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North America - Canadian Open 2024: Feb. 10 2024 Waterloo, ON

grant85 - Nov 02, 2023 - 10:24 AM
Post subject: Canadian Open 2024: Feb. 10 2024 Waterloo, ON

The Canadian Open will be a one day, four game tournament. Want to make a weekend out of it? Stay Sunday and play in the Squig Bowl, a second 1 day event that is only 3 games.

Team Building:
All Coaches are required to draft teams including Inducements utilizing the Amorical Cup Ottawa rules pack. See here: https://amoricalcup.com/ruleset/

Special Rules:
-We will use the GW winter pitch rules. They will be available on each table for reference.
* Norse teams get +1 dedicated fans at no cost as this is their turf.
* Teams MUST be painted to 3 colour minimum. There will be penalties for unpainted figures or teams at TO discretion.

Be sure to send in your roster and $ to confirm your attendance: thecanadianopen@gmail.com

* Please submit all rosters using the Blood Bowl Team Creator website:
https://bbtc.pl/index.php Be sure to generate PDF and email for approval:
thecanadianopen@gmail.com

HOBBY BONUSES
READ CAREFULLY: You may NOT purchase assistant coaches or cheerleaders.
If you have a coach model painted +1 assistant coach
You MUST have a coach model to argue the call!!!
If you have a cheerleader model painted +1 cheerleader (doesnt need to be female/pom poms)
A mascot can replace one or other @ TO discretion
Max of 1 each, except stunties can have 2 each
READ AGAIN: The ONLY way to get an assistant coach or cheerleader is to have a PAINTED model to represent it and it does not cost any gold.

Cost
$30 for 1 day
$50 for both days
Pre reg encouraged as price at the door/day of will be $40 per day.
EMT or PayPal to thecanadianopen@gmail.com

Venue info and schedule:

Waterloo Royal Canadian Legion 316 Marsland Drive, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z1

We have booked the lower hall for this year's event. Enter the back of the building from the rear parking lot. We will have a bartender in our space, dedicated to our group. If you need to go into the members club room area upstairs for any reason please be sure to remove your hat in respect of their etiquette rules.

“The Legion is a non-profit, dues-supported, organization with approximately 1,400 branches in Canada, the United States, Germany and The Netherlands. The Legion receives no financial assistance from any outside agency and membership is open to all Canadian citizens and Commonwealth subjects who subscribe to the purposes and objects of the organization.

The Legion also supports programs for seniors, particularly through direct community-level activities, the Legion Long term care Surveyor Program and a housing program. The Legion's Youth program provides bursaries, Remembrance contests, and support to activities such as cadets, scouts and guides.”

There are many hotel and air bnb options in the area, as well as food options for lunch and dinner.

Schedule:

8:00 Registration Starts
8:15 Registration Ends
8:30 Round 1 (Random)
10:30 Break
10:45 Round 2 (Swiss)
12:45 1:45 Lunch
1:45 Round 3 (Swiss)
3:45 Break
4:00 Round 4 (Swiss/Finals)
6:00 Break
6:15 Results/Awards/Cleanup

Prizes & Awards

Performance Awards
1st Place: Awarded to the coach with the most tournament points.
2nd Place: Awarded to the coach with the second most tournament points.
3rd Place: Awarded to the coach with the third most tournament points.
Stunty Champion: Awarded to the coach with the most tournament points playing a stunty team.
Most Touchdowns: Awarded to the coach who scored the most touchdowns.
Most Casualties: Awarded to the coach who accumulated the most casualties from blocking.
Wooden Spoon: Awarded to the coach with the lowest number of tournament points.

Hobby Awards
Best Team: Awarded to the coach whose team earned the most votes (T.O. will be tie breaking vote if required)
Canuck Attitude: Awarded to the coach with the highest amount of sportsmanship points. (T.O. will be tie breaking vote if required)

Prizes
-Only new coaches to the Canadian Open will receive 2 custom D6. Returning coaches should bring their dice from past years.
-A free raffle ticket for attending.
-Award winners will receive additional raffle tickets with their trophy.
-Two painted teams, star player minis, and other bb accessories/collectibles.
-Coaches are welcome to buy additional raffle tickets at the event.
$5 for 2 tickets. $10 for 5 tickets.
EMT to thecanadianopen@gmail.com

Attendance

Canadian Open 2024

Hammer16
seanh1986
Duke_of_Edmund
codered
KidRichard
iniq
drakenspear
glamazon3000
Runbad
Buffalo_Chris
meerkul
L3athalK
Runki_Khrum
delevus
ChefThor
NotThePornGuy
resolutespore
SewerRat
Clan_Skaven
TrevCraig
darrenmartin
Glore
nibroc
coachMcGirt
OldSausage
da5id
Joe_Deman
Frozenflame
catleesi

Ben
flyingdingle
genghis
storm39

Buffalo_Chris - Nov 03, 2023 - 08:39 AM
Post subject: RE: Canadian Open 2024: 2x one day - Feb 10/11 2024 Waterloo

I might make it this year Wink

grant85 - Nov 03, 2023 - 08:45 AM
Post subject: Re: RE: Canadian Open 2024: 2x one day - Feb 10/11 2024 Wate

Buffalo_Chris wrote:

I might make it this year Wink

It would be great to have you!

resolutespore - Nov 04, 2023 - 06:38 AM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Canadian Open 2024: 2x one day - Feb 10/11 2024

Im in

codered - Nov 06, 2023 - 08:36 AM
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I'm planning to be there.

