(May. 03, 2014 6:32 PM)Jiffy Wrote: put me as an attendee please
Great! If you live in Toronto you should consider coming out to the Ontario Qualifier tomorrow as well: http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-Toronto-...-Qualifier
[Toronto, ON, 5/24/14] GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2: WBO North American Championship
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SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
Anime North 2014 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel - Haliburton Room
LIMITED FORMAT
9:30 AM - Free Battle & Set Up
10:30 AM - Registration for GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2
11:30 AM - GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2: WBO NA Championship 2014
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
Anime North 2014 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel - Haliburton Room
LIMITED FORMAT
9:30 AM - Free Battle & Set Up
10:30 AM - Registration for GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2
11:30 AM - GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2: WBO NA Championship 2014
The WBO is proud to announce that we will be partnering with ANIME NORTH 2014–for the seventh consecutive year–to host GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2: WBO North American Championship 2014! With Bladers from across the continent will be battling it out for the title of WBO North American Champion, the competition will surely be intense.
Want to participate?
GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2 will be open to the public, but if you live in North America, and aren't able to afford the trip up to Toronto? Don't worry! We've got you covered; win one of our qualifier tournaments and you'll win paid travel expenses up to Toronto! Here's the list of qualifiers currently planned:
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[Image: us.png] New York, New York Qualifier
Sunday, March 9th
[Image: us.png] Raleigh, North Carolina Qualifier
Saturday, March 29th
[Image: us.png] Burbank, California Qualifier
Saturday, March 29th
[Image: us.png] Grand Rapids, Michigan Qualifier
Saturday, April 5
[Image: us.png] Simsbury, Connecticut Qualifier
Saturday, April 26
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Sunday, May 4
[Image: us.png] Silver Spring, Maryland Qualifier
Date To Be Determined!
[Image: us.png] New York, New York Qualifier
Sunday, March 9th
[Image: us.png] Raleigh, North Carolina Qualifier
Saturday, March 29th
[Image: us.png] Burbank, California Qualifier
Saturday, March 29th
[Image: us.png] Grand Rapids, Michigan Qualifier
Saturday, April 5
[Image: us.png] Simsbury, Connecticut Qualifier
Saturday, April 26
[Image: ca.png] Toronto, Ontario Qualifier
Sunday, May 4
[Image: us.png] Silver Spring, Maryland Qualifier
Date To Be Determined!
This list is likely not final, so please stay tuned for updates about more qualifiers in the coming days/weeks!
View the full announcement here for details!
Entry: You need an AN Pass!
A Blader Passport is not required for this tournament, as AN does not allow event organizers to charge entry fees for events within the convention. However, if you want to support the WBO so we can host even better tournaments with even better prizes in the future, and participate in the BeyPoints ranking System in future tournaments, then you will need one! So, if you wish to purchase one at the tournament, that is still possible.
To participate in the tournament, you currently have a few options to gain entrance: a) a weekend pass or b) a day pass for Saturday at AN. Click here for information about online registration for ANIME NORTH 2014. Please note that children (ages 6-13) are admitted for half price.
This year will mark the tenth AN tournament since the original GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT at Anime North 2005. The fact that we’re all here to recognize this anniversary of sorts can only be a testament to the collective passion we all share for this game, and more importantly, to the longevity and resolution of this community to move forward in the face of uncertainty. Additionally, the new Limited Format is the best recent examples of this, and that’s why it has been chosen as the format for the championship this year. It’s something we alone created as a community, and it’s something we will watch and help grow as time passes, all as a result of our own will and determination.
Many people have come and gone since that day at Anime North 2005 almost ten years ago, but what hasn’t changed, and what won’t change–unless we let it–is the tradition. Regardless of who attends each year and who doesn’t, the experience of meeting Bladers from across North America–and the world–each year is absolutely unforgettable, inspiring, and special. As an organization who’s very existence is so deeply rooted in the idea of competitive play and interacting with others, I have always found it hard to think of anything else which embodies what the WBO is about more than the AN weekend every year. Wherever you are, if you have the chance to attend, take it. And with that said …
If you think you'll be able to make it out to GRAND BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2, please post here and I will start building an attendance list!
Attendees:
Kei
Kai-V
Kai-U
Shining God MS
MidnightLWBO
Dark_Mousy
bladeryBoB66
LMAO
The Sponge
OrionBlade
Cye Kinomiya
geetster99
Yuko Ray14
Fang Wolf
Sniperâ„¢
Arupaeo
"Byxis"
Jiffy
Winx
1234beyblade
christopher473
JesseObre
Leone19
jamie
Possible Attendees:
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UltimateOrion
rage sagittero
Classik
sarabscientist
PRO SEAGULL
pyrus10000
JesseObre
aBladerlikeyou
Leone7
ridbladebreaker
TylerPT
Stormscorpio1
The Troll
Crimson
SideOfPReach
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.
