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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.

Mar. 01, 2014  5:11 AM
 
(Mar. 01, 2014  3:00 AM)JesseObre Wrote: Put me as possibly

Possibly? But you have to avenge your loss from last year or else The Curse of the Trophy will continue .....!
Mar. 01, 2014  5:42 AM
 
He's right, you get one more shot at redemption cx
Mar. 01, 2014  4:53 PM
 
(Mar. 01, 2014  5:11 AM)Kei Wrote:
(Mar. 01, 2014  3:00 AM)JesseObre Wrote: Put me as possibly

Possibly? But you have to avenge your loss from last year or else The Curse of the Trophy will continue .....!

Beyblade is not on my mind too much anymore. If I have the time and money I would TRY to come. for now beyblade is a bottom thing in my lists to do
Mar. 01, 2014  5:41 PM
 
(Mar. 01, 2014  4:53 PM)JesseObre Wrote:
(Mar. 01, 2014  5:11 AM)Kei Wrote:
(Mar. 01, 2014  3:00 AM)JesseObre Wrote: Put me as possibly

Possibly? But you have to avenge your loss from last year or else The Curse of the Trophy will continue .....!

Beyblade is not on my mind too much anymore. If I have the time and money I would TRY to come. for now beyblade is a bottom thing in my lists to do
Well that sucks, but I totally understand though. I hope you can still consider making it to some of Toronto's tournaments.

Sorry to go off topic.
Mar. 01, 2014  6:03 PM
 
Put possible i guess lol
Mar. 01, 2014  6:19 PM
 
(Mar. 01, 2014  6:03 PM)Max88183 Wrote: Put possible i guess lol
I specifically told you not to sign up for this event if you weren't going to pay the money for your entry. You'd rather just go to May 4th's Ontario Qualifier. Smile
Mar. 05, 2014  12:34 AM
 
I am maybe for both
Mar. 05, 2014  1:49 PM
 
The odds of me giving up half the con to beybattle are once again frightfully slim, but I will drop by at some point!
Mar. 06, 2014  1:34 AM
 
Why am I not on the possible list?
Mar. 06, 2014  3:01 AM
 
I'm possible
Mar. 06, 2014  11:00 PM
 
is it gonna be in MLK.JR park if its then im Poosible if its somewhere else im maybe
Mar. 06, 2014  11:16 PM
 
(Mar. 06, 2014  11:00 PM)FLASH SGTO Wrote: is it gonna be in MLK.JR park if its then im Poosible if its somewhere else im maybe

Maybe and possible are the same thing, hah. However, no, the tournament of this topic happens in Toronto in one of the Anime North-reserved hotels.
Mar. 07, 2014  12:24 AM
 
k...... then Where can I Find the Maryland Quillfire's?? :I
Mar. 07, 2014  1:41 AM
 
Oh, the thread does not exist at the moment. You can keep checking this topic once in a while for updates :
http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-GRAND-BA...nship-2014
Mar. 08, 2014  1:51 AM
 
Put me up as possible attendee please
Mar. 08, 2014  3:02 AM
 
(Mar. 08, 2014  1:51 AM)TylerPT Wrote: Put me up as possible attendee please

Gasp

Awesome! Haven't seen you around in a long time.
Mar. 13, 2014  9:12 PM
 
You can put me as a very strong possible attendee for this event.
Mar. 15, 2014  1:15 AM
 
(Mar. 13, 2014  9:12 PM)Stormscorpio1 Wrote: You can put me as a very strong possible attendee for this event.

Great! Wouldn't be the same without the defending champion attending. Wink
Mar. 18, 2014  1:37 AM
 
Does anyone have an extra spot in their hotel room? Having trouble finding a place right now.
Mar. 18, 2014  3:04 PM
 
Hotels definitely need to be booked a year in advance for Anime North ...
Mar. 20, 2014  8:08 AM
 
(Mar. 18, 2014  3:04 PM)Kai-V Wrote: Hotels definitely need to be booked a year in advance for Anime North ...

I wouldn't say it's that bad. Only for the ones closest to the convention.
Mar. 20, 2014  2:25 PM
 
Well, of course, but you do not actually want to take transportation when you have your Beyblade items/stadiums/costume/etc. and you do not want to walk thirty minutes to get to the convention.
Mar. 22, 2014  2:43 AM
 
Pppffffttt...

30 minutes of walking with a 20 pound tackle box is just good exercise. Wink
Mar. 22, 2014  3:17 AM
 
(Mar. 22, 2014  2:43 AM)TheBlackDragon Wrote: Pppffffttt...

30 minutes of walking with a 20 pound tackle box is just good exercise. Wink

It is, but it will probably still be maximum around zero by May if we are lucky, so it is just uncomfortable to arrive with a runny nose from the wind and the cold ...
Mar. 22, 2014  3:30 AM
 
Ah! Very good point.

I'm up here sitting in 70 degree weather in the middle of March, haha. Didn't even cross my mind. Tongue_out
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