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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

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

[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.

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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

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May. 11, 2014  5:59 AM
 
(May. 11, 2014  4:49 AM)ULTIMATE BLAZE Wrote: would anyone be selling a h145, mint rsf, mint rb, and a metal stone face some time the AN weekend? possibly the friday?

Shoot me a message and we can talk.
May. 11, 2014  12:12 PM
 
(May. 11, 2014  4:49 AM)ULTIMATE BLAZE Wrote: would anyone be selling a h145, mint rsf, mint rb, and a metal stone face some time the AN weekend? possibly the friday?

I have an Orange H145 that I wouldn't mind selling to you, if you haven't already discussed it with Dark. I'd be willing to sell you it for around $5.

Also, Kei still didn't give me my Metal Stone Face Packet, from our Scavenger Hunt we had earlier this year. If I were to get it this weekend, I wouldn't mind selling it to you for around $10.
May. 11, 2014  5:41 PM
 
sure it's a deal midnight, 5$ for the h145, sure i'll take it! Ok would anyone be selling a mint metal ball or a brand new metal ball by any chance?Tongue_out
May. 11, 2014  6:15 PM
 
It think you guys should be talking about selling in PM or a selling thread, because its off topic here. You should just post that you will be selling and give a link to selling thread or if you dont have one list what your selling and make sure to right "PM me offers!".
May. 11, 2014  7:25 PM
 
(May. 11, 2014  6:15 PM)RagerBlade Wrote: It think you guys should be talking about selling in PM or a selling thread, because its off topic here. You should just post that you will be selling and give a link to selling thread or if you dont have one list what your selling and make sure to right "PM me offers!".
yeah i get what you mean, but were talking about a if anyone will be seeling any of the following, for AN, so we can meet up there, so there's nothing to worry aboutTongue_out
May. 12, 2014  6:06 PM
 
Anyone arriving at the airport around 9am on Thursday? Thats when im landing. I won't be able to get into my hotel until close to noon.
May. 18, 2014  8:36 PM
 
Just out of curiosity, would anybody possibly be interested in buying a Hell Horuseus 85RS off me? I'd sell it for around $10, or so.

PM me if so! (:
May. 19, 2014  1:19 AM
 
The fact that GBT2 is only 5/6 days away is making me so excited aha. I'm skipping my Basketball practice on Friday for the Standard Tournament :p

Also, I think that I might actually do way better than last years tournament (hopefully) Smile

See you all there, and good luck to everyone who comes out!
May. 19, 2014  1:22 AM
 
Wow, only 5 days until I fly out. Exciting.

I'm really excited to meet with everyone. I'll probably show up early for free play and to meet with people, if you'd want to meet up early on before the tournament, PM me.
May. 19, 2014  12:33 PM
 
(May. 19, 2014  1:19 AM)LMAO Wrote: The fact that GBT2 is only 5/6 days away is making me so excited aha. I'm skipping my Basketball practice on Friday for the Standard Tournament :p

Also, I think that I might actually do way better than last years tournament (hopefully) Smile

See you all there, and good luck to everyone who comes out!

It really excites me, knowing that I'll be seeing everyone in a couple of days.

I'm sure you'll do better. Prove to Scott that you'll win the Standard Tournament, haha.
May. 20, 2014  1:18 AM
 
Since it's coming up, I have two questions:

-I remember last year, Qualifier winners received medals- is that the same for this, too?

- Is there a set format (Round Robin, Block, Swiss, Double Elimination) yet or does it vary by turnout?

Tongue_out
May. 20, 2014  1:50 AM
 
(May. 20, 2014  1:18 AM)Leone19 Wrote: Since it's coming up, I have two questions:

-I remember last year, Qualifier winners received medals- is that the same for this, too?

- Is there a set format (Round Robin, Block, Swiss, Double Elimination) yet or does it vary by turnout?

Tongue_out

Surprise, surprise !

It definitely depends on how many people come.
May. 20, 2014  1:56 AM
 
(May. 20, 2014  1:50 AM)Kai-V Wrote:
(May. 20, 2014  1:18 AM)Leone19 Wrote: Since it's coming up, I have two questions:

-I remember last year, Qualifier winners received medals- is that the same for this, too?

- Is there a set format (Round Robin, Block, Swiss, Double Elimination) yet or does it vary by turnout?

Tongue_out

Surprise, surprise !

It definitely depends on how many people come.

Exciting. Tongue_out

On another note, I'd really love to see a Limited Zero-G tournament here, haha.

At least one for fun, since it's not yet an "official" format.
May. 20, 2014  2:58 AM
 
I will not be attending.
May. 20, 2014  4:00 AM
 
(May. 20, 2014  2:58 AM)Time Wrote: I will not be attending.
Does this mean I can go?
May. 20, 2014  4:01 AM
 
(May. 20, 2014  4:00 AM)RagerBlade Wrote:
(May. 20, 2014  2:58 AM)Time Wrote: I will not be attending.
Does this mean I can go?

I do not promise anything, but unless you could come with your family's own car due to the short notice, I doubt it.
May. 20, 2014  4:02 AM
 
(May. 20, 2014  4:01 AM)Kai-V Wrote:
(May. 20, 2014  4:00 AM)RagerBlade Wrote:
(May. 20, 2014  2:58 AM)Time Wrote: I will not be attending.
Does this mean I can go?

I do not promise anything, but unless you could come with your family's own car due to the short notice, I doubt it.
You will still pay though?
May. 20, 2014  4:06 AM
 
Obviously the rest of the Committee and I have not even discussed it since we just learned that Time could not attend too. Try sending us a message with how much your desired methods of transportation would be and we will consider it ?
May. 20, 2014  4:08 AM
 
(May. 20, 2014  4:06 AM)Kai-V Wrote: Obviously the rest of the Committee and I have not even discussed it since we just learned that Time could not attend too. Try sending us a message with how much your desired methods of transportation would be and we will consider it ?
Add me as a maybe then.
May. 20, 2014  10:11 PM
 
By any chance, has anyone heard from either Blue or Spinster?
May. 20, 2014  10:29 PM
 
(May. 20, 2014  10:11 PM)-Midnight Wrote: By any chance, has anyone heard from either Blue or Spinster?
Spinster will more then likely not be going. Said he may stop by on Saturday. Just depends on timing.
May. 20, 2014  10:40 PM
 
I'm hoping Spinster stops by, I'd love to meet him, haha. Tongue_out
May. 21, 2014  12:05 AM
 
Umm well worse case scanario i forgot to register for an and now i cant go to the sat event that i was going to enter so take me off the list D: .
May. 21, 2014  12:07 AM
 
Well you can try attempt to get in.
May. 21, 2014  12:08 AM
 
(May. 21, 2014  12:07 AM)Stars Wrote: Well you can try attempt to get in.

If you mean sneak in, that's illegal and you can't discuss it on this forum.


Not that it's a bad idea.
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