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[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

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

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.

May. 21, 2014  12:16 AM
 
Last year i didn't have pass on Friday before i received my pass when i got there.

Plus it at a hotel so i'm sure security gonna think there customers.
May. 21, 2014  1:17 AM
 
(May. 20, 2014  10:11 PM)-Midnight Wrote: By any chance, has anyone heard from either Blue or Spinster?

I talked to Blue the other day. He'll probably be there this weekend.
May. 21, 2014  1:44 AM
 
(May. 21, 2014  12:05 AM)christopher473 Wrote: 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: .

Sneak in. I did that among several others in years past.
May. 21, 2014  1:48 AM
 
(May. 21, 2014  12:16 AM)Stars Wrote: Last year i didn't have pass on Friday before i received my pass when i got there.

Plus it at a hotel so i'm sure security gonna think there customers.

Doesn't make it any less illegal.
May. 21, 2014  2:54 AM
 
guys we shouldn't be talking about illegal stuff on here, but it's right what some of you are doing, your stealingUnhappy
May. 21, 2014  11:45 PM
 
If I can make it to the event (kind of unlikely) - I'll be doing so just to take photos of the cosplays and stuff but I might also drop by the tournament to say hello and buy a blader's passport Eee
May. 22, 2014  12:39 AM
 
(May. 21, 2014  11:45 PM)sarabscientist Wrote: If I can make it to the event (kind of unlikely) - I'll be doing so just to take photos of the cosplays and stuff but I might also drop by the tournament to say hello and buy a blader's passport Eee

Does this mean you'll actually come to our other tournaments in Toronto sometimes?!
May. 22, 2014  3:00 AM
 
My sister, just coming back from College Graduation, surprised me with a going away present (using her arts and craft skills, haha), so if you see a guy in a homemade Gingka Cosplay (complete with a Pegasus headband and pointy-scarf thingy with a pretty rad CT-shaped WBO patch), you know who he is Tongue_out.

If you laugh it's becuase your jelly.
May. 22, 2014  2:38 PM
 
Good luck to everybody! Looks like it's gonna be an awesome event!

C'MON DARK! SLAP 'EM SILLY!

#GT3InARow
May. 22, 2014  4:34 PM
 
Well I just got to the International Plaza. Anyone here just out of curiosity?
Hasbro jusr shared this event on Facebook. Stuff just got real.
May. 22, 2014  4:56 PM
 
(May. 22, 2014  4:34 PM)Dark_Mousy Wrote: Hasbro jusr shared this event on Facebook. Stuff just got real.

It is actually mostly Nelvana who is in control of the Official Beyblade Facebook Page, but that does not take anything away from the awesomeness, for sure, hah. It is good to be solidary when we can.
May. 22, 2014  4:57 PM
 
Hey fellow bladers! I would like to be added to the Saturday event and would appreciate someone posting an updated blader list.
May. 22, 2014  5:00 PM
 
(May. 22, 2014  4:56 PM)Kai-V Wrote:
(May. 22, 2014  4:34 PM)Dark_Mousy Wrote: Hasbro jusr shared this event on Facebook. Stuff just got real.

It is actually mostly Nelvana who is in control of the Official Beyblade Facebook Page, but that does not take anything away from the awesomeness, for sure, hah. It is good to be solidary when we can.

Did you know they would do this?
May. 22, 2014  5:06 PM
 
(May. 22, 2014  5:00 PM)Dark_Mousy Wrote: Did you know they would do this?

They had mentioned it, but whether it all worked out, I could not guarantee. I have no idea what sort of filter or approval procedure they have for Facebook posts.
May. 22, 2014  5:08 PM
 
(May. 22, 2014  5:06 PM)Kai-V Wrote:
(May. 22, 2014  5:00 PM)Dark_Mousy Wrote: Did you know they would do this?

They had mentioned it, but whether it all worked out, I could not guarantee. I have no idea what sort of filter or approval procedure they have for Facebook posts.

Any chance this is leading up to a World Championship? This makes me excited, or its the coffee I just had.
May. 22, 2014  8:29 PM
 
It was also posted by Instagram by TheBeybladeShop.
May. 22, 2014  10:07 PM
 
Mind sharing that facebook link?
May. 22, 2014  10:34 PM
 
(May. 22, 2014  3:00 AM)Leone19 Wrote: My sister, just coming back from College Graduation, surprised me with a going away present (using her arts and craft skills, haha), so if you see a guy in a homemade Gingka Cosplay (complete with a Pegasus headband and pointy-scarf thingy with a pretty rad CT-shaped WBO patch), you know who he is Tongue_out.

If you laugh it's becuase your jelly.
May. 22, 2014  10:35 PM
 
(May. 22, 2014  10:34 PM)Leone19 Wrote:
(May. 22, 2014  3:00 AM)Leone19 Wrote: My sister, just coming back from College Graduation, surprised me with a going away present (using her arts and craft skills, haha), so if you see a guy in a homemade Gingka Cosplay (complete with a Pegasus headband and pointy-scarf thingy with a pretty rad CT-shaped WBO patch), you know who he is Tongue_out.

If you laugh it's becuase your jelly.
That looks awesome! Hope to see you with your Bladers Spirit!
May. 23, 2014  12:04 AM
 
If anyone is already here can you please send me a pm asap
May. 23, 2014  4:45 AM
 
Hey guys, if you have any extra unused Beyblade parts/shooters you'd be willing to donate please let me know and give them to me at AN! It can be anything. I'd like to bring back the Parts Draft this year for anybody who doesn't have a Beyblade at AN but passes by and wants to play. Thanks!
May. 23, 2014  3:57 PM
 
I may have some parts to donate, we'll see!
May. 23, 2014  5:11 PM
 
Haven't bought Anime North Pass yet, and it says online sales are closed (not sold out). Is there any way i could pay at the door or something?
May. 24, 2014  11:04 AM
 
Good luck to everybody today!
May. 24, 2014  11:38 AM
 
Woo, woke up a while ago to enjoy some Canadian Television, haha.

I'll try to be there for free play, again, if you spot someone in a Gingka cosplay, it's me. Tongue_out

Can't wait to meet everyone I didn't see at the Prelude, haha.

Good luck to all today.
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