)
We will be in the southeast corner of Hall B (same spot as previous years). And here is the floor plan for our booth:
![[Image: Wx1cu9j.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Wx1cu9j.jpg)
The exact layout is subject to change, but this is what we’ll be shooting for.
PRIZES
![[Image: 5luLj3m.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/5luLj3m.jpg)
The top three players in this event will each win one of these laser-engraved acrylic trophies as well as a physical Beyblade prize!
Here's a look at some of the prizes that will be awarded over the entire weekend for all of the events:
![[Image: BPP5Jri.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/BPP5Jri.jpg)
NO BEY? NO PROB!
Don't have any Beyblades? No problem! We would be happy to lend a Beyblade and launcher to you to use for your tournament matches!
HAVE A BEYSTADIUM OR DECK BOX? BRING IT!
We will be bringing stadiums and some deck boxes for this event, but more are always welcome!
Any BeyStadium is fine for free play, but Burst BeyStadium Standard Types (pictured below) are particularly appreciated. If you can bring one, please post here to let us know.
![[Image: beyblade-burst-beystadium-standard-type.png]](https://worldbeyblade.org/images/beyblade-burst-beystadium-standard-type.png)
Deck Boxes or any container enabling concealment and ordering of 3-5 Beyblades are also welcome, as they will be integral for the 3on3 Match Type in use at this event.
![[Image: aunbxVE.png]](https://i.imgur.com/aunbxVE.png)
TOURNAMENT BRACKET ON CHALLONGE
![[Image: bRO7nah.png]](https://i.imgur.com/bRO7nah.png)
As always, during the tournament while we cannot give you a set time for when your next match will take place, you are welcome to follow along with the tournament bracket on Challonge. Challonge is the management tool we use to run the event.
STAFF, JUDGES & VOLUNTEERS
This event is going to be a team effort and I’d like to highlight for everyone attending who will be on the team helping with the events throughout the weekend along with what their roles will be.
- Kei – Event Organizer, Head Judge, Social Media, Space Floor Manager, Match Announcer, Judge (Alternate)
- JesseObre – Challonge Master, Match Announcer
- LMAO – Door Manager, Match Announcer
- 1234beyblade – Registration Manager, Judge
- Justin TC – Registration Manager, Judge
- Dan – Registration Assistant, Alternate Head Judge, Judge
- henwooja1 – Door Manager, Judge
- originalzankye – Judge
- BladerBeast – Judge
- Tahoor – Interior Tournament Area Floor Manager, Judge (Alternate)
- henwooja1’s Dad – Exterior Tournament Area Floor Manager (Gatekeeper)
This list is subject to change, but should generally be accurate.
SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE – I NEED YOUR HELP!
If you are willing to help out with shooting video and photos for this event, please send me a message. If I am unable to get back to you before the event to discuss, any submissions of video or photos from attendees in general would be appreciated!
I’d like to submit some of it to be used on WBO social media (your contributions would be potentially eligible for reward through Project Social Media for this) as well as a potential report for my blog BeyBase.
NOT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT?
Not sure what to expect? Check out this video and a tournament report from our Anime North events over the past couple years:
Need-to-Know Information
1. During Registration, Open Your Account Page
1. During Registration, Open Your Account Page
Open your account page on your mobile device (if possible) during registration to help us keep things quick.
2. Arrive On Time
You must arrive by the tournament start time to enter. We cannot add new players to an event once it begins. If you're running late, contact the host.
3. Stay Aware of Your Belongings
We do everything possible to ensure a safe environment, but can't be held responsible for lost or stolen goods. Keep your gear close by!
4. The Tournament Will Last At Least a Few Hours
This event is likely to last at least a few hours. If you can't commit to the entire tournament, you're welcome to come watch and play for fun instead!
5. Listen For Your Username To Be Called
Your name will be called when it's time for your next battle. If you need to leave early or take a break, tell a judge. Missing a match could mean disqualification!
6. Players Must Meet Regional Product Age Restrictions
All players in this event must meet the age restrictions on Beyblade products in their region. TAKARA-TOMY recommends Beyblade for ages 6+. Hasbro recommends Beyblade for ages 8+. Players under these ages may only participate with the permission of their parent/guardian.
7. Players Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by a Parent/Guardian
If you are under 18 years old, a parent/guardian must accompany you and be present for the duration of the event.
8. Contests, Raffles, Gambling, Betting, and Selling Are Prohibited
Advertising the sale of any product or service, as well as posting about any contest, raffle, gambling, or betting on this event page and conducting them at the event without approval by Fighting Spirits Inc. staff is prohibited. Please contact the Organized Play team if you require approval.
9. Terms of Service
All event attendees and users of this website are subject to our Terms of Service.
I don't think I own too many GT or DB bey in the first place.