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If you are under 18 years old, a parent/guardian must accompany you and be present for the duration of the event.
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Great! If you live in Toronto you should consider coming out to the Ontario Qualifier tomorrow as well: http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-Toronto-...-Qualifier
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Put me as an attendee too please! 
WOW!!!!!!!! were getting so many for sure attendees! this is great!
so hopefully we can ask for 30 pepole to come or more hopefully!
so hopefully we can ask for 30 pepole to come or more hopefully!
I'd LOVE to go to the Grand Battle Tournament 2, but it doesn't look like there'll be any qualifiers in or near Omaha, Nebraska. Please tell me if there will be a qualifier near me anytime soon!!!
Guys I'm trying to get up for this, but I don't have the money to pay for a hotel, any chance anyone out there would let me pay for my share in plastics and hms?
I'm Coming!
Guys do you know what's weird? I just noticed that the new beychannel video, the voice actor battle from last years championship, the stadium they used was actaully mine! i totally forgot about that!
I know i wasn't able to make it to the qualifer but i know i will be able to go to this so put me me on the list for attendees (and worse case scanario ill post a reply saying i cant go)
(May. 07, 2014 12:48 PM)RagerBlade Wrote:(May. 03, 2014 11:45 PM)Time Wrote: Guys I'm trying to get up for this, but I don't have the money to pay for a hotel, any chance anyone out there would let me pay for my share in plastics and hms?Why don't you stay with some of your Maryland friends?
That, or maybe contact one of the other qualifiers who is attending.
Well I can say that I am confirmed for the tournament since I won the pass
(May. 08, 2014 2:42 AM)JesseObre Wrote: Well I can say that I am confirmed for the tournament since I won the pass
I'm glad to see you attend, Jesse. (:
I'll be bringing the five dollars I owed you from the Beypointer then.
Also, do you plan on attending the whole weekend?
(May. 06, 2014 2:41 AM)christopher473 Wrote: I know i wasn't able to make it to the qualifer but i know i will be able to go to this so put me me on the list for attendees (and worse case scanario ill post a reply saying i cant go)
Great! Did you register for AN itself, aside from this one?
If you didn't already, your best bet would to be registering for it now, considering this event is roughly around two weeks away. The final few passes may be sold very soon.
(May. 08, 2014 1:22 AM)Kei Wrote:I mean that's an option, but will their parents be willing to just let someone stay with them? Maybe Dark?(May. 07, 2014 12:48 PM)RagerBlade Wrote:(May. 03, 2014 11:45 PM)Time Wrote: Guys I'm trying to get up for this, but I don't have the money to pay for a hotel, any chance anyone out there would let me pay for my share in plastics and hms?Why don't you stay with some of your Maryland friends?
That, or maybe contact one of the other qualifiers who is attending.
So, the qualifiers are as follows?
NC (MD): geetster99
NY (MD): Sniper
MD (MD): Stars
VA (MD): Time
MI: Yuko Ray 14
TO: Jesseobre
CT: Leone19
CA: DrakeTheAwesome
NC (MD): geetster99
NY (MD): Sniper
MD (MD): Stars
VA (MD): Time
MI: Yuko Ray 14
TO: Jesseobre
CT: Leone19
CA: DrakeTheAwesome
I am not certain if I am not supposed to say it publicly yet, but Stars will be unable to come unfortunately.
I have stated in my tournament thread however if things magically happens that I can go then I will go.
Kai-v You want to extend the funds that would have gone to stars to the bring Time to Toronto fund by chance? I mean I was the next eligible person from the MD qualifier as well....
(May. 09, 2014 2:05 AM)Time Wrote: Kai-v You want to extend the funds that would have gone to stars to the bring Time to Toronto fund by chance? I mean I was the next eligible person from the MD qualifier as well....
The Virginia qualifier was added because we knew Stars would be unable to come ...
Alright. It's all set.
Change me from possible to confirmed.
Change me from possible to confirmed.
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(May. 09, 2014 2:30 AM)Kai-V Wrote:Time just needs money so maybe I should send out some PMs to the people who are coming?(May. 09, 2014 2:05 AM)Time Wrote: Kai-v You want to extend the funds that would have gone to stars to the bring Time to Toronto fund by chance? I mean I was the next eligible person from the MD qualifier as well....
The Virginia qualifier was added because we knew Stars would be unable to come ...
i will be coming and i am excited cause i know this will be so cool
Possible!
If anyone still needs a room to stay in shoot me a pm.
would anyone be selling a h145, mint rsf, mint rb, and a metal stone face some time the AN weekend? possibly the friday?