Spazzfist - Nov 06, 2023 - 10:47 AM
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If I come it will be for the Sunday. Will confirm later.

supernintendochalmer - Nov 09, 2023 - 03:34 PM
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Looking forward to making the trip down to compete

Da5id - Nov 18, 2023 - 07:01 AM
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whats the address of the legion?

grant85 - Dec 01, 2023 - 11:09 AM
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Da5id wrote:

whats the address of the legion?

Address: 316 Marsland Dr, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z1

SewerRat - Dec 08, 2023 - 01:19 PM
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I am going to try and make both days

Da5id - Dec 09, 2023 - 04:02 PM
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any timeline on the build specifications? gotta know if ripper will be making an appearance!

grant85 - Dec 10, 2023 - 09:34 PM
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Da5id wrote:

any timeline on the build specifications? gotta know if ripper will be making an appearance!

should have it all posted and up this week. it is going to be amorical build.

frozenflame - Jan 07, 2024 - 09:02 AM
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So why do we need to schedule this on Super Bowl weekend again this year? It takes me from really wanting to attend to wondering if I want to miss another Super Bowl

grant85 - Jan 07, 2024 - 07:03 PM
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frozenflame wrote:

So why do we need to schedule this on Super Bowl weekend again this year? It takes me from really wanting to attend to wondering if I want to miss another Super Bowl

Sorry Mike. Unavoidable again this year. Scheduling issues and venue availability are a real pain. Hope to see you but totally understand if it wont work for you.

Although it might not be much help for you, due to travel, coaches could play on Saturday and watch NFL Sunday.

KidRichard - Jan 08, 2024 - 01:24 PM
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Registration Fees sent!

grant85 - Jan 21, 2024 - 05:35 AM
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Great stuff; 15 coaches have paid up so far. Please keep those registrations coming & rosters will be due in the next few weeks.

Buffalo_Chris - Jan 23, 2024 - 02:01 PM
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Registration fees sent for both days !

Yeah Baby!! Wink

TrevCraig - Jan 23, 2024 - 04:36 PM
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I’m in for the Saturday! Also hope to bring 3-4 others from Toronto with me. Will let you know ASAP.

Still working out if Sunday is viable.

grant85 - Jan 24, 2024 - 05:22 AM
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Very exciting news!

Cant wait to see you both...and the friends you drag along in your car with you lol.

CHeers!

jrock56 - Jan 27, 2024 - 12:36 AM
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Would love to make it out for the weekend but Super Bowl weekend is a no go for Glenn and I unfortunately..if we were local I would totally do the Saturday but alas, a 6hr drive for 1 day just won't work for us.

Have a great tournament and hope for next year!

grant85 - Jan 27, 2024 - 04:19 AM
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jrock56 wrote:

Totally understandable Adam. Hope to see you again soon.

grant85 - Jan 31, 2024 - 12:36 PM
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Reminder: Rosters and funds due FEB 1st

Be sure to send in your roster and $ to confirm your attendance: thecanadianopen@gmail.com

* Please submit all rosters using the Blood Bowl Team Creator website:
https://bbtc.pl/index.php Be sure to generate PDF and email for approval:
thecanadianopen@gmail.com

Cost
$30 for 1 day
$50 for both days
Pre reg encouraged as price at the door/day of will be $40 per day.
EMT or PayPal to thecanadianopen@gmail.com

grant85 - Feb 01, 2024 - 08:52 PM
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Skitter & Grashnak minis are arriving on doorsteps this week. We have decided to welcome them to play on teams at the squig bowl but not the Canadian open. We want to let the Amorical steering committee determine what the ruling will be on them.

Buffalo_Chris - Feb 05, 2024 - 07:12 AM
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It's coming guys!

Can't wait to throw some mexican kapows and injure your guys with the sexy ladys Wink

Ben - Feb 05, 2024 - 08:16 AM
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Still good for me to join? I'll know by tomorrow if I will be able to attend both days or just the Saturday.

grant85 - Feb 05, 2024 - 01:50 PM
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Ben wrote:

Still good for me to join? I'll know by tomorrow if I will be able to attend both days or just the Saturday.