(May. 20, 2022 3:24 AM)Leily Wrote: Does it have to be a GT Bayblade or any Bayblade is acceptable?
Basically, no, it does not have to be a GT Beyblade. You can use anything released by Takara-Tomy before Sparking (although there are some exceptions) and anything released by Hasbro.
You can see a list of the legal equipment in the rulebook here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vhry...fairxmt4c5
![[Image: 5luLj3m.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/5luLj3m.jpg)
The top three players in this event will each win one of these laser-engraved acrylic trophies as well as a physical Beyblade prize! More details on those coming later.
Kei Wrote:
TOURNAMENT BRACKET ON CHALLONGE
As always, during the tournament while we cannot give you a set time for when your next match will take place, you are welcome to follow along with the tournament bracket on Challonge. Challonge is the management tool we use to run the event.
Final Stage: WBO Deck Match Type Rule Adjustment
A small modification has been made to the WBO Deck Match Type rules that will be used for the finals of this event knock-outs will be worth 2 points instead of 1.
This is both in the interests of time as we will have a limited amount the night of the event, and also in the interests of continuing to experiment with potentially implementing this change for ranked play in the future.
Prizes
Here is a look at some of the prizes that will be awarded across each of the three tournaments on July 15, 16, and 17!
![[Image: BPP5Jri.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/BPP5Jri.jpg)
Need-to-Know Information
In addition to the need-to-know information listed at the bottom of the event description at the top of this page, we have prepared a sheet that will be distributed to each participant of this event on Saturday, July 16.
It includes key rules and information you must be familiar with before you play in this event. We will review this info and more with everyone when we start. Let's work together to ensure the tournament can be completed swiftly and successfully!
Floor Plan
This is the floor plan of our booth in Hall B at the Toronto Congress Centre. We will be in the southeast corner (same spot as previous years). The exact layout is subject to change, but this is what we’ll be shooting for.
As always, we will ask that all participants stay clear of the tournament area unless you have been called for a match. On the floor plan this is the area with the red blocks and the pathway along the right that starts from the diagonal green line.
![[Image: Wx1cu9j.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Wx1cu9j.jpg)
Staff, Judges, and Volunteers
This event is going to be a team effort and I’d like to highlight for everyone attending who will be on the team helping with the events throughout the weekend along with what their roles will be.
- Kei – Event Organizer, Head Judge, Social Media, Space Floor Manager, Match Announcer, Judge (Alternate)
- JesseObre – Challonge Master, Match Announcer
- LMAO – Door Manager, Match Announcer
- 1234beyblade – Registration Manager, Judge
- Justin TC – Registration Manager, Judge
- Dan – Registration Assistant, Alternate Head Judge, Judge
- henwooja1 – Door Manager, Judge
- originalzankye – Judge
- BladerBeast – Judge
- Tahoor – Interior Tournament Area Floor Manager, Judge (Alternate)
- henwooja1’s Dad – Exterior Tournament Area Floor Manager (Gatekeeper)
This list is subject to change, but should generally be accurate.
Social Media Coverage
Finally, I’d like to ensure we have as much coverage of this event for social media as possible. I’ll be doing my best to shoot video and take photos throughout the weekend.
However, I will be pre-occupied at times with running the event so if anyone else is willing to help out with shooting photos or video please send me a message!
I’d like to submit some of it to be used on WBO social media (your contributions would be potentially eligible for reward through Project Social Media for this) as well as a potential report for my blog BeyBase.
Justin TC henwooja1 1234beyblade BladerBeast originalzankye Tahoor bladekid jamie Lrexman BladerTorretto Minion Ghost_Ninja Dan Hey_its_Wasay Aigasrage Zidanepharaoh Leily WilliamGroulx3 BurstUltimate73 Austinchuchu ThunderingAlex Victornwwk SnowWhite44 Eli09 michaelw3193 CyborgJoker
We have pushed back the start time for the tournament to 6:30PM in order to accommodate as many people as possible. If you arrive after that you will only be able to participate in free play today. Hall B closes later tonight around 10PM, so we cannot wait too long to start.
Also, in order to save some time we will be changing the first stage format to the 1on1 Match Type.
However, I’ve received some unfortunate news that at least one person who attended our events this past weekend has tested positive for COVID-19.
I would recommend that anyone who participated in our events or was at our booth for an extended period of time test themselves in order to confirm whether they are positive or negative.
If you test positive, you can learn more here about what to do: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/s...ptoms.html
I will be sending this message to all of the participants via Private Message as well.
edit: And to be clear, the person who I have confirmed the positive test result from attended all three BEYBLADE NORTH events at Anime North.
Tournament Final Standings:
1st: Tahoor
2nd: originalzankye
3rd: Kei
4th: Dan