Ghosts and Geists!
Location: This event will be held outdoors at MLK Jr. Park.
Time: As the tournament will start promptly at 1:00pm, please plan to arrive around 12:00pm when registration will begin. Registration will close at 12:45pm. If the participant cap has not been met at this time, waitlisted players will be offered a spot. Confirming your attendance on the WBO event page does not substitute for registration at the venue.
Prizes: Due to WBO funds currently being put on hold, prizes will not be offered at this event (fortunately this also means no entry fees!)
Other Information:
Please come prepared. It is helpful for both hosts and judges if all participants bring at least one Takara Tomy or Hasbro-manufactured Beyblade of their own and more than one launcher when possible. Additionally, parents of children under the age of 13 must be present for the duration of the event, as tournament end times can be difficult to estimate, and we would hate for someone to be left behind once it is over.
Be aware of your belongings. We'd advise users to please, please look after your stuff. While yes this is a Beyblade tournament and we're not suggesting that any of us would attempt to take each other's stuff it is still happening at a public venue where other people (who may not be so friendly) are going to be present as well. Of course, if you see a personal belonging lying around bring it up any of the judges so we can return it to the right person. Your co-operation is appreciated!
All players must arrive on-time. The tournament will begin no later than 1:00 PM and is expected to run for about 3 hours, though if there is a large turnout it may take longer. Please plan accordingly. If you do not arrive at the scheduled start time, you risk being excluded from the tournament. The software we use to run our events–Challonge–does not allow us to add in extra participants once the tournament has started.
If you know in advance that you will be late, please post in this thread or contact someone at the event and depending on the circumstances we can perhaps still include you if we know you will arrive soon.
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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.
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.
This tournament in Silver Spring is a slightly different format, so please make sure you have beys and parts which are permitted in it!
The rules are here at https://docs.google.com/document/d/13dKt...p=drivesdk
A list of all the permitted parts are here at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...p=drivesdk
But basically, any layers you use have to be sufficiently early TT or Hasbro releases! That means none of the ChoZs or GTs, it's all going to be stuff like early Neptune and Valkyrie and Surtr S2 and Valtryek V2, etc. Same thing with the middle discs, and some of the tips!
Please make sure you've got a valid bey ready before you arrive!
(Oct. 24, 2019 3:00 PM)Meow! Wrote: I'll be interested in coming. Don't have any burst but I may look into picking some up and showing support.
Hey, he’s alive! That’s great news If NoahRC shows up he’ll likely be selling a bunch of new releases - we’ll also be running Zero-G after the Burst Classic event.
I'd prefer to enter the Zero-G as I know way more about it, but I figured wouldn't be able to get a hold of any parts.
The forecast is a little iffy for Sunday, but this event will be held rain or shine! As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13dKt...p=drivesdk
and the parts list. We keep it up to date!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...p=drivesdk
It always makes me sad when I have to tell a blader they can't use their bey or launcher at a tournament. Please be careful!
(Oct. 26, 2019 5:00 PM)Yami Wrote: Also this is a capped event. If you signed up for this event and failed to show up leads to consequences.
Yes, if you know that you won't be able to make it, or don't want to attend if it's raining, PLEASE let me know as soon as possible so that someone else can take your place. For those who didn't have a chance to RSVP in time, I'd recommend showing up anyway! At the very least, we'll have free play areas (so bring your stadiums!) and it's likely that we'll be able to squeeze you in if we end up having no-shows.
(Oct. 26, 2019 5:05 PM)The Supreme One Wrote:(Oct. 26, 2019 5:00 PM)Yami Wrote: Also this is a capped event. If you signed up for this event and failed to show up leads to consequences.
Yes, if you know that you won't be able to make it, or don't want to attend if it's raining, PLEASE let me know as soon as possible so that someone else can take your place. For those who didn't have a chance to RSVP in time, I'd recommend showing up anyway! At the very least, we'll have free play areas (so bring your stadiums!) and it's likely that we'll be able to squeeze you in if we end up having no-shows.
Can you add me to the waitlist?
(Oct. 26, 2019 7:40 PM)Jaydog311 Wrote:(Oct. 26, 2019 5:05 PM)The Supreme One Wrote: Yes, if you know that you won't be able to make it, or don't want to attend if it's raining, PLEASE let me know as soon as possible so that someone else can take your place. For those who didn't have a chance to RSVP in time, I'd recommend showing up anyway! At the very least, we'll have free play areas (so bring your stadiums!) and it's likely that we'll be able to squeeze you in if we end up having no-shows.
Can you add me to the waitlist?
Just come to the tournament to get on the waitlist. First come first serve basis.
(Oct. 26, 2019 8:19 PM)DeceasedCrab Wrote:(Oct. 26, 2019 7:40 PM)Jaydog311 Wrote: Can you add me to the waitlist?
Definitely just show up. These 45 people aren't all going to make it, especially not in the rain. Most of them who don't show probably won't even give reasons why!
Sadly this is probably true I’m not keeping a waitlist prior to the event, but we’ll probably have a spot for you.
For those who have RSVP’d but are on the fence: Yes, it will be pouring until 1pm. No, we are not indoors - we will be playing under the covered pavilion at the park (hence our capacity limitations).
Edit: the rain has slowed. By 12 it will likely have stopped entirely. We may even get some sun!