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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. 24, 2014  12:54 PM
 
(May. 24, 2014  11:38 AM)Leone19 Wrote: 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.

Exciting morning you've got there, haha.

I'm really excited to meet you, Leone.

Does anyone plan on being a little early? I should be at Sheraton at around 10:30, or so.

See you all soon! (:
May. 24, 2014  1:09 PM
 
Morning everyone. Time for some breakfast and to get our beyblade on.
May. 24, 2014  1:12 PM
 
(May. 24, 2014  1:09 PM)Dark_Mousy Wrote: Morning everyone. Time for some breakfast and to get our beyblade on.

I couldn't of said it better, Dark. See you soon! (:
May. 24, 2014  1:22 PM
 
Wait- is the tournament at the Sheraton?
May. 24, 2014  1:28 PM
 
I'm going to early at around 9:30, see you all there! Good luck!
May. 24, 2014  1:30 PM
 
Excited to see everyone, good luck to all.
May. 24, 2014  1:37 PM
 
(May. 24, 2014  1:22 PM)Leone19 Wrote: Wait- is the tournament at the Sheraton?

Same place as yesterday. So yes the Sheraton.
May. 24, 2014  2:29 PM
 
Good luck to everyone today! Lets hope Team GT can go for a third in a row.
May. 24, 2014  2:33 PM
 
Take 'em down Dark!!!

Oh yah, and good luck to everybody else too.

I can't wait to see who wins it! This is so exciting.
May. 24, 2014  3:03 PM
 
I'm placing my bet on Dark and Kei! Wink
Good luck to everyone in the tournament.
Can't wait the see the video footage to see what beys everyone used! Pinching_eyes
May. 24, 2014  3:20 PM
 
Time for dat GT Swag.
May. 24, 2014  3:38 PM
 
Time for the MD takeover to continue. Prediction: geetster, Arupaeo, Kei
May. 24, 2014  4:41 PM
 
I'm for Dark or geetster99. Either way GT takes it again. Give some updates to us! We have so much suspense!

Man the results are pretty good! Geetser's and Dark are both 2-0!
May. 24, 2014  6:38 PM
 
geetster doesn't count as GT. Serious
May. 24, 2014  6:44 PM
 
(May. 24, 2014  6:38 PM)*Ginga* Wrote: geetster doesn't count as GT. Serious
Well let's hope MD prevails, because if GT does win then I will... I can't think of anything cool to do.

Final 5:
JesseObre 5-0
Dark_Mousy 4-1
YukoRay14 4-1
Geetster99 4-1
Sniper 4-1


Tie breaker between Sniper, YukoRay, and Dark! Geetser's moves forward to final battle and Jesse falls out sadly...
May. 24, 2014  8:30 PM
 
How do you know this?
May. 24, 2014  8:46 PM
 
(May. 24, 2014  8:30 PM)Time Wrote: How do you know this?
I'll PM you.

Anyways it's two Maryland Bladers in the Final Battle. Geetster99 VS Sniper! Who will win? Who will end the GT Streak? #BattleforKingOfMD.

Also Dark_Mousy VS YukoRay13 for a 3rd Place battle. Will YukoRay go third again or will he fall to the Beyblade Crusade 2 Champion Dark?!
May. 24, 2014  9:34 PM
 
Great time today. Met awesome members. I had a final score of 3-2, one win away from making the finals. I believe this tied me with LMAO for sixth place.

If it means anything, I believe this got CT the "fourth best", seeing two placers were from MD.
May. 24, 2014  9:43 PM
 
(May. 24, 2014  9:34 PM)Leone19 Wrote: Great time today. Met awesome members. I had a final score of 3-2, one win away from making the finals. I believe this tied me with LMAO for sixth place.

If it means anything, I believe this got CT the "fourth best", seeing two placers were from MD.
Who won?
May. 24, 2014  10:22 PM
 
1st : Geetster99
2nd : Sniper
3rd : Dark_Mousy
4th : Yuko_Ray14
5th : JesseObre


Also, not a damn Scythe in sight, seriously. I was the only one to use it, the good moulds, and I lost to Earth combinations. I only won once with it, but it was against a Cyber Attack customization. Not even one Omega as far as I know either.

If anything, Libra and Earth dominated most of the battles.
May. 24, 2014  10:23 PM
 
Congratulations to everyone! Hope to see the videos on BeyChannel and see everyone at Anime North 2015!
May. 24, 2014  10:33 PM
 
TAKE OVERRRR! GOOD JOB EVERYONE!

##MarylandProject:AnimeNorthTakeOverComplete
May. 24, 2014  10:37 PM
 
Congrats everyone. Good job Dark, even though you didn't win you did amazing getting 3rd. Well I guess NC atleast places 3 years in a row. Congrats geetster99, I'm coming for you over the summer (hopefully). Can't wait to see pictures.
May. 24, 2014  10:38 PM
 
Oh, by the way, Stars and Time, your medals are coming with Arupaeo, so expect to get them probably at the next tournament.

It was very cool that the finalists were all the qualifiers, except that Dark_Mousy replaced Leone19.
May. 24, 2014  10:42 PM
 
Anime north pass also? I would like one thank you.
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