Wow albiet a very long tournament, a very successful one at that. 12 bladers signed up as confirmed, 5 backed out for whatever reason. 10 bladers came as walk-ons. I had posted signage around and really got agressive with pm's etc. The bladers that were to bring the other stadiums either couldn't make it, or forgot their stadiums. With that in mind, I made the decision to hold the event as a Full RR. Yes I understand it should have been a block RR, but with only 1 stadium and seeing as the turnout was quite unexpected, I made that call. In retrospect, I think it was the correct one. So yea, I'm in the market for another BB-10. The top tier bladers are also planning on buying one themselves to help along the way.
The tournament started exactly on time with the venue changing their hours,(Actually, just their phone message changed hours, they still were at normal times). There was alot of free play for the bladers and it was GREAT to see everyone enjoying themselves. We ended up having a 3 way tie for the third place spot for the finals and that went off without any normal Richmond extra play. That's to say only 1 RR strsightened it out. The finals went off without a hitch and everyone got something they needed.
Pros:
Many new bladers and parents very excited about future events
Great sportsmanship by all bladers
Parents being patient. (Holiday rainy weekend may have helped)
Venue very supportive.
Watching all the newer guys eyeballing the experienced guys!
Dark not being there lol JK
10 walk-ins bladers
starting on time
sold a bunch of passports
Cons:
1 stadium
Long event...don't ask how long but I'm sure close to a record
1 stadium
1 stadium
4 kids had to leave early about midway in the tournament
1 stadium
Dark Mousy not being able to make it
The tournament started exactly on time with the venue changing their hours,(Actually, just their phone message changed hours, they still were at normal times). There was alot of free play for the bladers and it was GREAT to see everyone enjoying themselves. We ended up having a 3 way tie for the third place spot for the finals and that went off without any normal Richmond extra play. That's to say only 1 RR strsightened it out. The finals went off without a hitch and everyone got something they needed.
Pros:
Many new bladers and parents very excited about future events
Great sportsmanship by all bladers
Parents being patient. (Holiday rainy weekend may have helped)
Venue very supportive.
Watching all the newer guys eyeballing the experienced guys!
Dark not being there lol JK
10 walk-ins bladers
starting on time
sold a bunch of passports
Cons:
1 stadium
Long event...don't ask how long but I'm sure close to a record
1 stadium
1 stadium
4 kids had to leave early about midway in the tournament
1 stadium
Dark Mousy not being able to make it