For sure Ben! We just need the rosters asap to upload into the app. Top table is still the custom pitch you bought in back in the day!

Ben - Feb 05, 2024 - 02:26 PM
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Great, I'll send payment and roster tomorrow by noon

grant85 wrote:

Ben wrote:

Still good for me to join? I'll know by tomorrow if I will be able to attend both days or just the Saturday.

For sure Ben! We just need the rosters asap to upload into the app. Top table is still the custom pitch you bought in back in the day!

grant85 - Feb 06, 2024 - 10:00 AM
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I've made a reservation at one of my favourite Waterloo restaurants for 7pm Saturday. We have 15 spots at Ethel's Lounge in Uptown. Please let me know if you would like a spot held for you.
Cheers!

Ben - Feb 06, 2024 - 12:17 PM
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I'll join you all fo dinner.

I also just sent you the money and rosters for both days.

See you all soon

grant85 wrote:

I've made a reservation at one of my favourite Waterloo restaurants for 7pm Saturday. We have 15 spots at Ethel's Lounge in Uptown. Please let me know if you would like a spot held for you.
Cheers!

grant85 - Feb 06, 2024 - 12:27 PM
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great stuff!

runki_khrum - Feb 06, 2024 - 12:31 PM
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Save me a spot at Ethel's cozy little nook.

Buffalo_Chris - Feb 06, 2024 - 12:58 PM
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Cool... i guess i wont have to call you to ask you if you wanted to come Wink

grant85 - Feb 07, 2024 - 06:54 AM
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OK we have 16 all booked for dinner saturday night. Please let me know if you would like to join if you have not already so I can try to get us some more seats.

Buffalo_Chris - Feb 08, 2024 - 08:47 AM
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How many have registered so far?

Can you update the attendance list on this forum? Smile

grant85 - Feb 08, 2024 - 12:07 PM
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Buffalo_Chris wrote:

How many have registered so far?

Can you update the attendance list on this forum? Smile

Done!

If no one bails tomorrow morning:

Saturday 32 coaches

Sunday 22 coaches

grant85 - Feb 09, 2024 - 09:14 AM
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As we don't have a very long lunch break it might be worth googling around to look at your fast options. Lucky for us there are many good and fast choices nearby the venue:

-A&W
-Twice the Deal Pizza
-Freshii
-McDonald's
-Osmow's Shawarma
-Johnny Fresco
-RAPiZZA Waterloo
-Hangry Vegan
-Guac Mexi Grill
-Dairy Queen

IF you plan you time wisely you can slip into the best game store in Waterloo: J & J Cards & Collectibles
They are closed on Sunday so plan ahead if you want to pop in on Saturday at lunch.

Clan_Skaven - Feb 09, 2024 - 10:53 AM
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What is the schedule and registration times?

grant85 - Feb 09, 2024 - 11:02 AM
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Clan_Skaven wrote:

What is the schedule and registration times?

Sorry, it is posted in the tourneys section but I clearly forgot to post it in the forums too:

8:00 Registration Starts
8:15 Registration Ends
8:30 Round 1 (Random)
10:30 Break
10:45 Round 2 (Swiss)
12:45 1:45 Lunch
1:45 Round 3 (Swiss)
3:45 Break
4:00 Round 4 (Swiss/Finals)
6:00 Break
6:15 Results/Awards/Cleanup

grant85 - Feb 09, 2024 - 07:48 PM
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Final house keeping reminders before the fun begins tomorrow:

-we are using the Amorical Cup web app & 90% paperless. Please bring your device (& charger if needed)
-the legion has free wifi for us to use
-dice will be given to first timers only, everyone else should have CO dice but NAF member dice are also OK
-the legion has a strict no hats in the upstairs club room policy, we are fine to wear hats in our rented space but please be respectful of their members room & rules IF you go upstairs
-doors open at 8am for registration so please try your best to be on time so we can get a jump on the day

Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!

grant85 - Feb 10, 2024 - 05:53 AM
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Doors open early: park down the ramp at the back. Back door blood bowl!

L3athalK - Feb 11, 2024 - 07:01 AM
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Awesome job Grant and team for running a great event! Was a lot of fun.

grant85 - Feb 11, 2024 - 07:02 AM
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Congratulations to the award winners of the Canadian Open 2024!

Champion: seanh1986
2nd: Runki_Khrum
3rd: pyromasta

Stunty Champ: KidRichard

Most Cas: drakenspear (17)
Most TDs: L3athalK (9)
Best Team: OldSausage
Canuck Attitude: da5id
Wooden Spoon: Bonetopick

A big thank you to all the coaches that came out for some maple leaf fun this weekend. Next year will be my last year hosting the Canadian Open weekend before it moves back to Toronto, so I really hope to see you all back again next year. Cheers and all the best!