Date: April 12-14, 2013
Venue: Ralph Klein Centre, Olds College Community High School Gym, Olds
Prizes: Awarded to event winners, finalists & consolation event winners.
Conditions: The tournament is open to athletes who are 2012-13 COMPETITIVE members in good standing of Badminton Alberta. The tournament will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada and the World Badminton Federation.
Rules: The 60 second break between the first and second game will be allowed throughout the tournament, but prior to the semi-final round, coaching during this break will not be permitted. Athletes must remain on court during the break. Coaching may only be provided during the break between the second and third games. Ten-minute default and three minute warm-up rules will be in effect.
Age Category: u12 (born in 2001 or later); u14 (born in 1999); u16 (born in 1997 or later); and u19 (born in 1994 or later).
Events: Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles. Players may enter a maximum of four events, one singles, two doubles and/or two mixed events. Play begins Friday at 3:00 pm with singles and mixed doubles, Saturday at 9:00 am with doubles and continuation of singles and mixed doubles. All main draw finals will be scheduled for Sunday. Draws will be post on Badminton Alberta On-Line at www.badmintonalberta.ca
Format: Main draw with consolation events for all those defeated in their first round match, time permitting.
Seedings: Draws prepared according to the latest Badminton Alberta rankings.
Entry Fee: The entry fee of $70 (includes GST) is payable on-line at the time of entry using a credit card or PayPal account. You must know your Badminton Alberta number to enter. Please use all seven digits (2 letters followed by 5 numbers). If you do not know your BA number please check on-line at http://www.badmintonalberta.ca/page.aspx?id=1961
On-Line entry only: You must enter on-line by visiting www.badmintonalberta.ca Be sure to let your club coach know that you have entered and who your partners are. You should know and enter your partners Badminton Alberta number at the time of registration.
Entry Deadline: The entry deadline is 3rd April at 17:59 MST.
Shuttles: Yonex Areosena feather shuttles will be supplied for all matches.
Clothing: Colored clothing is permitted. Badminton attire is mandatory. The use of protective eyewear is strongly recommended during play.
Accommodation: Two different options have been provided for you:
1/ The Olds Ramada Hotel, #500, 6700-46 Street, Olds T4H 0A2. Call 403.507-8349 and ask for the Group block under Badminton Alberta CGBAJB). Four room styles available: Double queen or standard king with pullout available at $144.99, double queen + pullout $154.00 or triple queen for $164.99.
Room block will be held until March 22nd. Un-booked rooms will be released after this time.
2/ Best Western, Hwy 27 East, Olds, T4H 1P7. Double queen room available at $114.99 for 2 people, $5 for extra person. Call 403.556-5900.
Information: Badminton Alberta, Tel. 403.297-2722