Jun
22

Empire City Strikes Back: The NeXt Chapter

  New York, New York
Riverbank State Park
679 Riverside Dr
  Meet at the benches by the Carousel/ Merry-Go-Round on the 145th Street Entrance side of Riverbank State Park.
12:00 PM on 06/22/2024
Format
X

Most official Beyblade X gear can be used.

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Type
1on1

One Beyblade is prepared and used in each First Stage match.

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Hey Everyone!

It's been a while. We're back at it again with another tournament! This time we'll be in Manhattan's Riverbank State Park, again.

Our current tournament date is Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 at Riverbank State park for a Beyblade X Format tournament!



PLEASE READ!!!

This is a WBO Beyblade X event using the 1on1 rule set for the first stage and WBO deck match type in the finals. The stadium used will be the Beyblade X stadium. Bringing your own Beyblade deck is highly recommended. Please refer to the rulebook link below to review the game play rules for the event:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CIXc...p=drivesdk


Please be advised that this tournament will make use of the following Ranked Clauses in addition to, or in place of, rules listed in the Format Rulebook:


Decorated Parts Prohibition
Bladers may not use parts that have been decorated in the following ways for this Tournament:
  • Parts that have been painted/clear-coated unofficially.
  • Parts that have been decorated with unofficial/homemade stickers.

Metal Needle Ban
Bladers may not use parts that have been decorated in the following ways for this Tournament:
  • Metal Needle 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:


1. Tournament Registration begins at 11:30 AM. 

Please plan to arrive at our meetup location before registration starts. The later you arrive, the longer it will take to start the tournament.



2. The Tournament begins at 12:00pm. 

You will not be able to register after 12:00pm. Even if you are joined to this tournament on this thread, if you are not registered by 12:00pm or arrive after 12:00pm we will be unable to fit you into the bracket.


Tournament System:

Depending on the number of participants we will use one of the following systems to run the first stage of this tournament:

Group Round Robin (12–16 players)
Bladers are split into two evenly-sized groups and play against every other blader in their group. The top two players from each group advance to the final stage using Single Elimination.


Swiss (17 - 32 Players):
Bladers play 5 rounds. After the first round, bladers are paired based on their match history. Bladers with the highest records face each other, then the second-highest, etc. The top eight players advance to the final stage.



Location:

The tournament will take place at Riverbank State Park. Because this is an outdoor venue, the date may be subject to change due to inclement weather. We will meet at the benches by the carousel on the 145th Street entrance side of the park.

Pedestrian Accessible entrance on West 145th and Riverside Drive. Vehicle Entrance is also on W 145th Street and Riverside Drive but parking is not guaranteed.

See image below for a guide:

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Here is the address of the Carousel/ Merry-Go-Round on Google Maps:

http://maps.app.goo.gl/LWkvY1AXnFbvoHwQ6

Please Arrive On Time

Please be sure to arrive ON TIME for this tournament. We will start registration at 11:30 AM and will begin the tournament at approximately 12:00PM. If you think you're going to run a bit late, please let me know via a post through this thread or a PM and I'll see what I can do!


If you plan on attending, please click the blue JOIN TOURNAMENT button at the top of this page!

Need-to-Know Information

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 wish Blankk and I could go but sadly things came up and we have to cancel. Good luck and have fun to those who do go!!
Aw man, the player list filled up before I could register. If someone drops, could you let me know/add me to the waitlist?
(Jun. 17, 2024  10:01 PM)Jonah3000 Wrote: Are recolors allowed

For this tournament, recolors are only allowed if they are an official Takara Tomy or Hasbro recolor, not DIY/ player painted parts . Please see the Ranked Clause we using for this tournament below:

Decorated Parts Prohibition
Bladers may not use parts that have been decorated in the following ways for this Tournament:
  • Parts that have been painted/clear-coated unofficially.

  • Parts that have been decorated with unofficial/homemade stickers.


(Jun. 20, 2024  12:37 AM)Squeenis Wrote: Aw man, the player list filled up before I could register. If someone drops, could you let me know/add me to the waitlist?

I'll be at the tournament location around 11am and will open up the waitlist then! Hope you can make it!

Hello fellow Bladers!

Get excited! We are just a little less than 2 days away  from Empire City Strikes Back: The NeXt Chapter!

As promised, please see the updated list of prizes below.


PRIZES!

Weiss Tiger 3-60 Unite

Talon Ptera 3-80 Ball

Phoenix Feather  (CoroCoro Exclusive Blade)



Tournament Updates!

Please read the rules at the top of the tournament post as well as information on how to access our tournament location.

PLEASE NOTE:

We will be outdoors on Saturday. Summer is here! The weather will be in the high 80's. I suggest bringing water, sunblock, and anything else you may need to stay cool and safe in the sun.

There is a VERY low chance of rain. We do not have an indoor alternative guaranteed, so please plan to be on time and register BEFORE 12:00pm. I will not be accepting any late arrivals to the tournament. 

The plan is to get the tournament started in a timely manner, maximize the good weather, and have you all enjoy the rest of your weekends.

LASTLY, any participants younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian. No exceptions.

If you have any questions, please reach out!

Looking forward to spinning some tops with you all!
What happens if it rains?
LazerBeamz there is a heat advisory warning for tomorrow. is it wise to continue with hosting this tournament? I would hate to have and Bladers walk away with heat stroke or something.
(Jun. 21, 2024  11:18 PM)dazed Wrote: What happens if it rains?

In case of rain, we will move as a group to another location withing the park. For now, plan to meet at the Carousel (directions/ map at the top of the tournament thread.)

(Jun. 22, 2024  4:07 AM)LegendV3 Wrote: LazerBeamz there is a heat advisory warning for tomorrow. is it wise to continue with hosting this tournament? I would hate to have and Bladers walk away with heat stroke or something.

Tournament is still on. As I mentioned in my previous post, the weather will be in the high 80's. I suggest bringing water, sunblock, and anything else you may need to stay cool and safe in the sun.

The location for this tournament (River Bank State Park) is on the Hudson River. It's generally a lot cooler and breezier than the rest of the city. If you're concerned, I'd understand if you'd like to skip this tournament. Keep in mind, we've ran plenty of summer tournaments in New York with more intense summer weather.
I was thinking the same thing. make sure to bring water at the very least. I will still be coming, but everyone stay safe out there.

I have arrived
Good luck everybody, wish I could be there! Keep me posted, send any videos or photos you wanted shared to @beyblade_nyc on ig and let me know if you want to be tagged or not.

Everybody have fun, be safe and LET IT RIP!
Congrats to today’s winner glad it didn’t get rained out.

Looking forward to the next one.

People on the Reddit community are asking about the winning combinations. If anybody could provide those I will be grateful.