DATE – December 6-7-8, 2013
VENUE – The Royal Glenora Club, 11160 River Valley Road Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5J 2G7 P: (780) 482-2371 / F: (780) 482-0867
CONDITIONS - The competition will be contested in the Open category. The competition is open to Badminton Alberta members, or athletes who are members in good standing with their provincial or territorial association. The competition will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada and the Badminton World Federation.
All players must have paid the Badminton Canada Champions Club fee to play. The Champions Club fee can be paid at the time of entry or by going to the following link:
CHAIRPERSON – Wang Wen (780) 482-0384, Email: wang.wen@royalglenora.com
REFEREE - Jeff Bell (403) 297-2722 / Fax (403) 297-2706, Email: jbell@badmintonalberta.ca
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Friday, 9:00 AM - Registration, 10:00AM - Opening rounds of singles, doubles and mixed. Saturday - 9:00AM - Continuation of play, Sunday - 9:00AM - Continuation of play. Sunday - 10:00AM – Finals begin.
SCHEDULE OF PLAY - Friday matches commence at 10:00AM on December 6, 2013. Up-to-date results and tournament info can also be found at http://www.badmintonalberta.ca
EVENTS - events will be held in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Consolations will be held for all competitors defeated in their first round match of the main event. It will be the responsibility of each athlete to notify the draw desk, within 30-minutes of their opening round defeat. Consolation rounds offered time permitting.
SHUTTLES - The official shuttle will be the YONEX AS 50 feather shuttle. Shuttles will be provided for all matches.
ENTRY FEE - 'Open' event - $95.00 (Includes GST, shuttles, and prizes for consolation winners). On-line payment is requested at the time of on-line registration.
ENTRY DEADLINE - Badminton Alberta will be utilizing the Badminton Tournament Planner software allowing athletes to enter on-line at http://www.badmintonalberta.ca
You can enter online directly at http://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=FCA5E790-9C09-4BDC-AE92-AC5CAA08D12D
The entry deadline is Friday, November 29, 2013 at 11:59 pm EST. Unpaid entries will not be included in the draws. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Entries received via mail, fax or regular email will not be accepted.
PRIZES - $6,000 minimum prize purse. Prize money will be paid to the top three placing in each event. A detailed prize purse breakdown will be provided on-site.
SEEDING – Seeding will be provided by Badminton Canada tournament seeding committee.
RULES – White clothing and shoes are mandatory. The 21- Rally Point scoring format will be utilized. Three-minute warm-up and ten minute default will be strictly enforced. The use of protective eyewear is strongly recommended during play.
HOTEL – The Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 – 101 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3E9
Standard Accommodation (two queen beds) - $99.00 / Superior Accommodation $129.00
Parking is available, Free Internet included. For Reservations Call 1-866-378-8866 http://www.edmonton.suttonplace.com/
FURTHER INFORMATION – Wang Wen (780) 482-0384, Email: wang.wen@royalglenora.com
or Jeff Bell, Tel: (403) 297-2722 / Fax: (403) 297-2706, Email: jbell@badmintonalberta.ca